When Everything Feels Wrong… Something Right May Be Happening
I still remember the day I sat alone in my room, staring at nothing, wondering if I had made the biggest mistake of my life.
After 35 years of a stable, organised job, a career that gave me security, identity, and a sense of purpose, I had done something that most people around me could not understand. I had walked away from all of it. No safety net. No guarantee. Just a quiet, unshakeable feeling deep inside that I was meant for something more.
What I did not know at that time was that I was deep inside my Ketu Mahadasha.
If you know anything about Vedic astrology, you will understand what this means. Ketu Mahadasha is the phase that strips everything away. It pulls you toward the unknown, disconnects you from the material world, and pushes you to question everything you thought you knew about yourself and your life.
It is one of the most spiritually intense and deeply uncomfortable phases a person can go through. And I was right in the middle of it.
The signs were all around me, if only I had known how to read them then. For almost a year before I made that leap, I kept seeing 11:11. On my phone, on the clock, on random receipts and number plates. And then 555, again and again, the number that in numerology signals a massive life change on its way. At the time, I did not fully understand what the universe was trying to tell me. But those numbers were showing up for a reason.
And in the months that followed my decision? Everything felt uncertain. Plans I made did not work out. People I expected support from went quiet. There were days I felt a kind of anger rising inside me, not at anyone in particular, just a deep restlessness, a frustration I could not fully explain.
There were people and conversations I could no longer resonate with, and I found myself pulling away, going quiet, choosing solitude over company. Some days I isolated myself completely, not out of sadness, but because something in me needed to go inward.
From the outside, it must have looked like things were falling apart.
But something inside me, something I can only call grace, kept whispering: hold on.
There were moments of doubt. Moments of real fear. But every time I hit a low point, I came back to one thing: a knowing. A deep, stubborn knowing that I had something to offer this world. That this path, as uncertain as it felt, was mine. And so, I bounced back. Not perfectly. Not without struggle. But I bounced back.
And I did hold on.
What emerged from that uncertain, messy, intense phase is the life I live today. A life I am grateful for beyond measure. The courses, the healings, the community, the transformations I get to witness every single day, none of it would exist if I had turned back when things got hard.
I am sharing this with you today because I have seen this pattern not just in my own life, but in the lives of thousands of people I have guided. Every single major transformation I have witnessed, including my own, has been preceded by a phase that felt like things were breaking down.
But they were not breaking down.
They were breaking open.
| “A breakthrough does not arrive in comfort. It arrives after the storm, when you have finally learned to trust the process.” |
And if you are in one of those phases right now – if life feels delayed, confusing, or heavier than usual – I want you to read what comes next very carefully.
Because what you are experiencing may not be a sign that something is wrong. It may be the universe preparing you for something beautiful.
7 Signs the Universe Is Testing You
Read each one slowly. You may recognize yourself in more than a few of these.
⏳ Sign 1: Everything Feels Delayed
- Things you expected to happen… simply don’t
- Plans slow down without any clear reason
- Even small things take longer than usual
What this means: You are being asked to develop patience and deeper trust. Delays are not denials. They are divine timing at work.
💔 Sign 2: People Start Behaving Differently
- Unexpected conflicts with people you were close to
- Distance in relationships that once felt solid
- Some people begin to pull away from your life
What this means: You are being shown who truly aligns with the person you are becoming. Not everyone is meant to travel with you to your next level.
🌊 Sign 3: You Feel Emotionally Triggered
- Old wounds and past hurts rise to the surface
- You feel more reactive than usual
- Emotions feel stronger and harder to manage
What this means: This is not you falling apart. This is healing happening at a deeper level. What is rising is what is ready to leave.
🌫️ Sign 4: You Feel Lost or Confused
- A lack of clarity about your direction or purpose
- You start questioning decisions you once felt sure of
- Nothing feels exciting or motivating the way it used to
What this means: You are being pushed to go inward. The confusion is an invitation to reconnect with your true self, not your conditioned one.
🌀 Sign 5: Opportunities Appear… Then Disappear
- Something exciting shows up in your life, then quietly vanishes
- Opportunities feel just out of reach
- Things fall through at the last moment
What this means: The universe is testing your attachment. It is asking: Can you stay in faith even when the door closes? Can you trust that a better door is coming?
🕯️ Sign 6: You Feel Like Giving Up
- Your motivation drops to its lowest
- Doubt about yourself and your path grows louder
- You wonder if any of this is even worth it
What this means: This is the final test of commitment. Breakthroughs almost always happen right after the moment you want to quit. Do not stop now.
