19 Signs You Are a Seer or Have the Seer Anointing
Do you see things in the spirit that others miss? Do pictures, dreams and visions come to you again and again? In this teaching I share 19 signs you are a seer or that you carry the seer anointing, with Bible examples for each one.
First, a warning. These signs are indicators, not proof. You can have one or two of them and not be a seer. You can even have all of them and still not be called as a seer. A calling is confirmed by God and by mature believers around you. Read with humility.
I teach these signs in this video:
Who Is a Seer?
“(Formerly in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, he spoke thus: ‘Come, let us go to the seer’; for he who is now called a prophet was formerly called a seer.)”
— 1 Samuel 9:9 (NKJV)
A seer is someone with strong perception in the spirit. God has given them a visual way of receiving from Him. The Hebrew word here is roeh, “one who sees.”
Not every prophet is a seer. Some prophets mostly hear. Some carry burdens. Some announce. You can learn about these streams in 6 types of prophets. And you can have the seer anointing without being in the office of a prophet. A teacher, a pastor or an intercessor can carry this grace. So do not rush to call yourself a “seer prophet.”
A seer is also not a psychic. The Bible forbids anyone who acts as “a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead” (Deuteronomy 18:11). A biblical seer receives from the Holy Spirit, stays under Scripture, and gives God the glory.
19 Signs You Are a Seer
1. You Often Feel You Have Seen Something Before
People call it déjà vu. You are in a conversation, and you know how it will end. You pass a road and feel you have been there. You never dreamed it or thought about it. It was simply registered in your spirit. God sometimes lets your spirit see ahead.
Joseph saw his brothers bow before him years before it happened. When they came to Egypt, the Bible says, “Then Joseph remembered the dreams which he had dreamed about them” (Genesis 42:9).
2. You Have Many Dreams and Night Visions
When the spirit of prophecy comes on a person, dreams often increase. You dream, wake up, and dream again. By morning you cannot remember them all. That happened to me. Like Joseph, you are a dreamer. You are visual.
I teach five dimensions of the prophetic: discerning of spirits, the spirit of prophecy, the gift of prophecy, prophetic grace, and the office of the prophet. Many dreams often point to the spirit of prophecy at work.
3. You Often See Inner Visions
There are three main types of vision: the closed or inner vision, the trance, and the open vision. An inner vision happens inside you. You see pictures in your mind and spirit.
I use inner vision a lot when I minister. During a prayer meeting I may say, “I see an angel touching your left hand,” and the person feels it and is healed. I did not see it with my natural eyes. I saw it with the eyes of my spirit. God asked Jeremiah a seer’s question:
“Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, ‘Jeremiah, what do you see?’ And I said, ‘I see a branch of an almond tree.’ Then the LORD said to me, ‘You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word.'”
— Jeremiah 1:11-12 (NKJV)
4. You Have a Strong Imagination
When someone tells you a story, you do not just listen. You picture every detail: faces, colours, places. When you tell a story, you tell it in rich detail. Your visual capacity is high. When God gives you a vision, you can describe it clearly, as God told Habakkuk: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets” (Habakkuk 2:2).
5. You Fall Into Trances
In a trance, you are half aware of your body, but your spirit is seeing another scene. Peter had one on a rooftop.
“Then he became very hungry and wanted to eat; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance and saw heaven opened and an object like a great sheet bound at the four corners, descending to him and let down to the earth.”
— Acts 10:10-11 (NKJV)
On our prayer livestreams, people have fallen under the power of God and later told us what they saw in a trance while we prayed.
6. You Have Open Visions
An open vision is like a screen playing in front of your open eyes. You look at a person and see a different scene around them. Elisha’s servant saw this when his eyes were opened.
“And Elisha prayed, and said, ‘LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.’ Then the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”
— 2 Kings 6:17 (NKJV)
Some seers have open visions often. Others rarely do.
7. You Sense or See What Others Cannot
You walk into a room and sense a strange spirit, or an angel, before anyone speaks. I am not talking about fear or ghost stories. I mean spiritual sensitivity. Daniel saw a vision, “for the men who were with me did not see the vision” (Daniel 10:7). Paul perceived the spirit behind a slave girl’s words long before others did (Acts 16:16-18).
