Ascension Symptoms

“There’s Always Another Level Up. There’s Always Another Ascension. More Grace, More Light, More Generosity, More Compassion, More To Shed, More To Grow.” – Elizabeth Gilbert

Have you ever observed your mind awakening and opening to the truth that there is more to life than you can sense? This is called a spiritual awakening and you may be undergoing 5D ascension symptoms. The feeling of spiritual ascension might cause you to feel worry, confusion, or dread, and many express the fear that they are losing their minds. Rest assured; you are not going crazy. And there is no need for fear. What you are going through is normal and is all part of the vibrational shift many of us are going through now.

What Is 5D Ascension?

At the moment, the Earth is at the moment going through a historic shift in vibration, ascending spiritually from the third dimension (3D) to the fifth dimension (5D). This is often called 5D Earth or New Earth. I personally think of 3D as the human existence, 4D as a type of rehabilitation or as Catholics like to say “purgatory” and 5D is where we reunite with our spiritual imperatives and become one with the Divine again.

I know some of you are rolling your eyes, but there is far too much anecdotal evidence with tens of thousands of people the entire world over experiencing this same phenomenon and happenings. Because of the Earth ascension that is currently occurring, our bodies are also going through the same shift (some people sooner than others). Rest assured; all will eventually experience this.

This is leading to ascension symptoms as our souls are being upgraded. As spiritual beings, we operate on vibration, frequency, and energy levels. To experience life on the divine energy frequency, you must go through the journey of spiritual awakening.

Unfortunately, no matter how hard you may desire to go through this, it will happen when the time is right, you cannot force this awakening. No amount of praying, meditating, or manifesting will cause it to happen. Do not misunderstand that, prayer and meditation are especially important, but your true awakening cannot be forced but you can prepare for it.

It happens when the Divine determines you are ready, and it might not be in this lifetime. Many in the religious community refer to this as being “born again” although the teachings around spiritual awakening and being born again are vastly different. Being born again is fear-based and transmuted through the human ego. Spiritual awakening is purer and you are divinely guided to release your ego, surrender, and embrace faith.

The 3D (third dimension) consciousness is the ‘physical’ world in which we live, known to everyone. The 4D (fourth dimension) is where souls who have passed and need to be rehabilitated go, such as suicides and people who have committed sins and crimes against humanity. They are sent to a rehab of sorts where they are lovingly, and compassionately healed so they can continue on their soul’s journey. This is not hell. It is a loving place. The 5D (fifth dimension) is the non-physical world, a level of consciousness that is only experienced by the spiritually awakened. Some call this heaven.

Ascension is the process of raising your vibration, shedding your ego, and gaining control of your future through an elevated level of consciousness allowing you to return to the Divine.

Based on your birth chart, which is a calculation of your place of birth + time of birth + rising sign, you can determine your ascendant, also called rising sign. Why do I need to know this, you may ask; simply put, your ascendant sign helps you figure out your purpose in life. It basically is a road map to your soul contract. More info at the end of this article.

Learning more about your numerology is also an excellent way of finding your life path.

So, what Are The 5D Ascension Symptoms?

For the rest of the article, I will be referring to only 3D and 5D and I will use the shortened version as opposed to typing out third dimension and fifth dimension. 4D is complicated and usually not something most energies/souls contend with.

That said, the journey from 3D to 5D often takes an immense toll on both your physical body and mental health. This is because, in the process of spiritual awakening, your senses are heightened to adjust to new frequencies. Spiritually awakened people operate on energy vibrations that vary based on dimensions.

You may experience what is called the “Dark Night of the Soul” which unfortunately sends many people to seek mental health treatment which only exacerbates the symptoms. That said, however, mental health evaluation is important if you feel as if you may endanger yourself or loved ones. I have authored an article on the Dark Night of the Soul. I have attached a link at the bottom of this article. The Dark Night of the Soul can mimic clinical depression, but there is a huge difference. When you are treated and for lack of a better word “cured” of clinical depression, you return to a healthy human state. You return to you. When you go through the Dark Night of the Soul, you exit the experience as a new person, a deeply profound person. In other words, healing from clinical depression fixes you, healing from the Dark Night of the Soul reinvents you. You are different afterwards.

