Synchronicities: Divine Messages from Your Higher Self & The Universe
Have you ever noticed a feather appear at your feet just as you were thinking about someone you love or a decision you’ve been turning over in your mind? Or seen repeating numbers like 11:11 when you’re contemplating a life change? Maybe a bird flies directly across your path at a moment that feels like more than just coincidence?
These are not accidents. These are synchronicities, gentle nudges from your higher self, from the Universe, from wisdom far greater than your logical mind. They’re signs guiding you home to your intuition, your truth, your path.
What Are Synchronicities?
Synchronicities are meaningful coincidences, seemingly random events that are so aligned with your thoughts or emotions, you feel the deeper meaning behind them. They go beyond logic or chance. They’re messages from the unseen realms: from Source, from your soul, from the universe that always has your back.
While your brain can only process patterns based on your past experiences (what you’ve seen, heard, or learned since birth) your higher self operates on a much deeper, wiser level.
Your intuition, your soul, and the Universe itself are always in conversation with you. Synchronicities are one of their favourite languages.
Common Synchronicities (That Are Not Just Random)
Repeating numbers like 1111, 333, or 444
Seeing a feather in an unexpected place
A specific animal messenger: eagle, butterfly, snake, dragonfly
Hearing a song with lyrics that echo what you’re thinking or feeling
These signs usually come in moments of need or transition; when you’re at a crossroads, seeking clarity, or asking silently for guidance. And their purpose? To grab your attention. To bring you into the present moment.
Step One: Presence. Notice the Sign.
The first step in receiving synchronicity is presence.
You might be walking through your local neighborhood, absorbed in thought, and suddenly, a feather is right at your feet. Not just a feather, the only one around. That’s not random. That’s divine alignment.
So pause. Breathe. Witness. Say thank you.
Step Two: Tune In To The Meaning
Ask yourself:
What was I just thinking about?
What decision am I sitting with?
What emotion or memory just passed through me?
What area of my life am I seeking clarity in?
The synchronicity is not the answer itself, it’s the invitation to turn inward. To listen & connect to your higher wisdom.
For example:
Seeing 11:11 when thinking about starting your healing business? That's a soul-aligned "Yes."
A butterfly crosses your path while processing grief? Transformation and healing are near.
A snake slithers by as you consider letting go of an old identity? That’s deep, ancient energy telling you: it’s safe to shed your skin.
Look up the spiritual meaning of what you’ve seen for more insight, but more importantly, feel into what it means for you.
Synchronicity as a Spiritual Practice
The more you notice, the more they show up.
Synchronicities are not a one-time magic trick. They’re a relationship between you and the Universe. And like any relationship, they deepen the more you pay attention, show gratitude, and create space to listen.
Tips to Strengthen Your Connection to Synchronicities
Slow down — busyness drowns out intuition. Stillness invites it in.
Be in nature — Mother Earth amplifies your connection to subtle signs and messages.
Journal what you notice — write down your synchronicities and what you were feeling/thinking at the time.
Ask for signs — it's okay to be direct. The Universe loves clear intentions.
Work with energy healing — Reiki, sound baths, and vibrational remedies (like Bach Flowers) help clear mental noise and open your heart space.
Trust what you feel — even if it doesn’t make logical sense. Your soul knows.
Say thank you — always. Gratitude anchors the magic.
Why Synchronicities Matter along Your Healing Journey
When you’re healing your mind, body, and spirit, whether from stress, trauma, emotional pain, or just feeling disconnected from who you truly are, synchronicities become sacred guideposts.
They show you:
You’re not alone.
You’re being guided.
You are deeply loved by the Universe.
They remind you to come home to yourself. To trust your inner knowing more than the outside noise.
And when life feels confusing or uncertain, they whisper: “You’re exactly where you need to be.”
Ready to Deepen Your Intuition & Connect With Your Soul’s Messages?
If you’re craving more clarity, alignment, and spiritual connection in your life, I invite you to explore energy healing sessions, Reiki attunements, or herbal support with me.
Together, we’ll clear the blocks and open the channels, so you can hear the divine wisdom that’s been waiting for you all along.
Book a session, join an online meditation, or browse my offerings in the Appointments section above. May we meet along your healing journey soon!
With love, feathers & 11:11s,
Sheryl Hockey
Holistic Herbalist | Reiki Master | Energy Alchemist