Spiritual awakening is an ongoing process, one of continuous unfolding. With that being said, there is a moment — an instant — in which people experience a quantum leap in consciousness. A profound experience, such as the activation of the third eye, cannot be mistaken for anything else. In that moment of clarity, you will know something miraculous is taking place.

There are eight signs and symptoms people experience as the moment of awakening comes closer and closer. In this article, we’re going to look at experiences and insights that may take place as you shift closer to an awakening event. And chances are that you have experienced some of these signs if you’ve found this article.