Unfortunately, many people are diagnosed with disorders such as PTSD, clinical depression, dissociative disorders and are medicated and mistreated which only exacerbates the symptoms. I am not saying these mental disease disorders do not exist, but sometimes the cause is spiritual and not biological. Fortunately, there are therapists who are beginning to understand this and are learning to treat accordingly.

As you ascend to 5D consciousness, you will experience a plethora of changes – both physically and emotionally; do not be alarmed; this is normal. Some people have many symptoms and go from doctor to doctor for relief, but none of them can find anything wrong with them. I am not denigrating physicians, but unfortunately, doctors do not learn about ascension sickness in school and many are close-minded about anything they cannot scientifically prove.

Here are a pretty extension list of signs that show you are ascending .

Physical 5D Ascension Symptoms

1. Body Aches

During 5D ascension, it is not unusual to aches and pain in different parts of your body. Moving your body can sometimes feel impossible, and just too much. You just want to lay around in your easy chair. Or you want to take naps, lots of naps. When this occurs, you are releasing blocked energy blocked energy from your joints.

Some people become physically sick, and others wake up with bruises that were not there the day before. This has happened to me where I have awakened with bruises and scratches. Unfortunately, this sometimes severely frightens people, and they fear they are being possessed by demons. You are not. Demons do not exist except as archetypes in our mind. These bruises, scratches, and feelings of sickness are all part of the purification process that allows your body to ascend higher, to a fifth-dimension frequency.

2. Sore Joints

Why do my knees ache when I did not perform any physical activity? Why do my arms feel heavy? Why is my neck stiff? Again, if you find yourself asking these questions, there is a good chance you are experiencing ascension. Yoga and stretching exercises can help relax tight muscles so that ascension energy can flow spontaneously through you. I also cannot stress the importance of long walks in nature, along waterways and beaches where you can breathe good clean air and release negative energy. If you are inclined jogging is great also to get the blood pumping.

3. Extreme Fatigue

The process of ascension takes a toll on your body, so you will often feel profoundly exhausted. There have been times I have had to pull over into a parking lot and take a 20-minute nap. This is normal. Get your rest.

You might start to realize that you are always sleepy and lightheaded. You feel prone to inactivity due to your soul reaching for higher realms. Many people experience astral projection through sleeping. However, it is important to keep active. Again, long nature walks are helpful.

When we are asleep, our egos are dormant so our energy frequencies are heightened and we access our guides through a process called theta sleep. You may find yourself having night terrors or on some rare occasions the feeling that you have been abducted. This is just your guides teaching you and you are literally having a “system reboot.” When I have experienced night terrors (and I have had many), I try to focus on me and breathing. I have found that helps.

You may also find yourself walking up in the middle of the night around 2:00-3:00 a.m., unable to get back to sleep.

4. Frequent Headaches

Many people deal with migraines during their ascension. Your elevating consciousness can cause a sharp pain in your head as your crown chakra starts to be activated.

5. Toothaches

Feeling toothaches after a dentist has issued you a clean bill of dental health can be a symptom of 5D ascension because teeth serve as a telepathic channel for energy frequency. When you think about it, your teeth are the only exposed bones in your bodies and they are immensely powerful in transmitting energy. You may find yourself yawning a lot, but it is a different kind of yawn. It almost feels like you are gasping and yawning at the same time. This has to do with energy transfer.

6. Vision Changes

Some people find their vision changes during ascension. Those with clear eyesight can develop blurry vision. The reverse is also true; a person with poor vision can get improved eyesight on their journey. In my case, my vision has gotten worse.

7. Tummy issues

Irregular bowel movements and excessive flatulence can occur. You might also feel butterflies in your tummy or slight discomfort at intervals especially around the solar plexus area. I went on a four-week milk fast when my symptoms first started which helped with my bowel issues. Not everyone can do this as they cannot stomach milk. I also became vegetarian. Drinking golden milk also helps.

8. Skin changes

In rare cases, people shed their old skin during ascension. We all shed our skin metaphorically during ascension, but some actually experience a rejuvenation of their skin. It is common to get smoother and brighter skin. Sometimes the new energy radiates from within and translates into a shining glow. In my case, I have occasionally developed some deep abscesses which release negative energy. This has gotten better, but it was not pleasant. That said, I no longer have blackheads, and rarely break out anymore.

