How to Use Eclipse Season for Shadow Work & Inner Healing

Eclipse season is known for bringing big shifts, unexpected changes, and moments of deep clarity. It’s a time when hidden truths—about ourselves and our lives—tend to surface. That’s why shadow work during eclipse season can be so powerful.

But let’s clear something up right away: shadow work isn’t scary. It’s not about diving into darkness or forcing yourself to relive painful memories. It’s about getting honest with yourself, recognizing the parts of you that you’ve ignored or hidden, and embracing them with understanding instead of judgment.

Quick Summary

• Eclipse season happens when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align, creating powerful energetic portals ideal for shadow work and transformation.
• This is a time when hidden truths tend to surface, making it a natural moment to lean into self-reflection and emotional clarity.
• Shadow work during this time helps you bring awareness to unacknowledged parts of yourself, release old patterns, and intentionally choose growth.
• Support the process with journaling, grounding, and the gentle use of crystals like Black Moonstone, Smoky Quartz, and Labradorite.

Want to go even deeper into Eclipse Season? Our guided eclipse season workbook will help you do just that, with journal prompts, crystal support, shadow work, & more.

What Is Shadow Work?

Shadow work is simply the process of looking at the parts of yourself that you usually avoid. These could be old fears, limiting beliefs, emotions you’ve pushed down, or patterns that keep repeating in your life.

The “shadow” isn’t bad—it’s just the parts of yourself that you haven’t fully acknowledged.

When you do shadow work, you’re giving yourself space to understand, accept, and integrate those hidden parts so they no longer control you. It’s about making peace with yourself instead of letting fear or shame keep you stuck.

Why Do Shadow Work During Eclipse Season?

Eclipses are like cosmic reset buttons. They bring fast transformations and reveal what’s been hiding in the shadows—whether you’re ready for it or not. That’s why this is the perfect time to do intentional shadow work. Instead of feeling thrown around by the energy, you can use it to your advantage and create real change.

Here’s why eclipse season is ideal for shadow work:

🌑 Eclipses bring clarity. If you’ve been unsure about something in your life, eclipse energy tends to make the truth impossible to ignore.

🌑 You’re already in a period of transformation. Instead of resisting change, shadow work helps you move through it with awareness.

🌑 Things are surfacing anyway. If you feel triggered or emotional during an eclipse, it’s a sign that your shadow is asking to be seen.

🌑 It helps you release what no longer serves you. Eclipses aren’t for manifesting—they’re for clearing space. Shadow work helps you let go of outdated beliefs and patterns that are holding you back.

How to Do Shadow Work During Eclipse Season

Shadow work doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are three simple ways to start:

1. Journal with Intention

Write about anything that’s been bothering you or repeating in your life. Ask yourself:

• What fears, beliefs, or habits keep showing up for me?
• What am I avoiding or afraid to face?
• What truth have I been ignoring?

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2. Work with Crystals

Certain crystals can help you feel grounded and supported while doing shadow work. Try:

• Black Moonstone – Brings hidden emotions to the surface gently
• Smoky Quartz – Helps release old energy and stay grounded
• Labradorite – Protects your energy while exploring deep emotions

3. Practice Self-Compassion

Shadow work isn’t about judging yourself—it’s about understanding yourself. When something uncomfortable comes up, don’t push it away. Instead, sit with it and ask:

• What is this trying to teach me?
• How can I show myself kindness as I work through this?

Get Support for Your Eclipse Shadow Work

If you want guided journaling prompts, crystal recommendations, and rituals to help you navigate this eclipse season, my Eclipse Season Workbook is exactly what you need. It’s designed to help you move through this energy with clarity, self-awareness, and grounding practices that actually work.

Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the intensity of eclipse season, use it as a time for deep transformation and real breakthroughs.

Get your copy now and turn this eclipse season into a powerful time of growth.