What Is Metaphysics? A No-Nonsense Guide for New Seekers
If you’ve ever wondered why the world feels deeper, louder, or more connected than what our eyes can see, you’ve already stepped into metaphysics. Many people arrive here during a spiritual awakening, after a major life shift, or when the old ways of thinking stop working. Metaphysics is simply the study of what lies beneath and beyond the physical world: the energy, intention, intuition, and unseen forces that shape our lives.
This isn’t about escaping reality. It’s about understanding it more fully.
What Metaphysics Really Means
At its core, metaphysics asks three simple questions:
Who am I?
What is this world made of?
How do unseen forces influence my life?
In other words, it looks at the connection between:
mind
energy
spirit
intention
the natural world
and the greater consciousness we’re all part of
For seekers, this becomes a framework for understanding intuition, signs, synchronicities, spiritual gifts, and energetic experiences that can’t be explained by logic alone.
Metaphysics Isn’t a Religion...It’s a Lens
You don’t need to follow a specific tradition to practice metaphysics. It’s a lens through which you interpret your spiritual life.
You can be:
Pagan
Christian
Witch
Folk practitioner
Or simply “spiritual but figuring it out”
…and still use metaphysical principles.
This makes it especially welcoming for beginners who are searching, healing, or rebuilding their identity.
Common Metaphysical Experiences
Most people come to metaphysics because of one or more of these experiences:
Feeling energy shifts in people or places
Intense dreams or dream messages
Sensing spirits or ancestors
Hearing intuitive nudges or having strong “gut feelings”
Sudden awakenings after grief, change, or trauma
Synchronicities that repeat
Feeling called to spiritual tools, tarot, crystals, or ritual
Sensing that “there’s more to life than this”
If any of that feels familiar, you’re not lost, you’re awakening.
Why People Seek Metaphysical Understanding
People often turn to metaphysics when:
Traditional answers stop working
They feel spiritually blocked
They experience energetic burnout
They want to develop intuition
They want to understand their spiritual gifts
Something “unexplainable” starts happening
Metaphysics gives you language, tools, and context for those experiences so you can understand and work with them rather than fear them.
Metaphysics and Witchcraft: How They Connect
Many witches and energy workers blend metaphysics into their craft because both involve:
Intuition
Energy flow
Intention
Symbolism
Nature-based alignment
Personal empowerment
Witchcraft is the practice. Metaphysics is the framework that explains why the practice works.
Both empower you to work with the unseen...not against it.
What Beginners Often Get Wrong
A lot of newcomers think metaphysics is supposed to be dramatic or “perfect.” But in reality:
It’s not constant signs every day.
It’s not about being positive 24/7.
It’s not about chasing gifts or titles.
It’s not about being more “spiritual” than others.
Metaphysics is a personal relationship with energy, intuition, and the unseen layers of existence.
Quiet moments count just as much as big ones.
Where to Begin on Your Metaphysical Journey
Here’s where Mama V usually tells students to start:
1. Learn to ground — daily. A calm mind hears intuition more clearly.
2. Keep a simple spiritual journal. Track dreams, signs, moods, and energy patterns.
3. Study your intuition. How does your body say “yes” or “no”?
4. Learn your energetic boundaries. It will save you from burnout and spiritual backlash.
5. Don’t rush. Your awakening doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s.
The Heart of Metaphysics
Metaphysics isn’t about escaping the physical world...it’s about living more deeply within it.
You learn to see the threads connecting you to:
your ancestors
the land
your intuition
your purpose
and the greater cycles of life
It’s a path of clarity, empowerment, and reconnection. And everyone starts exactly where they are.
Want Support on Your Journey?
If you feel called to deepen your spiritual practice, Valkyrie offers:
✨ Spiritual Coaching ✨ 1:1 Mentorship ✨ Energy Work & Guidance ✨ Custom intuitive sessions
You don’t have to walk the unseen alone.
