Trust Yourself: Allow Your Intuition to Guide You
- Alena Michaels

- Oct 1, 2025
- 7 min read
Updated: Oct 1, 2025

Now, more than ever, we are being invited to turn inward—to listen to the quiet wisdom of our own inner voice rather than the loud and often extreme opinions swirling around us, even from those closest to us. The world outside is noisy, but the truth you seek has always been waiting in the stillness within.
October arrives with the whisper of falling leaves and the steady turning of the cosmic wheel. In the old calendar it was the eighth month—OCTO—carrying the vibration of the number 8 (∞), the symbol of infinity. Its spiral reminds us that nothing truly ends; life folds into itself, weaving beginnings and endings into one endless loop.
This month calls us to lean into trust—not only in the cycles of nature but in our own inner knowing. Intuition is the quiet voice of the heart, guiding us when logic runs dry. It is not random; it is the natural wisdom of the body and spirit. When we are rooted in earth, open to infinity, and softened by gratitude, intuition becomes clear and reliable.
Spiritually, October is a month of remembering: returning to our roots, reconnecting to the vastness of the sky, and softening into the pulse of the heart. Gratitude is not a word we say but a frequency we feel—an embodied state that grounds us in the present moment and connects us to one another. When gratitude vibrates in the heart, intuition becomes easier to hear.
This season calls us to simplify, to shed what is unnecessary, and to return to what is essential: earth, sky, and heart. In doing so, we learn the sacred art of trusting ourselves.
The Spiritual Essence of October:
Rooted, Infinite, Grateful
Rooted: The trees teach us how to release. As their leaves fall, they are not diminished but prepared for renewal. To be rooted is to trust the unseen nourishment beneath the surface. Rootedness strengthens intuition—it gives the heart a steady foundation to speak from.
Infinite: The looping rhythm of 8 reminds us that what departs returns, what ends begins again. Life is cyclical, not linear. Intuition, too, works in loops and patterns, drawing from memory, soul, and unseen guidance.
Grateful: Gratitude is not a list or a performance—it is a felt vibration, a shift in the nervous system that changes how we perceive life itself. Gratitude tunes the heart’s frequency, allowing us to trust its quiet whispers.
Indigenous traditions remind us to give back to the earth during harvest time, to honor reciprocity and remember that what sustains us is sacred. Mayan wisdom highlights Men, the Eagle, the day-sign of vision and perspective, reminding us to lift our gaze and see from a higher vantage point while remaining rooted in the ground of our being. Like the Eagle, intuition invites us to rise above the noise and glimpse the truth from a broader horizon.
Being Rooted
To be rooted is to remember you belong here. Like a tree reaching deep into the soil, you draw unseen nourishment from what lies beneath the surface.

In psychology, rootedness mirrors the sense of having a “secure base”—a foundation of trust that allows you to grow, take risks, and explore. Without roots, we feel unsteady, always searching for ground. With roots, we stand steady, no matter how strong the winds blow. And when we feel safe, intuition has the space to emerge.
Neuroscience adds a soft echo: when you place your hands on the earth or slow your breath, your body shifts into a calmer rhythm. Your heart slows, your nervous system steadies. This is your biology remembering what your soul already knows—that the earth holds you. Rootedness calms the inner noise so that the subtle voice of intuition can rise.
To be rooted is to live with both feet on the ground, connected, nourished, and steady.
Reflection: Where in my life do I need to sink deeper roots, to feel safe and supported enough to trust my inner guidance?
Becoming Infinite
Infinity is not far away—it lives in the cycles of your own breath. Inhale, exhale. Life, death. Sunlight, shadow. Everything returns.

Psychology reminds us that when we accept life as cyclical instead of linear, fear loosens its grip. Endings stop feeling final; they become doorways. Trusting this infinite rhythm allows intuition to flourish, because we no longer cling to control—we learn to listen instead.
Neuroscience whispers the same truth. In moments of awe—watching a sunset, gazing at the stars—the brain loses track of time. The boundaries of past and future soften. You taste timelessness. These moments quiet the analytical mind and allow intuition, which lives beyond logic, to surface.
Spiritually, the number 8 (∞) is October’s signature. It bends back on itself, reminding us that what you release will one day return, transformed. Like the Eagle soaring high, infinity invites you to lift your vision and see the bigger picture of your journey. From this vantage point, trusting your intuition feels natural—it is the compass that keeps you aligned within the cycle.
Reflection: How would my choices change if I trusted life’s cycles instead of fearing them?
Living Grateful
Gratitude is not a word—it is a frequency. It lives in the chest, as warmth, softness, expansion. When you feel grateful, your heart begins to hum in harmony. In that harmony, intuition is amplified.

