shifting masterlist
key: ☾ – asleep methods ☼ – awake methods ✧ – either
updated 12.09.22
remember – you can customize any method to be an asleep or awake method. the symbols are simply meant to categorize the methods as they were originally intended.
"ratings" are based on how easy I think they are, not on whether they worked for me.
‧₊˚ shifting methods ‧₊˚
↳ visualization methods
☼ the julia method
⎯⎯⎯ the julia method is one of the most basic shifting methods, and is most often recommended for beginners. this method is affirmation heavy and involves counting. ⎯ rating – 5/5. this is a great introduction into shifting. counting, affirmations, and visualization are the three most basic parts of most methods, so this is a great method to figure out what works best for you.
☾ the whisper method
⎯⎯⎯ this is originally a manifestation method, so it is a great thing to keep in your repertoire. it's extremely easy to do, and even though I have mild aphantasia, this method seems to work for me. ⎯ rating – 5/5
✧ the valentino method
⎯⎯⎯ this method was made by shiftoker @alexaprentiss. it involves using the five senses. many people have shifted with this! ⎯ rating – 4/5
☼ the heartbeat method
⎯⎯⎯ this method is relatively easy, but could take a while compared to others. it does include a falling sensation, but if you're like me and you have a fear of falling, I included an alternative ending to this method! ⎯ rating – 3/5
☼ the train method
⎯⎯⎯ this method is probably best suited for those with experience tricking their senses. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this to a beginner. that being said, there's very few steps, which takes the ease rating up a point. ⎯ rating – 3/5
☾ the mirror method
⎯⎯⎯ this method may be a bit controversial depending on your spiritual beliefs regarding mirrors, but worry not, I've customized this method for those of us who feel uncomfortable using mirrors as portals! it's a bit more visualization heavy than I like, but I actually combine this with the staircase method, so it's not too long. ⎯ rating – 4/5
☾ the staircase method
⎯⎯⎯ this method is visualization heavy, moreso than I would consider standard. this really pushes you to use your senses, so if you struggle with that, I don't think this method is for you. ⎯ rating – 3/5
to be continued
↳ no visualization methods
✧ the raven method
⎯⎯⎯ this raven method is one of the most basic shifting methods, and it's most often recommended to baby shifters. it does not require visualization, and it introduces you to most of the basic steps to any shifting method. ⎯ rating – 5/5
☾ the pillow method
⎯⎯⎯ this is by far the easiest method that there is! it's as simple as putting your script or affirmations under your pillow, or as complicated as stacking multiple different methods on top of it. ⎯ rating – 5/5
☾ the blanket method
⎯⎯⎯ this is an incredibly easy, relatively low-effort method. most of your time will be spent relaxing and winding down before you even begin to attempt. it's a great method if you like to focus on self care, have trouble visualizing, or if you need something more low-impact. ⎯ rating – 5/5
to be continued
‧₊˚ shifting tips ‧₊˚
you do not need anything to shift – intention is truly all that matters
there is nothing holding you back from shifting except for the things that you allow
you do not need to be perfectly still in order to shift
you do not need to be in the starfish position to shift, many people have said that they have the most success shifting when they listen to their body
breathe through uncomfortable symptoms
if you have uncomfortable symptoms, imagine that you're doing something related to them in your desired reality. feeling like you're falling? imagine that you're flying on a broomstick. feel hot? imagine that you're sitting by a fire. heart racing and having anxiety? visualize yourself going through something that would make yourself anxious
when you use your senses to be able to shift, it's okay if you don't actually see, smell, feel, taste, or hear them. affirm that you do anyways. fake it until you make it. but try to stay consistent, focus on one sound. affirm that you're hearing a specific song playing on your stereo, but don't keep switching songs.
