laying the groundwork
Working with allies can help us to feel like we have beings on our team when things feel heavy or overwhelming. It’s good to note that we’re always supported by unseen allies whether we’re conscious of it or not, however being conscious of them, knowing we can ask for help or guidance is a game changer, especially when this journey can at times be isolating.
In the video above I recommended a series of etheric allies directly related to the Underworld/Shadow Work (The Morrigan, Kali, Hecate, Anubis, Baron Samedi) however these are just a few options that work with me directly, it’s perfectly viable to work with less imposing figures (e.g. Thoth, Selene, Athena, Gaia, Snake Energy).
Understand that even herbs, crystals, animals etc. have their own energetic signature that has consciousness (called an egregore) and will give guidance if asked, and will respond to your intention setting as you work with them. Oftentimes, if you’re walking a path that is in their wheelhouse - these guides will even reach out to you..
There is literally no right or wrong answer other than personal preference, because while personifying or physicalising & labelling these energies can be helpful in relating to them and feeling like we have someone with higher insight on our team, ultimately everything non-physical is frequency, and you’ll always be helped by every aspect of the universe that is relevant at any given time. The major benefit is building a relationship of trust with an aspect of the Universe, who can help you when you’re in the throes of working with your Shadow.
If you don’t feel called to work with any allies that’s also totally chill. Feel free to move to the next module.
(P.S. If you take any of the herbs I recommended, please first check whether they are suitable for you to consume.)
Crystals for Shadow Work
Here’s a list of my main recommendations as stated in the video above - these crystals do more than what I’ve listed but my focus is on how they can help with this work:
Black Obsidian - for self-reflection, inner vision, and breaking self limitation. The Shadow Worker’s bread & butter.
Rose Quartz - the stone of unconditional love, helping you with empathy for both yourself & others.
Black Tourmaline - a hard hitter for grounding & energetic protection, clearing the aura of negativity fast.
Hematite - again a grounding & protective stone. Helps you accept mistakes & shed self limitations. Also clears negativity from the aura.
Rutilated Smoky Quartz - rutile helps to repair the energy field & repair inner structure while smoky quartz is a whiz helping to transmute fear & pessimism. Not necessary to be paired in one stone. (You can have Smoky Quartz & Rutilated Quartz.)
Citron (Lemon Lime) Chrysoprase - heals the inner child by helping to release stuck emotions, helping us to move on from the past. Can also stimulate the happier side of the inner child to bring balance doing the work.
Malachite - known as the stone of transformation & will bring change. It’s a heart opener & isn’t shy about it.
Moldavite - the stone of spiritual advancement if you have the tools to work with what it shows you. Heart opener.. sledgehammer style. I’d advise most folks to wait until they’ve finished the course and have transmutation down to an art before working with it, seriously.
Shattuckite - helps to move you into a more mature version of self, heal old wounds, and.. works as an etheric bodyguard.
Blue Apatite - a wise guide & helps you attune to your higher self. Also great for opening the throat & third eye chakras so perfect for those who have trouble speaking up or seeing energetic imbalance in relationship.
Blue Kyanite - clears & aligns your chakras, great for manual energy work, will bring truth & clarity to mind. Dispels negative energy.
Hyalite Opal - helps us to stretch the consciousness to better see our intuition, inner guidance, thought processes, and reactivity so that we can better understand our own mechanisms. Amazing for meditation.