Psychologists say gratitude shifts us from scarcity to sufficiency. Instead of focusing on what’s missing, we remember what’s already here. Neuroscientists find that when we dwell in gratitude, the heart and brain fall into coherence—an inner rhythm that makes us calmer, clearer, and more resilient. Coherence is the biological state where intuition thrives.
But science only confirms what wisdom traditions have long known: gratitude is a bridge. It connects us to each other, to the earth, and to the infinite. It reminds us that life itself is a gift. To walk in gratitude is to tune into the subtle field of the heart, where intuition speaks most clearly. To live grateful is to walk through the world as if everything matters, as if every breath is a blessing.
Reflection: What intuitive whispers arrive when I rest in gratitude instead of thought?
Earth’s Frequency and October’s Shifts
Modern science echoes what ancient traditions knew. The Earth itself has a measurable frequency—the Schumann Resonance—sometimes called the “heartbeat of the planet.” Normally steady around 7.83 Hz, it has shown unusual spikes in recent months.
These spikes resonate with the human brain’s alpha and theta states—the same states linked to meditation, intuition, and deep creativity.
Sensitive individuals often report shifts during these spikes: vivid dreams, heightened emotions, fatigue, or sudden bursts of clarity.
From a mystical lens, these are moments of planetary ascension—reminders that the Earth and humanity are evolving together. From a neuroscientific lens, these states prime our brains for learning, rewiring, and transformation. October, with its liminal energy and thinning veils, becomes an ideal time to ride this resonance into deeper connection—and deeper intuition.
Spirit Animal Wisdom: Eagle

Vision: Eagle teaches us to rise above life’s noise, to see from higher perspective.
Balance: From the sky, it perceives the whole landscape—roots and rivers, valleys and mountains.
Message: “Trust your higher vision. The answers are not only in the soil of the past but also in the horizon of possibility.”
Through Eagle’s wings, we remember our dual nature: grounded in the earth, infinite in the sky, and guided by the intuition of the heart.
Soul Practices for October Alignment
ROOTING RITUAL
Find a quiet place where you can connect to the earth—outdoors if possible, or by a window with a plant or stone nearby. Sit comfortably and place your palms or bare feet on the ground. Close your eyes and breathe deeply. With each exhale, release what feels heavy—fear, doubt, comparison—sending it down into the soil. With each inhale, draw up steadiness, nourishment, and calm. Imagine roots extending from your body deep into the earth, reminding you that you are held and supported. The more rooted you are, the more clearly you can hear your intuition.
EAGLE MEDITATION Begin by grounding yourself: feel your body connected to the earth beneath you, steady and safe. From this foundation, imagine yourself lifting higher and higher, soaring like an Eagle. As you rise, feel the vastness of the sky above and around you. You are the bridge between earth and sky, a human being suspended between the two. From this vantage point, look down on your life as if it were a wide landscape. See the patterns and connections you might miss on the ground. Then ask Eagle’s questions:
What truth do I see from above that I cannot see below?
Where am I being called to rise above the noise?
What vision is waiting for me on the horizon? Let the answers come as images, feelings, or whispers of intuition.
NEUTRAL HEART PRACTICE We live in a world of duality—light and dark, right and wrong, gain and loss. Intuition speaks most clearly when the heart rests in the center. Place both hands over your heart and breathe slowly, in through the nose and out through the mouth. Imagine your heart glowing like a steady flame. With each breath, let the light expand, filling your chest with calm neutrality. If you feel the pull to take sides or get caught in conflict, remind yourself: I can stay centered in my heart. Choose to practice love and compassion for others, even when you disagree. In this middle space, beyond judgment, intuition finds its clearest voice.
Reflection Questions
Where do I feel most rooted, and where am I unsteady?
What cycles in my life are asking to be honored or completed?
How does gratitude feel in my body—not as a thought but as a sensation?
What is my intuition whispering to me this month?
How can I practice reciprocity—with people, with earth, with myself?
Closing Thoughts: The Heart as Compass

October is a month of infinite return: to earth, to sky, to heart. It reminds us that gratitude is not language but vibration, that to be rooted is to release, and that to live infinite is to trust the cycles of life.
Most of all, it reminds us to trust ourselves. Intuition is not guesswork—it is the language of the heart, amplified when we are rooted, infinite, and grateful.
The Eagle’s message is clear: “Lift your vision. See the whole. Trust the higher perspective. Anchor spirit into earth, and act from the wisdom of your heart.”
Trust yourself. Your heart already knows the way.
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