9. You can get clumsy

Things fall from your hands more often than usual. Your knees might knock, and you could feel jittery. I have never been a person who drops things or trips, but I have broken so many things and dropped so many things. I have also tripped and fallen several times. This is a result of energy coursing through your body. It helps to remind yourself to slow down and be mindful and in the moment. I have also at times experienced tremors which I had checked out and I do not have an essential tremor or Parkinson’s. Trembling can happen.

10. Sudden Hot Flashes or Flu

You could feel a sudden feeling of warmth in your upper body, including your face, neck, and chest. It occurs when energy is flowing through your body. You may feel cold immediately afterward. Sometimes it seems impossible to warm up. If your forehead is hot it could be ascension flu, which feels like the normal flu many people get when they catch a virus. I really do not like the term “ascension flu” because it implies disease, and this is not a disease. It is a reset. Big difference. But the symptoms feel flu like, so the misnomer works for now.

Emotional 5D Ascension Symptoms

11. Disorientation

You may feel confused about where you are. We joke about how as we age we forget why we go into a room. This is similar, but yet different. This has more to do with you being pulled out of 3D and zoning out of reality for a moment or two. This is not dementia, but if you feel these symptoms and they are deeply affecting your quality of life, please see a physician to rule out something organic. In a spiritual context, this disorientation happens when your soul’s transition is clashing with your present 3D reality. Being in the third dimension becomes a chore. The energy in 3D is in conflict with the serenity that comes with discovering your true self in 5D.

12. Memory loss

There can be gaps in your recollection of events due to you regularly zoning out. I have authored articles and poems during times when I have zoned out. You may start to realize that you have mental blackouts that occur at the time of your ascension. Memory loss is an expected effect of being in more than one dimension at a time. One time I was having a heart to heart with my priest (I resonate to Catholicism) and he told me after hearing some of my crazy stories that throughout history many people live with one foot on earth and one in heaven. Basically, that is what is happening. You are here, but you are there also. When you are in 5D consciousness, your 3D reality pauses. So, it is natural to experience a disconnect because of your transitions.

13. Identity crisis

Going through changes physically and emotionally affects your mental health. You have likely lost your desire for the things that once excited you. The vibrations around you now make you uncomfortable so, you make changes. Your newly found traits and habits can be confusing when you suddenly acquire them at an older age. Embrace change because fighting can be painful. Trust the process and make peace with your evolution. This can be very confusing for your lifelong friends and family.

14. Irritability

The cumulative effects of an identity crisis, disorientation, memory loss, can cause irritability and a feeling of suffering through an existential crisis. The experience of losing your sense of self makes you on edge and quick to anger, but it is a common part of ascension. Remember that anger is a symptom of your ego rearing its ugly head.

15. Mood swings

When ascending to 5D, you may experience some manic-like episodes. Again, these can be confused with mental disorders, and if it does not feel like Dark Night of the Soul, please find a good therapist. Fortunately, many therapists are embracing the concept of spiritual stress and are learning to work with the effects of spiritual awakening. You might feel wildly happy one day and depressed the next. It is like being on a rollercoaster.

16. Anxiety

Panic attacks are common for people who are ascending based on the uncertainty they face in their journey. Forgetting everything you know and embracing a new reality is challenging. Focus on your breathing; it helps with panic attacks. You may feel as if you are sacrificing everything that has defined you all of your life in this current timeline. Be open to unlearning what your 3D existence has led you to. As your ego is losing its hold on you, it is common to feel fearful, powerless, and vulnerable.

17. Hyperactivity

There can be a huge surge of energy at the peak of ascension and can make you feel hyperactive. This inability to focus comes from your spirit longing to be in the fifth dimension. Once you start getting comfortable in 5D, your energy levels will spike.

18. Change of Life View

You may feel an intense sense of dissatisfaction with life and an overwhelming desire for purpose. Your habits change as well – you can acquire new tastes in your diet. Your interpersonal relationships also go through the wringer – either they get strained or strengthen. You may lose friends and you may find yourself connecting deeply with like-minded people. You may be surprised at the people from your past who are drawn to you because they are experiencing the same thing.

