This is one of the basic techniques of magick. Power must be earthed, or grounded, every time it is raised. Otherwise, the force we feel as vitalizing energy degenerates into nervous tension and irritability.
Sink down to the ground and relax. Place your palms flat on the ground, or lie flat, let the power sink through you into the earth. If you are inside, envision the pathway that the energy must take until it sinks into the actual ground.
Relax, let the force flow through you…
Let it flow deep into the earth…
Where it will be cleansed and renewed.
Relax and let yourself drift peacefully.
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Moontides, Dark and Bright Meditation
Sit or lie comfortably in a favourite spot. Close your eyes. Ground and center. Acknowledge your personal guardians and gods, and project a circle around you. Breathe deeply and steadily.
Let your mind become blank. Just turn it black, no light, no picture in front of your third eye. Let your breathing become steady and even. Now, in your mind, see a shape forming out of the blackness, a disc of deeper black, growing to fill the picture of your mind. Let the disc take on texture, definition, and see that it is a celestial body - one you are intimately familiar with. And as you ponder this shape, see it take on dimension, weight, and form. See the sphere of black that is a dark moon. Hear the whispers of your spirit and this representation of the Goddess, the Dark Mother. The wise and strict and benevolent Grandmother of us all. Feel her comfort, her power. And breathe…
And now watch as the Grandmother gives way to the Maiden, as the tiniest glimmer of light forms on the right-hand side of the sphere. Just a silver, a crescent - the energy of youth, of new beginnings as the moon crests into her power to transmute and take form. Notice the shape of the crescent now, a few days out from new, and how like a bow that crescent is. Feel the power of action growing as the light grows, and understand the place this moon phase will have in your workings. Just feel that energy now, as you breathe deeply…
The moon is near the halfway mark now. First quarter. Waxing. Feel the energy change to an even higher level for constructing, acting, moving. Pushing out. The Maiden is growing too, and becoming more fully actualized, more womanly, more mature. About this time, she is aware of her sexuality and her power to create change. Creativity is highlighted, as she is fertile now, rounded and beautiful, ripening as the light fills her more and more.
And she is full now, at the height of her loveliness and power as creator and nurturer. She represents the mature Queen of Heaven, for she is at the peak of her maturity, fully self-aware and self-actualized, sexually potent. Breathe in this energy now, and understand what it means in your personal path, how it feels in your body, how it fills you with the power to create change in accordance with will. And as you focus on this power, feel your own fullness as it connects to and relates with hers.
And now, as you breathe and feel this spirit power, see how the right-hand side of the moon’s face is now beginning to shadow, to change. Her light is waning now, passing back into darkness, into Mystery. Take a moment to focus on the waning, as you watch the shadow on the right grow. Lots of Witches won’t do magick during the waning moon, as they feel it holds less power. I would only ask then, how much power does Hecate have? How much power does it take to both spin and cut the threads of life? This idea that the moon is less powerful as she wanes is a misinterpretation, based on our culture’s unhealthy belief that anything dark is bad. The power is still there, and is still available. The energy is just different now - that’s all. Tune in to this power, and feel it for what it is for you on your personal path. So now just feel the energy, and as the shadow grows across her beloved face, know that this is a good time to make decisions about things that need to be let go of. As you think of these things, just let them go in peace. See how easily they go to the shadows!
And now see the tiny crescent that remains - on the left side of the sphere now, and how much like a sickle it looks. This last sliver is the Crone’s sickle, and it is a powerful time to cut threads in our lives that tie us to what is no longer needed. Give those threads over to the wise Hecate now, that she may teach you how to cut them without guilt or remorse.
And now, full circle, we’re back to the dark moon, the Mystery. Feel the power of this moon, too, how it is the same and also how it differs. How it pulls in, rather than pushes out. This is the power of receptivity. The power of woman. The power of the Goddess. And breathe. Take whatever time you need to ponder the cycle of the moon. Go back through her cycling again, if you will, and focus now on the current phase of the moon as you read this.
