In the In-Between: Sacred Liminal Space

Liminality represents the in-between—neither where one was nor where one is going, but the threshold in between. It is an uncertain yet sacred time of transformation, where the familiar dissolves and the new has yet to fully take shape. This transitional phase can feel like standing on shifting tectonic plates, attempting to maintain balance while the very ground beneath changes. However, rather than resisting, one can learn to move with the process, finding growth and renewal through intentional spiritual practices.

Throughout 2025, transitions on both a personal and collective level will continue to reshape the world. Many may feel as though they are standing at the edge of the unknown, watching old structures break down while new ones struggle to take form. These shifts can manifest as uncertainty about identity, career changes, relationship transformations, or shifts in personal beliefs. Globally, social and political movements will challenge outdated ways of thinking, bringing both discomfort and the promise of something better. Seasonal transitions also serve as a reminder that nature itself moves through cycles of growth, harvest, release, and renewal, just as individuals must.

Astrologically, this year is likely to bring moments of emotional intensity, where old wounds surface for healing and the pull of transformation feels both exhilarating and overwhelming. There may be a strong urge to redefine personal values, reconsider long-held dreams, or finally step into a version of oneself that has long been waiting. Yet, transitions require patience. Some doors may not yet be ready to open, and some paths may require trust before they reveal themselves fully. Moving through these thresholds with awareness and ritual can make the journey one of empowerment rather than fear.

Ultimately, a threshold must be crossed, a door must be stepped through. Fear may linger at the edges, urging retreat, but growth requires action. Crossing into the unknown is both an act of release and an embrace of becoming. The transition need not be perfect—only intentional. With each step forward, the past fades, and a new path emerges.

Exercises to Navigate Transition

1. Grounding Practices

• Tree Root Visualization: Stand barefoot on the ground, close your eyes, and imagine roots extending from your feet deep into the earth. With each breath, visualize drawing stability and strength from the earth, anchoring in the present moment.

• Stone Holding Meditation: Hold a grounding crystal like black tourmaline or hematite while meditating. Focus on its weight in your palm and allow it to steady your energy, dispelling excess anxiety.

2. Surrender to the Flow

• Flowing Water Ritual: Using a bowl of water, gently move your hands through it in a flowing motion, symbolizing release. As the water ripples, visualize resistance dissolving and transformation becoming effortless.

  

• Letting Go Ceremony: Write down what you are struggling with on a piece of paper. Burn it in a fire-safe dish under the full moon, allowing the energy of surrender to take root.

3. Shadow Work and Reflection

• Mirror Reflection Ritual: Sit before a mirror and gaze into your own eyes. Speak aloud the emotions, fears, or limiting beliefs being released, then affirm the new self emerging beyond the threshold.
  

• Symbolic Object Burial: Select a small object that represents a past identity or experience ready to be released. Bury it in the earth with a spoken intention, symbolizing transformation and rebirth.

4. Energetic Protection

• Smoke Cleansing Ritual: Burn sage, palo santo, or mugwort and guide the smoke around your body and living area while setting the intention for protection and clarity.

• Salt Circle Barrier: Sprinkle salt around your bed or workspace while reciting an affirmation of protection. This creates an energetic boundary, shielding from chaotic external forces.

5. Shamanic Practices for Transformation

• Drumming Journey: Use a steady drumbeat or rattle to enter a meditative state. Allow your consciousness to journey to a sacred place where spirit guides or ancestors may offer guidance.

• Power Animal Connection: Close your eyes and call upon a power animal. Pay attention to which creature appears in your mind’s eye. Research its symbolic meaning and integrate its wisdom into your path.

6. Spell Work for Navigating Transition

• Candle Magic for Clarity: Light a white candle and speak an intention aloud. Focus on the flame, asking for guidance and insight in this time of change.

  

• Herbal Protection Sachet: Fill a small pouch with protective herbs like mugwort, sage, and bay leaf. Keep it under your pillow or wear it to maintain spiritual protection during uncertain times.

7. Release Ceremonies

• Floating Release Ritual: Write fears or doubts on biodegradable paper and set them afloat in a stream or river, allowing the current to carry them away.

• Wind Whispering Ceremony: Stand in a place with strong winds. Speak aloud the emotions or burdens ready to be released, allowing the wind to disperse them into the universe.

8. Art Tasks for Moving Through Liminality

• Threshold Painting: Create an abstract painting or drawing that represents the threshold you are crossing. Allow colors and shapes to express emotions tied to transition.

• Transformation Collage: Cut out images, words, and symbols from magazines that represent your emerging self. Arrange them into a collage to visually embrace the next stage of life.

  

• Bridge Drawing: Sketch or paint a bridge that represents your journey from the old to the new. Meditate on what each side represents and where the bridge leads.

• Map Drawing: Draw a symbolic map of your transition. Include obstacles, landmarks, and a destination, representing your inner journey through change.

9. Affirmations for Navigating Transition

1. I trust the process of transformation.

2. I am safe in the unknown.

3. Growth requires stepping beyond my comfort zone.

4. My path is unfolding in divine timing.

5. I release fear and embrace change with grace.

6. I honor the past while embracing the future.

7. Every challenge is an opportunity for growth.

8. I am resilient, adaptable, and strong.

9. The universe supports my evolution.

10. I welcome new experiences with an open heart.

Will You Open a Door?

Of course there is no certainty, but growth requires neither certainty or the absence of fear.  It doesn't matter what feelings we have, or what pessimism binds our thoughts. We can take our steps despite them. If we're scared, we do it scared. 

Are you ready to open the door and go through, or does the unknown seem too daunting?  Can you release into the past whatever binds you, and allow a future to take form?