The Akashic Records: Your Soul’s Library

Johanna Olivas
Aug 15
3 min read

What if there were a place where every experience, thought, emotion, and possibility your soul has ever touched — across all time — was recorded?

Spiritual traditions call this the Akashic Records.

What Is the Akasha?

The word Akasha comes from Sanskrit, meaning “ether” or “primary substance.” In ancient Indian spiritual philosophy, Akasha is described as the space or ether element — the subtle, formless foundation from which all matter arises. It is considered the energetic field that connects all beings and all things.

This concept appears across many wisdom traditions:

Hinduism & Buddhism: Akasha is one of the five elements, representing the space that holds everything.
Theosophy (late 19th century): Popularized the term “Akashic Records” as an energetic compendium of all events, thoughts, and emotions.
Mystical Christianity: Speaks of the “Book of Life,” a record of souls.
Indigenous and shamanic traditions: Describe “memory keepers” or “sky records” preserving the history and wisdom of the people.

In every version, Akasha is not something we create — it’s something that always exists, like an infinite field of memory and possibility.

My Journey with the Akashic Records

I first encountered the Akashic Records in 2021. At the time, I was in a deep season of self-discovery and spiritual study. I booked a reading out of pure curiosity — and was met with insights so precise and compassionate that I couldn’t stop thinking about them for weeks.

Since then, I’ve had several readings with gifted practitioners, each one offering a different lens and deepening my connection to this vast soul archive. Eventually, my curiosity pulled me into training so I could learn how to access the Records myself. While I don’t offer Akashic Records readings as a standalone service, I carry the wisdom of that practice into all of my work.

When I want to bring this experience to a larger audience, I collaborate with someone I trust deeply: Roxi Aponte of Cue Your Truth. Roxi’s intuitive clarity and warmth and wit make her an exceptional guide through the Records — which is why I’m so excited she’ll be leading our upcoming event.

The Akashic Records as a Soul Archive

If Akasha is the energetic fabric of the universe, the Akashic Records are like the “library” stored within it — a vast, non-physical database of your soul’s journey:

Past lives and ancestral imprints
Present life experiences, thoughts, and emotions
Future potentials based on your current path

The Records are not fixed in stone. They are living, breathing energy — shaped by your choices, intentions, and healing.

Why Pair It with Sound Healing

Sound healing supports integration on the vibrational level. Crystal alchemy bowls, gongs, and chimes help clear stagnant energy and open receptive states so the guidance from the Records can land more deeply in your body, mind, and spirit.

5 Tips for Getting the Most from Your Akashic Records Reading

Arrive with an open heart and mind Release expectations of how the reading “should” go. Trust that what comes through is exactly what you need in this moment.
Prepare 1–3 thoughtful questions The best questions are open-ended, such as “What can I do to align more fully with my purpose?” or “What is the deeper lesson in this situation?”
Ground yourself before you begin Take a few deep breaths, feel your feet on the earth, and allow yourself to be fully present. This helps you receive more clearly.
Listen for themes, not just answers The Records often speak in patterns, images, and feelings. Pay attention to recurring words, emotions, or symbols.
Integrate after the reading Journal about your experience, move your body, spend time in nature, or meditate. Integration helps you embody the guidance.