Ellen E. Norman

Question
“So I’m interested in your opinion. I keep getting these warm rushes of energy around my left ankle on the outside of my leg. It’s been happening for like two weeks now. What do you think that is?”
— Anonymous

Answer
“I’d suggest reading ‘The Everything Guide To Angels’ by Karen Paolino, a book that explains the spiritual — or ‘psychic’ — senses, one of which is clairsentience.

“You are experiencing clairsentience — the warm rushes of energy around your ankle and leg — or communication through your psychic sense of feeling (similar to the physical sense of touch).

“Your angels and spirit guides are beginning to communicate with you. They will develop your clairsentience first; eventually, perhaps, moving on to develop your clairvoyance, clairaudience, claircognizance — or the psychic senses that work best for communications between you and your team in spirit.

“Psychic communication is available to everyone — though unique to everyone. Meaning, every person has different strengths. For example, I’ve always felt clairaudience and clairvoyance are my strongest spiritual senses.

“So, my friend, best for you to read up on the psychic senses. And communicate back! Let your guides know if you like it. If you like it, ask them to give you more. They will. So, you may feel a hand on your shoulder; or someone touch your hair. My favorite is the full-body hug: a shiver or full-body tingle that runs from the top of my head to my tippy-toes.

“Soon you’ll grow accustomed to it, and also have fun with it, which is ultimately the goal: developing your psychic senses, while at the same time developing a relationship with your spiritual team.

“Eventually, in time, and when you feel comfortable, you could begin asking them yes/no questions. Then decide what means ‘yes,’ and what means ‘no.’

Examples:
1.) Head bobbing — My angels/guides like to nod my head for yes, and shake my head for no.
2.) The sway test — In a standing position, your body will sway forward for yes and backward for no.
3.) Pendulum method — Hold a crystal pendulum (or a special piece of jewelry, like your ring) on a chain, ask your question, and then see if it swings front-to-back for yes; side-to-side for no.

“The sway test is very handy in the grocery store. ‘Dearest angels and guides, what’s best for me to eat for dinner tonight: Turkey or beef?’ Then say, ‘Turkey,’ and feel a nudge forward, meaning yes; or say, ‘Beef,’ and feel a nudge back for no.

“You can ask them questions about anything! Little decisions to big moves — our angels and guides love it when we ask. The more you practice asking about little things, the easier it is to trust when it comes to the big things, you know?

“Always remember to say thank you, as the information is gifted to them — from God, Creator or Universe — and then passed on to us.

“Finally, before you attempt any spirit communication, please invoke the protection of the Divine by asking your angels and spirit guides to surround you with a bubble of God’s divine white light of protection.”
— Ellen