Signs by Laura Lynne Jackson

Laura Lynne Jackson, a renowned psychic medium and certified teacher, has dedicated her life to bridging the gap between the living and those who have passed. An Oxford graduate and former schoolteacher, she now uses her gifts to help thousands connect with loved ones on the other side. Her New York Times bestselling memoir The Light Between Us (2018) introduced her work, but Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe, published in 2019 by Dial Press, takes it further. This book, a mix of personal stories and guidance, has sold over a million copies and been praised as "inspiring and practical" by goop (2019) and "a

comforting guide" by Publishers Weekly (2019). Jackson's approach, validated by organizations like the Forever Family Foundation, offers hope through everyday synchronicities. The book's thesis is that the universe speaks to us through signs from departed loved ones and spirit guides, providing comfort, guidance, and proof of an enduring connection beyond death. It is a wake-up call to the ground reality that we are never alone, making it a must-read for its heartfelt, accessible way of opening eyes to the unseen. For Indian youngsters, it is like a friend over chai, reminding them that ancestors watch over us amid life's pressures. This book invites everyone to tune in to the universe's quiet language, a gentle nudge in a noisy world playing catch-up with the spiritual.

Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe opens with Jackson's invitation: “The universe is always speaking to you. Gently. Attentively. Lovingly” (Jackson, 2019, p. 1). Jackson argues that signs—numbers, animals, songs—are messages from our "Team of Light," using client stories as evidence. “Your Team of Light is always with you, sending signs to guide your path” (p. 10). The book begins with synchronicity: “Synchronicity is the universe's way of winking at you” (p. 15).

Jackson shares a client's story: “The lost child appeared as a deer, approaching his mother without fear” (p. 25). “Signs are love letters from the other side” (p. 30). A dollar bill with a message: “The name on the bill let her know her husband was okay” (p. 40). “The universe dreams bigger for you than you do for yourself” (p. 50). Elvis's song at a father's passing: “The song played exactly when he crossed over” (p. 60).

The book teaches recognition: “Ask for a sign, and keep your heart open” (p. 75). “Repetitions like numbers are the universe knocking” (p. 85). Default signs: “These are meaningful coincidences that bind you to the departed” (p. 100). Jackson encourages practice: “Write a letter to the universe, thanking for what you desire as if it's already here” (p. 115). “Decisions from love, not fear, lead to higher paths” (p. 130).

The narrative explores healing: “Signs bring comfort in grief's darkest hour” (p. 145). “Your loved ones on the other side want your joy” (p. 160). Jackson's validation: “As a certified medium, I see the universe's endless capacity for magic” (p. 175). The book ends with empowerment: “Tune into the secret language, and co-create your life” (p. 190). “Hardships are engines for growth when we listen” (p. 205). Jackson uses client tales to show signs' transformative power.

Signs excels in its accessible, story-driven approach, making spiritual concepts feel like everyday chats. Jackson's prose is inviting: “The universe is always speaking to you. Gently. Attentively. Lovingly” (p. 1) welcomes readers. The book's strength is its anecdotes: “The lost child appeared as a deer, approaching his mother without fear” (p. 25) illustrates synchronicity, as goop (2019) calls it "magical." The guidance, “Ask for a sign, and keep your heart open” (p. 75), is practical.

The emphasis on love over fear, “Decisions from love, not fear, lead to higher paths” (p. 130), is empowering. The warmth in client responses, “Signs bring comfort in grief's darkest hour” (p. 145), feels genuine. Its global appeal lies in universal longing for connection.

Weaknesses include anecdotal reliance: “Synchronicity is the universe's way of winking at you” (p. 15) lacks scientific rigor, as skeptics note. Intersectional analysis is absent; the focus on Western clients, “The name on the bill let her know her husband was okay” (p. 40), overlooks cultural differences like India's ancestral reverence. The optimism, “Your loved ones on the other side want your joy” (p. 160), can feel naive amid suffering.

Overall, Signs is an inspiring guide, recommended for spiritual seekers. It is less suited for skeptics but excels in comfort and hope.

Why Indian Youth Readers Must Read This Book

For Indian youth in the rush of board exams, JEE coaching, and family pressures, Signs is like a friend over chai, saying the universe sends messages if you listen. The pressure to score high feels like ignoring signs: “The universe is always speaking to you. Gently. Attentively. Lovingly” (p. 1). Rote learning is like missing synchronicities: “Synchronicity is the universe's way of winking at you” (p. 15). This book’s a wake-up call to tune in.

The job market, with competition, echoes seeking guidance: “Ask for a sign, and keep your heart open” (p. 75). For youth from lower castes, “Signs are love letters from the other side” (p. 30) resonates with ancestral spirits. The book's practice, “Write a letter to the universe, thanking for what you desire” (p. 115), inspires manifesting dreams.

Societal norms, like marriage expectations, parallel fear-based choices: “Decisions from love, not fear, lead to higher paths” (p. 130). For girls, “Your Team of Light is always with you” (p. 10) offers comfort. The ground reality is rote systems value facts over spirit, leaving kids playing catch-up with intuition. “Hardships are engines for growth when we listen” (p. 205) pushes resilience.

The book's hope, “Tune into the secret language, and co-create your life” (p. 190), connects to youth journaling. Signs teaches Indian youth to heed the universe, a guide for a high-pressure world.

Signs is a comforting, empowering guide to the universe's messages. For Indian youth, it is a mirror to societal noise, urging quiet listening. This book’s a call to connection, perfect for spiritual seekers.