Sleep paralysis in spiritism: causes, prayers, ritual and more!

Sleep paralysis has become a much discussed topic around the world, although it is not a recent phenomenon in people’s nights, as it has existed for millennia. For those who go through this experience, it is a time of great stress, in which the lack of control over their own bodies can be accompanied by frightening physical sensations and visions.

Find out in this article what sleep paralysis is according to science, spiritism and the Bible. In addition, learn more about what are its possible causes, how to deal with it, protect yourself and avoid new occurrences, through scientific and spiritual advice.

The phenomenon of sleep paralysis has explanations that may vary according to the source of information sought. Check below the definition of this paralysis, as well as its causes, through the three main views and explanations: science, spiritism and the Bible.

For science, sleep paralysis is a temporary failure of the brain. It happens when the brain wakes up, but does not give the command due to the body, due to a failure in internal communication. This causes the person to be fully awake, but unable to move their body and sometimes having difficulty breathing.

In general, the paralysis occurs immediately after awakening or just before falling asleep, and is also known as REM Atonia, as it is linked to the natural body paralysis that occurs during REM sleep (Rapid Eye Movement), in this case, the deeper sleep.

Its duration can vary between 2 and 5 minutes and usually happens mostly among people aged 25 to 35 years. In addition to paralysis and shortness of breath, hypnagogic hallucinations can also occur, which include sounds, images and even bodily sensations.

It is important to point out that there are some preconditions that favor the occurrence of paralysis, such as stress and high tiredness, irregular sleep schedule, sudden change in the person’s routine, among others.

For spiritism, sleep paralysis is a physical-spiritual unfolding that was not complete. According to the doctrine, the human being is dual, as he has a physical and a spiritual body. For this reason, he goes through experiences that prepare him for a life between the spiritual planes, which puts sleep paralysis as a training for astral unfolding for the person.

Still according to the doctrine, during physical sleep our spirit manages to leave the material body for a few hours and returns to its natural habitat – the spiritual world. At that moment, there is contact with other spirits, such as friends and spiritual mentors, or, depending on the person’s energy, with low vibration spirits.

According to religion, spirits are everywhere and all the time, which thus explains why some people report seeing and hearing spirits while paralyzed. But it should be borne in mind that these beings are not always bad.

It is possible to interpret a quote that suggests sleep paralysis in the bible, in Psalm 91, which says: “You will not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the plague that walks in darkness, nor of the plague that ravages by noon”.

According to religious Christians, sleep paralysis, accompanied by visions and sounds, means a spiritual attack by low vibration beings, such as demons.

According to the spiritualist view, sleep paralysis can be caused by motivations coming from the astral world. It can sometimes be a momentary opening for spiritual attacks. Read below about who the perpetrators of these attacks are and what the consequences of this situation are.

Some cases of sleep paralysis may be openings for attacks by obsessing spirits, or even have been caused by them. These spirits are the souls of people who were once alive but who are still attached to the material world and thus still feel worldly needs.

Sometimes these spirits can attack people while they are sleeping, causing paralysis. In this case, the victim sees the spirit attacking him, but is unable to defend himself.

Some obsessors carry out the attack on a person because they have a pendency from a past life with them, in order to try to take revenge, since they still have not overcome what they suffered previously. Others are attracted to low-vibrational negative energies and thus find their victim.

One type of haunting spirit is the spirit vampire. He has that nickname because he sucks the energy of people who are still incarnated, that is, alive. During these spirit attacks, which cause sleep paralysis, these spirits drain the victim’s life energy in order to become stronger.

Energy vampires can also get what they want through the sexual energies of the victim, in order to get them through a sexual attack, which, for the victim, can seem like a simple erotic dream. These spirits are popularly known as incubi and succubi, who have male and female forms, respectively.

It is necessary to understand that vampirism consists of the theft of energy carried out by a spirit whose victim is the incarnate or, in other words, the person who is alive. The result of this attack is quickly shown in the person, as his vital energy becomes scarcer.

Among the main symptoms of energy weakness are constant tiredness and indisposition, the appearance of deep dark circles under the eyes and strong sleep, regardless of how many hours the person has slept. The individual also exhibits abnormal irritation, stress, and pessimism. This weakness can even transmute into physical illness and pain.

When you wake up and find yourself physically paralyzed, it’s normal to be scared. However, despairing will not make the episode end quickly, as desired. Read on for some tips on what you can do to get out of an episode of sleep paralysis faster, whether you’re having a spiritual attack or not.

In an episode of sleep paralysis, the first thing you must do is not to despair. There are some indications of body techniques that can help you get out of paralysis, they are: moving your fingers and toes, moving your tongue against the roof of your mouth and blinking rapidly. From these small movements, little by little, your body will return to normal.

If you feel in spiritual danger and want to seek protection, it is recommended to take your mind to God and ask for his protection, with the prayer of the Our Father:

“Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be your name
your kingdom come
your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread
forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil Amen.”.

Another powerful prayer that can be said at this time is the prayer to São Miguel Archangel, also known as the Angel of Justice. For Christians, he is the leader of the divine armies, in the fight of good against evil for the souls of the faithful. To seek his help and protection in spiritual battles, say the following prayer:

“Glorious Saint Michael the Archangel,
mighty victor in spiritual battles,
come to the aid of my needs
spiritual and temporal.

Drive away from my presence all evil
and every attack and snare of the enemy.

With your mighty sword of light,
defeat all evil forces
and light my ways
with the light of your protection.

Archangel Michael,
from evil: deliver me;
from the enemy: deliver me;
of storms: help me;
from dangers: protect me;
from persecutions: save me!

Glorious Saint Michael Archangel,
by the heavenly power bestowed upon you,
be for me the brave warrior
and led me in the paths of peace. Amen!”.

To avoid sleep paralysis and night attacks, it is essential to take care of your energy and the energy of your home. Low vibrational beings often approach people and places that are on the same vibration as them – i.e. a negative energy. To prevent this from happening, read below how to purify yourself and protect your home.

To avoid further paralysis, the Bath of Jesus is indicated. You must cook hominy in 1 liter of pure water. Crush 3 basil sprigs in a separate bowl of water. When the hominy is ready, separate the water and mix it with the basil.

After the hygienic bath, bathe yourself with this water from the neck down, thinking that the negative energies are going away with the water. Sleep with the bath in your body.

If possible, also take an energy bath. To do this, heat two liters of water and then add an indigo stone or a few drops of liquid indigo until the water turns blue. After the common bath, pour the water from the neck down, mentalizing protection and let the bath dry naturally. Repeat this ritual for 16 days straight.

Another good option for protection against night attacks is incense and crystals. Incense has a powerful energy action because, when it burns, it unites the strength of the fire and air elements to act in the environment, restoring the balance of energies.

The best incenses to prevent a new episode of sleep paralysis are: rue, guinea, sage and white rose, which work in the fields of cleaning and protection.

Crystals carry forces that vary according to their colors. The best suited to prevent sleep paralysis and spiritual attacks are black crystals, such as onyx and black tourmaline. Both act as protective amulets against negative energies; onyx works by repelling these energies, and tourmaline absorbs them into itself.

In general, sleep paralysis is not the result of spiritual work. When looking at it from a scientific point of view, paralysis has physical causes, such as poor sleep schedules, high stress or a strong change in your lifestyle. For the spiritual vision, paralysis is nothing more than a preview of the unfolding that your spirit does while you sleep.

Sometimes you can see or hear things, but that’s because we are surrounded by spirits all the time. But when you’re having an out-of-body experience, it’s more common that you can see them, which isn’t always a pleasant sight, nor is it an invariably negative experience.

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