Angels Among Us: Signs & Messages

“Oh, I believe there are angels among us.

Sent down to us, from somewhere up above.

They come to you and me, in our darkest hours.

To show us how to live, to teach us how to give.

To guide us with the light of love.”

 - Alabama

There are many signs when angels are near or when there is a message from a loved one who has passed. We often walk through this life wondering if we are on the right path, or if we simply need a sign that everything is going to be alright. The signs are there if you look for them, and when you see them, you know what they mean and who the sign is from. You just need to believe.

With that in mind, I put together some of the signs that appear when angels are near, or when you are receiving a message from a passed loved one. I hope you enjoy!

Angel Signs: Familiar Fragrance

Have you ever suddenly smelled a scent or fragrance that seemed familiar to you? You recognize the scent as a perfume or cologne from a passed loved one. The fragrance could be from your mom, dad, or another family member. It could even be from a lost love. Whoever you associate the fragrance with, rest assured that your loved one is visiting.

I had such an experience while working in Virginia. I was working on a project and, for the life of me, could not get it to work. Suddenly, I smelled my mother’s perfume. It made me stop and think of her, and in doing so, I took a break from my project. A few minutes passed and the smell subsided. When I went back to my project, it all seemed to come together.

Angels can do the same thing. Your loved one may be the angel, but when you smell a sweet, maybe flowery fragrance, it can be coming from an angel. You usually smell them when you need a helping hand.

Musical Signs

Music can serve as one of the most meaningful angel signs, especially when a familiar song appears at just the right moment.

Have you ever been thinking about someone who has passed — perhaps a loved one — and then you turn on the radio and it’s playing their favorite song? Pay attention to what you are feeling in that moment. This can be a clear message from the departed.

If you are having trouble, they may want you to know that they are near, guiding you in the right direction. If you are happy, they may be there to join in your happiness.

Every time I hear “Love Me Tender” by Elvis Presley, I immediately think of my sister. My wife and I cared for her during her last days, and I would sing to her. She couldn’t show that she was enjoying it, but I knew she was.

“See a Penny, Pick it Up.”

There is more to good luck than simply finding a penny. Finding a coin — usually in a strange or unexpected place, in any denomination — can be a blessing from an angel or a passed loved one. In my parents’ days, a penny meant that good fortune was being sent to you by a loved one who had passed. Today, if you find a dime, it can mean the same thing.

What you must pay attention to is why you are finding the coin. Did you ask for a sign to tell you what to do, or to reassure you that everything is going to be okay? If you asked for a sign and then find a coin, look at the date. Consider whether it is a specific coin that represents your loved one who has passed. If it does, then your loved one has visited you and given you your answer.

My wife and I recently went through a medical scare, but we were given signs that everything was going to be alright. We found dimes in the strangest places. One of those places was in the grocery store parking lot. We pulled into a parking spot, and right outside the driver-side door was a dime. We found it immediately after discussing the medical issue. Furthermore, we have been seeing cardinals everywhere. On one occasion, a cardinal came right up to our porch, glanced at us for a while, and then took off.

Angels in Flight

Many birds carry different meanings. Bird sightings can symbolize that good luck is on its way or that a Native American blessing is near. Below are just a few birds and their spiritual meanings.

Red cardinals spiritually represent energies that reside in the first three chakras: the root chakra, the sacral chakra, and the solar plexus chakra. These energies are connected to domestic matters, relationships, health concerns, emotional expression, and manifestation.

Cardinals represent luck, manifestation, devotion, setting boundaries, loyalty, and domestic harmony. They may appear as messengers to encourage you to keep pushing toward your goal or to comfort you after the loss of a loved one. Seeing cardinals frequently can be a sign of good luck.

Eagles are commonly associated with strength, vision, and a higher spiritual perspective.

Eagles represent expansion, strength, a higher perspective, loyalty, victory, power, foresight, vision, and manifestation. Their dominant element of air draws attention to mental pursuits, inspiration, dreams, and spiritual aspirations. They often appear when you have set your sights on a goal, aspiration, or challenge.

Eagles also symbolize bridging the spiritual and physical worlds, helping to bring spiritual aspirations into reality as part of an evolutionary process. Spiritually, they represent transformation, manifestation, power, and inner strength.

The bluebird’s most significant symbolism is connected to the color of its wings. Blue represents peace and contentment — and so do these birds. Blue is also the color of innocence, honesty, and purity.

Bluebirds are symbolic of joy and happiness, as their spirits are believed to spread joy wherever they go. Because they have a melodious voice, they are also associated with music and passion. They carry a positive spirit and help keep negative energies at bay.

Transformation Signs

The dragonfly is symbolic in many ways, but the most common meaning is the transformation of oneself. The dragonfly goes through many metamorphoses, taking years to transform into the beauty we see and have come to admire.

When you see a dragonfly come close to you, know that the message may be one of patience for the change you desire. The transformation you are hoping for is in progress. The change is going to happen.

A butterfly is a symbol of transformation, romance, renewal, playfulness, spirituality, individuality, responsibility, gracefulness, celebration, and expansion. The ability of a butterfly to fly suggests that you spread out and embrace change. Don’t be afraid to take chances.

When a butterfly comes to you — especially if it lands on you — you better get yourself going and make the change you have been longing to make.

I could go on and on about angel signs and messages from loved ones, but I am going to finish up with feathers.

Different feather colors are often associated with specific angel signs and spiritual messages.

There are as many different feathers as there are birds. We all associate the white feather with coming from an angel, but there is more to its meaning — and to the meaning of other feathers as well.

I hope you enjoyed this brief look into angel signs. Some of the information in this blog I found through research, but most of it is what was taught to me by my family and passed down through each generation.

I would like to leave you with this thought: the universe is a complex, crazy place, and if we can take simple pleasure in believing in these angelic signs, our universe becomes a little less complicated.