From a psychological lens, this isn’t just “magic.” It’s the autonomic nervous system recalibrating. Think polyvagal theory—moving out of dorsal shutdown into ventral engagement. When kundalini energy rises, it often mirrors how suppressed trauma or burnout finally gets metabolized. It’s the body’s way of demanding integration. You stop resisting the current and let the pressure release naturally.

In tarot, this aligns perfectly with The Tower: sudden, disruptive, but ultimately clearing the path for renewal. It’s also The Empress in motion—creative life force uncoiling, demanding you stop fighting and start flowing. The imagery of the serpent isn’t about control; it’s about surrender.

Alan Watts once said the self is like a wave thinking it’s separate from the ocean. That resonates deeply here. When the energy rises, you realize you’re not mastering the serpent; you’re learning to swim with it. I’ve always found Crowley’s approach to this kind of work overly rigid and ego-driven. Real transformation isn’t about force. It’s about rhythm.

I’m sharing this not to preach, but to open a conversation. Has anyone else felt this shift? How did you navigate the turbulence without burning out?