What is a Lucid Dream?

A lucid dream is a type of dream where you become aware that you are dreaming while in the REM sleep stage. During this conscious state, you can control the dream’s narrative, characters, or environment. It’s considered a hybrid state of consciousness, combining elements of REM sleep with waking awareness.

How to Become Lucid

Like shifting, it’s different for everyone! Find what works for you. Here are some techniques and practices that have proven useful in the lucid dreaming community:

Dream Recall

Dream recall and journaling are SUPER important, because they help you remember the way a dream feels, which in turn helps you to realize you’re in a dream.

• Keep a dream journal, whether it’s on your phone or on paper. Write down anything and everything, even just bits and pieces that don’t really make sense.
• Before you fall asleep, set the intention to remember your dream, or use affirmations: “I am ready to remember my dreams.” or “I love remembering my dreams”.
• Try to look for patterns in your dream. You might be able to find some signs that will prompt lucidity, especially if you have a reoccurring dream. In real life, remind yourself that if you recognize that dream, you are dreaming.
• Read through your dream journal every so often, and imagine yourself getting lucid in those dreams.

Reality Checks

Essentially, reality checks help prompt you to question if you’re in a dream, by “checking” throughout the day while your awake.

• There are lots of ways you can reality check; counting your fingers (make sure you have five on each hand), try to poke your finger through the palm of your hand (if it goes through, you’re dreaming), plug your nose and try to breathe (if you can still breathe, you’re dreaming).
• You’ll become lucid because dreams work differently then your waking life. When you count your fingers during the day, you’ll count five. But, in a dream, you might count four or six, or maybe your hands won’t even look like hands. That’s when you become lucid.
• The important part is repeating the action throughout the day and making it a habit. If it’s a habit, you’ll end up doing it in a dream and becoming lucid.

Wake Back to Sleep Method

A method to lucid dream where you set an alarm for around 3AM (the average time that most people are in REM stage of sleep), stay up for a bit to become conscious (you can count your fingers to remind yourself you’re not dreaming), then go back to bed. If it’s done correctly, you’ll return back to REM sleep (the sleep stage when you dream) while still a little conscious. Therefore, it’s easier for you to become lucid.

Stabilize your Dream

I’ve found that when I become lucid, it’s not lucid enough to really control my dream. I feel rushed, like I’m going to lose control or wake up. So, here are some techniques to stabilize your lucid dream.

• Some people use touch: touch something beside you, touch the floor, rub your hands together, yell, etc. Something to make it feel real and use your senses. Even just genuinely asking yourself if you’re dreaming this very moment can work.
• Other people summon an object that’s easy to visualize. I’ve heard of people summoning a fruit, and even eating it. There are a number of ways you can summon it, just by saying it aloud or asking for it in your head – you control the dream, so do whatever feels right. You’ll know you’ve stabilized your lucid dream properly when the object you summon appears clearly and as you intended.
• Remind yourself you have time. Don’t feel rushed. When you become lucid, your thoughts control your dream. If you feel rushed, the dream will become rushed.
• Taking a moment to collect yourself and calm your excitement can make all the difference.

Lucid Dream Shifting Method

If you were to shift realities right now, what would be the easiest route? A door that opens? A portal? What reminds you of your DR? I like to imagine a door from my DR in front of me, my hand grabs the knob (if there is one!) and pushes it open, and I walk through.

• Take the time to properly visualize the door, portal or whatever, and affirm (very important!) that it will take you to your DR. After you walk through, you’re in your DR! Don’t rush this process, because it won’t work (trust me).
• Side Note: You might end up lucid dreaming in your DR. To wake up in your DR, just find a spot and go to sleep, and you’ll end up waking up there. Try not to explore too much while you’re dreaming – you’ll get the chance to when you’re awake in your DR.
• It will work differently for everyone, so just give it a try and practice.

Another Use for Lucid Dreaming

In this reddit post (I used it a lot in my research!), the author talks about using lucid dreaming to talk to your subconscious as a way to get answers to your questions. The way your subconscious appears to you in your dream can tell you about how you feel.

For example, if you’re afraid you’re not good enough for shifting, your subconscious may appear to you as a frightening, pessimistic person. Your thoughts, feelings, and expectations control your dreams, so you can learn a lot about yourself in them. I highly recommend reading through the post by the way!

Summary

Shifting can be a tricky skill to master. Lucid dreaming can be an easier way to shift, since it can be learned (usually) a lot faster. I’ve seen people lucid dream for the first time after just a week of practice! Even if you’re not into shifting realities, lucid dreaming has so many uses, so I highly recommend practicing this skill!

FAQ

The post Lucid Dream Shifting Method ☁ | How To, Tips, & Techniques appeared first on Emma Mae.

