i’m 13 and i’m getting into spirituality and what things truly mean to me and i’ve come across all these new and different things and i’m so excited to learn:)! this video really helps thank you! update: i’m 14 now and about a month ago i started really getting into expanding my mind and exploring my spirituality and what feels best for me, it’s been difficult but it’s getting easier to do things and my suicidal thoughts are lessening and i haven’t had them in a while, i’m so so grateful to be on this journey, it’s only getting better every day and i’m super excited :D! i’ve been starting shadow work and doing yoga and meditation and it’s helped me grow so much in such little time:D update: i was diagnosed with anxiety and depression recently and i realized i was actually indulging in so many unhealthy behaviors and actions to help soothe it, everything has been difficult...well it only feels that way because of my mental disorders/illnesses but i’ve been trying to journal and do shadow work everyday but i’m seeing a therapist now!:) i’m really exhausted and it feels like a battle every day but i have hope that it’ll get better if i try my best:’).
@AnyaEsma3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck on your path! :)
@themoonisbeautifulisntit28603 жыл бұрын
@Ilinca Sîrbu i’ll definitely do those things i’ve been starting to do those things and it’s difficult but really replenishing for my mind and soul. i definitely needed to hear that especially the do not talk to spirits part😅... i think i’ll wait until i learn a lot more before i do that but thank you so much!!! i really appreciate you taking the time to write that!! xx
@themoonisbeautifulisntit28603 жыл бұрын
@@AnyaEsma thank you so much 🥺🥺
@ukpunjabi71043 жыл бұрын
Omg im 12 and i started when i was 11 and its literally so hard especially when everyone makes fun of you for believing in it
@TheBroccoliFox3 жыл бұрын
@ElevatedEthereal3 жыл бұрын
The mother and daughter analogy was spot on for me. Then the whole curiosity thing was my dad making me feel stupid. Goodness
@siawly77783 жыл бұрын
Same for me except instead of dad it was step dad
@joanna36774 жыл бұрын
I've just used this video to try Shadow Work for the first time, and instantly had to deal with a shadow i've been ignoring for a while! It was overall an extremely positive experience, and i feel better having put it out in the open rather than ignoring it. Your questions were amazing, thanks Anya!!!
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
That's so good to hear, I'm glad your session went well and brought you insight on your healing path. :) Much love to you!
@theemperor20173 жыл бұрын
Can we just take time to say how much we appreciate you. For taking the time to respond to majority of the comments. That speaks volume on a spiritually level.
@AnyaEsma3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😌
@luiza69993 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy I have started doing shadow work and witchcraft at a young age I am 13 and I'm still a baby witch and I am extremely grateful for coming across this video 🥰 Blessed be
@TripleRoux4 жыл бұрын
That 'corpse' moment was so unexpected and I sprayed my morning coffee all over the room ... so thanks for that! 🤣 and you look as gorgeous as you always do! 🌻
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Haha, that's greaaat 😂 Yeah, feeling like a corpse but probably still looking okay-ish on camera. 👌
@mojoquie3-returnofthejedi4182 жыл бұрын
Eye adore your transparency!!! Thank you. Eye am grateful for you and your selfless work.
@BAShaneHolser2 жыл бұрын
i keep coming back to this video when i need to do shadow work, thank you! 🙏 🌙 🖤
@AnyaEsma2 жыл бұрын
Oh, that makes me happy! Thank you so much and good luck to you :)
@lorellilly3 жыл бұрын
My deck just called me out. Wow. Thanks for this video!
@saige16753 жыл бұрын
same its weird how it does that sometimes lol
@isissoto79084 жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing shadow work for a couple days now but your prompts made me burst out in tears because I began to dig deeper and write down the first things that pop in my mind letting my hand guide itself THANK YOU SO MUCH💙
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this, lovely! 🌹 Wishing you all the strength to work through it all. 😘
@annastasijaspellman25364 жыл бұрын
And here I was expecting to control armies of shadow people
@TrendAlmustathmerraqmi2 жыл бұрын
Hi
@dianamouraqueiroz3 жыл бұрын
I've watched dozens of videos on shadow work and how to do it, and this is one of the clearest, best videos I've seen on the topic. Thank you!
@AnyaEsma3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that means a lot to me! Best of luck on your path. :)
@Miss_Lexisaurus4 жыл бұрын
This is a really great overview of shadow work! Sending this to several friends! Love these prompts too. Your prompts have been really helpful to me this year, thank you for sharing them.
