Original German term: Hellsehen
Plain English
Clairvoyance means spiritual perception beyond the ordinary physical senses.
Modern Translation
In Steiner’s mature usage, it means trained insight, not random fortune-telling or uncontrolled psychic episodes.
Why It Matters
The term matters because Steiner claimed that spiritual knowledge can be developed through disciplined inner work.
For Beginners
A safer modern phrase is expanded perception. The emphasis should be on self-control, moral development, clear thinking, and grounded practice.
Important Context
Steiner used clairvoyance to describe trained spiritual perception developed through discipline and self-development, not fortune telling or paranormal entertainment.