The other night, I had a “dream visit” from my late loved one, who passed away five years ago. I called him in and then, there he was! My heart filled with warmth and my tired spirit was washed in feelings of relief when I saw him. Though I was dreaming, I had a moment of lucidity and instantly knew I was experiencing his real, sentient presence.
This wasn’t a lifeless projection of him created by my subconscious mind. It was him. It was Greg. I’d like to share this recent dream visit with you, with the hope that it helps you understand how to recognize, call in, and cherish these visits from your twin flame.
For those of us walking the path of twin flame loss, the silence left behind isn’t just an absence of sound—it is a weight that sits on the soul. We often find ourselves scanning the physical world for signs, desperate for a whisper that the connection we shared hasn’t simply evaporated into the ether. We ask ourselves: Are they still with me?
If you’ve ever woken up with the lingering warmth of a touch that shouldn’t be possible or felt a presence so deeply that you couldn’t shake how real it felt, you know the power of a dream visit. These aren’t just tricks of a grieving mind; they are intentional, metaphysical reunions.
Twin flame dream visits are described as intentional metaphysical reunions rather than mere subconscious projections. These spiritual encounters often occur during significant life transitions—such as the weeks preceding a wedding—to provide guidance, protection, and emotional affirmation. By cultivating skills like gratitude and lucidity, individuals can learn to “call in” their late loved ones, allowing for healing interactions that support the survivor’s continued evolution and “second life”.
Before I go into the story, let me get you caught up on the situation. Set the stage, if you will.
Setting the Stage
Metamorphosis: The Path to Spiritual Rebirth
If you’re unfamiliar with my story, my name is Lisa. Greg, my twin flame, passed away on January 22, 2021. We had all the typical signs of twin flames—the energy activation, weird things that neither one of us understood at the time like long-distance telepathy and rapid manifestation, the running and the chasing, mirroring, triggering deep-seated things in one another (which we now know was so those things could be surfaced to be healed), and the roller coaster-like highs and lows in our relationship. Over the 13 years our bond was activated, a good portion of that time was spent apart. After a four- to six-year long period of separation, he came crashing back into my world at a transformative time in my life. This was the start of my metamorphosis—my spirit’s renewal and our twin flame rebirth. Sadly, the event of Greg’s death, which happened just two-and-a-half years after we reunited, was also part of God’s plan in this awakening. But that wasn’t the end of our journey together.
Let’s fast-forward five years later (Present Day): I’m getting married in six weeks. This is my second marriage, one that everyone closest to me thought would be to Greg. When Greg died, my fiancé John entered my life in a “meant to be”, “divinely designed” way after an intense period of self-discovery, healing, and spiritual development that had been catalyzed by Greg’s passing. As the big day of saying “I do” grows near, my dreams are becoming more vivid and the veil thinner.
Dreams have long served as a platform for profound messages—a bridge for the soul. They are more than just subconscious projections; they are a legitimate communication channel for spiritual encounters. Much like an in-person conversation or a quick text message, the dream state is simply another channel through which we connect. This connection is woven into the human story, from the ancient texts of angels delivering messages to modern research on astral travel and lucid dreaming. While these twin flame dream visits are rare for me, their rarity only heightens their impact. This most recent experience was no exception.
The Dream Visit
The Staircase Nook: A Sacred Reunion in the Astral Realm
The dream was set on the day of my wedding. Friends and family were all gathered, socializing amongst themselves. Close friends would butterfly by and engage in brief interactions with me, but for the most part, it was just me, myself, and I sitting there alone. I looked over to my groom-to-be and realized: It was Joe. (In real life, Joe is my old high school boyfriend from 20 years ago.)
I was sitting at a distance from everyone else, along the edge of the festivities going on around me. Joe was even more isolated from the group, hanging out in the adjacent game room. He was deep in thought, paying no mind to the flurry of activity going on around him or to me.
Proverbial alarm bells were going off. “I don’t want to marry this person!” I thought. But it was too late. The wedding was already in full swing and, with Greg out of the picture, I had no other suitors to take Joe’s place. (In my dream world, I hadn’t yet met my fiancé, John, so he was not an option at this time.) There are all sorts of things we could psychoanalyze and go into their Freudian meanings and intricacies. It’s what happened next that really got my attention.
Feeling alone and defeated, I hung my head and started thinking of Greg.
“Why aren’t you here?” I thought. “I wouldn’t be in this situation if you were still here.”
While my mind was processing that, my heart was processing something, too.
In my heart, I said: “Come here! My cups were always full and running over with love when you were around. I want that. Please, save me from this loneliness. I wish you were here!”
Then, there he was.
By having these thoughts and feelings, I was calling him into the dream. Since we are connected by the cord that bond twin flames, he always answers my call. Even when it’s made unintentionally through my body, heart, or spirit. Sometimes, it’s easy to forget how powerful this connection really is. Space and time hold no bounds over this bond.
Greg appeared before me. He signaled me over to a cozy nook cut out underneath a staircase—a space was right behind me, but I hadn’t realized until now. One thousand emotions went through me: Excitement to see him. Desire to sit with him. Eagerness to experience him. But also: Anger that it wouldn’t last. Frustration that he made those decisions that ultimately led to his passing. Sadness that by the time my conscious mind had the chance to process what was going on, he would be gone again.
