7 Powerful Signs of a Spiritual Awakening (And What to Do Next)

I didn’t know I was having a spiritual awakening when it started.

I was going through some major life changes. I was tired. Disconnected from the things that once felt important. I couldn’t explain it—but I knew something inside me was shifting.

Then I picked up The Four Agreements. That book cracked something open in me. From there, it was The Power of Now, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Esther Hicks… and I couldn’t stop. Page by page, I was waking up to a deeper part of myself. Something ancient. Something true.

Still, craving more. I booked a psychic reading—half curious, half skeptical. I even tried to prove her wrong. But what happened in that session changed me. She saw things in me I hadn’t told anyone. It was like she reached into a part of me I hadn’t even met yet. That was over a decade ago. I still meet with her twice a year.

Since then, my spiritual journey has become my life. I read tarot. I study metaphysics. I learn, I teach, I guide others. And it all started with a whisper—a quiet sense that something more was waiting.

If you’ve been feeling something similar—like your life is shifting, or your soul is waking up—you might be experiencing a spiritual awakening.

Let’s talk about the signs. And more importantly, what to do when they start showing up.

What Is a Spiritual Awakening?

A spiritual awakening is a shift in consciousness where you begin to see life differently. You question your identity, your choices, and your place in the world—not out of fear, but out of a growing sense that there’s more to you than what you've been living.

It’s not always comfortable. It’s rarely linear. And it’s never fake.

7 Signs You're Experiencing a Spiritual Awakening

1. You feel disconnected from your old life.

Things that used to light you up—your job, your schedule, even certain friendships—just don’t feel aligned anymore.

2. You question everything.

Your values, your goals, your habits. You start wondering: Who am I really? And what do I actually want?

3. You become more sensitive to energy.

Loud crowds, toxic environments, and even the news may feel overwhelming. You crave quiet. Nature. Truth.

4. You’re drawn to spiritual tools and teachings.

Tarot, astrology, meditation, Reiki, chakra healing—it all starts to feel like “home,” even if it’s new to you.

5. You notice synchronicities.

Seeing repeating numbers. Having dreams that come true. Feeling like the Universe is speaking to you through signs.

6. You begin shedding old identities.

You stop people-pleasing. You start telling the truth. Even if it's messy. Even if people don’t understand.

7. You feel called to help or guide others.

You may not know how, but deep down, you know your life is meant to be of service—to heal, teach, or lead.

What to Do Next If You’re Spiritually Awakening

Awakening can feel disorienting—but it’s also deeply empowering. Here’s how to move through it with clarity and intention:

1. Slow down and tune in
Make space for stillness. Journal. Meditate. Let your soul speak louder than your schedule.

2. Keep learning
The books, the teachers, the podcasts—follow what pulls you forward. Your path is revealing itself.

3. Start a daily spiritual practice
Even 10 minutes a day of meditation, breathwork, or tarot can help regulate your energy and strengthen your intuition.

4. Find your community
You’re not meant to awaken alone. Whether through a course, a mentorship, or a group, connection is key.

5. Follow your call
If you feel led to teach, guide, or coach—there’s a reason. Your gifts aren’t random. They’re divine.

Yogic Tie-In: Awakening and the Third Eye Chakra

In yogic tradition, spiritual awakening begins at the Ajna Chakra, also known as the Third Eye. It’s the center of intuition, vision, and inner truth.

When your Third Eye begins to open, you don’t just see the world—you perceive it. You feel your path more than you plan it. That’s not confusion. That’s clarity awakening from within.

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Awakening isn’t a trend. It’s a return.

A return to your soul.
A return to your truth.
A return to the sacred power within you.

You don’t have to have it all figured out to take the next step. You just have to trust the nudge.

The journey started for me with a book. Maybe it starts for you right here.