Let your mind become blank. Just turn it black, no light, no picture in front of your third eye. Let your breathing become steady and even. Now, in your mind, see a shape forming out of the blackness, a disc of deeper black, growing to fill the picture of your mind. Let the disc take on texture, definition, and see that it is a celestial body - one you are intimately familiar with. And as you ponder this shape, see it take on dimension, weight, and form. See the sphere of black that is a dark moon. Hear the whispers of your spirit and this representation of the Goddess, the Dark Mother. The wise and strict and benevolent Grandmother of us all. Feel her comfort, her power. And breathe…
And now watch as the Grandmother gives way to the Maiden, as the tiniest glimmer of light forms on the right-hand side of the sphere. Just a silver, a crescent - the energy of youth, of new beginnings as the moon crests into her power to transmute and take form. Notice the shape of the crescent now, a few days out from new, and how like a bow that crescent is. Feel the power of action growing as the light grows, and understand the place this moon phase will have in your workings. Just feel that energy now, as you breathe deeply…
The moon is near the halfway mark now. First quarter. Waxing. Feel the energy change to an even higher level for constructing, acting, moving. Pushing out. The Maiden is growing too, and becoming more fully actualized, more womanly, more mature. About this time, she is aware of her sexuality and her power to create change. Creativity is highlighted, as she is fertile now, rounded and beautiful, ripening as the light fills her more and more.
And she is full now, at the height of her loveliness and power as creator and nurturer. She represents the mature Queen of Heaven, for she is at the peak of her maturity, fully self-aware and self-actualized, sexually potent. Breathe in this energy now, and understand what it means in your personal path, how it feels in your body, how it fills you with the power to create change in accordance with will. And as you focus on this power, feel your own fullness as it connects to and relates with hers.
And now, as you breathe and feel this spirit power, see how the right-hand side of the moon’s face is now beginning to shadow, to change. Her light is waning now, passing back into darkness, into Mystery. Take a moment to focus on the waning, as you watch the shadow on the right grow. Lots of Witches won’t do magick during the waning moon, as they feel it holds less power. I would only ask then, how much power does Hecate have? How much power does it take to both spin and cut the threads of life? This idea that the moon is less powerful as she wanes is a misinterpretation, based on our culture’s unhealthy belief that anything dark is bad. The power is still there, and is still available. The energy is just different now - that’s all. Tune in to this power, and feel it for what it is for you on your personal path. So now just feel the energy, and as the shadow grows across her beloved face, know that this is a good time to make decisions about things that need to be let go of. As you think of these things, just let them go in peace. See how easily they go to the shadows!
And now see the tiny crescent that remains - on the left side of the sphere now, and how much like a sickle it looks. This last sliver is the Crone’s sickle, and it is a powerful time to cut threads in our lives that tie us to what is no longer needed. Give those threads over to the wise Hecate now, that she may teach you how to cut them without guilt or remorse.
And now, full circle, we’re back to the dark moon, the Mystery. Feel the power of this moon, too, how it is the same and also how it differs. How it pulls in, rather than pushes out. This is the power of receptivity. The power of woman. The power of the Goddess. And breathe. Take whatever time you need to ponder the cycle of the moon. Go back through her cycling again, if you will, and focus now on the current phase of the moon as you read this.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Lesson: Polarity of the Earth and Sky
1) Get into your magickal mindset. Visualize a beam of light extending down from your spine, grounding you down to the Earth like the roots of a tree, or a balloon tied down. The beam of light is hollow like a straw, and you can draw energy up and down it. The beam connects you to the center of the Earth. As you inhale, hold the intention of drawing up the Earth energy, like sucking up a straw. In your mind, ask Mother Earth to send her energy up to you. With each inhalation, the energy moves further up the beam of light.
2) Feel the energy rise up through the beam of light, Some visualize it as green, brown, black, or blue. It may move quickly or slowly. Feel it reach the base of your spine and flow upward, through your body. Feel the Earth energy move through your belly and up into your chest. Feel it energize your body. Feel it flow through your neck and into your head, and out the crown. Feel the beam of light extend upward, connection you to the sky.
3) While the Earth energy still flows upward, feel the energy of the sky flow down as you inhale, like water. At first it may be a trickle, or flow like a flood. Let it descend down the beam of light and into your crown. The sky energy flows much faster than the Earth energy, down through your head and neck, through your chest and heart space into your belly, to the base of your spine and down into the Earth.
4) Feel yourself in balance with these two energies. They are not static poles, but free-flowing, living energies. Release your own rigid polarities, the things you wish to transmute, and allow them to flow with you.
5) Slow down the flow with your intent, and allow the remaining Earth energy to flow upward and out, and the remaining sky energy to flow down and out into the Earth, helping ground you.
6) Return yourself to normal consciousness, counting up, and giving yourself clearance and balance. Do any necessary grounding.
2) Feel the energy rise up through the beam of light, Some visualize it as green, brown, black, or blue. It may move quickly or slowly. Feel it reach the base of your spine and flow upward, through your body. Feel the Earth energy move through your belly and up into your chest. Feel it energize your body. Feel it flow through your neck and into your head, and out the crown. Feel the beam of light extend upward, connection you to the sky.
