Ascension Symptoms Fall 2016: What Really Happened During This Intense Energy Shift
If you felt like you staggered through the Fall 2016 looking half-frazzled, half-dazed, and fully wiped out, you weren’t imagining it. That month hit many of us like we’d just survived a five-year-old’s sleepover party. The energy was that intense. Even I had to pause my healing work for a couple of weeks while I tried to figure out what in the world was going on.
Once I finally caught my breath, I dug into the astrology, numerology, and energetic activity behind it all. And yes… it was a lot.
Below is a clear breakdown of what caused the surge of ascension symptoms, what those symptoms looked like, and why the whole thing was necessary.
Part 1: What Caused the Fall 2016 Energy Shift?
1. The Fall Eclipses
Two major eclipses book-ended the month, and both acted as catalysts for spiritual growth.
Solar Eclipse – September 1
This eclipse marked the end of a long cycle. Astrologically, it touched themes of fear and paranoia, but not in a doom-and-gloom way. The invitation was to overcome fear, not drown in it.
Because it happened during a New Moon, we had an ending and a beginning happening at once. A big energetic reset.
Lunar Eclipse – September 16-17
My guides mentioned that this date would be meaningful, and they weren’t kidding. Lunar eclipses stir up relationships – with others, with our past, and with our own shadow. Old feelings surfaced like bubbles in boiling water…messy, honest, unavoidable, and ready to be healed.
2. Mercury Retrograde
For the first three weeks of September, Mercury backpedaled its way through our communication and travel plans. Classic retrograde stuff: delays, glitches, muddled conversations. But it wasn’t random. Retrogrades often signal a coming change. This one pushed us to reassess and reorganize before that shift landed.
3. The Triple 999 Gateways
September 9, 18, and 27 all carried the numerology of 9-9-9.
Nine represents completion-closing out an entire cycle from 1 to 9. These repeating gateways pushed us to release anything that couldn’t follow us into the emerging 5D consciousness: old patterns, old fears, old identity layers. Out with the outdated 3D polarity, in with the heart-centered reality.
4. Autumn Equinox – September 22
Equinoxes always bring change. This one marked the move from summer into fall, the season of harvesting what’s complete and gently preparing for release. Another energetic nudge toward letting go.
5. Geomagnetic Storms
The aurora borealis put on a show thanks to G-1 class geomagnetic storms blasting the planet with high-speed solar winds. Beautiful to look at, but potent enough to trigger what many people call “ascension flu.” September 28 was one of the heaviest days for these symptoms.
Part 2: The Ascension Symptoms People Felt
With all that activity, it’s no surprise many people felt overwhelmed. Here’s what those energetic shifts looked and felt like.
Physical Symptoms
- Exhaustion and low energy
- Pale skin or dark under-eye circles
- Nausea, lightheadedness
- Aching shoulders, neck, or general soreness
- Insomnia or restless sleep
- Vivid dreams, nightmares, or dream recall
- Migraines or head pressure
- Eyelid twitching
- Heart palpitations
- Dizzy, sloshy, floaty sensations
Emotional and Mental Symptoms
- Sudden sadness or crying spells
- Feeling like an old part of you was dying
- Quick bursts of anger
- Heightened laughter
- Childhood emotions resurfacing
- Anxiety
- Apathy or muted joy
- Wanting to socialize but somehow stuck at home
- Cancelled plans
- Time weirdness (where did the day go?)
Spiritual Symptoms
- Feeling cut off from intuition
- Feeling like guides were completely silent
- A sense of being in the Void
- Usual coping tools not working
- Temporary loss of healing abilities
- Creativity suddenly exploding after a long block
Part 3: Why It All Happened
All signs pointed to one thing: letting go.
Fall 2016 acted like a giant spiritual washing machine. Every old fear, memory, or emotional knot that couldn’t continue into the new 5D energy got shaken loose. It wasn’t always graceful. It wasn’t always comfortable. But it was cleansing.
And yes, the whole thing had a bit of a Borg energy to it. Resistance really was futile.
How to Support Yourself During Intense Ascension Energy
Here’s what helped me, and what may help you during any future energetic upgrades:
Rest
Sleep when you can. Nap. Slow down.
Listen to Your Inner Child
Create. Play. Do something gentle and nourishing.
Be Authentic
Don’t force a bright smile. If you’re sad, be sad. If you’re angry, feel it. Honesty moves the energy faster.
Receive Energy Healing
A series of gentle, in-person treatments can make a world of difference.
Hydrate
Water helps the emotional debris move through more easily.
And if your intuition feels offline, trust that it’s temporary. Your guidance team never actually left. Once the energetic dust settles, everything becomes clear again.
My love to you. xox
