You’ve probably wondered, “Have I been here before?” Maybe it was a random moment of déjà vu. Or perhaps it’s a deep knowing in your gut that this isn’t your first trip around the sun. If you’ve read my article “Am I Reincarnated?”, you already know some of the common signs people experience when they’ve lived past lives. But now, let’s go a little deeper—into the subtle, quieter clues that your soul often whispers rather than shouts.
Subtle Inner Signs You’ve Lived Before
One of the biggest inner signs is the feeling of being an “old soul.”
It’s that sense of wisdom or emotional depth that doesn’t seem to match your age or life experiences. You might find yourself offering advice that feels like it’s coming from a place far beyond this lifetime—or feeling things so deeply, even when there’s no obvious reason why.
Another clue is when certain talents or abilities just come naturally to you.
Have you ever picked up an instrument, a language, or a skill and felt like you were simply remembering it? That’s a hint your soul may have carried that knowledge forward from another life. These gifts aren’t random. They’re echoes of who you’ve been.
Emotional reactions that catch you off guard.
Maybe a historical event stirs something intense in you. Or you visit a place for the first time, and it feels like home in a way you can’t explain. These emotional “soul nudges” are often how your past lives surface—not as full-blown memories, but as feelings that won’t let you ignore them.
From my experience as a past life regressionist, these subtle signs are usually the first breadcrumbs Spirit leaves for us. They may not feel like big, dramatic revelations, but they’re deeply personal, and they’re often the soul’s way of inviting you to explore further when you’re ready.
Practical Methods to Discover If You Are a Reincarnation
If you’ve been feeling those subtle nudges—the inner knowing, the emotional echoes—you might be wondering, “How do I go deeper? How can I actually know if I’m a reincarnation of a past life?”
The beautiful thing is, you don’t need to wait for some mystical flash of memory. There are simple, gentle ways to begin exploring this for yourself. Let me walk you through a few of my favorites.
Meditation for Past Life Insights
One of the easiest ways to start connecting with past life memories is through meditation. But not just any meditation—the kind that invites your subconscious mind to reveal little snippets, feelings, or images. You’re not forcing anything. You’re simply creating a quiet, safe space where your soul can speak.
Here’s a tip: Before you meditate, set a clear intention. Something like, “Show me a past life that will help me understand myself today.” Keep it light and curious. You’re not looking for a Hollywood movie scene—sometimes, it’s just a feeling, a color, or a symbol that will gently unfold over time.
Dream Journaling to Catch Clues
Your dreams are like a playground for past life fragments. The subconscious loves to bring up soul memories when your conscious mind is asleep and not overthinking. That’s why keeping a dream journal is such a powerful tool.
Write down any dreams that feel especially vivid, emotional, or symbolic—even if they don’t make sense at first. Over time, patterns might start to reveal themselves. Repeating places, people, or scenarios often hint at past life influences.
Self-Hypnosis and Regression
This is where things can get really transformative. Past life regression hypnosis is one of the most direct ways to explore who you’ve been. It’s like opening a gentle doorway into your subconscious to retrieve memories that your conscious mind has tucked away.
If you’re not ready for a one-on-one session, guided self-hypnosis audios are a wonderful starting point. I’ve created them to guide you safely through the process, with Spirit leading the way. These sessions aren’t about “digging” for information—they’re about allowing whatever is most helpful to come forward.
From my experience, the most profound regressions often happen when we release expectations and simply listen to what our soul wants to share. Some of my clients have uncovered entire past life stories, while others receive a single image that resonates so deeply it changes how they see themselves.
Physical and Emotional Clues in This Lifetime
Sometimes, your body holds onto memories your mind has forgotten. Past life experiences don’t always resurface as vivid recollections—they often leave imprints on your physical body and emotional patterns.
