How to Strengthen Your Intuition & Increase Your Spiritual Gifts

You don’t need things to become more spiritual.

Tarot cards, crystals, sage—OH MY!

Since the dawn of humanity, mystical tools have been used to enhance spiritual journeys. Moon rituals, yoni eggs, oils, and more are often seen as essentials for spiritual growth. However, relying too heavily on them can actually pull you into illusions rather than bringing you closer to the truth—especially when it comes to strengthening your intuition.

But wait, Danielle, I love my crystal-oil-blue-room-meditation-while-sitting-on-my-sacred-pillow ritual! How can you expect me to believe that it’s not helping me be more spiritual?!?

It’s okay, Betty. You can have your amethyst cave full of tools if they bring you joy and feel aligned with your path. But here’s the truth: You don’t need any of it to deepen your spirituality.

You Are Already a Spiritual Being

The key to strengthening your intuition and increasing your spiritual gifts is not found in material tools but in returning to your natural state. You are, and always have been, a spiritual being. The idea that we need something external to make us more spiritual often leads to frustration and disillusionment.

Your soul chose to experience life in human form to grow through perspective and experience. While tools can inspire and help your human side connect with spiritual truths, they aren’t what make you more spiritual.

If you’re looking to align more deeply with your intuition, remember that you already possess infinite potential. Trust and believe in your connection to Spirit. No crystal, card, or ritual will take you closer to Spirit than the connection you cultivate within.

Want to dive deeper into how to connect spiritually? Check out our guide titled “How to Use Meditation for Spiritual Growth.”

Why Tools Might Hold You Back

It’s human nature to seek out external aids, and yes, tools can be fun and make you feel connected. But if you rely on spiritual accessories to bring you a sense of fulfillment, you’re likely to experience highs and lows in your journey. The real work lies in your inner connection, not in acquiring more things.

Sound familiar?

• “If I meditated an hour a day, I’d be WAY more spiritual!” (But secretly, you hate meditating.)
• “She’s so good at reading tarot cards. I’ll never be that gifted.” (But you’re not even sure if you believe in tarot.)
• “She manifested $100 holding a crystal! That never happens for me, and I own a thousand dollars’ worth of crystals!”

These thought patterns come from comparing yourself to others and believing that spiritual growth is something external. In reality, spiritual growth comes from aligning with your own soul’s journey. To help you let go of the comparison trap, check out our blog titled “Reclaiming Personal Power in Your Spiritual Journey.”

Strengthen Your Intuition Without All the “Things”

Strengthening your intuition doesn’t require elaborate tools or rituals. It’s about trusting yourself and recognizing the divine within you. Your intuition is your soul’s guidance system, offering you everything you need to live a more connected and spiritually rich life.

The more you trust yourself, the clearer your inner guidance becomes. This practice of listening to your intuition will help you differentiate between the messages of your higher self and the fear-based reactions of the ego.

Ask and Listen to Strengthen Your Intuition

A simple way to enhance your intuition is by asking yourself meaningful questions, listening to the answers, and trusting the insights you receive. Here are some powerful questions to consider:

• What parts of myself have I not fully accepted?
• Where do I still hold back my truth?
• Where am I afraid of standing out or being different?

These questions guide you back to your higher self and help you break free from societal norms or external pressures. Your intuition will lead you on a path of light and ease if you trust it. To explore this further, take a look at our post titled “Practicing Authenticity in Everyday Life.”

The Ego vs. Intuition Struggle

Free will allows us to either listen to our intuition or ignore it. It’s our human ego that muddies the waters and creates doubt. Fear, comparison, and societal pressures often push us to seek validation outside of ourselves, which leads us further from trusting our inner guidance.

By learning to trust your intuition, you’ll open yourself to receiving

the spiritual guidance that has always been there. Over time, you’ll become more attuned to the difference between ego-driven thoughts and the wisdom of your higher self.

For a deeper look into aligning with your spiritual self, check out the post titled “5 Signs You’re Out of Alignment With Your Higher Self.”

Final Thoughts on Spiritual Growth

True spirituality is about oneness with the Creator and recognizing the divine power within you. There are no set beliefs or rules to follow to awaken this connection. Tools can be helpful, but they’re not required.

What truly matters is your relationship with yourself and Spirit.