3) While the Earth energy still flows upward, feel the energy of the sky flow down as you inhale, like water. At first it may be a trickle, or flow like a flood. Let it descend down the beam of light and into your crown. The sky energy flows much faster than the Earth energy, down through your head and neck, through your chest and heart space into your belly, to the base of your spine and down into the Earth.
4) Feel yourself in balance with these two energies. They are not static poles, but free-flowing, living energies. Release your own rigid polarities, the things you wish to transmute, and allow them to flow with you.
5) Slow down the flow with your intent, and allow the remaining Earth energy to flow upward and out, and the remaining sky energy to flow down and out into the Earth, helping ground you.
6) Return yourself to normal consciousness, counting up, and giving yourself clearance and balance. Do any necessary grounding.
Meditation: Earth Walking
(This exercise expands your experience beyond the realm of personal energy and into the feelings of Earth energy.)
Start in some natural setting, on grass, in a field or park, on the beach, or in the woods, rather than on concrete or asphalt. If you feel comfortable enough to do this barefoot, so much the better, but with practice, you will feel this experience through your shoes.
Walk slowly and meditatively. Be aware of the Earth below your feet. Be aware of your personal energy, the auric field around you, touching the land, where your energy mingles. As you inhale, imagine that you are not only breathing in through your mouth, but breathing in through your feet. Imagine drawing in life force, Earth energy, through your feet as you walk. This energy grounds and centers you. It bolsters your metabolism and energy level, creating health and joy in the moment. For now, don’t worry about doing anything special while exhaling. Breathe normally. The excess energy will be released naturally through your daily activity. Focus on the connection you make to the Earth.
When on these walks, look for a quiet place that could serve as a meditation spot for later exercises.
When you feel you are done with this experience, walk and breathe normally and resume your day-to-day activities. If you feel too energized, too charged, get on your hands and knees, placing your palms on the ground. Imagine the excess energy flowing out of your palms and even pouring out of your head. You release only the excess energy to the Earth, grounding yourself. As you release this energy, you can place the intent that such energy be used for healing the planet. This is a basic method of grounding yourself if you are not releasing excess energy.
When you feel comfortable with the Earth energy, you can include breathing through the crown of your head, to connect to the sky energy. Try the sky energy alone to get a feel for that particular vibration.
Start in some natural setting, on grass, in a field or park, on the beach, or in the woods, rather than on concrete or asphalt. If you feel comfortable enough to do this barefoot, so much the better, but with practice, you will feel this experience through your shoes.
Walk slowly and meditatively. Be aware of the Earth below your feet. Be aware of your personal energy, the auric field around you, touching the land, where your energy mingles. As you inhale, imagine that you are not only breathing in through your mouth, but breathing in through your feet. Imagine drawing in life force, Earth energy, through your feet as you walk. This energy grounds and centers you. It bolsters your metabolism and energy level, creating health and joy in the moment. For now, don’t worry about doing anything special while exhaling. Breathe normally. The excess energy will be released naturally through your daily activity. Focus on the connection you make to the Earth.
When on these walks, look for a quiet place that could serve as a meditation spot for later exercises.
When you feel you are done with this experience, walk and breathe normally and resume your day-to-day activities. If you feel too energized, too charged, get on your hands and knees, placing your palms on the ground. Imagine the excess energy flowing out of your palms and even pouring out of your head. You release only the excess energy to the Earth, grounding yourself. As you release this energy, you can place the intent that such energy be used for healing the planet. This is a basic method of grounding yourself if you are not releasing excess energy.
When you feel comfortable with the Earth energy, you can include breathing through the crown of your head, to connect to the sky energy. Try the sky energy alone to get a feel for that particular vibration.
Lesson: Pushing and Pulling Energy
1) Stand facing your partner, with only a few feet between you. The receptive partner should have their eyes closed. Make sure this person is standing up straight, but is not braced against any structure.
2) You then try to use willpower, breath, and intent to “push” your personal energy out and influence your partner. Use a gathering motion in the space around you to gather your personal energy as you inhale. Use pushing motions as you gently exhale, sending the energy toward your partner.
3) Take notice of your partner. If there is a third person is the room, this person might notice the action more than either of the exercise partners. Usually the receptive partner looks like they are slightly swaying back, even if they did not consciously feel it.
4) Reverse the process by gathering the energy between you both, and pull the energy forward with your intention. Inhale and sweep your arms toward your body as you bring the energy closer. You may notice your partner pulling forward a bit. Repeat these steps several times until you feel comfortable with them. Then ask your partner, still with eyes closed, what they are feeling.
