Clairvoyance, sometimes referred to as ‘second sight’, is the ability to perceive events or information hidden from the normal senses.
It has long been believed by many cultures and religions around the world that some people possess a supernatural power which allows them to see beyond our physical realm.
Through this power, these special individuals are able to gain insight into matters of both the past and the future.
Throughout history, there have been many clairvoyants renowned for their extraordinary abilities. Famous examples include Nostradamus, Edgar Cayce and Bethel Edwards who all made predictions about major world events that later came true.
In more recent times we have seen figures such as Sylvia Browne make headlines with her accurate psychic readings on television shows like Montel Williams’ show.
In this article, we will take a look at some of the most famous clairvoyants in history and explore what it means to be a clairvoyant today.
What Exactly Is Clairvoyance?
Clairvoyance is a French word that means “clear vision.” It is a power that allows people to gather intuitive messages, knowledge, and information using their clairvoyant abilities.
Clairvoyance is a type of extrasensory perception that allows a person, known as a clairvoyant, to see things that are not visible to the naked eye, including glimpses into the future. There is a belief that every person has a latent clairvoyant ability that can be developed through training and practice.
The third eye is a chakra located between the eyebrows on the forehead. It is also known as the “mind’s eye” and enables psychics to perceive things that are hidden or invisible to the naked eye.
Famous Clairvoyants In History
Joan of Arc (1412 – 1431)
Joan of Arc, also known as the ‘Maid of Orleans’, is recognized as a heroic figure in France for her role in the Lancastrian phase of the Hundred Years’ War. She is regarded as a revered saint by the Roman Catholic Church.
It was believed that she had the ability to predict the future as she saw herself being injured at Orleans and captured by the English. She was of great assistance during the war, advising their men to change their location in order to avoid death. Her guidance helped to save many lives.
Nostradamus (1503 – 1566)
Michel de Nostradamus was a French chemist who was also renowned as a clairvoyant, seer, oracle, and prophet. He had the ability to predict many events, some of which are still being researched and speculated on today.
He was well-known for his ability to predict the future and wrote down one thousand prophecies during his lifetime. He correctly foresaw his own death on July 31st, 1566 and informed his secretary the night before that she would not see him alive again.
Marie Anne Adelaide Lenormand (1772 – 1843)
Marie Anne Adelaide Lenormand, a famous French fortune-teller during the Napoleonic era, is believed to have received her first deck of tarot cards when she was just fourteen years old after they taught her how to study them.
Because of her fame, wealthy individuals often sought her out for readings. They consistently found her predictions to be accurate, and she had the ability to see beyond an individual’s façade, revealing their true characteristics and hidden personalities.
Edgar Cayce (1877 – 1945)
Edgar Cayce, an American psychic, was able to answer various questions regarding topics such as future wars, reincarnation, spiritual healing, and Atlantis while being in a trance-like state. He was considered an expert in these fields and was even able to predict upcoming events.
He uses a method of laying down on a couch, placing his hands on his chest, and lucid dreaming to gain insights and predict the future.
Baba Vanga (1911 – 1996)
Baba Vanga was a Bulgarian woman whose birth name was Vangelia Pandeva Dimitrova. She was born prematurely and it was believed that she would not survive past a young age. Her parents decided not to give her a name until she had survived.
The name Vangelia comes from the Greek word “Vangelis,” which means “messenger of good news.”
When she was a child, she was caught in a storm or cyclone and was later discovered in an abandoned field with her eyes filled with mud and sand.
Due to their financial situation, her family was unable to pay for an operation that could have saved her vision. As a result, she lost her sight and became blind. However, she began to see things beyond what the eye can perceive and believed that her blindness had awakened her psychic abilities.
Final Mindful Thoughts
The ability to see beyond our physical realm has been a part of many cultures and religions throughout history.
Famous clairvoyants such as Nostradamus, Edgar Cayce, Bethel Edwards and Baba Vanga have all made predictions that later came true.
While the power of clairvoyance may be mysterious to some, it is clear that these special individuals possess an extraordinary gift which can help them gain insight into matters both past and future.