Old Souls: The Sages and Mystics of Our World

by Aletheia Luna

**Newly Updated!**

Have you always felt older than what your age reflects? Are you solitary, thoughtful, and intuitive? Do you feel like an outsider constantly looking into a society that doesn't feel like your home? If so, you may be an Old Soul.

In this empowering book, spiritual educator and writer Aletheia Luna offers a compact, elegant, and insightful look into the life of Old Souls. Topics in the book include the Old Soul's perception of love, sex, death, childhood, meaning, religion, truth, and much more.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Psychology

225 pages, Paperback

First published October 18, 2013

About the author

Aletheia Luna is a prolific psychospiritual writer, author, educator, and intuitive guide whose work has touched the lives of millions worldwide. As a survivor of fundamentalist religious abuse, her mission is to help others find love, strength, and inner light in even the darkest places. She is the author of hundreds of popular articles, as well as numerous books and journals on the topics of Self-Love, Spiritual Awakening, Shadow Work, and more.

You can read the many articles and download the free resources she has published directly on lonerwolf.com. You can also follow her private updates on her Facebook account and find her premium offerings on her shop.

Reviews

[Uncle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was sent a free copy of this book by the author. She had chosen me, for this gift, based on a book I had read on reincarnation. I was a tad bit skeptical at first, since very few people these days act out of altruism.
I've read this book twice before jumping to give this review. I gave it 5 stars because it is an excellent read for the subject matter.
The author has taken a considerate and thoughtful approach to questioning and defining what or who an 'old soul' is...her research was thorough enough to present a credible thesis without the minutiae that usually accompanies books in this genre. I knew that I was an 'old soul'...just not sure to what extent.
This book offered focused insights at various levels in helping me to determine at what level I'm an old soul and whether I'm a Sage; a Mystic; or both. She also, very uniquely, incorporates Maslow's Hierarchy into the equation...which I thought was absolutely brilliant.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the subjects of reincarnation; old souls; soulmates etc. (although, she doesn't discuss soulmates, per se) the concept is there within the text of understanding your soul's age.
I found this book quite accurate. It's an easy read and well worth it.

[Indigo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was an excellent book! :)

Since I had read up on the Michael Teachings, as well as read on the author's wonderful website (found here: http://lonerwolf.com/ ) and read some other things found online about old souls, a lot of the information was not new to me. :) Even on the Facebook group, "Old Soul Group," people discuss many wonderful things pertaining to old souls and more upon its page. :)

It was fascinating and refreshing reading it through, as information writing about Old Souls by an Old Soul, instead of by the usually younger soul understanding as is often found on the web (and admittedly copied and pasted way too many times).

I give a strong, big, thanks to Aletheia Luna for writing this short but wonderfully concise and well worded novella on Old Souls. :) Hopefully it can find its way into other hands, preferably of those with open enough minds and hearts to read the enlightening and wonderful messages found within. :)

I absolutely love the nonjudgmental writing, and how it doesn't give you a set way of this IS, but rather gently presented some facts or information in such a way that invites the reader to make their own interpretation and decision on the matter. :)

I do love the new information (to me) about the Sage and Mystic types of Old Souls however. xD It was interesting figuring out which I was, though after some reflection I found myself to be placed rather close to the middle line; more inward the Mystic (feeling) territory than the Sage however. It was thanks to the conditioning of my more mind-focused parents in this lifetime that led me to be more at the middle road of mind and heart, rather than just heart alone. :) I take strength from both sides, like a whole-brained person takes strength from the left and right, the logic and the imagination, the mind and heart with all its varied emotions. It also explains how I made sure to never lock my emotions away (like fully following the mind-only route as I was directed to by my parents), and sought instead to redeem emotion's validity in this logical-based society (where it puts down emotions, and promotes cold, hard, facts and logic-based arguments instead).

In any case, I found something new to help me in this book, and found some reassuring validity in it as well. :)

I hope it can do the same for all you fellow wise ones, Old Souls, and kindred spirits. :) Also to help those who don't identify as such, but know someone who is like that description, to better understand their loved ones, and friends, and family in this. :)


Namaste, and thank you again for the wonderful book Aletheia Luna!

[Amalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an interesting book, but I wish the topic was analyzed more in depth. It was very general in many areas. I didn't feel it teaches me anything newer about this term than what their website offers on the topic with examples and explanations. I did like the section of the theory of 'soul age' though.

From what I understood, “Old Soul” is a metaphorical term referred to individuals who feel much older than their age reflects. Such individuals are highly empathetic, intelligent and intuitive and have a keen insight into the human condition. They long for a sense of true meaning, purpose and inner fulfillment in life. Their maturity is the result of painful and traumatic experiences involving the complete disintegration of their former perceptions in life and deceptions of society.

I don't agree with everything in it, but it is a solemn effort. If you are interested in metaphysics, and if you believe there is such thing as Old Soul, this book will provide you a sense of belonging.

[Ingrid Verschelling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had read a book on reincarnation, named Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives by Michael Newton (btw 5*!), when Aletheia Luna gave me a copy of her book "Are you an old soul". I began te read it, but after 17 pages is was done end I was disappointed. But now with 45% discount for LonerWolf Readers I bought the ebook and I was not disappointed. I have read many books about reincarnation and neardeath experionces bynow and Aleithe manages to explore what it is when you feel different. The most part I knew already, but some parts were new for me like the Sage or Mystic. I knew about the levels, but not the steps in de levels. That you can be an Young old soul so to speak. The tone is very nonjudgemental. Not : this is the truth, but this could be. I know for sure it is.

When I was young, I felt if I was an adult in a childs body. I was a girl who never wanted to wear a dress, only trourses and I was not very ladylike. I was always in nature, with the dunes and the beach nearby. Yet I felt not the same as others, so named in her book, depressed, I wanted always to learn en later to teach. I was teacher for ethics on primaryschool, but now I am bound to a wheelchair, I prepare myself to have my own practice on childscounseling. I am now 55 and I have been learning all my life, for the most part autodidactic. I find myself half head, half heart and very intuitive. I can communicate good with people, although I had to learn it, because I thought that other people knew it already, like me.

[Bert · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always pondered on why my values and outlook on life differed so heavily from the masses. Reading this book shed some light on it. Although I don't necessarily buy everything revolving this subject, it was an interesting quick read. The matter still stands that I haven't indentified with something as much as with this book in my entire life. That alone makes me glad I picked it up. If you, like me, have done countless 'what's your mental age' tests and never got under 60+years old, give this book a try. Who knows, maybe you're an old fart like me!

Sidenote: Even if you, like me, are a skeptical person. There's still value to be had in reading this book.

[Molly Bauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This books was easy to read and digest the information, though it could be due to being an "old soul" myself or because they author is an amazing writer .... I'm considering it to be both!! I appreciate all the time put into this book to give me more knowledge to thrive on.

[Stephen A. Bryant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

I find Aletheia’s style nurturing and soothing and of course thought provoking. This book will help you on your own path whatever that may be. Is it the answer? Not really but more of an augmentation of the process of self discovery and acceptance. Thank you!

[Brandon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm never alone. I knew it, but I wasn't sure. Now I know ;)

[Sheralyn Shacknofsky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aletheia Luna’s timely book entitled Old Souls: The Sages and Mystics of Our World, perfectly encapsulates the idea that there are souls out there in every day life that neither subscribe to the three dimensional paradigm nor do they “fit” the 3D mould.

Luna’s poignant message refers to those “fringe dwellers” who live their lives with a thirst for spiritual knowledge and spiritual growth.

I highly recommend this book to those on the spiritual path to awakening. Luna’s engaging style clearly and cleverly encourages those on their quest to find meaning in life, to doggedly continue their pursuit with a deeper understanding of why.

[Owen Mthobie]

Master Piece

this is a book I have been waiting for my entire life thank you Alethia..it spoke to me deeply it triggered some sort of conversation with self and it's literally an anatomy of the Old Soul.!!!


