Navigating the Shadow

An Intuitive Compass for Exploration

Non-Fiction - New Age
236 Pages
Reviewed on 11/11/2025
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Reviewed by Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite

Navigating Your Shadow by Liz O'Connor is an intriguing guide that reveals the keys to transformation. The book explores the psychologically rooted concept of a Shadow self, one that can be brought into our conscious mind and used as a tool to build a happy life. A five-step process is featured that incorporates elements from the tarot, shamanic journeying, and meditation. These will lead you to find your purpose and heal the scars from the past. This active self-help guide is bold and for those ready to take the first step. The content is driven by soul-focused wisdom used through practical tools that help with self-guided work and teach you how to become empowered in your life. The guide is straightforward and written in a conversational tone. This is ideal for those seeking healing, reflection, and how to embark on an inner journey. Accomplishing this is done through Shadow work. This is broken down and explained throughout each chapter.

The concepts are psychologically and spiritually driven with the tools from meditation, the tarot, shamanic journeying, and more. These reflective and mental practices will allow you to take the advice and insights and make them personal. You can see this in how Liz O’Connor shares pieces of herself throughout. This creates a vulnerability and honesty that makes you feel more comfortable taking the first steps forward, which is ideal for those seeking spiritual or mental healing. The guide can be read slowly, letting you grow as you take the journey in your own time. At the core of each concept is the idea of visualizing what you want in your life and your transformation, and giving you the resources to achieve that vision. Also featured is a thorough breakdown of chakras, tarot cards, shadow animals, and soul journaling. This guide is ideal for those who are looking for soulful, spiritual, or psychological self-help resources. Aligning with your highest potential, Navigating Your Shadow features practical tools and steps with a genuine understanding, allowing you to walk through your Shadow exploration at your own pace.