Claircognizance (clear knowing)

Claircognizance , also referred to as Clear Recognition or Clear Knowing, is the ability to know something, no-one tells them and it is not something that they’ve read before, they just simply know it.It is an inner feeling, gut feeling, something which is just known. They have an ability to answer questions and back them up with facts; when before they did not know anything.

Claircognizance means ‘clear-knowing’. Claircognizants ‘know’ certain things without being told. For claircognizants, their higher self or spirit guides put information (in the form of thought) into their mind. This can be a whole load of information that is ‘downloaded’ into the mind. It can be smaller insights about people and situations here and there. It can be an inspired idea. All claircognizance is characterized by this strong sense of knowing that goes beyond logic and by the fact that the intuitive information comes into the mind, not into the heart or the mind’s eye.

How do you know if the information is from Spirit or your own mind?

Information from Spirit is clear. It comes through objectively, without emotion. Without “shoulds.” Sometimes the energy can urge you to do something quite strongly. But it doesn’t guilt. Sometimes it feels like you’ve downloaded a whole lot of information into your mind that you intuitively know makes sense, but you may not even be able to explain with the words and concepts your human mind understand (a bit like how dreams make sense within the context of the dream, but can be hard to explain once you’ve woken up). But, overall, it’s information that your conscious mind observes, rather than information that it creates.

Information from your own mind can sometimes be inspired by Spirit and provide solutions to your problems and situations. (And does that come from your mind or your inner self via your mind? Something to think about.) But when it’s clouded or confused with emotion, especially the kind that makes you anxious or guilty-feeling, then it’s not Spirit communication.

Signs you might be claircognizant

• You think a lot and are mentally-oriented
• You like to figure out how things work
• Your mind analyzes things and people
• You can hold abstract concepts in your mind
• You get a-ha moments – flashes of ideas like a light bulb lighting up in your mind
• You can tell if someone is lying or not
• You consider yourself a good judge of character
• You get flashes of insight about the future – about a relationship as it begins, about a job offer, about a move, etc. – with no discernible source
• Getting a sudden thought if someone ask you a question, and you just know the answer, like the answer has just been shot into your head by an unknown source.
• You have an easy time questing, such as the number, object or word someone is thinking about.
• You sometimes know things you aren't supposed to, as no one has every told you the answer.

How to develop your Claircognizance

Automatic writing is suitable for receiving claircognizant information, as it often comes through in big chunks. Open a word document or get a piece of paper and a pen and ask your Higher Self a question. Write down whatever comes into your mind in response – it doesn’t matter if it sounds like a load of nonsense at first, no-one will read it but you. Make sure the conscious mind is only a spectator in this exercise - don’t allow your mind to think about the information you’re getting. The first time I did this, I got three pages of nonsense from my subconscious mind. When I persisted with it, I began to channel some insights which surprised me in their clarity and wisdom. Now whenever I want to tune in to my guides or Higher Self, I open a word document and start typing and my claircognizance begins to take over. 

Just setting the intention for your claircognizance to develop will start the process! Write your intention down as this will make it more powerful. 

Make time for intuitive guidance. If you don’t already meditate, start a meditation practice, as just five minutes a day will help you to tune in more to your intuition. Meditation helps to quiet your mind and Divine guidance can come through a quiet mind more easily than a distracted one. Claircognizant information often comes through to me when I’m meditating. When I’m meditating, I imagine my crown chakra (the chakra on the top of my head) opening up and I often receive spontaneous intuitive insights upon doing that. Some people like to visualize a funnel being placed upon the crown chakra, to funnel the intuitive guidance from the Divine Intelligence. When you’re in a relaxed state and ready to receive intuitive guidance, if none is forthcoming, start the process by asking a question of your Higher Self and see what comes into your mind. 

Often your claircognizance is already operating and waiting to be recognized as guidance. Become more aware of your thoughts. In particular be very aware of what thoughts you are having when you meet someone new or when you’re being told about a situation that you know little about. See what you glean about that person/situation between the lines and if you can, get it validated.