2) You then try to use willpower, breath, and intent to “push” your personal energy out and influence your partner. Use a gathering motion in the space around you to gather your personal energy as you inhale. Use pushing motions as you gently exhale, sending the energy toward your partner.
3) Take notice of your partner. If there is a third person is the room, this person might notice the action more than either of the exercise partners. Usually the receptive partner looks like they are slightly swaying back, even if they did not consciously feel it.
4) Reverse the process by gathering the energy between you both, and pull the energy forward with your intention. Inhale and sweep your arms toward your body as you bring the energy closer. You may notice your partner pulling forward a bit. Repeat these steps several times until you feel comfortable with them. Then ask your partner, still with eyes closed, what they are feeling.
Lesson: Feeling the Aura
1) Sensitize your hands by rubbing them together. Then put your arms out with palms facing out, as if you were gesturing to stop.
2) Stand at one end of the room while your partner is at the other. Close your eyes and slowly walk toward your partner, having your partner guide you if you get off course. As you could feel the energy between your palms, you are looking for a similar feeling when you reach the edge of your partner’s energy field.
3) Keep your eyes closed, by take note of the various levels of energy you feel. Move back and forth to explore the sensations.
4) Repeat the exercise, this time with your eyes open. Stop where you feel the first layer of resistance. Have your partner raise their arms straight out in front. Usually the perimeter of the aura is a hand’s length beyond the reach of a person’s arms.
2) Stand at one end of the room while your partner is at the other. Close your eyes and slowly walk toward your partner, having your partner guide you if you get off course. As you could feel the energy between your palms, you are looking for a similar feeling when you reach the edge of your partner’s energy field.
3) Keep your eyes closed, by take note of the various levels of energy you feel. Move back and forth to explore the sensations.
4) Repeat the exercise, this time with your eyes open. Stop where you feel the first layer of resistance. Have your partner raise their arms straight out in front. Usually the perimeter of the aura is a hand’s length beyond the reach of a person’s arms.
Lesson: Ball of Energy
1) Hold your hands, palms facing, about 6 inches apart. Imagine you are holding a ball of energy. At first this ball is like an empty bowl, a shell, but you are filling it with the energy between your hands.
2) As you breathe out, imagine that you are blowing out energy, exhaling from your mouth, and also “exhaling” from your palms. This energy helps fill the ball. Feel it fill up. Intend to make the ball thicker and more solid. At first this will feel like you are playing pretend and making it up, but such play-acting is the way energy responds to our thoughts. By acting as if the energy is changing, it does.
3) Once you have a “solid” ball of energy floating between your hands, you can literally play with it. You can make it smaller and more dense. You can stretch it out like taffy. Discover how mutable energy can be, responding to your intent and commands.
4) When done, bring your hands together and imagine you are absorbing the energy. Then wipe off your hands to remove any excess.
2) As you breathe out, imagine that you are blowing out energy, exhaling from your mouth, and also “exhaling” from your palms. This energy helps fill the ball. Feel it fill up. Intend to make the ball thicker and more solid. At first this will feel like you are playing pretend and making it up, but such play-acting is the way energy responds to our thoughts. By acting as if the energy is changing, it does.
3) Once you have a “solid” ball of energy floating between your hands, you can literally play with it. You can make it smaller and more dense. You can stretch it out like taffy. Discover how mutable energy can be, responding to your intent and commands.
4) When done, bring your hands together and imagine you are absorbing the energy. Then wipe off your hands to remove any excess.
Lesson: Feeling Energy
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The purpose of this exercise is to physically feel some of this spiritual energy that you personally generate. Once you feel it, you will be able to manipulate this energy through your will and intent. This is a fundamental building block for magick and psychic development.
1) Hold your hands about three feet apart, palms facing each other. Close your eyes if you would like. You are aware of any new information you receive from your hands, but you are not judging the experience or try to create it. Allow it to happen naturally.
2) Bring you hands together, slowly. Be aware of the sensation. Notice any feeling that comes in waves or layers. These are the levels of your aura, your energy body. Some layers offer more “resistance” than others. Try it several times, with eyes open and closed. If you have difficulty, start over, but begin by rubbing your hands together vigorously, as if you were trying to warm them up. This will increase your hands’ sensitivity.
3) When you are done, wipe your hands together as if you were wiping excess water off them. This removes any other energies you might have picked up along the way. End all of these energy exercises with such a wiping motion.
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