The Concept of the Sacred Wound
The concept of the Sacred Wound has deep roots in psychology and spirituality, particularly in the field of personal development and healing. Each of us carries one of the six Sacred Wounds. Additionally, through our interactions with others, we come into contact with the other Wounds. The Sacred Wound defines the entire line of our incarnation experiences. We carry it and “play it out” through successive lives, repeating the same traumas and experiences until they are noticed, integrated, and healed by us.
Each Sacred Wound has not only an individual dimension but also represents “a certain theme” in the collective human consciousness.
How to Identify Which Sacred Wound We Carry?
It is determined by the Line of the Unconscious Mars code in our chart. Just like in the image, it’s the number after the comma. For example, in the code 25.4, the number 4 indicates which wound we carry.
What are the Sacred Wounds?
Line 1 – Fear and Lack of Security
This wound is connected to deep fears and a feeling of insecurity in the world. It might manifest as anxiety about personal safety, an inability to trust others, or a constant feeling of vulnerability. For example, someone with this wound might struggle with trust issues in relationships, feeling like they are constantly on guard, afraid of being hurt or betrayed. This wound might lead to a tendency to withdraw or overprotect themselves from the world around them.
Line 2 – Denial and Blame
This wound relates to denying or repressing reality and blaming others or circumstances for personal pain or suffering. It often manifests as deflecting responsibility and avoiding facing uncomfortable truths. A person with this wound might frequently blame others for their problems instead of acknowledging their own role in the situation, or they may suppress their own emotions to avoid dealing with them, leading to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as addiction or denial.
Line 3 – Shame and Abandonment
The third wound is connected to feelings of shame and a deep sense of being abandoned or unworthy. It can manifest as a person feeling they are not good enough, or a sense that they are unlovable, leading to feelings of isolation. People with this wound may have a hard time accepting love or support from others, often pushing them away because they don’t feel deserving. They might also carry unresolved grief related to abandonment, either emotionally or physically.
Line 4 – Rejection and Sadness
This wound is related to experiencing rejection and deep sadness. It can manifest as fear of being excluded or abandoned by others, often causing feelings of profound loneliness. Individuals with this wound may repeatedly experience being cast aside in relationships, work, or friendships, causing them to retreat emotionally or become overly defensive. They may have unresolved sadness that shapes their emotional responses and interactions with others.
Line 5 – Guilt and Power Struggle
This wound is linked to guilt and a struggle for power or control in relationships. People with this wound might feel responsible for the pain of others or bear an excessive burden of guilt for their past actions, often leading to a deep sense of self-judgment. They may also engage in power struggles, either attempting to dominate others or being manipulated by others. The cycle of guilt and power dynamics can create toxic relationships or work environments where balance is always hard to achieve.
Line 6 – Separation and Isolation
The final wound is connected to feelings of separation and isolation. This can be emotional or physical disconnection, where a person feels separate from others, like they are outside of a community or group. They may feel misunderstood, isolated, or alienated, leading them to withdraw from connection. People with this wound might have difficulty opening up to others, or they might have experienced a traumatic separation, such as the loss of a loved one or the end of a significant relationship.
Each Sacred Wound Acts in “Both Directions”
For instance, if I carry the Wound of Rejection, I have likely experienced rejection many times, but I have also rejected others. I rejected others as a subconscious defense mechanism to protect myself from the pain of rejection. This cycle continues until we recognize and heal these wounds, allowing us to stop repeating the same patterns.
Although our Sacred Wounds carry difficult experiences, emotions, traumas, and problems, they can also become sources of deep understanding, strength, and transformation.
How to Work Through Our Sacred Wounds
1. Acknowledge the Pain
The Sacred Wound begins with recognizing and honoring the pain or trauma we have experienced in our life. This pain can manifest in many forms, such as emotional scars, unresolved conflicts, deeply rooted insecurities, physical heaviness, relationship difficulties, etc.
2. Transformation through Healing
Instead of seeing our wounds as mere sources of suffering, through their healing, they can become sacred and transformative. The healing process involves confronting and processing the pain, supported by contemplation, meditation, spiritual practices, body work, substances, therapy, etc. It’s essential to fully feel these emotions in the body. It’s necessary to cry them out, forgive those who caused us pain, and ask for forgiveness from those we have hurt.
3. Integration and Growth
As we follow the healing path, we gradually integrate the lessons from our wounds. The integration process allows us to develop greater self-awareness, self-compassion, empathy for others, and resilience. Our wounds stop being a source of pain, shame, weakness, sadness, or anger; instead, they become sources of wisdom and strength.
4. Transcendence and Unity
Ultimately, the Sacred Wound leads us to transcendence and unity. By accepting our vulnerability, integrating emotions and experiences, we transcend the survival program and the repeated cycle of wounds, reaching a place of deep authenticity and empowerment. Our wounds no longer define us; they no longer control our lives, but become sacred symbols of our journey towards spiritual awakening and self-realization.
Contemplation and working with the Sacred Wound invite us to shift our perspective, from trauma, pain, and suffering to transformation and empathy. It reminds us that within the depth of our wounds lies the source of profound growth and spiritual evolution.
By healing our Sacred Wound, we not only elevate our own consciousness but also contribute to the elevation of collective consciousness. We can be an example and a teacher, helping others heal their Sacred Wounds.
How to Begin the Healing Process:
Read through the descriptions of the Sacred Wounds and identify which one resonates with you. Create a word document on your computer or write in a notebook the responses to the following questions. Spend 15 minutes every day reflecting on associations, experiences, and stories—both yours and those of others. Write down everything that comes to mind. Once you begin this practice, your subconscious will start to release more events and emotions. Engage with them, feel them in your body, breathe, and release. Imagine yourself without the given wound—without fear for Wound 1, without denial and blaming for Wound 2, without shame and hiding for Wound 3, etc… Over time, you will release old stories, emotions, and experiences. You will feel lighter, have more energy, and experience more joy.
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