Do you often wake up between 3 am – 5 am? If you wake up at the same time every night, it could be because your body is trying to send you a message. A lot happens when you sleep. There is anecdotal evidence stating that waking up at certain times during the night is actually a symptom of something spiritual. However, we are going to examine this phenomenon from a different perspective!
Do you often wake up between 3 am – 5 am? Here’s what it means!
According to the ancient Chinese Medicine Body Clock, energy runs through a different meridian of your body at different times of the day. These meridians are like channels which send energy to different organs in order to promote health and vitality. When there is a blockage in these channels, however, energy cannot pass through causing stagnation or a buildup of energy. This can then disturb your sleep and wake you up. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, if you wake up at the same time every night, it could indicate a sign of weakness in the corresponding meridian or organ.
Waking Up Between 9 PM – 11 PM
If you have a hard time sleeping between this time, it could be that your body is too stressed and is subconsciously in fight or flight mode. You may also find that your fearful or anxious thoughts become louder and make you feel either threatened or unsafe in some way.
Waking Up Between 11 PM – 1 AM
The meridian that services your gallbladder is activated during these hours. Blocked energy in this meridian could indicate that you are being too judgmental with yourself or with others.
Waking Up Between 1 AM – 3 AM
This is one of the more common times to be woken up as this is when the meridian servicing the liver is strongest. Blockages in the liver meridian can indicate anger, anxiety, guilt, and rage. In fact, feelings of unresolved anger and resentment could manifest at this time.
Waking Up Between 3 AM – 5 AM
This is when the meridian that services the lungs is strongest. In order to breathe the body has to be relaxed, so waking up during this time could indicate a blockage or inability to go with the flow and relax in the direction that life is taking you.
Waking Up Between 5 AM – 7 AM
This is when the meridian that flows into the large intestine is activated and symbolizes a need to let go and release control.
The body, mind, and emotions are inseparable in Chinese medicine. This means that if you have disharmony in your physical body, it is tied to your emotional state. If you often wake up between 3 am – 5 am it’s a sign that energies in that very corresponding part of your body are blocked and weak due to your neglect.
In this video, we outline the organs and emotions associated with different times during the night. Check out this guide to find some insight into why you might be waking up at a certain hour – and what you can do to fix it!