8. You Hear Your Name Called
Some seers hear a voice call their name or a short phrase. Samuel heard the Lord call him in the night.
“Now the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ And Samuel answered, ‘Speak, for Your servant hears.'”
— 1 Samuel 3:10 (NKJV)
One of our students was about to do something wrong when she heard her son call, “Mama, Mama,” three times. She ran to him and found him fast asleep. The fear of the Lord came on her, and she knew God had stopped her.
A word of care: if you hear many full sentences all the time, with your physical ears, that is not the normal way God speaks. Please see a doctor or counselor and get prayer. God speaks to our spirit.
9. You Are More Comfortable Alone
You can minister to crowds, but you prefer to separate yourself to God. I am like this. My neighbours rarely see me. I would rather be in God’s presence and in His Word. Jesus did this too:
“So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.”
— Luke 5:16 (NKJV)
Seers guard their eyes. What your natural eyes take in affects your spiritual sight. Feed your eyes on darkness, and your spiritual vision becomes blurred.
10. You See People From the Past in Dreams
Many of our students have dreamed of Abraham, Moses, Elijah or other men of God, and received instruction. In the spirit, knowing comes fast. You just know who it is. On the mountain of transfiguration, “Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him” (Matthew 17:3).
Be careful here. God may show you such things, but we never seek to contact the dead. That is forbidden (Deuteronomy 18:10-11). Test every such dream by Scripture.
11. You Are Drawn to Other Seers
Like attracts like. An eagle that lives with pigeons will never fly high. You want to walk with people going the same direction as you.
“As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the face of his friend.”
— Proverbs 27:17 (NKJV)
12. You Serve Faithfully in a Local Church
God increases His communication with those who are faithful in His house. He said of Moses:
“Not so with My servant Moses; He is faithful in all My house. I speak with him face to face, Even plainly, and not in dark sayings; And he sees the form of the LORD.”
— Numbers 12:7-8 (NKJV)
13. You Have Out-of-Body Experiences
Paul was “caught up to the third heaven,” and he did not know if it was “in the body” or “out of the body” (2 Corinthians 12:2). The Spirit lifted Ezekiel and brought him “in visions of God to Jerusalem” (Ezekiel 8:3).
This has happened to me many times since 2013. Often it comes when there is a spiritual attack. I see a spirit coming against my home, rise up, deal with it, and then wake up to find I am still in bed.
14. You See Pictures When You Pray, Meditate or Read the Bible
This is one of the most important signs. When you pray, God shows you faces and scenes. When you read Scripture, you do not read it flat. You see it.
When I read about the young prophet anointing Jehu in 2 Kings 9, I see the flask of oil, the soldiers in their armour, the room, and Jehu riding hard after Joram. When I read 2 Kings 6, I picture the servant at the house, and Elisha among the chariots of fire on the hill. Reading becomes seeing.
15. You Feel Things Through Your Senses
The Holy Spirit can use your senses and emotions. You may taste sweetness as you prophesy good news, feel a touch on your leg that points to someone’s old injury, or smell something that speaks of death. You may feel sadness or joy that is not your own.
“But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”
— Hebrews 5:14 (NKJV)
Keep balance. Do not build your ministry on feelings. “The things of the Spirit of God… are spiritually discerned” (1 Corinthians 2:14). Without balance, the prophetic fills up with error.
16. You Have Strong Discernment
You can tell if something comes from the Holy Spirit, a demon, a human spirit or emotions. You can judge a prophecy and sense deception before it happens. Our page on discernment of spirits goes deeper.
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.”
— 1 John 4:1 (NKJV)
17. You Carry a Burden for Intercession
God does not show you things to entertain you. He shows you so you can pray, stand in the gap, and cancel the plans of the enemy. Before He judged Sodom, God said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing” (Genesis 18:17). Then Abraham interceded.
18. You See Things Before They Happen
God shows you an accident before it happens, or good news before it comes. That is why you pray.
“Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.”
