Often, the emotions in a Dark Night come through as muted or blurred.It has sometimes been described as feeling that you are seeing the world through a pane of glass or at a distance. Emotions come with a question of what feels real, true, or honest. You may doubt that you even have any feelings left in moments where it seems that tears have run dry or you are unable to become angry and respond appropriately to a situation.

In a Dark Night, the physical body may feel tired more often and you may not be able to exercise or move in the ways that you may typically be able to move. You may feel as if your body is moving through the world, but your spirit and self are outside of the body. You may also have trouble tasting food or experiencing pleasure in your body, whether that be sexual, sensual, or otherwise.

Within a Dark Night, there is often a sense of loss and disconnection with anything greater than yourself. Whether this is a shift in your personal relationship with spirituality, faith, or religion, or simply a sense that you no longer feel connection with any ‘oneness’ in the world, this loss and disconnection can feel incredibly lonely.