10 Spiritual Meanings of Déjà Vu

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Learn what déjà vu is trying to tell you about your spiritual journey

Co-authored by Mari Cartagenova and Devin McSween

Last Updated: June 27, 2023 Fact Checked

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You’re exploring a new city when you suddenly get an uncanny feeling that you’ve been here before. Experiencing déjà vu can be a sign that a spiritual awakening is on the horizon, but what exactly is the universe trying to tell you? Luckily for you, we’ve got the answers. In this article, we’ll tell you about the spiritual meanings of déjà vu, what to do when you experience it, and explain what this feeling is all about. If you’re ready to get clarity about your déjà vu, read on!

Things You Should Know

Déjà vu is a positive sign that you’re on the right path. Your spirit guides are showing you the people and places that are important to your purpose.
Getting déjà vu can mean you’re remembering your past lives’ experiences. They are giving you clues that what you’re doing is guiding you to your destiny.
Experiencing déjà vu is often a sign that your spiritual connection is growing. Your third eye and intuition are clear, which helps you work towards your dreams.

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Spiritual Meanings of Déjà Vu

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You are on the right path. Experiencing déjà vu is a positive sign that good things are coming your way. These moments of déjà vu might be your spirit guides nudging you along your path, showing you that you’re getting closer to your purpose. It is their way of getting you to open your eyes and recognize that you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.^{[1]
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- Déjà vu is an especially good sign if you’ve been questioning your purpose or your decisions. Your spirit guides are comforting you that they’re there and confirming that the changes you’re making are the right ones.
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You’re remembering your past lives. You might actually have experienced the situation that’s giving you déjà vu, just not in your own lifetime. A you hundreds or thousands of years ago might have lived in the new city you’re visiting or been soulmates with the person you just met. Your déjà vu is a way for your soul and previous lives to guide you along your path, showing you who or what is significant to your purpose.^{[2]
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- Where you are, what you’re doing, who you’re with, and how you’re feeling when you get déjà vu are clues about your spiritual path, so use this information to guide your decisions.
- Or, meditate to get in touch with your past lives. This way, you can ask them directly about your purpose and what lessons you need to learn.
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Your spiritual connection is growing. If you’re just starting your journey to become more spiritual, déjà vu often means you’re on the right track. It can be a sign that you’re opening your third eye and deepening your intuition. This helps you see things clearer, which makes your purpose stronger and your path to it easier to navigate.^{[3]
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- When you experience déjà vu, stop and let the feelings wash over you. Record any messages you sense from your higher self or spirit guides and incorporate them into your spiritual practice.
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You have clairvoyant dreams. You might get the feeling that you’ve done or seen something before because you dreamed it happening. This can be a sign that you’re clairvoyant, or have the ability to sense and predict the future. Even though you don’t remember your clairvoyant dreams, the déjà vu you feel is leading you to the path that you foretold in your sleep. So, take these eerie feelings of familiarity as a confirmation that you’re headed in the right direction.^{[4]
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- You often develop clairvoyant dreams as your spiritual connection grows.
- Dreams are often thought of as the bridge between the physical and spiritual realms. They’re a way for your soul, spirit guides, and ancestors to deliver you messages.^{[5]
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Your guardian angel is sending you a message. Because your guardian angels and spirit guides are in the spirit realm, they can’t speak to you directly. So, they might get your attention with déjà vu to show you that you’re getting closer to your purpose. You might get déjà vu when you meet someone who will help you along your journey or when you apply for a job that will guide you along your spiritual path.^{[6]
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- Jot down everything you remember about your déjà vu experience, like how you felt, where you were, and what you were doing. Then, express gratitude to your guardian angel and guides for their guidance and message.
Déjà vu might trigger the experiences and knowledge important to your ancestors. They might connect with you to empathize with your situation or show you how something is done. You might be gardening for the first time and worrying about your plants when you get déjà vu. This might be a sign that one of your ancestors had a green thumb, so they’re telling you to trust your instincts because you have gardening knowledge inside you.^{[7]
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Your vibrational frequency matches someone or something. In spiritual circles, every person and thing has a specific frequency that they vibrate at. When you meet someone or come into contact with something that matches your vibes, you might get that uncanny familiar feeling of déjà vu. This is usually a sign that they are important to your spiritual journey, so examine what their presence means in your life.^{[8]
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- For example, you might feel déjà vu when you pick up a certain crystal. This is a sign to use this crystal for healing or to guide you on your life’s mission.
- Experiencing déjà vu when you meet someone can be a sign that they’re your twin soul. If they match your frequency, they might be the other half your soul has been searching for.
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Your life is going to change. Experiencing déjà vu is often a sign that you’re going through a spiritual awakening. It’s a way for your spirit guides to show you that positive life changes and realizations are on the horizon. You’re on the right path to enlightenment, so trust your gut and the process to get there.^{[9]
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- When a spiritual awakening is close, you might see lots of angel numbers and feel more connected to the universe.
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The universe is telling you to be present. If you’re stressed out or feeling disconnected from your spirituality, déjà vu might be a reminder to get out of your head. It’s the universe’s way of telling you to pay attention and feel your connection to the physical and spiritual worlds. A spiritual awakening might be near, so use your moment of déjà vu to feel the universe’s energy and where it’s trying to take you.^{[10]
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- Practice mindfulness, like meditating or taking a walk in nature, to get back in touch with your spirituality and ground yourself in the present.
- Meditating is also a great way to focus on your déjà vu experience and parse out the messages the universe gave you.
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Your spirit guides are warning you about something. Déjà vu is generally a positive sign, but it’s sometimes a way for your spirit guides to alert you to the situation or people around you. Your senses are typically heightened when you get déjà vu, so really examine how you feel. Is someone giving you bad vibes, or did you walk into a building that unsettles you? If they do, your guides are telling you that your purpose isn’t with them.^{[11]
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- Déjà vu usually only lasts for several seconds, but if you’re having trouble getting rid of it, take a few deep breaths, count to 10, and distract yourself with some TV.

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What is déjà vu?

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Déjà vu is an overwhelming sensation that something is familiar to you. Déjà vu literally translates to “already seen” in French. It is an uncanny or eerie feeling that you’ve been in the exact same situation before, even though you know you haven’t. You might get déjà vu when you’re doing something mundane, like trying on clothes in a store, or when you meet someone new and feel an instant connection to them.^{[12]
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- There are 3 main types of déjà vu:^{[13]
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  - Déjà vécu means “already experienced,” and is the most common type. During it, you feel like you’re reliving a memory in vivid detail.
  - Déjà visité means “already visited.” When you go somewhere new, you feel like you know every inch of the place and can find your way around easily.
  - Déjà senti means “already felt.” Instead of a physical familiarity, you might feel familiar emotions when one of your senses is triggered.

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Why does déjà vu happen?

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Your memory isn’t perfect, and your brain sometimes finds random situations familiar. So, your brain checks this feeling of familiarity against your actual experiences. When it doesn’t find any memories that support the familiar feelings, you’re left with that uncanny, eerie feeling and the knowledge that you’ve never experienced the situation before.^{[14]
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