Transdisciplinary theory of creative intuition

• A transdisciplinary framework is proposed to explain the origin, mechanism, and definition of creative intuition. • The study integrates validated and emerging literature from neuroscience, biophysics, cognitive psychology, and education. • A thematic analysis of 73 selected studies identifies seven key domains underlying intuitive knowledge. • Creative intuition is conceptualised as a metacognitive skill involving coherent interaction between mind, heart, and information fields. • A preliminary theoretical model is proposed to guide future empirical research on intuitive cognition. This article develops a transdisciplinary theoretical framework for understanding creative intuition by integrating insights from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, biophysics, and education. Drawing from both scientifically validated and emerging literature, it proposed that intuitive knowledge arose through the interaction between mind, heart, and informational fields—conceived as subtle energetic or physical systems. Based on an integrative literature review and a thematic analysis of 73 selected studies, five key thematic domains were identified. These supported a preliminary theoretical model that enabled the proposal of the origin, mechanism, and a functional definition of creative intuition. Within this framework, creative intuition was conceived as a trainable metacognitive skill that enabled access to patterns of information linked to a global consciousness, under the influence of either conscious or unconscious intention emitted by the individual. The model was presented as a conceptual hypothesis, open to empirical validation in future research.