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What Does It Mean if You Wake Up at 3 a.m.? The Symbolism and Spiritual Meaning—Explained
If you keep waking up at 3 a.m. without an alarm, there might be more to it than bad sleep habits. Sleep experts and spiritual healers alike say these middle-of-the-night wake-ups could actually be the universe trying to get your attention— early morning hours are a special time. That's when our world and the spirit world get closer together. In spiritual traditions and healing practices, waking up in these hours might be a message to you about spiritual growth or shifting energy—or even a message from the divine. Whether they happen on a regular basis, or only rarely, think of it as a cosmic phone call you didn't talked to leading spiritual experts and healers to figure out what your sleep interruptions might really mean. Here's what these experts say about why the universe might be waking you up—and what you should do about Waking up at 3 a.m. usually means something spiritual is happening. Solas, a psychic who's been doing spiritual healing for over 24 years, calls it the "witching hour" or "spiritual veil hour"—basically, the time when the wall between our world and the spirit world gets really not just your sleep being messed up. Tammy Adams, a celebrity spiritual life coach and shaman, says it's "a sign of a deeper spiritual awakening." She explains that your soul, spirit guides or higher self might be trying to reach you because you're more tuned in during the quiet nighttime explains, "Waking at this hour often means you're receiving energetic downloads, messages from spirit guides, or that your intuition is trying to get your attention." As she tells her clients, if you're waking at 3 a.m., your soul has something to say. Adams explains that wake-ups around this time, when the spirit world seems to be extra busy, could be a message from above, sharing, "Many believe it's when angels, guides, or ancestors are reaching out to offer support or guidance." It might also mean you're going through some big changes in your life—like the universe telling you to get back on track and clear out whatever's blocking Repetitive 3 a.m. wake-ups might mean an urgent spiritual communication, says Adams, explaining, "It often signals a persistent call from your spirit guides or higher self, urging you to pay attention to unresolved emotional issues, spiritual growth opportunities or your true life path.' Waking up like this over and over might not be totally random—it's actually a divine nudge asking you to listen more closely to your inner voice and make some much-needed life changes. From an energy perspective, Dr. Tom Ingegno, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with 25 years of practice, explains that recurring awakenings may indicate "a disharmony of the Qi, either becoming stuck between two channels or experiencing a deficiency of energy that prevents it from flowing from one channel to the next." If it happens often, Solas recommends taking a practical spiritual response, like keeping a dream journal or sitting quietly in meditation—that way, you're being prompted to tune inward. Related: In Christianity, the story of Jesus has a deep connection to 3 a.m. "Biblically, 3 a.m. is symbolically linked to Jesus' time of betrayal and suffering in the early hours," explains Solas. This is why some see it as a testing time—when you're supposed to search your soul or have a spiritual battle. "Waking up at 3 a.m. can hold deep biblical significance,' Adams agrees. 'It is often seen as a time when the spiritual realm is especially active, and God may be calling you into prayer, reflection, or deeper spiritual connection." Basically, God could be trying to get your points out that the number three shows up all over the Bible, sharing, 'In Christianity, the number three symbolizes completeness, unity and divine power, and is represented in the Holy Trinity, Jesus being resurrected on the third day, and Jesus' Apostle Peter denying him three times."So if you're a believer and you keep waking up at 3 a.m., take it as a wake-up call from the divine. As Solas says, it "can be a call to prayer, reflection, or surrender"—like God is interrupting your sleep to have a There's something special about the number three itself. Solas says the number three is spiritually powerful—it represents creation, unity and talking to the world goes completely quiet, letting you hear divine messages around this time of night. "At 3 a.m., the world is silent, making it a portal for inner clarity, ancestral messages and subconscious healing," says Solas. And many people say their psychic abilities first kicked in after waking up at this agrees, explaining that 3 a.m. is when "the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds is diminished, creating a space for divine communication." In other words, it's prime time for otherworldly "1 to 3 a.m. is the time that the Hun, or etheric soul, is active," says Dr. Ingengo, adding a perspective from Traditional Chinese Medicine. He describes the Hun as the part of your soul that sticks around after death—the creative, artistic part that, if you're a night owl, keeps you up painting or whether you believe in energy channels or spirit guides, 3 a.m. seems to be when your regular, everyday consciousness takes a backseat and lets the deeper stuff come But there's also practical stuff happening in your body at 3 a.m. As Adams points out, those might be tied to natural shifts in the sleep cycle, stress or even hormonal Ingegno says the biggest culprit is usually distressed sleep patterns, explaining, "Most likely, the person is staying up too late and getting exposed to bright light well past sunset." Basically, scrolling your phone late at night can wreck your sleep. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is the time when your body's energy shifts gears. Dr. Ingegno explains, "Waking up at 3 a.m. is the time when the energy moves from the liver channel to the lung channel." This can actually make you feel physical symptoms like tight ribs, trouble breathing or coughing fits. Then there are the obvious sleep disruptors, as Dr. Ingegno mentions: "Varying temperatures, snoring partners and dogs needing to pee." Plus, you're naturally in a lighter sleep phase around 3 a.m. anyway, making it easier to wake up. So while the spiritual stuff is real, your body clock and stress levels are doing their own thing too. Maybe it's both—your soul trying to get your attention while your stressed-out body cooperates by waking you up. Up Next:Psychic Solas, an Irish intuitive and spiritual healer with over 24 years of experience guiding clients through sleep-related awakenings, energetic shifts, and symbolic messages Dr. Tom Ingegno, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with 25 years of practice Tammy Adams, celebrity spiritual life coach and Shaman who has studied under global spiritual leaders including Pope John Paul II, Mother Teresa, and the Dalai Lama What Does It Mean if You Wake Up at 3 a.m.? The Symbolism and Spiritual Meaning—Explained first appeared on Parade on May 24, 2025
Irish Times
22-05-2025
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Construction Industry Federation chooses Andrew Brownlee as new chief
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has chosen Andrew Brownlee as its new director general. He will succeed Hubert Fitzpatrick in the role, and will take up the post later this year. Mr Brownlee is currently the chief executive of Solas, the Further Education and Training (FET) Authority. His selection follows a recruitment process in recent weeks. He was first appointed to the role as chief executive of Solas in August 2019 for a five-year term having previously served as an executive director since 2018. In August last year, Solas announced that he would serve a second term out to September 2029. Before joining Solas, he had worked for the Higher Education Authority as head of system funding. He has a masters in economics and accounting from the University of Edinburgh. READ MORE Mr Fitzpatrick had been appointed as director general of the CIF in June 2023, taking over from Tom Parlon who retired from the organisation at that point. He had previously filled a number of senior roles with the organisation. The CIF is the Irish construction industry's representative body with offices in Dublin, Cork and Galway. It represents a €32 billion industry that employs about 170,000 people. It made the headlines earlier this month when it emerged it was the owner of a terrace of cottages where the roof of one of the five properties collapsed, propelling the front wall out into the path and road opposite the Grand Canal. The houses, located in Dublin 6, were later demolished. The Irish Times reported that the CIF failed to pay more than €140,000 in derelict site levies owed on the terrace of Victorian cottages, despite being in line for €23 million through the sale of the surrounding site. The row of houses, dating from the late 19th century, had been on Dublin City Council's Derelict Sites Register since June, 2023.