— Amos 3:7 (NKJV)
19. Mature Prophetic People Confirm It
Other prophetic people recognize the visual grace on you and confirm it. You do not have to announce yourself.
“And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel had been established as a prophet of the LORD.”
— 1 Samuel 3:20 (NKJV)
Humility Comes First
The prophetic is not for showmanship. One of the first signs of a true prophet is meekness, as I teach in 25 signs that you are a prophet. If you see these signs in your life, thank God, stay humble, and keep growing. Our guide on how to see in the spirit like a seer and 5 things you will start seeing when your spiritual eyes open will help you.
Questions About the Signs You Are a Seer
What is the difference between a seer and a prophet?
Every seer in Scripture spoke for God, but not every prophet received mainly by seeing. A seer receives mostly through dreams, visions and pictures. Other prophets receive mostly by hearing or by a burden.
Can I have the seer anointing without being a prophet?
Yes. A pastor, teacher or intercessor can carry the seer anointing. It is a grace for seeing in the spirit. It does not automatically mean the office of a prophet.
Is being a seer the same as being psychic?
No. A psychic draws from sources the Bible forbids. A biblical seer receives from the Holy Spirit, tests everything by Scripture, and points people to Jesus.
How can I grow in the seer anointing?
Spend time alone with God. Guard your eyes. Read Scripture slowly and let it come alive. Keep a dream journal. Pray over what you see, and submit it to mature leaders.
Conclusion
These 19 signs you are a seer are pointers, not a badge. Seeing is a gift, and gifts are for serving. Use what God shows you to pray, to build up the church, and to lift up Jesus. If you want to learn the many ways God speaks, from inner visions to open visions, you will find help in my book 47 Prophetic Codes.
If you have been blessed by this teaching and desire to go deeper in your understanding of the prophetic, I invite you to check out some of my other resources:
“Forensic Prophets: Activate Your Prophetic Anointing and See Names, Numbers, Addresses, and Details in the Spirit” trains believers to move beyond vague impressions into specific, verifiable revelation, equipping them with five prophetic codes, a clear process for delivering accurate words, and the discernment to recognize and reject counterfeit practices like cold reading and staged prophecy.
“47 Prophetic Codes” unpacks 47 ways God speaks to His people, from inner visions and dreams to His still small voice, equipping believers with Scripture-grounded tools to receive, interpret, test, and steward prophetic revelation with accuracy and maturity.
“How to Prophesy Accurately: 13 Keys to Receive and Release a Prophetic Word” walks believers through the full prophetic process, from receiving a revelation to interpreting it and releasing it correctly, equipping them with 13 practical, Scripture-based keys to minister God’s word with greater clarity, confidence, and accuracy.
“Mind Fasting: Unlock Your Spiritual Vision and See Clearly in the Spirit Realm” reveals how clearing the mind of clutter and distraction sharpens a believer’s spiritual sight, equipping readers with practical biblical disciplines to see clearly in the spirit and walk in deeper intimacy with God.
“30 Mistakes of Novice Prophets: A Training Guide for Growing Prophets, Ministers, and Spirit-Filled Believers” exposes the common errors that hinder emerging prophetic voices, equipping growing prophets and ministers to avoid costly pitfalls, mature in character and accuracy, and steward their gift with wisdom and integrity.
“How to Hear From God in a Noisy World: Learn to Know His Voice and Make Right Decisions” explores the essential but often challenging art of discerning God’s authentic voice amid life’s constant noise and distractions, equipping believers with proven biblical methods and practical tools to confidently recognize divine guidance and make Spirit-led decisions in every area of life.
My Prophetic Masterclass, available at PropheticBibleSchool.com, offers in-depth video teachings, interactive exercises, and a vibrant online community to accelerate your growth as a prophet.
My prayer is that as you dive deep into the Scriptures, you will encounter afresh the beauty and power of God’s prophetic Word. May you hear His voice with greater clarity, walk in the fullness of your prophetic calling, and bear witness to the unfolding of His marvelous purposes in the earth.
Hungry for more of the prophetic? Visit PropheticBibleSchool.com to enroll in my Prophetic Masterclass today! Gratefully yours, Prophet Kum Eric Tso