Birthmarks
One of the most talked-about physical clues is birthmarks. You might’ve heard stories where birthmarks are linked to injuries or wounds from a past life. While not every birthmark is a past life scar, it’s fascinating how many people have marks in places that line up with their regression experiences. If you have a birthmark that’s always intrigued you, it might be worth reflecting on—ask yourself, “Could this be a symbol from another lifetime?”
Aches or Pains
Another physical indicator is persistent aches or pains that don’t have a clear medical explanation. For example, a client of mine once came in with chronic shoulder pain. Through regression, she discovered a past life where she had been a soldier injured in battle, struck in that very spot. After the session, her relationship with that pain shifted—it didn’t magically disappear, but her body began to release the emotional tension connected to it.
Irrational Fears or Phobias
On the emotional side, past life clues often show up as irrational fears or phobias. If you’ve ever had an intense fear of water, heights, or enclosed spaces without any trauma in this life, that fear might stem from an unresolved past life experience. The subconscious remembers what the conscious mind has long forgotten.
Unexplained Emotional Triggers
Then there are those emotional triggers that feel disproportionate to the situation. Maybe a simple disagreement leaves you feeling abandoned or deeply wounded, and you don’t understand why it hits so hard. Often, these triggers are echoes of past life wounds seeking resolution in this life.
In my practice, I’ve seen countless examples of people finding peace once they uncover the root of these physical or emotional patterns. It’s not always about healing instantly—it’s about understanding, which in itself is a profound release.
Relationships as Mirrors of Past Lives
Have you ever met someone and felt an instant connection that defies explanation? Or maybe the opposite—you meet someone new, and there’s an unshakable tension between you, like unfinished business hanging in the air. These moments often aren’t random. They’re clues that a past life relationship is playing out again.
Our souls tend to travel in groups. You might hear this referred to as a “soul family” or “soul group.” These are souls we reincarnate with repeatedly to help each other grow. Sometimes they show up as parents, siblings, or best friends. Other times, they appear as romantic partners or even rivals. The roles shift, but the deeper soul bond remains.
One of the biggest indicators of a past life relationship is a feeling of recognition that goes beyond the mind. It’s that sense of “I know you,” even if you’ve just met. There’s a familiarity in their energy, a comfort (or sometimes discomfort) that feels ancient.
But it’s not always sunshine and soulmates. Relationships that feel challenging, repetitive, or emotionally charged can often be traced back to karmic lessons carried over from another lifetime. Perhaps there’s an old wound that needs healing, or a dynamic that’s asking to be balanced in this life.
I’ve had clients come to me after struggling in difficult relationships, only to discover during a regression that they had lived past lives with those very same people. In one case, a woman realized that her current partner had been a sibling in a past life where betrayal occurred. Understanding that connection didn’t erase the challenges overnight, but it gave her clarity and compassion. It shifted her perspective from “Why is this happening to me?” to “What is this teaching me?”
These relationship mirrors are often Spirit’s way of giving us opportunities to grow. When we recognize these patterns, we’re better equipped to heal them.
If you’re curious whether someone in your life is part of your soul family, take a moment to reflect on how they make you feel beneath the surface. That gut feeling is often more telling than logic ever could be.
Signs and Synchronicities from the Universe
Sometimes, the universe loves to sprinkle little breadcrumbs on your path—signs, symbols, and synchronicities that seem to pop up right when you need them. These subtle messages are often Spirit’s way of nudging you to pay attention, especially when it comes to your soul’s journey through reincarnation.
Repeating Numbers or Patterns
One of the most common ways these signs show up is through repeating numbers or patterns. Have you ever noticed 11:11, 222, or 444 appearing over and over? While some people brush it off as coincidence, many feel these numbers are signals that you’re aligned with your soul’s path, or that a deeper message is waiting to be explored.
Symbols
Symbols can also appear in unexpected ways. Maybe you keep seeing a particular animal, object, or word that feels oddly significant. These aren’t random. Spirit often uses symbols to communicate in ways that bypass the logical mind. For instance, I once had a client who kept encountering images of ancient Egypt. She didn’t think much of it—until her past life regression revealed a lifetime as a healer in that very era. The signs had been guiding her all along.