Read it if you an old Soul ! give it a swing!! it's gonna be worth it!

[Kristy Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book, connected on every page with the writer. If you are an old soul you will get this book. If not.....it will be intense! Loved it. Will read again and again.

[Skip Ie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m not alone here.

[Hannah Manjarrez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really interesting reading. I learned a lot and got in connection with my own soul. I am an own soul, I undesrtood many things. I think the tests were really cool.

[Susanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came across this book purely by chance (via a Facebook group). I read the sample first on Kindle and I realised from the very first pages it was a book I wanted to buy.

It's beautifully written, and it's extremely balanced (which is very important to me). Yet, it took me a while to read this short book because life got in the way - I lost my dog, my best friend, a part of my soul. Why am I bringing my dog into this? Because my relationship with animals, and especially dogs, has always been different from that of my family and culture. That was perhaps the main and first factor that made me aware I was different.

As I grew up I noticed other behaviours and beliefs older people had that just did not resonate with me but surely it had to be me. If I was "normal" there'd be more like me, but there weren't (I thought). I made people angry when I questioned them. Something was wrong with me. I was too serious. I was told once that I was older than my years. Other kid's parents wanted their kids to be friends with me because I was the wise and quiet one and would not get into trouble (other kids didn't want to be friends with me on that basis; they wanted me to be like them).

This book addresses the theory of reincarnation but I love that it does not say that the reason why some of us feel old since we were children is because of that - it's just one theory. There is also the theory that we might have memories in us left from family members that lived before us. For example, I am scared of the dark and thunderstorms and so was my great-grandmother (who I never met); I chose not to have children and always wanted to move away from my village (like my maternal grandmother), I also have many traits similar to my aunt, and so on...

So...who knows why we're old souls? The big satisfaction is knowing I'm not alone. Finally!

Thank you for writing this book Aletheia.

[Hayley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book to be a beautifully composed affirmation of traits that can ostracise a person in this largely loud, consumerist culture. Here, attributes such as introversion, eccentricity, solitude, non-attachment, empathy and quiet wisdom are given some meaning and context.

Since reading, I am left with a clearer sense of what I know I am here to be (but can have difficulty holding onto due to parental and cultural conditioning), and I feel strengthened in my inclination to live on my own terms, rather than to feel bad about not blending into the pack (which I find near impossible, anyway).

This book gives some explanation to why I have no interest in activism, despite caring deeply for all living beings. (Old souls have less energy than young souls, and have a different role to play).

It also confirmed what I knew deep down about my being more innately inclined to create, rather than teach, in order to share my wisdom and gifts. According to the book, I am a mystic old soul, not a sage old soul, which means that I am more of a feeler than a thinker. Currently, I'm surrounded by many teachers and thinkers at my university, and I have been mistaking myself for one of them, but it is not my true 'home' - I love the abstract, the poetry, and the emotive component of things far more than I appreciate the logic and mind-heavy ideas.

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nicely written, I truly enjoyed this exploration of the old soul. On a personal note I feel there is a need to rephrase this perhaps over used idea. Old is very misleading, an old soul has nothing to do with age but an understanding of the world. Wisdom like pain can not be measured, it's personal. Who is to say at 60 years or 93 years there has been any wisdom realized. It is merely a preconceived ideal. There maybe truth in that one of many years has acquired experiences that a child has not yet acquired however years and experience alone may not have transformed into wisdom. The acquisition of wisdom takes painstaking work, looking inward as well as outward. There is a desire to obtain wisdom without working at it and the old soul notion leads us to believe it is where wisdom is derived from. Cellular memory? For myself I believe wisdom is merely a form of courage, the ability and time to dig deeply into ourselves and the world around us. Wisdom at it's best shines light into the darkness of our fears. Many thanks to the author, for sharing this with me. Job well done!!