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Oooh, so glad you feel it's worth sharing with people. ❤ And of course it's always amazing to hear that my prompts are useful. Thank you for always being so supportive of my work. :)
@user-wx4eu2wo1s4 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for videos on this topic , but no one's energy has soothed me as much as yours. Immediately subbed! 💕
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙏
@pratikshasonkar20243 жыл бұрын
I felt the same
@mojoquie3-returnofthejedi4182 жыл бұрын
So profoundly helpful.
@Bunbunfunfun2 жыл бұрын
Third video on shadow work and still a tiny bit confused lol. Thank you great video.
@mndyD93 жыл бұрын
You’re so good at explaining shadow/shadow work. I’m still new to it and trying to figure it out , I know there’s a lot of darkness buried in there 😅
@ArcanasSanctum4 жыл бұрын
Your prompts will help simply and narrow down the issues, definitely gonna give it a try. Hope you feel better!
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
@labody57754 жыл бұрын
I found you just today and immediately binge watched your video's. Love your comment! You feel so familiair to me, like an old friend
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to me, Kris! :) I'm really happy my videos resonate with you so much and I'm sending you lots of love!
@karabuccs70433 жыл бұрын
Excellent talk, beautifully said..thanks
@meabhkenny91324 жыл бұрын
thank you for these thoughtful questions they have started me with my shadow work! good luck to all going through their shadows. blessed be lovies!!!!
@pratikshasonkar20243 жыл бұрын
Nicely explained. Very helpful. Thanks a lot
@JFWilde3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to start Shadow Work for a while now but always put it off. I drew the cards while you were stating the prompts and it was amazing. The cards realy told a story, even within the details od the background (birds way back in the background in the integration card and birds around the person in the last card, the clothes of the people, etc) and it was about an issue that's haunting me for the last months and especially this week. It was so interesting and motivting to work on this problem and on more Shadow Work. Thank you so much.
@AnyaEsma3 жыл бұрын
Happy it was so helpful! 🙏
@bree35392 жыл бұрын
I’ve been strongly considering starting shadow work, but haven’t felt like diving into the deep stuff immediately was for me. a lot of research i’ve done has only talked about healing trauma/acknowledging trauma or asking really tough intense questions about yourself. I really like how your video talks on all steps in the shadow work process, that the goal is not to “fix” the issue as in make it go away, but rather heal it and incorporate those neglected aspects into your life now. i like the idea that the goal is to give yourself the love/acceptance/etc that you did not receive in those times of shadow creation, and the way you explained it was awesome! i also love the examples you used and how you explained integration. your prompts are super beginner friendly and i like how they are generic enough to apply to any “issue” that may arise. it has been a little overwhelming seeing all these long lists of intense questions and people just jumping right in, and personally i don’t think i’m ready to do that yet! I think i will start with some basic goal setting, what realignment looks like for me and then start with these prompts as there have been many traumas this past year that have caused me great distress that i can already connect to past trauma/experience (i.e the question talking about how this shadow shows up in other parts of life). very long winded comment, but i want to thank you for your clear explanation of this type of work and let you know that it has helped me out a ton! and by the way you are absolutely gorgeous! :) stay witchy! 💕
@AnyaEsma2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment! ❤ Really loved reading it and appreciate it. It sounds like you're taking a really responsible, reflected approach to this and are patient with yourself, which is important. Wish you all the best! 🌹
@liquidconstellations4 жыл бұрын
I feel you. I was bit by a black widow last weekend, and I’m still not fully recovered, so I did not get to do all the Samhainy things I wanted to do. Thanks for the prompts! Always enjoy those. Between the spider bite and these shadow work prompts, I feel some mommy issues coming on! Bring it! lol I hope you feel a lot better soon.
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Oh my, that sounds awful! I'm so sorry you got bitten by a spider - it must be very scary to go through something like that. :/ I hope you'll do better as well soon, and give yourself all the time you need to celebrate Samhain even when it's a bit late. :) Much love to you!
@kallistars3 жыл бұрын
i recently started getting in touch with my spirituality and learning about tarot, and along the way, i came across your channel and learned about shadow work. this is something i would really love to get into. i love your personality and your approach to your own spirituality 💜✨
@higheststar13 жыл бұрын
I watched other KZbin video on shadow work and yours is the far best I’ve come across yet. Very Well explained to the point.