19. Creativity

Ascension awakens your inner creative juices. You could develop an attraction to new colors based on their psychological meanings. You acquire a superior insight into life, unlike the average human being. You may start painting, writing, or other creative endeavors. Embrace them.

20. Drawn to Nature

People who are ascending often feel drawn to nature and animals. Being in places like parks, beaches, waterfalls, etc., appeals to them. Malls, entertainment venues, bars and busy restaurants almost feel painful and jarring. During this time, many people intuitively switch to a plant-based diet while becoming farmers or florists. There is a sudden need to connect with nature. You become very aware of cruelty to all creatures and find yourself not wanting to be part of that energy.

Spiritual 5D Ascension Symptoms

21. Intense Energy

In the process of adjusting to a higher frequency, your former character is assessed against the person you are becoming. This causes emotional and physical stress for the person ascending. This intensity will change your energetic frequency as it adjusts to a higher vibration level. The negativity that is attached to your ego gives way to love and light. You will surrender and start to embrace faith.

22. Hallucinations, Intense Dreams and Visions

During ascension into 5D, you may see and hear things that 3D human beings cannot. A common experience for ascendants is lucid dreaming and hearing voices. You might hear your name called out. You may also visit past and concurrent lifetimes. Some people see light sparks in the corner of their eyes. You are not going crazy; it is just that your spiritual eye is now opened. Sometimes you might see bursts of energy which is your mind opening and allows you to see other spiritual energies/souls. At this moment, you are getting more in touch with your psychic awareness. Relax and let your ego go as you step into your true self.

23. Out of Body Experience

You feel out of place, like you are on the outside watching yourself. Also, during ascension, some people feel the presence of other heavenly bodies. For me, I feel mu twin flame and a couple of saints. This comes with a self-awareness that tunes you to a higher spiritual frequency. Out-of-body experiences can be responsible for memory loss and forgetfulness. That is because you drift in and out of 3D consciousness. With time, it will balance out. You will eventually find yourself completely functioning in 5D awareness.

24. Understanding Synchronization

For spiritually awakened people, coincidences are significant occurrences. Once you start noticing angel numbers like –11:11, 3:33, 4:44, 2:02, etc., your ego is starting to cease and is going to sleep for your soul to rise. Waking up between the hours of 2:00-3:00 a.m., is also a sign of ascension. It is called the “witching hour” or “cleansing and releasing” time. I mentioned this earlier. I usually keep some water or juice by my bed as I usually wake up feeling very thirsty. These are all signs that your spirit guides are trying to contact you or send you a message.

Something I need to bring up here is the importance of having a technology-free area in your home, preferably your bedroom. Do not take your phone to bed with you. If you use your phone for an alarm clock, stop doing it. The energy these devices emit prohibit your spirit guides from communicating effectively with you and will result in irritation and headaches. So, no radio, no television, no magazines, no books. Get yourself an old-fashioned wind-up alarm clock and place it outside of your bedroom door. This is vital.

25. Premonitions

You may start to feel a sensation when things are about to happen. You become highly intuitive and again you may have visions. For me, my mediumship skills increased very quickly. Please do not ignore your feelings and intuition when they come. Your sixth sense comes alive during ascension – tap into it .

26. Electrical Zaps

When energy flows through you as you ascend, you can experience zaps of electricity. This depends on the type and strength of the energy because some are stronger than others.

One thing to note is that there are “portals” all over the planet where energy is extraordinarily strong. I have noticed that I sometimes will randomly hear music or clanging machinery as I fall asleep. It is simply noise bleeding over through a portal. Nothing to be frightened of.

27. Become More Introspective

Looking inwards is a typical sign of 5D ascension. So, whenever you feel yourself looking inwards and meditating, it is a sign of spiritual awakening. You will learn to love yourself in such a beautiful way. Take time to discover your new self and explore your emerging interests.

28. Unity consciousness

Ascension makes you appreciate the need for harmony in the world. Your spiritual consciousness is enlightened so you seek to achieve peak human interaction. You truly start to understand the concept of “I AM.”

