Earlier we wrote about the existence of the rule of three signals through which the universe teaches you. Today we invite you to dive deeper into this topic.
There are warning signals and motivating signals. Want to understand which ones the universe uses most often to get through to you? Then read this article.
You will learn how to decipher the 3 signals of the universe and what happens when you don’t notice these signals.
2 types of signals the Universe sends you
Warning signals
If in life you are going the wrong way, feeling lost, the universe will show you signals through illnesses, injuries, financial losses, relationships, conflicts, and troubles at work.
Deciphering such signals is both simple and difficult at the same time. It is often hard to understand exactly what the higher powers are trying to say.
Below I provide some examples of how the universe sends signals. They will help you look at life situations from a different angle. Don’t take them as an exact explanation of what is happening in your life, but use them as a hint.
Everyone has their own weak spots, pain points through which the higher powers can more easily reach you.
For moms with small children — it’s their children’s illnesses, for men it’s most often signals through money, job loss, or business loss. For those who love animals deeply, signals will come through their animals’ illnesses.
Usually, a person themselves suspects they are acting somehow wrong or putting off important steps.
A classic example. If a child is often sick, there are likely problems in the relationship between the parents. Mom is exhausted and holds grievances against the child’s father for helping too little or not the right way.
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If a person is a workaholic, the universe will most likely try to reach them through illness. Since that’s the only way to make them rest, then let them be sick. Moreover, the illnesses will become more frequent and/or more serious until they realize they need real, proper rest.
If a person mismanages money, or has set some financial goal for themselves but has strayed from the set course, the universe will point this out through financial losses (bought an expired product, forgot some items at the store, lost a wallet, the ATM ate the card, and money is urgently needed).
Through relationship problems, the universe most often shows that a person should pay attention to themselves, start valuing and respecting themselves.
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Motivating signals
There are also motivating signals. Situations related to them seem difficult or problematic at first glance, but something important lies behind them. With their help, the universe pushes you to step out of your usual comfort zone.
When you find yourself in difficult circumstances, you later realize that what you were missing was precisely that decisive step to move to a new level of life. The Universe took it for you.
For example, you get laid off from a job you dreaded going to anyway. At first, this disheartens you, but then you realize you are finally free and can pursue what you have long wanted to do.
After this, many people start their own business, begin doing business, write books, or paint.
But this will happen if you listen to this signal. If you start rushing to find a job similar to the previous one, life will again start signaling you with troubles.
A common signal in relationships that motivates change is a breakup with a partner, usually not initiated by you.
I have had several such situations in my life. I always wanted sincere relationships based on love and mutual understanding, and I viewed every relationship with a man through this lens, deceiving myself because there was no love there.
I was left, I grieved, but through this “grief,” I felt free and later realized I had been deluding myself.
Deep down, you know you need to take that decisive step, but often you cannot bring yourself to do it: leave a job you hate, break up with a partner you do not love.
Perhaps it is simply scary to do, and often the desire to stay good, the desire not to cause another pain, gets in the way.
Every person has every right to delay a decision until they are ready. But in that case, the universe’s signals will not stop. Higher powers will regularly let you know that you are in a swamp and need to move somewhere.
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What follows the three signals of the universe
If you have not heeded any of the three signals of the universe, the “three” repeats, but the intensity will be a level higher than before.
For example, the first set of three signals:
- signal 1 — you forgot your change at the store, went back — they gave it to you;
- signal 2 — you bought an item (appliance, clothing), then found out you could have bought the same thing 2-3 times cheaper if you had not rushed and looked for more offers;
- signal 3 — you lost your wallet with money.
You missed three signals, next comes the first signal of the second set of three: the refrigerator broke down, you had to take out a loan for a new one. And so on, escalating.
This will continue until you understand that it is a signal and take action.
If you have listened to your spiritual guides, recognized the signal, and started moving in the right direction, then the situation subsequently improves, you experience liberation, and literally move into a different reality, a more prosperous one.
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How to decipher the 3 signals of the Universe
All of the above examples of universe signals are relative. Each person is unique and incarnates on the planet with unique tasks.
Therefore, the same signals sent by higher powers can have different meanings for each person.
To recognize your specific message from the universe, use this algorithm.
Step 1. Realize that the situation that occurred is a signal from the universe
The main mistake is that when a signal situation occurs, a person does not perceive it as a message from the universe. They are in turmoil and spend all their energy on solving or eliminating this situation, instead of looking at why it was needed:
- if a child or you yourself get sick, you look for ways to heal them (or yourself): medications, spiritual practices, breathing exercises;
- if you lose your job, you rush to replace it with a similar one (after all, you’re left without money);
- if a partner leaves you, you start digging into yourself: what’s so wrong with me? maybe I can still get them back?
- if you lose money, you grieve, feel discomfort, and think about where to get more.
So, you end up going in circles. On one hand, you try to hold onto the thought that this is a signal from the universe, but the desire to cope with the uncomfortable situation takes center stage.
But the methods you use for this are based on logic, even if you involve spiritual practices.
If you fall into panic or worry about the situation, you might miss the signal. And when relief comes, you’re unlikely to return to this question, and then the signals will repeat.
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Step 2. Thank the universe for the signals
Even if you haven’t yet understood what the universe is trying to tell you, thank it: “I am grateful, I have seen the signal. Stop, no need to show me more, I am taking action.”
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Step 3. Stop and ask yourself: What is wrong, what am I doing wrong?
Turn inward with the question: What is this situation telling me? Ask for the signal to be decoded in a way you can understand.
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Step 4. Try to understand what preceded this signal
Think about what is really bothering you, where you feel discomfort. Were there signals before, and is there anything common between them?
Try to put together an overall picture of what happened and identify a pattern.
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Step 5. Think about what you can do right now to prevent such situations from recurring
Write down your action plan and start taking steps to change the overall situation.
For example, your child is sick. You rewind events and realize that you’ve been devoting too much time to them, household chores, and work, while forgetting about yourself.
You decide to regularly set aside specific time for yourself (for self-care, a trip to the spa, meeting with friends, reading a book, taking a bath).
If it’s a money issue: review your expenses, promise yourself to be more mindful and treat money with respect.
If you go through all five steps, the universe will no longer need to test you in these ways.