@AnyaEsma3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🌹
@BroniaK4 жыл бұрын
I'm behind with Samhain anyway so this video is perfectly timed 👌
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Yayyy, I clearly operated on the same timeline as you. Time is an illusion anyway, right? ;)
@dagdraam4 жыл бұрын
Saaaame 😂
@BroniaK4 жыл бұрын
@@AnyaEsma so true 😎
@Holly-id1gg3 жыл бұрын
this was so powerful for me, thank you ❤️
@AnyaEsma3 жыл бұрын
🔥🌹
@sanrigansan14413 жыл бұрын
It was my first try on shadow work, I was journaling along the video and used tarot deck and WOW that was so accurate. This def needs to be done from time to time, thank you!
@aoibhk77863 жыл бұрын
This is one of the first actual explanations of shadow work I've seen! I've heard about it for ages and couldn't find much.. Thanks so much! It came at the right time
@heidikay51894 жыл бұрын
WOW you know a lot about Shadow work. I would love more SW videos from you (:
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Got more planned! ❤ Thank you!
@LyfePhoenyx4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this 🙏🏾 and especially your shadow you are strong & brave & i appreciate you, blessed be 🖤
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤
@trinitywave3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful thank you!! I got to do some shadow work today, and helped me move toward acceptance of my life with disordered eating. Thank you.
@yesimoraaa3 жыл бұрын
Please share more of your personal stories I relate to you so much I just started on my shadow work and so far your the only person that I feel this connection with l feel like it’s because I relate to you . But please do more videos on this topic!! ❤️
@AnyaEsma3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I will definitely do more videos, hope the ones I already have up hold you over till then :)
@kathywilley8020 Жыл бұрын
Want to learn more and thank you
@estellaevans2663 жыл бұрын
Am just working with hades and was inform to do shadow work.
@valeriaariza83863 жыл бұрын
I found this video at the perfect time :)
@siobhanphoenix97893 жыл бұрын
This is a really great video about shadow work! Great job!
@TheSpiritualWitch11113 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel!⭐️ This is literally one of the best explanations of shadow work I have seen thus far! ✨
@AnyaEsma3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@hell_cm3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, it helped a lot, I filled to pages in one sitting, thank you so much!! 💙
@AnyaEsma3 жыл бұрын
Amazing, I'm glad it was helpful! Sending you love. :)
@bethanygreenwood82594 жыл бұрын
You make me laugh!! Thanks for getting through that video for us! It was informative, and I've pulled some interesting cards so can't wait to work with this! 💛💛
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! :D And I'm glad I made you laugh, haha. ;) Enjoy the insights!
@cassandrawarren58934 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️ lol can’t help but do shadow work all year round so thank you!!
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
That's the best way to do iiiit! ❤
@SundryGirl4 жыл бұрын
Yasss. I use a voice recorder. As my journals are stacking up. Alongside my viking ruin stone guides. Parallel paths dear. Wonderful growth and teaching sistar✨
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
I love using voice recorders too, when I'm doing really deep work and writing would just break the moment, ha! LOVE that you use runes! Trying to gain some experience with those soon!
@tmuun3 жыл бұрын
Here from Umi's video! Thank you so much 🤍I'll try doing this today. Happy Full Moon :)
@AnyaEsma3 жыл бұрын
Sweet, I didn't know she had mentioned me! Thank you for letting me know and best of luck with your path. :) 🤲
@sonyaclarke16753 жыл бұрын
Thankful
@AnyaEsma3 жыл бұрын
🙏
@jillvanskike52623 жыл бұрын
Hope you feel better soon
@janiyamolina91073 жыл бұрын
thank u for this!
@Wooddweller4 жыл бұрын
Wow, just the video I needed to remind me of so much ! Definitely subscribed! 🖤🌻🍄✨🍁🍃
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Very glad it was helpful. :) Much love to you!
@lizzierose76184 жыл бұрын
12:28 just a person time stamp
@skylerhayes59164 жыл бұрын
I loved this! Gave me lots of inspo
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad it was of use. :)
@shadowmoontarot37814 жыл бұрын
Loved this!Thank you for sharing,Anya! xxx
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤
@yochi77514 жыл бұрын
I’m really new and I’m confused on how using like the jealous shadow part of myself and how I can use that in life? I’m not sure what to do
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Try to get to the bottom of what wound underlies your jealousy - a fear of being left by someone you love, a fear of being worse than others, a fear of someone being more valuable than you etc. - Once you know this about yourself, you'll be able to heal this wound better. :) It's a process, so be patient with yourself. Much love!
@luna-vm5ie3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much 💙
@saige16753 жыл бұрын
wow my cards are scaring me- death and rebirth in reverse, the moon in reverse, 10 of wands in reverse, 3 of swords in reverse, 4 of swords in reverse, 9 of swords upright. WTAF.
