However, the shadow side of this coin is the "Dark Night of the Soul." As the serpent energy rises, it illuminates the darkest corners of the psyche. Repressed memories, anxieties, and egoic structures are burned away. This is not a gentle therapy session; it is a demolition. The individual may feel they are losing their mind, experiencing paranoia, anxiety, or a profound disassociation from consensus reality. The ego, sensing its imminent dissolution, fights back, creating a turbulent internal war.
Before seeking awakening, build a stable container: