I grew up in a very superstitious household, where every little sound or sign seemed to have a hidden meaning. Out of all the superstitions my grandmother shared, the one about ringing in the ears stuck with me the most.
She always said: “If your left ear rings, someone’s speaking kindly of you. But if it’s the right ear, beware, it means someone’s gossiping.” I remember one time, her right ear started ringing, and she literally spoke out loud to “send the gossip back.” As a child, I found it both funny and a little magical.
Now, of course, superstitions are called super-stitions for a reason… they’re not backed by science. But when it comes to the spiritual world, not much really is. And yet, experiences like ringing in the ears can feel so uncanny, especially when it happens the exact moment you think of someone.
So, what does it really mean?
The Spiritual Meaning Behind Ear Ringing
When your ears ring as you’re thinking of someone, it’s a sign of an energetic connection between you and that person. It doesn’t automatically mean they’re in love with you, but it can signal that their energy is touching yours or that they’re thinking about you, too.
It’s like an echo, bouncing back and forth between two people. Sometimes it’s a soulmate, twin flame, or karmic partner. Other times, it could be something simple, like the cashier you made smile earlier in the day. Energy lingers, and the ringing can be a reminder of that invisible thread.
They’re Thinking of You Too
That being said, ear ringing is often linked to the idea that when you think of someone, they can sense it… through their literal ears, the part of the body that ‘receives’ messages. It could mean they’re thinking of you, replaying old memories, planning to reach out, or simply holding you in their thoughts.
Something’s Unresolved
If the person on your mind is an ex or someone you had an argument with, the ringing might signal something unfinished. It doesn’t automatically mean they’re thinking of you, though they might, but more often it’s about lingering energy. It’s like the breakup or fallout happened, but there are still energetic cobwebs hanging between you, waiting to be cleared.
The Ringing That Wouldn’t Stop
This is just my personal experience, but maybe some of you can relate. Back when I had a crush on someone I knew I couldn’t have, I often heard a high-pitched ringing in my ears, especially in the evenings, when my thoughts kept circling back to them. At times, it was so strong it became annoying.
Interestingly, the ringing disappeared once I finally accepted that we weren’t meant to be together and let them go. It felt as if the universe had been shouting in my ears the whole time: ‘Stop holding on, it’s not for you.’
Ear Ringing Superstitions
Ringing In The Right Ear
When your right ear rings, many traditions see it as a positive sign. The right side is often linked with optimism, masculine energy, and action. So, a sudden ring here could mean good news is coming your way… money, an opportunity, or simply a stroke of good luck.
Ringing In The Left Ear
The left ear, on the other hand, is often associated with warnings or heavier energy. Ringing here might point to gossip, challenges in a relationship, financial stress, or news you’d rather not hear. It’s the universe’s way of saying: tread carefully.
High-Pitched Ringing
A high-pitched ring is sometimes believed to mean someone’s talking about you… and not kindly. My grandmother always swore that no matter which ear was buzzing, if the sound was sharp and piercing, it was never good news. She’d joke that the energy was trying to make you deaf for a moment, just to drown out the negativity.
My Advice
The next time your ears start ringing, pause and check in with yourself. How does it feel? Is it soft and calming, or sharp and jarring?
If it feels gentle or at least not bothersome, it could be a sign that the person on your mind is thinking of you too, or that there’s some kind of energetic connection between you.
But if the ringing feels unsettling, high-pitched, or flat-out annoying, take it as a warning. Maybe someone’s gossiping, or maybe it’s just the universe nudging you to tread carefully.
One simple trick that helped me: keep a little diary. Each time your ears ring, jot down the time, who you were thinking about, and how it felt. Over time, you’ll start to notice patterns that reveal what the ringing really means for you.