[Marty Ritz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and easy read that increased the depth of my understanding for old souls. This context sheds new light on the old soul's behavior, whether young or old in earthly age. Seclusion for the old soul can be more positively understood as time needed for reflection and recharging. Defiance concerning outside authority can be more positively interpreted as the old soul's tendency to break away from group psychology and embrace his or her own self reflective inner wisdom. I didn't agree with all the characteristics given to describe old souls (whether meant to be general or specific), as I identified with some but not with others. In afterthought from reading the book and from my own experience, I believe old souls are being born not only with the wisdom from experience past, but also with the energy of youth to creatively express themselves in new ways the young souls of this world have yet to imagine. Well written with informative insights, Marty.

[Sushmita Pedaprolu · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's an interesting book. I don't agree with everything in it but it's an earnest effort. I have always loved Aletheia Luna's articles and was curious to read a book by her and was also curious about the subject (old souls) itself.

I honestly cannot relate to most of the pursuits of people who are of my age. This book makes you feel as if you belong somewhere (though, not completely). That's ultimately a writer's goal, isn't it?

I have a question though: You say that the old soul isn't really interested in politics and making 'changes' in the world. But is there a way to integrate social issues with the concept of old souls (of course it doesn't have to be politics, it could be activism). Maybe, making external 'changes' is an illusion, but sometimes it is important, right?

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice, basic introduction to the topic of Old Souls. I've always known I am one but have just recently started reading material about the concept, the life style. Thankfully the book includes several references to other historic and spiritual personalities as well as a bibliography and a nice web site connected to several online communities. So, now I have lots of stimulating avenues to explore! Please don't feel you need to be of any particular background or belief system to receive insight from Aletheia's book. I am a Christian (a very open minded one who loves interfaith dialogue, rapports) ... but feel/hope this content is approachable for anyone.

[Yvonne Wade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Feel alienated in this world? Read Old Souls

I have been searching for clarity on my feelings and thoughts that I’ve had since a child that no one was able to explain to me. I have always been on the outside not understanding this world at all. This book opened my heart and all was revealed. The book is easy to read, enjoyable and answered all my questions. It is an absolute must for anyone who feels lost or alienated in this world. We are not alone there are others like us we are old souls.

[Kenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been told that I'm an old soul before and after reading this book I've got a much better sense that that is exactly what I am. Being the bookworm that I am, I didn't encounter anything here that I hadn't heard before. But it was written in such a clear way, and reading it was such a joy. I definitely recommend this book to anyone that's been called an old soul, or anyone that thinks they and/or the world's going a little crazy.

[Lisa Müller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Read

Luna succinctly describes the maturity of one's soul as if you were chatting over a cuppa. Hee simple words, solid resources and lovely writing style invite the reader to their own journey of exploration and examination.

I highly recommend this for anyone interested in learning more about one's soul growth, particularly comprises the "old soul."

[suzanne adams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good start

This book is clearly written. It is a fine beginners book for someone just starting on their journey. If you are questioning your place in this world and why you feel so different, thus could be a good book for you.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

really great book. gained a lot self understanding from it. as she promises in the first pages, this book is indeed very refreshing and leaves you feeling lighter and self assured about being on the right path even though it sometimed doesnt feel like it.

[Mitch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tremendously compelling and poignant book.

Luna has written, at once both extremely deep and meaningful. It gives insight into those of us who consider ourselves Old Souls. She gives voice to that which I have felt, but been unable to articulate, for all of my life.

[Phyllis Bingham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Interesting

This book brought up many questions I have had. It not only answers the questions but let's you decide how you feel about the questions & answers. I like this author and will probably read her next book.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed it. However, it was a very short read.

[Anthony R. Vecchiarelli · Rating 2 out of 5]

Overpriced, shallow, not worth the money.

[Joanne Suleiman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly Recommend

There's a lot of great advice and different thoughts to consider. I love that it's not "preachy" meaning that many ideas are presented in a very logical way.

[Erin McLeod · Rating 5 out of 5]

Immersive

This book confirmed thoughts I have had for a long time. Validation and an affirmation from others is a joyful thing.