The Moon Cycle

Scientifically, the moon (or lunar) cycle is about 29 and a half days. So, it takes the moon 29.5 days to journey around the Earth. During this journey, the reflection of the sun on the moon appears differently to us on Earth. The moon phases are these different reflections.

There are 8 phases in the moon cycle:

1. New moon
2. Waxing crescent
3. First quarter
4. Waxing gibbous
5. Full moon
6. Waning gibbous
7. Last (or third) quarter
8. Waning crescent

Side Notes:

• Waxing means before the full moon, waning means after the full moon.
• Crescent means it’s less than half (crescent shape), gibbous means more than half (bulbous).

Fun Facts about the Moon

• The moon rotates counterclockwise around the earth, like most planets in our solar system.
• The moon can be in different zodiac signs.
  • We associate different vibes, emotions, and daily tasks depending on which of the zodiac signs the moon is in. It only stays in each sign for about 2 days.
  • There are actually 13 zodiacs around the Earth. The 13th is called Ophiuchus: The Serpent Bearer. When the Babylonians made the 12-month calendar, they chose to ignore it.
• Each full moon also has a name attached to it, depending on the month (February is a snow moon).
• Supermoons occur when a full or new moon falls during the closest point in the moon’s orbit to Earth. The full moon can appear up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter. Supermoons generally appear three or four times a year, always consecutively.

Spiritual Meaning of the Moon Cycle

Each phase of the lunar cycle has its own meaning. You can use the lunar cycle to manifest, achieve goals, or even shift realities by following the spiritual practices during each phase.

Here is the basic meaning of each phase:

• New moon: Set intention, self-care.
• Waxing crescent: Planning, setting goals relevant to your intention.
• First quarter: Take action on your plan.
• Waxing gibbous: Adjust if needed, and keep moving with intention.
• Full moon: Fruition and manifestation, goals being achieved, heightened psychic abilities/intuition. It’s a good time for divine practices and celebrations.
  • NOTE: The full moon has a peak time when it’s completely full, but your manifestation can come just as easily a day or so before or after the exact full moon. The energy is high for a few days.
• Waning gibbous: Appreciate, reflect on, and express gratitude for your blessings.
• Last (or third) quarter: Releasing what no longer serves you, to make room for new growth.
• Waning crescent: Slow down, forgive if needed, think about next steps.

How to Shift Realities with the Moon Cycle

In my mind, here’s the best way to use the moon cycle to shift:

• New Moon: Choose your DR. Relax and slowly consume media about your DR (read script, watch the show, read the book, etc.). No effort, just chilling and getting into the vibe.
• Waxing crescent: Review your shifting routine and/or method, or create one. Set your intention to shift to the DR you chose. Make it a goal if you want: “I will shift to MHA during the full moon on February 1, 2026.” Setting a date can help make it feel real, and keep you motivated and on task. 
• First quarter: Start practicing your routine. If you need to visualize your DR, start practicing so it gets clearer. If you need to enter the void, start meditating. Try out different guided meditations and see what works best, or make your own.
• Waxing gibbous: Keep practicing and adjusting as needed. Also, keep reading/watching media about your DR (if that helps you – it does for me!).
• Full moon: Shifting time!! Do your routine and shift to your DR. Trust in yourself and your intention – we’re manifesting baby!!!
• Waning gibbous: Appreciate and reflect on your progress, your shifts, and all your blessings. If you shifted, fantastic! Appreciate this wonderful ability that we all have. If it didn’t work this time, that’s okay! Appreciate this wonderful ability that we all have. We can visit other realities. What a dream come true!!
• Last quarter: Release what no longer serves your shifting journey. Old habits (2020 shifttok, hey!), negative thought patterns, and biases. You can cleanse yourself, journal, or follow a guided meditation to release negativity.
• Waning crescent: Slow down and do some self-care. Do whatever you need to do in order to recharge your batteries and reset.

Summary

The moon is a great source of power, especially for magickal practices like shifting and manifesting. Why not live with the moon and bask in her glory? She believes in you, and so do I!

To know what phase the moon is in, either look outside, or search it up. The Farmer’s Almanac website works great! Remember that the dates may vary depending on where you live because of time changes.

Okay my moon goddesses and gods, I’ll see you in the next one!

FAQ

The post Moon Cycle Guide ☽ Let the Moon Help You Shift Realities appeared first on Emma Mae.

What is Quantum Jumping?

Quantum jumping is a form of manifestation where you shift your reality to one where your dreams have already come true. It’s similar to reality shifting (if not the same thing), except it’s a less drastic change.

Burt Goldman Quantum Jumping

There is no solid definition of quantum jumping; different methods work for different people. Take Burt Goldman, an author who explains quantum jumping in his book. He described it as meeting alternate reality versions of yourself who have already accomplished your goals, learning from them, then coming back to your original reality with the skills and knowledge you need to achieve those goals, much quicker than you would have before. His definition implies that we meet with the successful versions of ourselves, instead of becoming them. Either way, we all get what we want: Our dream life.