@JoyEmpress4 жыл бұрын
New subbie! Love your prompt videos!😊 I'm a Write-a-holic so these are always great lol.
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Yay, welcome, thanks for being here! :) Great you enjoy the journaling prompts/Tarot spreads. ❤
@giannamcbride83983 жыл бұрын
thank you
@eminapacalat4364 жыл бұрын
Could you please make a video where you talk more about how should we work with our shadows (some ways for beginners) once we realize what they are?❤️
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
I'll definitely make one about that when I talk more about shadow work, thank you. :) Also sometimes post my own processes on Instagram in more detail!
@katiequinnreads4 жыл бұрын
this was incredible thank you! :)
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped 🙏 :)
@bvrooke4 жыл бұрын
444th like :) blessed be, loved the video.
@MedullarisConus2 жыл бұрын
Just like my f mother and most of her catholic family that belittled me from every angle since I was a child, they raised a powerful witch fueled on pain, resentment and thirst for justice. Now most of them are DEAD after suffering for years after I could break loose from them and make sure that energy went back to them.
@CosmicJack4 жыл бұрын
First time Anya tells me to journal along with the video... *Tries to get up out of bed, seems impossible, too comfy* Second time Anya says to stop the video and start writing, WHEN SHE'S ALREADY GOTTEN ME TO PICTURE THE SITUATION I'M THINKING ABOUT* Well...who am I to tell Anya no 🤣🤣
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, this made me chuckle! Fantastic! xD 🔥
@sammysmith5733 жыл бұрын
You look amazing 😍
@AnyaEsma3 жыл бұрын
😘😘😘
@marstwo11514 жыл бұрын
sorry I dont know much about shadow work no matter how much I look into it im confused so sorry if I sound dumb but is it possible that like my shadow is like lack of like love and effection.... because I get so confused by people when they show sm love to me or other people and when someone does it to me or ask me to show love to them I get so like awkward and dont know how to show love to people so is that what I need to work on?
@AnyaEsma4 жыл бұрын
If you intuitively feel like that is what you have to work on, you should do that. :) Think about what love means to you, how it was shown to you in the past by your parents or family in general. And look into love languages! See which ones are yours, learn how you express love most naturally. :)
@funkyfreshtx Жыл бұрын
Anya 1. it’s ok to be confrontational 2. want all people to like me but I don’t know how to answer #3 4. recognize in the moment that I’m working on my shadow work and say what I want to 5. knowing that some people don’t like me but I said what i need to say is that a good example?
@AnyaEsma Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you're creating a good basis! Keep thinking about it and considering it, then you'll find what feels right for question 3 as well.
@jamiehold48643 жыл бұрын
Literally first question of the prompt I pull a 9 of swords upright
@jamiehold48643 жыл бұрын
Oh shit... just realized it wasn’t upright and it was reversed........ here we go 🙃
@AnyaEsma3 жыл бұрын
Always something to explore with the cards. ;)
@ultravioletpisces36664 жыл бұрын
9:58
@smokeytaboo17564 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you. I wish there was a button to skip the pre-content banter on KZbin videos
@Angelclairvoyant1442 жыл бұрын
struggling as its demanding people someone too codependant not sure how i can shadow work this any help Anya thanks
@AnyaEsma2 жыл бұрын
Not sure I understand the question, but I do have a few videos where I speak about my own codependent tendencies, maybe that helps give some inspiration?
@AnaJuliaLinda193 жыл бұрын
u look stunning x
@edgreen81403 жыл бұрын
Anything we were told was not useful parts of ourselves put into unconscious (repressed denied).
@queencutie98333 жыл бұрын
I have an oracle deck does that work?
@AnyaEsma3 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Any type of divination can work, depending on your preferences. :)
@queencutie98333 жыл бұрын
@@AnyaEsma Thank you!!!
@katyaynishukla28174 жыл бұрын
i love u
@niceandgloomy3 жыл бұрын
I guess I don't believe in shadow work. I don't think we have a light and shadow... I think it's all just "us". Separating parts of ourselves out into "shadow" just feels.... wrong. It's really weird to me that this jungian thing has become part of magical practice for a lot of people. Psychology has largely moved on from Jung and I can't work out why he's such a big part of the witchy community.
@AnyaEsma3 жыл бұрын
I understand your sentiment - but that is exactly what shadow work is about. It's a fact that we suppress some parts of ourselves to fit into society and other people's expectations. And shadow work helps us integrate these suppressed aspects and make them step into the light of ourselves so to speak. The way it is practiced today is fairly removed from Jung and his original methods.