Watch VoirFilms. When there are only 7 days of life energy remaining in each of the 7 chakras, a person's lifespan reaches its end, and they take their final breath. This energy thus gives us a span of 49 days, during which the spirit undergoes a test of truth. A soul that tries to escape this natural order deviates from its path, leading to the creation of restless spirits or demons. But why exactly is it 49 days?