✨ Sign 7: You Start Noticing Synchronicities
- Repeating numbers like 111, 333, 444 appearing everywhere
- Meaningful coincidences that feel too perfect to ignore
- Dreams, signs, and symbols that seem to be speaking to you
What this means: You are being guided. Even when life feels uncertain, these signs are confirmation that you are on the right path. The universe is talking to you.
What the Universe Is Actually Testing in You
When I look back at the most difficult phases of my own life, I can now see them clearly. Each one was teaching me something I wasn’t ready to learn during easier times.
The universe does not test your strength just to watch you suffer. It tests you because it knows you are capable of more. It reveals the parts of you that still need to grow, so that you can hold the abundance, the love, and the life that is waiting for you.
Here is what is often being tested during these phases:
- Your patience – Can you wait without losing hope? Can you trust the timing even when you can’t see the whole picture?
- Your emotional stability – Can you feel the waves without being swept away by them?
- Your ability to let go – Are you willing to release what no longer serves you, even when it feels scary?
- Your faith in unseen outcomes – Can you believe in something beautiful even before you can see it?
- Your commitment to your own growth – When it gets hard, will you stay?
| “The universe does not test your strength. It reveals where you still need to grow. And that is one of the most loving things it can do for you.” |
How to Respond When You Are Being Tested
This is the part that most people miss. When we are in the middle of the test, we react. We panic. We force. & We try to control what is not in our control.
But there is a wiser way to move through it. Here is what I practice myself, and what I guide my students through:
Pause Before You React
When something triggers you, stop before you respond. Take a breath. Give yourself the gift of a moment of stillness. Reactions born from fear rarely serve us well.
Observe the Pattern
Ask yourself: “Where have I seen this before? What is this situation trying to show me?” Patterns always carry messages. Be a student of your own life.
Stay Consistent in Your Actions
During testing phases, it is easy to drop everything. But the universe is watching your commitment. Keep showing up, even in small ways. Consistency is a form of faith.
Avoid Making Big Decisions from an Emotional Place
Clarity always comes after the storm, not during it. If you can, wait until you feel more grounded before making life-changing decisions.
Anchor Yourself in Gratitude
Even in difficulty, there is something to be grateful for. Gratitude shifts your frequency and opens you up to receiving guidance more clearly.
Crystals That Support You Through Testing Phases
Over the years, I have come to deeply appreciate crystals as companions during difficult phases. They will not remove the test for you. But they will help you stay centered, protected, and connected to your inner guidance while you move through it.
Here are the crystals I personally recommend when you feel the universe is putting you through something:
| Crystal | How It Helps During Testing |
| Sunstone | Lifts heaviness and restores warmth, optimism, and inner strength when your energy feels dull or depleted |
| Black Tourmaline | Creates a protective shield around your energy – keeps negativity out |
| Labradorite | The stone of transformation – strengthens your inner courage and trust |
| Clear Quartz | Amplifies your intention and keeps your focus on your goals |
| Peridot | Brings a sense of joy, lightness, and renewed purpose when you feel lost or directionless |
| Sodalite | Helps quiet mental chatter and brings rational thinking back when you feel overwhelmed |
How to Use These Crystals:
- Hold them during meditation or journaling
- Place them near your bed or workspace
- Carry one in your pocket as a gentle reminder to stay grounded
- Use them in a crystal grid to amplify your intention of moving through the test with grace
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You Don’t Have to Walk Through This Alone
One of the most powerful things I have learned in my own journey is this: guidance does not make you weak. It makes you wise.
When I was going through my deepest testing phases, I wished I had someone who truly understood the spiritual dimension of what I was experiencing. That is exactly why I created these programs for you.
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Trust the Process. Your Breakthrough Is Near.
I want to leave you with something that I truly believe with all my heart.
The phases that test you the most are always the ones that transform you the most. The universe is not punishing you. It is shaping you. Carefully. Lovingly. With a precision you cannot yet see.
Every delay, every conflict, every moment of confusion… it is all part of a bigger plan that is unfolding in your favour.
You have not been forgotten. You are not stuck. & You are being prepared.
So when the next hard moment arrives, and it will, I want you to pause. Take a breath. Put your hand on your heart and say:
| “I trust this process. I trust the universe. I trust myself. My breakthrough is on its way.” |
Because it truly is.
With love and so much faith in your journey,
Educator | Crystal Expert | Life Transformation Course
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