Walk-Ins: A Guide to Soul Exchanges and Beyond

A Note from Sierra

I believe walk-ins to be something truly extraordinary and rare — an event that has long stood at the edge of spiritual understanding. Yet, I also feel that this phenomenon is becoming more common as more souls answer the call to bring healing, light, and wisdom to Earth during these times of great change. Each occurrence carries with it not only mystery, but also a greater purpose to support humanity’s awakening and collective shift unfolding in our world.

 

I created this page to help readers understand what a walk-in is, the many forms it can take, and the greater purpose behind it. My hope is that this resource offers clarity, comfort, and perhaps even recognition for those who feel they, too, may have crossed paths with this sacred phenomenon. Please take what resonates with your heart and spirit, and simply let go of the rest.

What is a Walk-In?

A walk-in is a spiritual event in which one soul leaves a body and another soul enters, continuing life through that same physical vessel. Unlike possession, a walk-in is a sacred soul agreement. It is often connected to trauma, near-death experiences, or profound turning points in life.

For those who experience it, a walk-in can feel like both an ending and a beginning—bringing in new gifts, missions, and ways of being.

Types of Walk-Ins

1. Soul Exchange

One soul leaves the body entirely, and another takes its place. 

  • Signs: Feeling like a “completely different person” overnight, sometimes following surgery, illness, or trauma. Old interests fade, while new passions and a sense of “mission” emerge.

  • Example: Someone who once disliked spirituality suddenly becomes deeply devoted to healing work.

  

2. Braided or Merged Souls

Instead of one leaving, two (or more) souls share the same body, blending their energies. 

  • Signs: A sense of inner dialogue, heightened creativity, or conflicting desires as the two energies learn to harmonize.

  • Example: A person may write or create with sudden skill they never had before, as the second soul lends its gifts.

 

 3. Higher Self / Oversoul Walk-In

A higher aspect of one’s own soul steps in, expanding awareness and spiritual abilities. 

  • Signs: Sudden expansion of intuition, a sense of “remembering” spiritual knowledge, feeling more aligned with one’s true essence.

  • Example: Someone might begin channeling higher wisdom after years of feeling disconnected from their purpose.

 

 4. Starseed Walk-In

A soul with cosmic origins (Pleiadian, Arcturian, Andromedan, etc.) steps into a human vessel to help Earth at a time of awakening. 

  • Signs: Strong attraction to the stars, vivid dreams of other worlds, and a sense of not fully belonging on Earth.

  • Example: Feeling called to bring healing, technology, or new ideas that seem “ahead of their time.”

  

5. Temporary or “Mission-Based” Walk-Ins

A soul steps in only for a short period, to complete a specific purpose, then leaves when the mission is complete. 

  • Signs: Intense bursts of clarity, creativity, or guidance during a transitional period, then returning to one’s “old self.”

  • Example: A person may suddenly write an entire book, launch a movement, or inspire others during a critical window of time.

Suggested Reading & Resources

  • Ruth Montgomery – Strangers Among Us and Threshold to Tomorrow
    Montgomery was one of the first to bring the walk-in concept to public awareness in the 1970s.

  • Yvonne Perry – Walk-ins Among Us: Open Your Personal Portal to Cosmic Awareness
    A practical and spiritual guide exploring modern walk-in experiences.

  • Sheila Seppi – Walk-ins: The Cosmology of the Soul
    A profound and multidimensional exploration of walk-ins, offering a broader spiritual framework for understanding this rare phenomenon.

  • Karyn Mitchell – Walk-ins: Soul Exchange
    Explores the process of soul exchanges in depth, blending spiritual teachings with real-life accounts.

  • Carolyn Jaymes – A Life By Request: A walk-in soul's journey from earth to heaven, and back again.
    A deeply personal story of a soul exchange that highlights themes of love, purpose, and transformation.

  • Lisa Arrington – Rebirth: The spiritual Evolution that Reunited Two Souls 
    A firsthand account of a walk-in journey that sheds light on identity, soul mission, and renewal.

Online Resources

  • Yvonne Perry’s Blog – https://weare1inspirit.com
    Personal writings and explanations about walk-ins, starseeds, and soul exchanges.

  • Spirit Library – https://spiritlibrary.com
    Contains articles and channeled material that often reference walk-ins and multidimensional experiences.

  • Gaia – https://www.gaia.com
    Streaming platform with documentaries and interviews exploring soul contracts, walk-ins, and starseeds.