Soul retrieval is often performed by a shaman or in a guided healing session. But you may have wondered “Can I perform a soul retrieval on my own?”
Many people feel the call to reclaim lost parts of themselves, especially after trauma, heartbreak, or periods of deep disconnection. And not everyone has the financial means or know the right people to be able to have someone else perform a soul retrieval for them.
In short, yes you can perform a soul retrieval on yourself.
What Is Soul Retrieval?
Soul retrieval is a spiritual healing practice rooted in ancient shamanic tradition. It’s based on the belief that when we experience trauma or emotional pain, parts of our soul can fragment and become lost. This “soul loss” can lead to feelings of emptiness, depression, chronic fatigue, or a sense that something is missing.
A soul retrieval seeks to bring those parts back, restoring wholeness.
Can You Do Soul Retrieval on Yourself?
The short answer is: yes, for the most part. While traditional soul retrieval is often guided by a trained shaman or spiritual healer, many people have successfully engaged in self-led practices that can reintegrate lost pieces of the soul for self healing.
However, it’s important to approach this work with patience, self-awareness, and respect for its depth.
Signs You May Be Ready for Self-Soul Retrieval
- You sense that a part of you “left” after a specific event
- You’re already doing inner healing work and feel called to go deeper
- You’re comfortable working in altered or meditative states
How to Begin a Self-Guided Soul Retrieval Practice
While every journey is personal, here are common steps to begin safely:
1. Create a Sacred Space
Use candles, incense, crystals, or calming music to create your ideal healing environment. Silence your phone. Close the door.
2. Enter a Meditative or Trance State
Use breathwork, solo meditation, or guided meditation to reach a calm, expanded state of consciousness. The goal is to go inward and beyond the thinking mind.
Note: Soul retrievals are more likely to work in the astral if you’re capable to actually astral project for this.
3. Set a Clear Intention
Example: “I’m ready to lovingly reconnect with any soul parts ready to return.”
Clarity and consent are essential.
And take your time. There’s no rush.
4. Visualize or Journey Inward
Be open to what appears: an inner child, a forgotten memory, an animal guide. Don’t force anything; receive.
Allow what arises to arise and explore the landscape that appears.
5. Invite Reunion with Compassion
If you encounter a soul fragment, welcome it with love and non-judgment. You may feel emotion, hear a message, or simply sense a return of energy. Trust your intuition.
It’s important not to force it to return, but to approach it with openness and love.
6. Close the Practice Gently
Offer gratitude, breath, and ground yourself back into physical reality. Journaling is a great way to integrate the experience of soul retrieval.
Using Astral Projection for Deeper Soul Retrieval
While meditation and visualization are powerful tools, astral projection can take soul retrieval to a deeper, more objective level. By consciously separating your awareness from the physical body, you may access the non-ordinary realms where soul fragments are often held.
In this altered state, you’re not just imagining, you’re experiencing objective energetic landscapes in real-time. Many practitioners find that they can meet guides, soul fragments, and healing entities more clearly in the astral plane than through basic meditation alone.
Break Into Greater Consciousness And Experience Awakening
Tips for using astral projection in soul retrieval:
- Set a clear intention before projecting, such as: “I am seeking to retrieve a soul part that is ready to return.”
- Focus on heart-centered awareness: soul parts often return when they feel safe and loved.
- Call in spirit guides or guardians to assist you in navigating the astral space.
- Look for symbolic doors, paths, or figures that seem to represent parts of yourself or your past.
Some people encounter vivid childhood scenes, animals, or even foggy “energy pockets” that feel tied to unresolved pain. When approached with gentleness and curiosity, these can become powerful moments of reconnection.
Important: Astral projection takes practice and may not be ideal for those who feel ungrounded or anxious. If you’re new to it, start slowly and work your way up to a soul retrieval later.
When to Seek a Practitioner
Self-led soul retrieval isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay. If you encounter overwhelming emotions, confusion, or resistance, working with a trusted shamanic healer or energy worker can provide support and safety.
There’s no weakness in asking for help. Sometimes help is truly needed for more complicated situations.
Final Thoughts: Healing Is a Journey
Yes, you can do soul retrieval on yourself—especially with the right mindset and gentle guidance. It’s not about perfection or getting it “right,” but about reconnecting with the parts of you that deserve to come home.
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Hi, I’m Ryan. I’m a meditation teacher, spiritual seeker, and founder of nurtureyourspirit.org. I’m glad you’re here! I founded Nurture Your Spirit because of my love of meditation, spirituality, and spiritual awakening.
