Can anyone lean the skills of clairvoyance? Actually, it is possible for everyone to learn a certain modicum of skill in this power. However, it is important to define exactly what clairvoyance refers to and what we mean by the ability to learn it.

Some of the confusion here derives from the fact that the term clairvoyance has several different meanings. Some of the traditional definitions center on remote viewing powers or precognition skills. On a very basic level, this term refers to the ability to discover information about a person, place, or thing without using any of the five senses but from tapping into a latent sixth sense.

Now, some people do already have extraordinarily developed clairvoyant abilities, in that they can taste, feel, hear, see, or smell something from far away, and they may also know things about the past or the future that they couldn’t possibly know by any of the conventional means. No one really knows how clairvoyance works, and science, too, can’t explain or document these types of abilities. There are literally dozens of metaphysical explanations of the psychic abilities, but no particular one explanation has emerged as dominant, and some explanations actually contradict each other. A common thread among all of them, though, is that those who have extraordinary psychic abilities are simply born with them.

Can you actually learn to do remote viewing or to see into the future? No, but you can certainly learn to develop and hone that sixth sense that you (and all of us) already have.

It is true that all people have a certain degree of a sixth sense. This can sometimes be described as a hunch or feeling that no one can logically explain. People making statements about having bad feelings about something or lacking trust in a person could be considered a form of sixth sense. However, most people will ignore this feeling and defer to logic or emotion instead.

Science acknowledges the validity and existence of instincts and gut feelings to some degree. Nevertheless, they claim this is not a supernatural, paranormal or psychic ability. Psychologists believe this is a phenomenon of the subconscious mind that notices small details, and signals that the conscious mind overlooks. This type of information is translated by your subconscious mind into feelings that guide you. In order to develop your sixth sense of clairvoyance, you need to learn to use and trust you subconscious mind.

Whether paranormal psychic ability or brain chemistry is the origin of your powers is irrelevant. The main point to center on is the existence of clairvoyant abilities and how to hone them. Here are the three most common ways to do this:

1. Improve Your Perception

Most people go through life so overly focused on their immediate tasks they become oblivious to what surrounds them. Those tiny details hidden in plain sight are picked up by the subconscious mind and ignored by the conscious mind. It becomes necessary to increase perception in order to be aware of things in clear detail. This will allow for the greater development of a clairvoyant sixth sense.

Of course, a great deal of practice is required in order to make this work. That is why you need to take steps to improve or increase perception. That means you need to slow down a bit. Relaxation is the key and moving through life at a leisurely pace is advisable. Turning off your car radio and driving in silence, for example, can have a tremendous effect. Removing things from your mind will allow you to become more aware of things such as the weather and your environment. This will have a clear effect on your skills to perceive things.

Finally, you can learn how to do so-called ‘mini meditations.’ With a mini meditation, you close your eyes, take a deep breath, and force yourself to relax. When you open your eyes again, you’ll be surprised at how much more aware you are of your surroundings. This will just take a few seconds, but you’ll be surprised at the difference you feel.

2. Meditate

You should meditate daily for about 30 minutes. You can clear and occupy your conscious mind while meditating. This permits your subconscious mind to communicate and work with your conscious mind. It can help you feel relaxed and refreshed.

Meditation is easier said, than done. You may find yourself caught up in an endless circle of thought. You may sit and try not to think when all you can think of is whether you are thinking as well as wondering if you are doing it right. In order to overcome this you need to occupy your conscious mind. You can do this with two things. You need a focus and a mantra.

Remember, when you try and meditate your senses distract you. All sounds and feelings will distract you if given enough power. Shutting down one’s senses is too difficult and that is why it is better to focus on something instead. Looking at a flickering candle flame is one such option since it will control your focus. Yes, this is a simple strategy but it works.

Secondly, the conscious mind and thoughts never cease, since we are continually thinking. Try to silence it by occupying and distracting it using a mantra. A mantra is something you repeat to yourself. It can be a poem, phrase, prayer or lyrics to a song. You must know it by heart and be able to recite it. Praying the rosary helps some individuals while they are meditating.

3. Trust Your Instincts

This is perhaps the most important element of developing your clairvoyant abilities. That means it is important to avoid doubting or second-guessing yourself. Never dismiss any gut instincts or ignore logical conclusions. All hunches and instincts have value and you need to pay attention to them. They may reveal something your subconscious has not noticed.

It can be challenging; however, as you learn to trust and listen to your gut feelings you will gain confidence in your clairvoyant tendencies. This will strengthen your sixth sense of clairvoyance and you will begin to trust and follow it.