Moments in the astral realm of dreams are ephemeral, so these “dream visits” are always fleeting. I wanted to be sure I soaked up every millisecond, took in every detail, and absorbed every bit of guidance he’s traveled here to tell me. I did my best to curb my sadness over how short-lived our time would be and redirected my focus on being grateful for this special visit. This made it possible for me to stay in the moment with him and get the most out of it.
Weaving practices of gratitude and spiritual connection into your daily life prepares you for coming face to face with your loved one in the astral or etheric realms. These skills grow and embed in your higher consciousness (your Higher Self). They become automatic, which will help you remain lucid and self-aware to fully experience the temporary moments where your loved one presents themselves to you.
Being lucid means, you’ll have the autonomy to freely interact with them in the ways that you desire. Use this time to get those amazing cuddles and kisses you’ve longed for. Have that long-overdue conversation you thought you’d never get the chance to discuss and resolve. Or just spend time enjoying the awe of them. Admire how beautiful they are to you. Bask in the way it feels when they’re back by your side. You can even take this opportunity to ask for a sign you can look for or special way to get confirmation of when it’s them who is coming through to you from the other side.
Greg and I sat tucked away from the chaos of the external world, safe together in the refuge of the little staircase nook and proceeded to have a chat. My lucidity was short-lived, so I do not recall the specifics of what was said. After having taken the time to journal about the experience and put things together through the process of writing this, the key themes of the guidance he shared are clear. Like an energy download, the core contents of his message remain in the language of my energy. Ready to be translated into the language of the physical world, in divine timing:
Themes like the comfort I got from his presence. The proof that he has my back, even five years after his passing. The relief from all the subconscious doubts and questions that float up before getting married. And most importantly, the affirmation that all is well; there is no jealousy, shame, or regret. This is what Greg wants for me. It is part of my twin flame coming back. He is still here with me, providing guidance and protection through the members of our soul family, including my fiancé, John.
The Waking Experience
Thinning the Veil: When Dreams Signal a Spiritual Awakening
Oftentimes, seeing a loved one in a dream isn’t the only message or sign you’ll receive. It frequently signals a period where the veil is thin and your entire spirit team—not just your twin flame—is reaching out to guide you through your spiritual awakening.
This was the case for my dream visit, which served as the “opening of a door.” Just two days later, the spiritual connection it established culminated in a transformative meditation. I found myself standing at the edge of my patio, the wooden railing warm and sun-kissed under my hands. In the stillness, I met a new member of my spirit team—a kind, female presence with a soft British accent. Her message was clear: spirit doesn’t always communicate in the “X” way we expect; sometimes they come through in a “Y” way, requiring us to shift our perspective to hear them.
As they guided me, I received a profound download about why this connection feels so difficult to maintain in our physical bodies. Think of it like a fun day at the beach; when you close your eyes to rest and then suddenly snap them open, the contrast is abrasive. The light shocks your world. Coming into this physical life is much the same—it is a jarring readjustment from the “floaty” freedom of the astral realm.
With the encouragement of my team, I decided to push past my doubts. I had tried to fly in the astral realm before, but I always felt restricted. This time, I mapped out my surroundings in my mind’s eye, took a breath, and leapt off the patio. Using the wings I had previously unlocked, I didn’t fall—I soared.
The dream visit from Greg was the essential stepping stone that unlocked this ability to travel astrally. It proves that our loved ones don’t just visit us to say goodbye; they come to show us how much further we can go. They are the scouts, waiting on the other side of the staircase, ready to guide us as we rediscover the flight we were always meant for.
Soul Lessons: Navigating Astral Encounters
How to Embrace Your Own Dream Visits
When a twin flame or loved one crosses the veil to visit you, the experience can be fleeting but life changing. Use these practices to honor and deepen those connections:
- Cultivate Daily Gratitude: Weaving gratitude into your waking life prepares your spirit to remain present and receptive during astral encounters.
- Release the Guilt of Evolution: Understand that moving forward in life is not a betrayal of your soul bond; your loved ones on the “other side” actively support your continued happiness and healing.
- Practice Lucidity: Developing self-awareness in your dreams grants you the autonomy to interact, converse, and find resolution with your loved one.
- Intentional “Calling In”: Do not be afraid to reach out through your heart or spirit when the physical world feels heavy; your twin flame is often waiting just behind the subconscious to answer.
- Journal the Dream: Even if you cannot remember specific words, record the feelings and themes immediately upon waking to translate the “language of your energy” into physical understanding. You’d be surprised how much we think we remember that gets lost in memory!
- Document the Signs: Document the signs, feelings, and messages you notice in the days before and after the dream. Things may come through to you in all different ways. Journal, sketch drawings, and take screenshots of something, even if it seems trivial at the time. This will be essential to piece together the bigger-picture meaning.
Conclusion
Navigating a “second life” after the loss of a twin flame can feel like a betrayal of the soul if we don’t understand the nature of our evolution. But as Greg showed me in that quiet nook, our loved ones on the other side aren’t watching us from a distance with judgment—they are actively supporting our happiness. This dream visit was his way of reminding me that my marriage to John is not a replacement, but a continuation of the healing and rebirth we began together.
As you move forward on your own journey, remember that your ability to connect with your twin flame in the astral realm is a skill you can cultivate through gratitude and lucidity. Don’t be afraid to call them in when the weight of the physical world feels too heavy to bear. They are waiting just behind the staircase of your subconscious, ready to offer the comfort and confirmation you need to keep walking your path.