What Are Psychic Abilities and the Four Major Clairs?
In this article, learn about the four major psychic abilities or "clairs."
1/4/20243 min read
What Are Psychic Abilities and the Four Major “Clairs”?
If you’ve ever just known something before it happened…
Felt someone’s emotions like they were your own…
Heard guidance pop into your mind out of nowhere…
You’re not imagining it. You’re tuning in.
Psychic abilities aren’t something only “gifted” people have. They’re part of who we are as human beings. Some people are more naturally open to them, but everyone has the potential to develop them.
In fact, you’ve probably used one or more of these senses without realizing it—they’re just subtle. The more you pay attention, the clearer they get.
So What Are the “Clairs”?
When people talk about psychic abilities, you’ll often hear the term “the clairs.” These are four main ways intuitive information comes through:
Clairvoyance – Clear Seeing
This is probably the one people think of most. Clairvoyance is when you receive information visually, in your mind’s eye. You might see symbols, images, flashes of a place or person, or even entire scenes playing out like a mental movie.
It’s not usually like seeing ghosts walking around your living room. It’s more subtle. Maybe you close your eyes and suddenly see a red rose when asking about love—or a road opening up when asking about a new opportunity.
That’s clairvoyance at work.
Clairaudience – Clear Hearing
This one is all about sound. It could be a voice you “hear” internally (your own voice or someone else’s), a single word that pops into your head, or even a song lyric that suddenly answers your question.
Sometimes Spirit speaks softly—but it speaks clearly. You might hear a name, a warning, or just a phrase like, “Not yet.”
And if you’ve ever had a loved one in Spirit send you a message through music—yes, that counts too.
Clairsentience – Clear Feeling
This is one of the most common psychic senses. Clairsentience is when you just feel something—and it’s not coming from you.
You might walk into a room and feel heavy for no reason. Or get a sinking feeling when someone lies. Or suddenly feel calm and peaceful when you’re being supported by Spirit.
It can even show up physically. For example, when doing a reading, I might feel tightness in the chest if someone is dealing with heartbreak—or pressure on the head when they’re overthinking.
Claircognizance – Clear Knowing
This is that instant knowing that doesn’t come from logic or reasoning. You just… know.
You might blurt something out that turns out to be true, or suddenly understand a situation without having all the facts. It’s like information drops into your awareness from nowhere—and yet it’s spot-on.
Claircognizance is one of the trickiest clairs to trust at first because it feels so natural. But once you learn to recognize it, it becomes one of the most powerful tools in your intuitive toolbox.
You Don’t Have to “Choose” Just One
Most people have one or two dominant clairs, but you can experience more than one at the same time. The more you practice, the more they open.
And here’s the truth: psychic abilities aren’t about being “supernatural.” They’re about becoming more natural—tuning in to what’s already there beneath the surface noise.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need a crystal ball or a dramatic backstory to be psychic. You just need to listen, trust, and allow.
Whether you’re exploring your own abilities, or looking for guidance from someone who works with these senses daily (that’s me!), the most important thing is to approach it with curiosity and openness. Spirit always finds a way to reach us when we’re listening.
Want to know what Spirit might be trying to tell you right now?
I’d be honored to tune in on your behalf—through whichever clair shows up first.
Order a reading or explore more articles to see how intuitive guidance really works.
Psychic Jeff's Recommendations
for Further Reading and Study
(Click on any link for more information)
BOOKS:
*LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Psychic and Cartomancy readings are for entertainment purposes only and should never replace advice from qualified medical, legal or other certified professionals. Psychic Jeff is not responsible for any actions that you take based on information provided in a Psychic and Cartomancy reading.