How to Quantum Jump

1. Define Your Destination

What do you want to experience? In other words, what do you want to manifest? It can be to clear up your acne, have a loving partner, get your dream job… Whatever you want to come true in your life. Be specific – simplify your goal down to the core of what you want. What I mean is, maybe you don’t want to win the lottery, you just want money to travel. Well, travelling is the goal.

3. Enter a Meditative State

As with all things manifestation, you need to relax your mind. Meditation, counting backwards, or just laying down can all work; You just need to be in a drowsy, hypnagogic state. For beginners, I recommend concentrating on your breath. You can count as you inhale and exhale as well, to keep you extra focused.

3. Visualize

Visualize yourself in that experience – live it in the first person. Use all your senses, along with your emotions. How do you feel when you’ve accomplished your goal? Your emotions are a strong tool and using them makes a substantial difference. Make it feel so real that it feels like you’ve become that version of yourself.

If you want to quantum jump as in manifest, then go to the next step. But, if you want to quantum jump as in shift realities, then keep visualizing that experience, as detailed as you can, until you either fall asleep, or feel your surroundings change. When you open your eyes, you can experience that reality first-hand!

4. Let Go

Trust that the universe will align everything for you, and that your dreams are already yours. Really, they are – the universe isn’t bound by time as we are, so all your dreams have already come true, you just can’t see them yet.

Tips for Manifesting with Quantum Jumping

1. Be Patient: It can take time to master visualization in a drowsy state, so keep practicing. Manifesting in itself also has no defined path – sit back and let the pieces fall into place.
2. Maintain That Mindset: Once you’ve committed to achieving your goals, it’s time to refine your mindset. After you’ve quantum jumped, keep up that mindset that you already have your desires. Try to replace negative, doubting thoughts with more positive ones.
3. Take Action: Take action toward living your dream life. How would you act if you already had achieved your goal? If you want a loving partner, love yourself. Have a self-care night, or make your favourite meal as a treat. Live as if you already have your desire (you technically already do).

Summary

Now you have discovered a thrilling way to manifest your goals. If I’m being honest, living them in another reality is a little more exciting than a vision board (I’m still keeping my vision boards though!). The best advice I can give you is to keep practicing. Like reality shifting, it takes time, along with trial and error, to be successful. On the plus side, with quantum jumping, you don’t really have to go all the way to that reality. By visualizing yourself living your dreams in the first person, you are already on your way to manifesting it. So sit back, relax, and let the universe do its thing.

FAQ

Resources

The post Quantum Jumping Explained – How to & Burt Goldman appeared first on Emma Mae.

What is Reality Shifting?

Popularized on TikTok back in the peak of the pandemic, reality shifting is a practice where you get to experience a different reality of your choice. It’s described as becoming aware of your existence in another reality, where everything feels as real as it does right now. Some people stay in this reality for a few days, others for months or years. Time passes differently, so you can spend months in your desired reality in one night’s sleep here.

When you research reality shifting, you might notice that two descriptions come up. Let’s clarify that really quick before we proceed.

Shifting to a Desired Reality (Travelling)

This is the trending version of reality shifting. You experience a totally a new world of your choice (hogwarts, MHA, MCU, etc.). You’ll definitely know when you’ve done it successfully.

Shifting Your Current Reality (Manifesting)

A form of manifestation – shifting to a reality where you achieve your desires. It’s not as obvious of a transition, because you likely won’t see the results instantly. I believe that most people refer to this as Quantum Jumping.

Reality Shifting Dictionary

Get to know all the abbreviations and odd words in the shifting community – they can be confusing! Click the word to unlock its secrets.

Okay, now let’s get to the fun stuff.

How to Shift Realities

1. Choose a Destination

Where do you want to go? A popular choice is to experience your favourite movie or TV show, but you can choose any place that you can imagine. It can be totally from your imagination, or identical to a book, movie, etc. It can even be from a cartoon – anime is a very popular destination. An anime DR can be cartoony or realistic; It’s all up to you.

With the place comes people – Who do you want in your DR? If you want to visit a movie, then you probably want the characters to be there too. The best part, if one of them is really annoying in the movie, then you can choose to erase them from your DR. This is your world, so you can replace, date, or befriend anyone.

Your DR can get pretty detailed, so that’s why most people write a script to keep their thoughts organized. But don’t worry about knowing every detail. Your subconscious mind knows what you want and will manifest it in your DR for you.

Fun little side note: I remember when shifting first emerged on TikTok, it was all about shifting to Hogwarts. So much so, that some people thought reality shifting was for Hogwarts alone. Turns out, they were very wrong.

