I've been employing shadow work into every facet of my life for decades. From a down and out party girl who was close to eviction, to the evolved and stable witch that I am today, shadow work had given me the opportunity to grow in an intimate way that feels both aligned and sticks.
I'm living proof that there is power in healing from your deepest wounds. And so I've made it my mission to teach everyone the basics, in addition to my modified and extended method of practicing shadow work.
It changed my life, and I'm here to change yours.
What is Shadow Work?
Psychoanalyst Carl Jung first developed the concept using the term “shadow self” to describe the traumas that people repress, which become behaviors we do not like to acknowledge.
He theorized that the "shadow self" is a counterweight to the persona, which is the self that people present to others. Within the shadow lies our fears and pain, and if left unchecked, can lead to self- sabotage.
Shadow work is the process of excavating those shadows. While it is often a spiritual process, as it is in my case, it does not have to be.
I like to call our shadow feelings and beliefs "information." This way we keep judgement out of the process.
My signature Shadow Work method exists in five stages:
Illumination (find information)
Processing (grieve information)
Deconstruction (review information)
Connection (meld information)
Integration (utilize information IRL)
In order to embrace your shadows with love and acceptance, which is the goal of shadow work, you must walk through these stages carefully, patiently and committed. These are the integral parts of who you are, and they are not going away. And by acknowledging and integrating these aspects of yourself, you can experience profound healing and transformation.
How Do I Do Shadow Work?
Shadow work is one of my favorite practices and there are multiple ways to perform.
Most popularly, journal prompts are used to jumpstart the journey in finding out more intimate information.
As a seasoned witch with a love for individuality, I created a personalized set of prompts set uniquely to your big three!
If you don't know what that means (I'm referring to your sun, moon, and rising/ ascendant zodiac signs) or you don't know what yours is, you will still get a lot out of these prompts if you simply go with your gut and answer what feels right!
Shadow Video...
As I'm a professional astrologer and tarot reader, I saw a lot of parallels between my clients unique astrological placements, certain behaviors, and the successes they've had with shadow work.
I thought to myself, what if we could go EVEN deeper with shadow work using pinpointed, exploratory prompts that dig into SPECIFIC traits?
A sun in Leo, for example, is a different energy than a moon in Scorpio, but if we have both in our chart, we will benefit from exploring each of those shadows.
It's HYPER niched. Just like YOU.
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Will this work for me?
Have you ever heard the saying, "you get out what you put in?"
That's what shadow work is like. Sometimes, we're unable to access our shadow because of pain, trauma, or anything else that may make our brains want to protect us. And that's ok! As a trauma-informed coach, I urge that a little hand holding is more than fine.
But a little bit goes a long way!
I come from a background with heavy childhood trauma, and when I first found shadow work, it allowed me the space to explore what I COULD access, which eventually opened the door for even healthier habits. Wherever you're starting, shadow work will challenge your bravery, and reward it HEAVILY.
So, get started. Worst thing that could happen is my email sits in your inbox and you never open it.
But the best thing? That this is the key to unlocking your joy, confidence, and radiance.
