Mayer, Claude-HeleneMaree, David J.F.2017-11-082017-11-082017-08-31Mayer, C.-H. & Maree, D. 2017, 'A psychobiographical study of intuition in a writer's life : Paulo Coelho revisited', Europe's Journal of Psychology, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 472-490.1841-0413 (online)10.5964/ejop.v13i3.1184http://hdl.handle.net/2263/63070Intuition is defined as a form of knowledge which materialises as awareness of thoughts, feelings and physical sensations. It is a key to a deeper understanding and meaningfulness. Intuition, used as a psychological function, supports the transmission and integration of perceptions from unconscious and conscious realms. This study uses a psychobiographical single case study approach to explore intuition across the life span of Paulo Coelho. Methodologically, the study is based on a single case study, using the methodological frame of Dilthey's modern hermeneutics. The author, Paulo Coelho, was chosen as a subject of research, based on the content analysis of first- and third-person perspective documents. Findings show that Paulo Coelho, as one of the most famous and most read contemporary authors in the world, uses his intuitions as a deeper guidance in life, for decision-making and self-development. Intuitive decision-making is described throughout his life and by referring to selected creative works.en© 2017, PsychOpen. All rights reserved. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/ licenses/by/3.0).PsychobiographyPaulo CoelhoIntuitionLife studyRationalityWriterArticle