Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul

Have you ever felt completely lost, disconnected from yourself, or like the life you built no longer fits who you are? You might be experiencing a dark night of the soul and you're not alone.   In this episode of Mystics at the Grocery Store, we dive deep into what the dark night of the soul really means: its origins in 16th-century mysticism (St. John of the Cross), how it shows up in everyday life through grief, loss, illness, and major life transitions, and how to recognize which stage you're in.   We discuss:   The difference between depression and a spiritual dark night of the soul How ego death leads to spiritual awakening and personal growth Why you don't need to "fix" it — and what to do instead Tarot wisdom: the Ten of Swords, the Death card, and what they reveal about transformation Small, practical steps to take when you can barely get out of bed How ancestral energy and inherited stories may be part of your experience   Whether you're deep in it right now or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers compassion, perspective, and a reminder that rebirth always follows the darkness.   Topics: dark night of the soul, spiritual awakening, ego death, spiritual growth, grief and healing, tarot wisdom, emotional healing, shadow work Follow us for more and stay up to date on our latest services and classes!   MATGS: https://www.instagram.com/mysticsatthegrocerystore    Adrienne:  https://www.instagram.com/adriennebentley_/  https://www.sageconnections.net/ Additional Astrology Readings and Videos    Melinda:  https://www.instagram.com/cirquemelinda/ https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyreiki/  https://www.moodystreetcircus.com/speakeasyreiki   Rosalyn:  https://www.instagram.com/twowolveswellness/ www.twowolveswellness.com Free Meditations: www.twowolveswellness.com/meditations  Elemental Energies Class: https://twowolveswellness.com/elemental-energies-class/  00:00 Welcome 02:10 Defining the Dark Night 05:38 Process and Triggers 08:23 Origins and Ego Death 10:58 Ten of Swords Wisdom 13:27 Rebirth and the Knight 15:13 Advice to Past Self 18:39 Trust Yourself and Support 22:08 Raindrop Therapy Comb 22:44 Intuition Over Analysis 23:50 Take One Action 24:36 Small Steps Back 26:26 Hot Tub Acclimation 28:35 Golden Breadcrumbs 30:41 Layers of Suffering 31:36 Not Yours to Carry 32:34 Light After Darkness 34:47 No One Formula 36:29 Summer Sadness 37:37 Support and Farewell