2. Choose a Method

This is probably the most overwhelming part of shifting for beginners. When you search shifting methods, you’re bombarded with dozens of videos about all sorts of methods. I’m going to simplify things for you.

All methods have the same basic structure:

1. Get into a relaxed state: This can be done by following breathing exercises, counting to 100, relaxing your body, etc.
2. Focus on your DR: Use your 5 senses, answer DR-related questions, interact with your SO, set the intention to shift, etc.
3. Let go: Go to sleep or open your eyes in your DR.

If you’re into manifesting, then you’ve probably noticed it’s the same steps to manifest with SATS by Neville Goddard. I strongly believe that one of the easiest and most consistent methods to shift is the SATS method (as I like to call it), so I’ll explain that here.

SATS Shifting Method

1. Find a short action that implies you’ve shifted to your DR. It can be anything; hugging your SO, getting coffee with your friends, casting a spell… The main thing is it has to be something that you know you will experience in your DR. Really get into the details of the scene so it’s easier to visualize.
2. Enter a state akin to sleep (SATS). This is when guided meditations on YouTube tell you to focus on your breath and relax your body. A state akin to sleep is a drowsy, meditative state; that state just before you fall completely asleep. It’s easy to visualize and control your thoughts (with some practice). Most shifters refer to this state as the void state, and there are lots of guided meditations specifically made to induce it (this one is my favourite!).
3. Visualize, with all the details of reality, your chosen short action. Keep repeating it until it truly feels like you are experiencing it in that moment. Keep visualizing until you feel your surroundings change, or until you fall asleep. When you open your eyes, you’ll find yourself in a new reality!

Although the steps themselves are simple, it doesn’t mean it’s easy to get there. Shifting is notoriously frustrating, because it feels like you’re doing all the steps right, and it still doesn’t work. The only advice I can give you is to let go. Try to stay open to anything, and don’t worry about if you’ll ever make it – you will, just keep going. You only fail when you stop trying.

Need Motivation to Shift? I got you.

• Script Out Your DR: Scripting scenes from your DR is a super fun way to feel connected to your loved ones in another reality.
• Choose Where You Awaken: Figure out when and where you first wake up in your DR. It’s a great scene to visualize, so use all your five senses. The more familiar you are, the easier it is to shift there (for me anyway). I like to go to bed thinking about what I’ll be doing when I wake up (like a to-do list in my DR).
• Listen to Music: I’ve had the most success with shifting after having a mini dance party with myself, listening to music that reminds me of my DR. It’s super fun, motivating, and helps you feel like you’re in your DR, dancing with your friends.

Some Helpful Tips

• Don’t pay attention to how long it takes you to shift. It takes years for some people to shift for the first time (like yours truly!). It’s the same as manifesting: What you want is already on its way to you. We don’t know exactly when, but if you believe it will happen, then it will.
• You’re in control of your actions. There are no higher forces stopping you from shifting. Your guides are definitely by your side helping you along, but it’s your intention that will get you to your DR.
• At any point during or after your method, you can shift. Once you start your method, you’re on your way to your DR! If it doesn’t work the first time, keep practicing. The more times to visualize your DR, the more detailed it becomes, and the more real it is. There is no time wasted in “failures” – it’s all experience.
• Try napping. If you fall asleep too quick or just roll over and sleep, try waking up early, doing something (quick work, clean up your room, etc.), then taking a nap somewhere other than your bed. I’ve been the most successful by far when I’ve napped on my couch. For some reason, no matter how excited I am to shift, once I get in bed my only priority is to get some sleep. Plus, naps are a simple way to enter the that mind awake, body asleep state (the state when people – like me – get intense shifting symptoms, and your thoughts manifest instantly).
• Listen to subliminals before or during your method. Subliminals (like this one) are audios with affirmations playing in the background of music or ambiance noises. Your conscious mind can’t hear the affirmations, but your subconscious can. It’s great if you struggle with negative thoughts and doubt when you say affirmations aloud.
• Try other methods, or make your own. Experimenting can feel like a fresh start and helps you find what works best. Though I recommend sticking to one method longer than a couple attempts to give yourself a chance to practice with it. A shifting routine can also be included in your method; like having a hot shower or tea to help you wind down and quiet your mind.

Summary

There you have it: the not-so-secret way to experience all the wonderful places you’ve seen in movies. Feeling depressed after watching the latest Avatar movie? Shift to Pandora! Feeling like going for a midnight flight with Hawks in My Hero Academia? You can! Need some extra time to study for that test? Study with Peter Parker! I hope you’re getting my point. There are endless possibilities, so at least give it a try. I wish you the best of luck!

FAQ

The post Ultimate Reality Shifting Guide (from a Shifter) appeared first on Emma Mae.