Welcome,
Radiant Soul!
My name is Nola Bloom and it is an honor to guide you through this meditation created to connect you with the steady,
Heart-led and liberating energy of the Horse.
In the Chinese Zodiac,
The Horse is a symbol of freedom,
Vitality,
Devotion,
And forward movement.
It carries an energy of momentum that is expansive,
Steady,
And deeply embodied.
The Horse teaches us how to move through life with confidence and grace,
Guided by an inner sense of alignment.
As we stand at the cusp of this new year,
The Horse invites us to listen to the quiet yes within the body,
An energy that supports movement with purpose,
Courage with presence,
And freedom that stays connected to the heart.
So go ahead and get yourself comfortable,
Close down your eyes,
And allow the sound of my voice to guide you through this journey.
Take a slow breath in through the nose,
Feeling the chest and belly gently expand,
And as you exhale,
Allow the shoulders to soften and release tension.
Allow the breath to find its own natural rhythm.
Feel the weight of your body being supported by the earth beneath you as you grow heavier and heavier,
Drifting deeper into relaxation.
Now imagine yourself standing within a wide open landscape at dawn,
The light is soft and golden,
The sky vast and clear,
The earth beneath you is cool as though it just exhaled after a long night.
At your feet,
Something stirs softly in the morning breeze.
As you look down,
You notice a shed snakeskin resting on the ground,
Pale and translucent,
Light and empty.
You sense it immediately,
Something within you has been released,
An old layer has fallen away,
Leaving space,
Breath,
And a quiet openness.
You lift your gaze,
And not far from you,
A cobra rests amongst the tall grass,
Still and watchful,
Its body coiled with quiet strength.
Its freshly luminous scales catch the early light with a soft iridescent sheen.
Slowly,
Its hood opens as it rises,
Head lifted,
Awareness clear.
Your eyes meet,
And there is a recognition here,
Unhurried and intimate.
The wisdom of the year behind you is present,
Alive within your body and awareness.
As you hold its gaze,
A quiet transmission unfolds between you,
Wordless,
Settling softly within you,
And you feel a sense of gratitude that something meaningful has come to completion.
The snake lowers itself and glides back into the tall grass,
Leaving its wisdom integrated deep within your heart.
The landscape opens wide around you,
Clear and spacious,
Carrying a quiet readiness that you can feel within your body.
In the distance,
A wild stallion appears,
His silhouette etched amongst the warm glow of the rising sun.
He stands tall and holds the space with a graceful presence,
And slowly,
You begin to walk towards him,
Feeling the spaciousness of the land around you.
With every step,
His intricate details reveal themselves more clearly,
Layer by layer.
His body is strong and luminous,
Muscles sleek beneath a glossy coat,
Breath slow,
Flanks gently rising and falling.
His mane falls thick along his neck,
Catching the light and lifting softly in the breeze.
His tail sways with a quiet power.
As you draw closer,
You notice his eyes,
Clear and intelligent,
Bright with awareness.
The stallion lifts his head and meets your gaze,
And in that moment,
Something softens.
There is a recognition here,
A sense of being seen,
Supported,
Welcomed.
He stands calmly before you,
Attentive,
And gently lowers his head,
Inviting connection,
And you feel a warm current of momentum beginning to flow towards you.
This momentum enters your body like a living current.
First,
It moves through your shoulders and arms,
Warming them with purpose and readiness,
Awakening a sense of direction in your hands.
The current continues through your spine,
Gathering strength as it travels,
Flowing into your hips and legs.
There is a power here,
Grounded and alive.
A readiness to move forward with confidence.
Feel this momentum reach your feet,
Connecting you to the earth beneath you,
Giving you traction,
Stability,
And trust in every step you take.
Now,
Feel the current rise back upward,
Expanding into your chest.
Your heart becomes the center of this movement,
Steady,
Open,
And fully alive.
You notice the rhythm of your heartbeat,
Feel how it echoes the cadence of hooves on the earth with a steady,
Purposeful beat.
Each pulse carries momentum forward,
A quiet gallop within your chest,
Reminding you that movement and stillness arise from the same living rhythm.
With each breath,
Allow this rhythm to settle more deeply into your body.
Weaving confidence and readiness throughout your chest,
Belly,
And limbs.
From this quiet attunement,
The stallion lowers his head slightly,
Inviting you closer.
You step forward and gently place your hand on his face,
Feeling the warmth of his breath against your skin.
Your palm rests along his strong jaw,
Your fingers brushing the soft place beneath his eye.
You look into his large,
Knowing eyes,
Long lashes stirring softly in the breeze.
There is a quiet moment of trust.
A silent understanding passes between you.
You place your hand against his warm,
Powerful body.
The stallion shifts his weight and offers you his back.
You climb on gently,
Feeling supported with your spine tall and your heart open.
The stallion begins to move.
You hear a soft exhale of his breath.
His hooves meet the earth with a rhythmic,
Graceful percussion that echoes through the open land.
You feel the subtle sway of his body beneath you,
Your breath matching his pace.
Gradually,
The horse transitions into a gentle trot.
You feel the rhythm ripple through your spine and hips.
You feel the momentum building with smooth,
Natural ease.
Then,
The stallion begins to pick up his pace,
And you hear the deep,
Resonant thunder of hooves striking the ground.
You feel the rush of wind through his mane.
The powerful breath rising from his chest as speed and freedom merge into oneness.
His movement is untamed,
Wild,
And free.
The wind streams past you.
The horizon widens.
Your breath deepens.
Your heart opens into pure aliveness.
You move in synchrony with the stallion,
Choosing this direction with clarity and trust.
You begin to notice your breath once more as the stallion eases back into a steady walk.
And then into stillness.
The energy settles and integrates.
Becoming a calm,
Embodied strength that remains within you.
You gently dismount,
Your feet meeting the earth once more.
You place your hand on his neck,
Feeling his heart still pounding from the run.
There is a quiet exchange here.
A wordless thank you.
A shared knowing.
The stallion lowers his head.
Breath is slowing and calm.
You stand together for a moment.
Feeling connection.
And carrying the quiet confidence that remains after movement.
Rest here for a few moments,
Allowing the energy of the ride to fully integrate.
The quiet hum of momentum alive beneath the surface.
And allow these words to arise within you,
Gently sealing the journey.
I move forward with courage,
Carried by the rhythm that lives within my heart.
I answer the open horizon,
Wild and free.
Trusting the momentum that carries me onward.
I trust my intuition to lead the way,
Strong,
Clear and devoted.
Let these words settle quietly within you.
Notice your heartbeat once more.
Slow,
Steady,
Rhythmic,
Alive.
Feel how it echoes the cadence of hooves on the earth.
A gentle reminder that movement lives within you.
Allow your breath to soften.
Rest here,
Radiant soul,
For a few more breaths.
Now gently bring awareness back to your body.
Notice the gentle rise and fall of your chest and belly.
Wiggling your fingers and toes.
And slowly opening your eyes.
As you move into this new year,
Carry the energy of the horse with you.
Move forward with clarity,
Trust your heart,
And allow freedom and devotion to walk hand in hand as you follow your path onward.
Namaste
