Take a guided journey to the otherworld and meet your ancestral spirit guide
The Long Walk, Wisdom of the Cailleach Oracle by Jane Brideson
A long journey lies before you
A period of exploration, discovery and challenge begins
A search for understanding
Time to leave behind your old self or way of life
embark on a different way of being
(Wisdom of the Cailleach)
Dear Anam Cara (soul friend), I welcome you to the magical realm of the Otherworld. The place that exists in both our imagination and in another dimension simultaneously. A place that informs our dreams and guides our heart to discover our deepest soul gifts and longing. Remembering our connection to our ancestors and earth begins on an inner quest. This journey takes us deep within our ancient remembering of belonging, to the sacred land, sea, fire and stone, animal, tree and stars. If you enter the path, if you say yes, even with your racing heart and doubtful mind, the path will guide you towards the unfolding spiral of belonging home to your true self.
This guided journey takes you through the portal of an ancient stone circle to another dimension where across the river and through the dark wild woods you are welcomed into a nemeton, a sacred grove of trees where you will be invited to meet and commune with your spirit or ancestral guides. They will give you a special blessing and gift to help you on your path. Once you accept and say yes to your quest, they will be there to guide you on the way.
Please relax and enjoy, taking this time to go inward and trust your imagination to take you to where you are meant to be- In alignment with your souls calling and on the path home to yourself. *(please read the before and after instructions before beginning)
Find a safe, quiet place to sit or lay down while listening to this audio file.
Hold a special crystal in your hand if desired.
Use an eye covering or dim the lights in your room.
Take a minute or two to breathe deeply into your belly to release any tension. Relax your body and mind through the breath. Feel the ground or chair supporting you and holding you safely.
Simply follow the sound of my voice and use your imagination or psychic eye to lead you.
When you are fully relaxed press play on the audio below.
Congratulations on completing your journey! Take a few moments to come fully back into your body. When you are ready, write down in your journal anything you would like to remember. If you feel to write or draw pictures please enjoy and let the inspiration flow. Here are some prompts to help you process and describe your journey.
What did it feel like to enter into this magical place? Was it familiar? Were you relaxed and trusting or hesitant and anxious?
Can you describe how this world looked and all that you saw? Include details, color, smell, animals, plants?
Who were the guides that greeted you? Did you recognize or know them? Human or Animal?
What was the blessing you received? How did you feel?
What was the gift you received? How is it meaningful for you?
How did you feel upon meeting them and then leaving?
How did you feel when you walked back through the woods and arrived here?
How do you feel now? What inspiration have you received?
This journey is the imaginal initiation into the souls quest for knowledge and wisdom. Don’t worry if you didn’t experience what you wanted to. You can take the journey again and again. Our guides and ancestors are infinitely patient waiting for us just across the threshold of consciousness to help guide us to greater belonging and remembering of the mysteries, within and without, of the past and the future.
If you received guidance to take the inner Quest or feel called to discover more I offer guidance and support on the journey within. If you would like to explore the depths of your inner realms and earth connection, I have two group offerings that can support:
5 week Introduction to Celtic Shamanism
7 weekend online Celtic Shamanism Practitioner Course - A Celtic Wheel
1:1 personal sessions to support you on your healing journey of soul
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