Do you sometimes feel you walk through life feeling as if you’re half asleep—spiritually, that is? You may be in need of a spiritual awakening.
While the idea of a spiritual awaking may sound a little woo-woo for some of us, it’s actually much more simple than it sounds: It’s merely the process of becoming more in touch with your spiritual side; whatever that means to you. Many people who have been through one describe it as a greater sense of awareness or groundedness, a new, wider perspective on life, or a deep sense of purpose.
In 2022, for instance, Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart told People that she went through a spiritual awakening during the pandemic. “I’ve been following that and really exploring my connection to spirituality, and it’s been a game changer,” she said.
Basically, we want one. But how do you know if you’re actually going through one?
To find out, we asked Betty Andrews, spiritual life and business coach, founder of Woo Woo and author of What the Eff Is Happening to Me? A Modern Guide to Spiritual Awakening, what a spiritual awakening actually feels like and how to navigate it once you’re on that path.
Hello, spiritual friend! Your tarotscope is here to help you navigate 2025.
Truthfully, nobody can prepare you for a spiritual awakening. There aren’t really words to describe it, but I’m going to give it a go anyway. A spiritual awakening is really coming back to yourself, and it’s an awareness of a new reality, and who you truly are. You’ll feel called to uncover the true meaning and purpose of life, and once you start, there’s no real going back. You start questioning reality, the government, consumerism, and people’s intentions. Everything. It’s like in The Matrix, when Neo takes the red pill.
Suddenly, things that you used to accept without question may no longer make sense to you. The first thing you’ll most likely do? Lots of research, because you might feel that nobody around you gets it, or can explain it. I found myself on the spiritual side of TikTok, and it helped a lot more than a lot of the resources out there.
Has this ever happened to you?
My second awakening was during the pandemic. I suddenly didn’t have any distractions and had to finally deal with the childhood trauma that I’d been avoiding my whole life. It was through trying to look for every healing modality that my awakening really began.
I stumbled upon energy healing, and after my first session, my Reiki healer, Kati Ackerman, made me aware I had an “entity” attached to me (confirmed by an acupuncturist a week later), and after having to remove it, my whole world was turned upside down. I was seeing spirits, had to have that entity removed (twice), met my spirit guides, got very strong psychic visions, and honestly thought I was going mad. But then I remembered I’d actually seen a lot of this as a child and blocked it out. Over the last three years, however, I’ve learned the tools and techniques you need, to not feel like you’ve lost your mind.
To be honest, no one specific thing causes a spiritual awakening; it’s different for everyone. One thing I do know? It’s not love and light. It is facing and healing what hurt you. It’s a lot of crying, feeling alone, being scared, and, eventually, coming back to yourself. It could be a life-changing event, a personal crisis, a transformative experience, or even a simple conversation that makes you question everything you thought you knew. It could also be a combination of things such as therapy, meditation, yoga, or even a new hobby. But one thing’s for sure—it’s always a journey within yourself that leads to the realization of your true purpose and connection to the universe. And ultimately, it’s the beginning of your spiritual journey and peeling back the layers until you feel aligned with yourself and your place in the world.
Some symptoms of awakening can include changes in hermit mode (trying to figure out what the hell is happening), energy levels, emotional ups and downs, and heightened sensitivity to your surroundings. You might also experience physical symptoms such as headaches and fatigue. These do pass and are part of the process.
Remember, you’re on a journey to self-discovery, and you need all the guidance you can get. You can start by connecting to your spirit guides; they are always around you, ready to help you. You can also reach out to tarot readers, astrologers, or any other spiritual practitioner that resonates with you. They can provide valuable insight and guidance on your journey.
What was really helpful for me was going to Reiki healing and kinesiology, which changed my life. I now feel like I’m finally living a life without trauma, for the first time in 30 years.
The universe could be trying to tell you something.
Part of this journey can also mean losing relationships that no longer align with who you are becoming. Sometimes, letting go of what’s not serving you can open up space for new and more fulfilling connections. However, it can also make you feel lonely and isolated, especially if you’re the only one going through this change in your immediate circle. That’s why it’s crucial to find a community of like-minded individuals who are also on the journey of self-discovery. It’s important to surround yourself with people who understand and support you, and who can help you navigate this new reality.
Having people around you who understand is really important. If you’re looking to find new friends, go on meetup.com and find local meet-ups of people who are also going to witchy events or you can even join our app, Woo Woo, which I created with this purpose in mind, where you can find new spiritual friends, ask questions, and chat, but you can also find and book healers, guides, astrologers and readers.
When it comes to life in your spiritual journey, I’d recommend that you do not just rely on others to tell you what to do. The whole point of an awakening and a journey is to bring you closer to yourself so that you can trust your intuition and listen to your inner voice—it will guide you in the right direction. Remember: You are the master of your own destiny. Don’t be afraid to explore different options and find what works best for you.
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