Welcome to Stars in Stillness,
A journey within and beyond.
Begin by finding a comfortable place to rest,
Whether seated or lying down,
Allowing your body to settle into stillness.
Take a moment to notice where your attention is drawn within your body,
As though an inner compass is gently guiding you.
Adjust as needed,
Taking note of those subtle whispers that invite greater ease.
As you let yourself surrender to the surface beneath you,
Imagine it as though Mother Earth herself were cradling you softly,
Holding you securely in place and inviting you to release into trust.
Now gently close your eyes,
Turning your awareness inward,
As if you are drawing the curtains to reveal a hidden refuge within yourself.
Notice the natural flow of your breath,
Steady and slow,
Like a quiet stream meandering through a lush forest.
Feel the gentle rise and fall of your lungs,
A rhythm between effort and ease.
Imagine your breath filling not only the front of your chest,
But also the hidden recesses of your back body,
As though the air is weaving itself into every corner of your being,
Leaving no space untouched.
As your breath deepens,
Envision each inhalation as a wave cresting to meet the shore,
And each exhalation the tide retreating,
Carrying with it all that no longer serves you.
Notice if any parts of your body feel resistance to this ebb and flow.
Without judgment,
Bring your attention there,
As if shining a soft lantern into a darkened room.
Observe the stories that linger tucked away like forgotten letters.
Simply witness,
Allowing them to unfold with the rhythm of your breath.
Now visualize the breath entering through your nostrils,
Like a stream of golden light that flows upward to the crown of your head,
Illuminating your inner world before cascading down through your body and spilling out through the soles of your feet.
Imagine this light,
Beautiful and radiant,
As you picture this breath like waves of renewal,
Waves of restoration,
Washing through you,
Cleansing and connecting.
Rest here for a few moments,
Feeling the breath move through you in this gentle flowing cycle.
Notice the softening of your face,
The release of tension as the muscles around your eyes,
Jaw and brow let go.
Feel the weight of your body as if gravity itself is inviting you to sink deeper into this embrace of the earth.
Roll your shoulders away from the ears and let the stillness hold you as you surrender further.
Breathe into these quiet moments where the guidance of the cosmos and the stillness within your heart meet.
Bringing your attention to your heart center,
The realm of Venus,
The celestial body of love,
Beauty and self-worth.
Feel your heartbeat's tender pulse and embrace the warm,
Soft pink light emanating from this space.
This pink light holds the essence of compassion,
Vulnerability and affection surrounding your heart.
As you shift your awareness to the space in between your shoulder blades,
The back of your heart,
This place that holds our shadows,
Fears,
Insecurities and feelings of inadequacy.
Notice if anything rises to the surface as you breathe into this space.
And as you breathe,
Visualize the light shifting into a gentle emerald green,
The color of the heart chakra,
Filling and softening the space behind you.
Now envision yourself standing before a mirror.
In this reflective surface,
The energy of Venus retrograde invites you to face your true self with sincerity and love.
Observe your eyes looking back at you and notice the feelings or thoughts that begin to surface.
As you hold your gaze,
Noticing the shape of your eyes,
Head,
Your cheekbones,
The lower half of your face,
Your lips,
Chin,
Noticing your neck and shoulders.
If you need to,
Visualize yourself taking a step back to see the full stature of your body,
Slowly turning to see yourself fully.
As you see yourself,
You see yourself without judgment.
And noticing what moves within you.
Are there areas in love and self-worth where fear of rejection hasn't inhibited your true passion and independence?
Invite Venus and Aries to ignite within you a measure of bold courage.
Illuminating a vision of your most radiant,
Assertive self.
Embrace this version of you who confidently pursues desires,
Affirms individuality,
And esteems your value in the world.
Breathe deeply into this empowered vision,
Feeling the energy that emerges concerning self-love,
Relationships,
Attractiveness,
Wealth,
And abundance.
What do you perceive in the mirror?
Perhaps there is a part that has strived for unattainable perfection.
Or sought endless approval from others.
Identify any tension or resistance,
And with a gentle exhale,
Allow yourself to relax into a softer perception.
Draw in a soft inhalation.
And then a gentle exhalation.
As you gaze,
Allow your reflection to dissolve into the fluid space of Pisces.
Enter this boundless,
Mystical opening where your inherent wholeness is revealed.
A place of defying love where true beauty emanates from within.
Perceive yourself as Venus perceives you.
Complete,
Inherently valuable,
And beautifully whole.
Under this Piscean energy,
Let the merging green light from your heart blend with Venus' pink light.
This light swirling into every part of your being.
Each breath releasing feelings of lack and affirming that you are enough in realms of love,
Beauty,
Abundance,
And success.
Take a few moments here and bear witness to this divine overture of cosmic affection.
Take a moment for release with these affirmations as you breathe in and slowly breathe out.
I release the need for perfection.
I let go of comparisons to others.
I trust in the divine plan for my life.
I am enough.
Anchor these truths within your body and heart,
Allowing them to settle deeply within you.
Gradually return your attention to the Earth's grounding presence beneath you.
Feeling the solid support of the Earth and the reassuring beat of your heart.
As you draw your breath in,
Feel the pink and green light encasing you in warmth and boundless acceptance.
Allowing this feeling,
This breath,
To radiate from your crown,
Your fingers,
Your toes,
And exhaling anything that remains stuck.
When you feel prepared,
Softly open your eyes,
Spending a few moments reflecting or journaling about the insights gained on this inner journey.
Remember Venus's retrograde is a sacred invitation,
Gently reminding you of your intrinsic beauty and self-worth.
You are whole.
You are loved.
You are enough.
You are enough.