29. Heightened Sensitivity

One of the most common 5D ascension symptoms is heightened sensitivity. Upon 5D ascension, your sixth sense is awakened. Your five sensory organs (smell, touch, sight, hearing, and taste) work at their greatest capacity. Your environment has a new effect on you, as you learn that everything has a vibration. As you shift to a higher frequency, some vibrations repel or attract you. At this point, you can feel other people’s energies, so they may feel like you do not want to be around a person when your auras do not align. Do not hesitate to go no contact with negative energies. Simply “block them and bless them.” The Universe will guide them when the time is right for them. Do not get caught up in self-pity and judgement.

Suddenly, you might crave a life in the countryside rather than city life, as this feels too overwhelming. Again, you might lose old friends and family who drain your energy or you might be drawn to more natural, high-vibrational food.

30. Energy bursts

You feel energy bursts at random intervals especially when your soul is actively ascending. Strong auras can hit you smack in the face, while softer ones can cause a tingling sensation in your body.

31. Disconnection From Traditional Reality

5D ascension makes you more spiritual. You will disconnect from the 3D reality and have long episodes experiencing 5D. You begin to feel homesick – as if you are just an imposter here on Earth. You have a strong desire to return home and death no longer frightens you. This indicates that your lessons are almost complete and you are preparing to go home to Source.

What to do when undergoing 5D ascension symptoms?

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, do not panic. Your body is adjusting to its new reality and elevated level of consciousness.

Helpful Tips

Drink lots of water. This advice may seem basic, but hydration is vital for your body. As you go through physical changes, you must keep your system hydrated. Human beings are frequently dehydrated so you need to drink as much water to keep your vital fluids topped up .

A balanced diet. Ascension stretches your physical limits. You need to eat nourishing meals to keep your body grounded. Avoid processed foods. Food has healing abilities that help you through this strenuous process. Try to include high vibrational food like vegetables and fruits in your diet. Read up on the Sattvic diet if you want to really focus on eating high vibrational foods.

Meditate. Practice yoga, take guided meditations. I have curated a list of good, guided meditations at the end of this article, repeat positive mantras, exercise your body, and honor your body.

You need to keep your body active and your mind centered. It will help maintain your awareness and stops you from drifting away from reality permanently.

Read. Just like you are doing now, read and educate yourself when experiencing more severe ascension symptoms. Be open-minded. Learning from other people’s experiences will help you manage your process better.

How long do 5D ascension symptoms last?

Ascension symptoms are highly individual, Some have almost no symptoms while others feel chronically sick.

How can I manage my 5D ascension symptoms?

A plant-based, cruelty-free nutritional diet is cleansing for your body and daily meditation is crucial. Also, read books and articles about others’ ascension to get inspiration. Not everyone’s biological body is able to manage a vegetarian, vegan, Jain, or Sattvic diet. Do not beat yourself up if you are not able to do this. You can still eat cruelty free and eat meat. Buy meat from locally sourced farms that are sustainable and can demonstrate that their animals are treated respectfully. Kosher and Halal meat is butchered humanely. And always whether you are eating meat or vegetables thank the animals and plants for giving up their life for you. I personally try to stick to vegetarian, but I have been sliding a lot recently.

Can I get sick during ascension?

Some symptoms present as sickness. You may experience flu symptoms, fatigue, poor eyesight, and other biological symptoms. Make sure you have seen a doctor to ascertain you do not have serious health issues, though. This article is not to divert you from seeking medical help, just be conscious that there may be something spiritual going on.

If you liked this article, please share and comment. If you are experiencing these symptoms, feel free to reach out.

Here are some recommended links and readings.

Recommended reading:

Self-Consciousness and Divine Consciousness

Triad of Ascension

The Significance of Your Natal Chart in Your Soul Contract

Demons Do Not Exist

What Is A Soul Contract?

What Is A Spiritual Download?

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18 Waves to Spiritual Ascension

Yoni Butter

Soul Contracts

Mother Earth (Poem)

Sacred Lions (Poem)

Guided Meditations

What Is Golden Milk

What Is Spiritual Ego?

What is the Dark Night of the Soul?

Jain Vegetarianism

Sattvic Diet

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- Julie O'Hara 2023

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