Huh? What Ringing in Your Left Ear Means Spiritually, According to Experts

We’ve all been there. That mysterious ringing or buzz in your ear—is it a medical problem, just an annoyance or could it be something more meaningful? While there's often a medical explanation for this common phenomenon, many spiritual practitioners believe these sounds might carry deeper significance—and they're revealing what ringing in your left ear means spiritually.

Here's what experts say about the superstition and meaning behind that persistent ringing noise and/or feeling in the ear on your left side—including how it might involve shared energy, emotional release and reflection.

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What Does It Mean When Your Left Ear Is Ringing?

According to Jana Stern, a psychic and spiritual healer who has collaborated with Deepak Chopra, this sensation absolutely has special significance.

"When we hear a ringing in one or both ears, it is safe to say that Spirit is trying to show us that it is possible for us to realign ourselves in order for us to elevate our consciousness to the next level," Stern explains.

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Is Ringing in Your Ear Always a Medical Problem?

While it's important to consult with healthcare professionals about any persistent ringing in your ears, spiritual practitioners suggest these sounds might have meaning beyond the physical. Stern notes that different ears carry different spiritual messages, with the left side having particular significance in spiritual traditions.

What Is the Significance of Ringing in the Left Ear?

The left ear holds special meaning in spiritual circles. As Stern explains, "The left side of the body is the feminine side, and that is where our sensitivity, intuition and capacity for receiving lives."

She adds that when the left ear rings, “Spirit is offering us an opportunity to go with the flow.”

This could take several different forms—maybe you need to rest more or get more comfortable with receiving gifts or compliments. She also shares that it could be cause to “allow our emotions to come up so that we can feel them to heal them." Basically, it’s telling you to tune into yourself and your needs.

Talisa, founder of Elysium Rituals x Two Wander and spiritual advisor, offers another interpretation: "Spiritually, ear ringing is perceived as someone talking or thinking about you. Often, the left ear is said to represent someone thinking/talking about you more negatively, even if just in a jealous/envious way."

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Left Ear Ringing: Spiritual Meanings, Superstition

An Invitation to Receive

According to Stern, "When our left ear rings, Spirit is offering us an opportunity to go with the flow." This might manifest in several ways:

• Being more open to receiving gifts and compliments

• Allowing yourself to see how others perceive you

• Moving beyond self-criticism

A Call for Emotional Release

Stern suggests that left ear ringing might be encouraging you "to allow our emotions to come up so that we can feel them to heal them." This could be seen as an invitation to:

• Process suppressed feelings

• Work through emotional blocks

• Engage in emotional healing

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A Sign of Others' Energy

As Talisa points out, the ringing might indicate that someone is thinking or speaking about you. This could mean:

• Others are discussing your actions or decisions

• Someone might be harboring competitive feelings

• You're having an impact on others' lives

A Need for Rest and Reflection

Stern shares that this could be a signal "to make more time for rest." This might involve:

• Taking a step back from busy activities

• Creating space for self-care

• Allowing yourself to slow down and recharge

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Sources

• Jana Stern, psychic and spiritual healer who has collaborated with Deepak Chopra

• Talisa, founder of Elysium Rituals x Two Wander and spiritual advisor