Intuition is Like a Traffic Light

And the Yellow Light is the Trickiest, Here’s Why…

Many clients have told me, “I can’t trust myself anymore to pick the right romantic partner, job or next step.”

Oh but you can!

In the Reiki Release Method, I’ve taken these clients back to when they met the guy, considered the job or contemplated the next step.  And every single time (so far), they were able to recall a gut feeling or an intuitive sense (aka “feeling”) that something wasn’t quite right about a person or opportunity. Unfortunately, they pursued it anyway because they didn’t trust their intuition or didn’t understand what it meant. During Reiki Release we heal the emotional wounds of the experience, and then…

I tell them to think of their intuition as a traffic light.



Green means go. Think of an opportunity you’re considering. As you contemplate that opportunity tune into your body. Does your body feel open and expansive? Does it feel like it’s leaning toward the opportunity? Does a little joy bubble up from your heart? This opportunity will be good for you. It’s a green light, so go!

Occasionally our intuition gives us a red light. Our body or senses tell us that dark alley isn’t safe, don’t go home with that guy, or that new job will suck the life out of you. Our insides are yelling, “No, no no.” Red light mean stop and walk the other way.

The hardest signal for most people to understand is the yellow light. They meet a guy or a gal and they really like them. They are wonderful together and it’s all very exciting …and yet, something feels off. It’s not a no (red light), but it’s not a full on yes (green light) either. Mostly things feel good, except for one or two little areas. Or, maybe they’ve been interviewing for a new job. It seems like a great opportunity. They like the salary and the job responsibilities are a perfect fit, yet every time they think of saying yes to it, something holds them back. These are yellow light intuitive experiences.

Yellow lights mean proceed with caution. It means go slowly until you get more information. It means be alert and watchful. There’s something up ahead that you may not like or that might not be good for you, or more time is needed for other pieces of the situation to unfold. A yellow light is trying to make you more alert and it’s buying you time to gather more data so you can make an informed decision.

Each of the clients that said they no longer trusted themselves had experienced several intuitive “yellow lights”. In their recollection though, the good stuff seemed to out weigh the cautionary nudges. So they thought their intuition was off or wrong and jumped in with both feet. Only to learn later, that the wonderful guy had a temper he couldn’t control …. the gal had a roving eye … and the work environment had a ton of internal drama. In all of these cases, slowing down and becoming more alert would have given them more time and information with which to make a more informed decision.

When I get a yellow light, I proceed much more slowly and cautiously. I give myself more time to explore the relationship or the opportunity and gather data. I ask myself  “What do I need to see here? Or, what do I need to know?” “Guide me to my highest good.” Many times I’m still able to enjoy the person or opportunity but typically only to a degree, as ultimately I learn it’s not safe to go deeper. Other times, once I’ve learned more, I realize it’s just not a good fit for me. Yellow lights have helped me avoid a lot of unnecessary heartache and drama.

Our intuition is a beautiful and trustworthy navigational tool. Next time you get a gut feeling or nudge, ask yourself is this a green, yellow or red light? Then proceed accordingly.

Have a fabulous day!

PS: Want to build a stronger relationship with your intuition? Email me for details on my Confident Intuitive Course and Coaching Program.