We all have a shadow self. As uncomfortable as it may sound, every human being has a dark side that has been shunned, rejected, suppressed, and buried within the unconscious.

However, disowning the shadow for too long can be dangerous, sabotaging our lives in every possible way. When we don’t face our inner darkness, problems with anger, addiction, chronic anxiety, depression, shame, hypocrisy, deceit, chaotic relationships, sexual dysfunction, self-loathing, and many other issues slowly consume our lives.

In this uniquely deep and compassionate book, spiritual educator and guide Aletheia Luna leads you through the dark forests and hidden caverns of your shadow self. By learning how to befriend your shadows through the power of mindful shadow work, you can dissolve the shame, secrecy, and energetic density of these inner blockages.

Through the eyes of gentleness and lovingkindness, Luna teaches you not only how to uncover your shadows but also how to find their hidden lessons, recover their gifts, and transmute them so that you are free of the trauma they bear, reclaiming the joy that is your inherent birthright.

Warning: Shadow work is inherently deep, revealing, and often confronting. If you suffer from low self-esteem or self-loathing tendencies, please ensure that you have developed a good foundation of self-love first. Shadow work practiced without the capacity to show self-love is destructive, as it can make you feel a thousand times worse about yourself. So please cultivate the ability to practice self-love and care before doing any form of shadow work.

This book contains revised and expanded content originally published on lonerwolf.com, as well as new and in-depth shadow work exercises and guidance. Enjoy!