Associated Press
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
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2025 Lowell Folk Festival Announces First Group of Performers
Cajun Legend BeauSoleil, Irish Favorites Solas, Blues Rockers Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials and others to Play Free Multi-Stage Fest July 25th-27th 'The Lowell Folk Festival has celebrated folk music from around the world for nearly 40 years. Musicians from North and South America, Europe and Asia will share traditions on multiple stages Lowell.'— Art Sutcliffe, Chairman of the Lowell Festival Foundation LOWELL, MA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 / / -- The 2025 Lowell Folk Festival has announced the first group of artists scheduled to perform at one of America's most popular free summer events. With folk music traditions that span the globe, world class musicians will bring the world to Downtown Lowell July 25-27 on stages throughout the Mill City. 'The Lowell Folk Festival has celebrated the extraordinary spectrum of folk music from around the world for nearly 40 years,' said Art Sutcliffe, Chairman of the Lowell Festival Foundation. 'Musicians from Louisiana to Ireland, Colombia to Chicago, Spain to Quebec, and more will share traditions on multiple stages throughout downtown Lowell.' BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, who played the Lowell Folk Festival in 1989 and again in 1996, is celebrating their 50th anniversary and is back to share the 'beautiful sunshine' of their unique and irresistible celebration of Louisiana's Cajun music; Cécilia brings joy and virtuosity to the rich Québécois and Celtic music of Eastern Canada; Crooked Road Revival pays homage to the Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail and the vibrant music of the region, including bluegrass, old-time, and gospel. Embodying classic Chicago blues, one of the most thrilling and iconic sounds in American music, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials have been called 'the world's #1 house-rockin blues band.' LOS RICOS featuring Sonia & Ismael, the 'golden couple' of flamenco, transmit the intimacy, grace, power, and emotional intensity of flamenco. With its huge brass band sound anchored in the traditional rhythms of the Punjabi dhol, Red Baraat delivers an unparalleled immersion in the sounds of the South Asian diaspora, infused with the sounds of Bollywood, jazz, and hip hop. Solas, hailed as 'the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced,' has been a galvanizing force in the Irish music scene since they got their start at the 1994 Lowell Folk Festival. Solas officially became a group in 1995, and founding members Seamus Egan, Winifred Horan, and John Williams are joined by Nuala Kennedy and Alan Murray for this 30th anniversary tour. Inheriting the talent and energy of his grandfather, Andrés Landero—affectionately known as 'el rey de la cumbia' ('the king of cumbia')—Yeison Landero and his powerhouse band keep alive the classic Colombian cumbia sound and update it for the 21st century. The Lowell Folk Festival is more than just dozens of musical performances on four different stages over the festival's three-day schedule. Every year foods from around the world are prepared and served by local non-profits representing different cultures found in New England. This free, family-friendly festival hosts the Experience Lowell Marketplace in partnership with Mosaic Lowell, featuring area artists, craft makers, and organizations, enabling festival attendees to experience everything that Mill City's arts and culture community has to offer. Additional acts and other details on the festival will be announced in the coming weeks. has updated information regarding performers, activities, crafts, and food stands representing cuisines from around the world, as well as information on how to sponsor or be an exhibitor is available at the festival. The Lowell Folk Festival is produced by the Lowell Festival Foundation, City of Lowell, Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Lowell National Historical Park, and National Council for the Traditional Arts. Major support for the Lowell Folk Festival comes from Saab Family Foundation/Saab Center for Portuguese Studies, Mass Cultural Council, Gate City Casino, Mass Office of Travel & Tourism, Lowell Cultural Council, Demoulas Foundation, F.W. Webb, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Quality Beverage, John Hunnewell Trust, Middlesex Community College, UMass Lowell, Mahoney Oil/Eastern Salt, Mosaic Lowell, Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover, Aubert Fay Foundation, Dylan & Pete's Ice Cream, Enterprise Bank, Joseph P. Donahue Charitable Foundation Trust, Suffolk Construction, LAZ Parking, Lowell Sun Charities, Albert E. J. Bergeron Insurance Agency, The Lowell Plan, The Lowell Development & Financial Corporation, Owl Stamp Visual Solutions, All Sports Heroes, Lowell Litter Krewe, Mark-One, 92.5 The River, Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC), Chelmsford Telemedia, Fred C. Church Insurance, WCAP, Marte Media, and Mill City Weather. Folk Festival acknowledges the contributions from exhibitors: Cannabist, Lowell Humane Society, NRG, Renewal by Andersen, Reverie 73, United States Marine Corps, and Vinfen. Business sponsors include Athenian Corner, Brew'd Awakenings, Cobblestones, El Potro, Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union, La La Books, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, The Old Court, Washington Savings Bank, and Worthen House Cafe. For information about the 2025 Lowell Folk Festival, including how to sponsor or be an exhibitor, musical artists and schedules, and other programming, visit to stay posted on all updates for the 2025 Lowell Folk Festival. Adam R. 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