What Are Soul Contracts, Really? (Based on Walter Makichen’s Spirit Babies)
So, what are soul contracts, anyway??
In his beautiful book Spirit Babies: How to Communicate with the Child You’re Meant to Have, Walter Makichen introduces the idea that conception—whether physical or energetic—often begins long before Earthly circumstances align. He writes about soul contracts: sacred pre-incarnation agreements between souls who plan to meet in this lifetime.
These contracts are not always set in stone. They can be flexible, symbolic, or deeply karmic. But they often carry profound emotional and spiritual weight.
Makichen describes how spirit babies sometimes wait until their chosen parents are ready—or nudge them toward growth, healing, or union. In some cases, the spirit baby plays the role of divine matchmaker, aligning two people who agreed (before birth) to co-create not just a child, but a deep spiritual experience.
Some possibilities:
• You, your spirit baby, and your future partner agreed to meet at a specific moment in your soul growth journey.
• There are karmic lessons or healing experiences you all chose to experience together.
• Your spirit baby’s presence is part of a larger soul mission—one that requires conscious love and co-creation.
And yes, sometimes these babies are intuitive AF.
They can sense the energy of a potential parent or partner and know whether they’re aligned with your highest good. Think of them as tiny etheric wisdom keepers—not judging you, but guiding you toward your most aligned path.
They might even “scout” potential partners, checking in on their growth, intentions, or soul readiness. I’ve seen it in readings—spirit babies watching from the sidelines with a raised eyebrow like, “Him? Really?” or “Okay, he’s getting closer… but he still has some work to do.”
So what does this mean for you?
If you’ve been sensing a pull toward someone, or feel like your spirit baby is nudging you in love—pay attention. Your child might be the bridge leading you toward your divine counterpart.
And if you’ve already met them, but the path is complex or unclear, your soul contract might hold clues about timing, healing, and the bigger picture.
Want to explore your soul agreements with your baby—and possibly your partner(s)?
Let’s take a look together in a spirit baby reading. They might just have more to say than you think.