Tarot and Oracle Cards
Tarot and oracle cards can also serve as a beautiful mirror. When you pull a card that resonates deeply or seems to answer an unspoken question, that’s Spirit’s way of affirming what you already know on a soul level. These tools don’t give you answers you don’t have—they simply help you hear your own inner voice more clearly.
It’s also important to remember that Spirit will only reveal what you’re ready to understand. The signs come in layers. Sometimes, you’ll get a little nudge. Other times, it’s a full-blown “aha” moment. Trust the timing of what shows up.
I’ve had my own experiences where the synchronicities became too specific to ignore. A song lyric, a conversation overheard, or even a client session reflecting back a message I needed for myself. Spirit has a way of weaving everything together when we’re open to listening.
If you’ve been noticing patterns, symbols, or repeated messages lately, consider it an invitation. Your soul is speaking—it’s just up to you to tune in.
Myths About Knowing If You Are a Reincarnation
When people think about past lives, there’s often this idea that you’ll suddenly get a vivid, movie-like flashback—like watching a full scene from a historical drama in your mind. And while that does happen for some, it’s actually not the most common way past life memories surface.
You need clear, detailed visions to validate a past life.
One of the biggest myths is that you need clear, detailed visions to validate a past life. The truth is, past life memories often come through as feelings, impressions, or subtle knowings. You might see a quick image, feel an unexplained emotion, or just know something deep in your gut. That’s just as valid as a full-blown vision.
You need to prove your past lives with facts.
Another common misconception is that you need to “prove” your past lives with facts—like matching dates, names, or historical records. While there are documented cases where people have recalled verifiable details, the majority of past life experiences are deeply personal and meant for your soul’s growth, not external validation. The real “proof” comes from how these memories and insights resonate with you on an emotional and spiritual level.
Past life regressions will always reveal dramatic or glamorous lifetimes.
People also tend to think that past life regressions will always reveal dramatic or glamorous lifetimes. But most of the time, the lives we revisit are ordinary, human experiences that hold meaningful lessons for us. It’s not about discovering you were Cleopatra—it’s about uncovering the lifetimes that carry emotional threads into your current life.
Past life memories are always clear from the start.
One more myth is that past life memories are always clear from the start. In reality, they often unfold in layers. Spirit reveals what you’re ready to process. Sometimes, the first “memory” is just a symbol or emotion, and deeper details come forward as you continue exploring with curiosity and trust.
In my own practice, I’ve seen clients feel disappointed when they didn’t get a vivid past life scene right away, only to realize that a single, subtle image they received during the session was exactly what they needed for healing and understanding.
Remember, this journey isn’t about chasing dramatic evidence. It’s about listening to the quiet ways your soul speaks and allowing the process to guide you at its own pace.
Next Steps — Trusting Your Soul’s Timing
If you’re reading this and feeling that inner nudge, know that it’s not an accident. Your soul already knows the truth of who you’ve been—it’s just a matter of when you’re ready to remember.
The journey of discovering your past lives isn’t something to force or rush. Spirit has a way of revealing exactly what you need, when you’re ready for it. Sometimes it starts with a subtle dream, a gut feeling, or a fleeting image during meditation. Other times, it unfolds in a regression session where the pieces finally come together.
The most important thing is to stay open and curious. Let the process be gentle. You’re not trying to solve a mystery—you’re allowing your soul to guide you to what’s meaningful for your growth in this lifetime.
If you feel called to explore further, I invite you to try one of my self-hypnosis audios, created to help you connect with past life memories in a safe, Spirit-guided way. And when you’re ready to go deeper, I offer one-on-one past life regression sessions, where we can journey together to uncover the stories and lessons your soul is ready to share.
This path is deeply personal, and there’s no “right” way to discover if you are a reincarnation. What matters is how it feels to you. Trust those feelings. They’re the soul’s way of speaking.
Are you ready to remember who you’ve been?
