‘In-Between’ Spaces (A makeover of an older blog: May 2025)
Doorways, hallways, corners, closets, and that in between sleep and awake state— have something in common… a thin veil. In metaphysical beliefs, these spaces are spaces where veils thin, where we can hear the whispers of the unseen. When comes to the ‘physical’ spaces, our ancestors saw them as portals where spirits linger, drawn to the gap between realms. So, when we walk through a doorway we literally hover between worlds.
Between Sleep & Waking State
This half-awake, half-asleep state —is a spiritual crossroads. Our soul untethers from the body, to take a gas station break, from the ‘ride’ and straaatch (stretch). The soul’s, boundless by nature and uses this time for spiritual pause:
- The Veil Lifts: Consciousness accesses the astral plane, blending dreams activity with psychic info. The time when we’re able to hear the voices.
- Effects of energy Imprints: Daily emotional collection (stress, joy…) + planet merry-go-rounds + possible prophetic messages affect our dream time.
- Grounding Softens (not weakens): And our soul’s feet are in two realms—a vulnerability, but also a power. (We get divine downloads.)
Mystical Add-On: In Kabbalah, this state taps Yesod, the dream realm where intuition meets divine flow. Set intentions here for clarity!
The Energy of the ‘Spaces’
In metaphysical stories, the—doorways, hallways, attics, under beds — are hotspots to the other realms. It’s the, like the hole the Road Runner jumped into & came out – in a totally different space. In that “space,” the veil thins, and when it does…we become aware of the unseen activity — Just like we do when in the sleep/awake state & we hear. I have no d*mn idea how it works – stay tune for the next download… lol
In my imagination these spaces are a hangout for the spirits, ancestors, or portal strays. My intuition says it’s a ‘way’ into … wherever that is 😂
- Doorways: Symbolizes bridges between realms. Cross one.
- Corners & Closets: Energetic cubbyhole where spirits linger like regulars at a corner coffee shop.
- Attics & Under Beds: The old tales warn that these are portals to the Otherworld. For all we know dust bunnies could be an E.T.
Shamanic Notes: Indigenous traditions see the ‘in-between’ as —where practitioner meets … ‘others.’
The old school Witch: Cast’ spells in doorways to harness transition magic. – very kool!
(Pro tip: Salt the ‘sill’ afterward— da Heeby geeby stuff hate tidiness.)
Recap
- Portal to Guidance (sleep state): These moments are to tweak our abilities / for intuition. Saints, mystics, and shamans have long used liminal states for visions.
- Energy Hygiene: What you absorb before sleep—stress, joy, others’ energies—affects our soul’s “nightly review.” Cleanse with rituals (salt baths, sage) to guard your field.
- Conscious Re-entry: Right upon waking, the hyper-awareness of both realms is fresh, lack of better words, and our soul is recalibrating. – I have a blog on Sleep paralysis about that’s connected to this.
Random thought entry – (because I’m a chronic & deep dive): In Celtic lore, liminal times (dawn, dusk) and spaces are ruled by the sidhe (faeries), who offer wisdom if you respect their turf. I read that you could leave an offering (like honey) in a corner.
Side Note from that (chonicing even more) – It’s the same way you’d leave an offering at the graveyard for the Spirits when you drop off your negative workings. (cleansing stuff)
The Juice: How to Harness the ‘In-Between’
(disclaimer: I’m still learning myself)
- For Spaces: Hang bells, black obsidian, rosemary in doorways/closets to honor their power without inviting chaos. Mojo bags are fun fill with your power herbs / crystals. Quartz amplifies clarity. A friend of mine would use roots, like an onion root to capture negativities and jar it for magickal usage. Whatever you choose it’s all in the intent – I favor onyx when it comes to this type of stuff.
- For States: Before sleep, set an intention (“Show me what I need to know” or whisper, “Show me truth.” – Honestly, when I’m tired & over caffeinated, I’m a scaredy cat when I do this😂 but… I still do it, cuz I’m nutts ). Journal whatever you got when you wake—even nonsense holds clues. This stimulates ‘remembering.’ It’ll come to you.
- For Control: If ungrounded, face your palms to the floor and whisper “Here, now” to anchor your light back into form; it helps if you see earth energy filling you. I don’t do the here and now stuff but some people need words to activate. You can say what you want. For myself the motion locks me into the intent; therefore, allowing my magick to work.
A Gentle Reminder:
These ‘in-bewteens’ remind us: we are both here and everywhere, tethered yet infinite.
Okay, thank you for reading….*Fancy curtsy with a twirl!