As someone who has frequently visited Las Vegas,
I was often told that 3 o'clock in the morning is when the magic happens.
That time was often referred to as the witching hour.
Back then I thought that concept was just folklore.
Now that I've become Wiccan,
I'm seeing another side of that idea.
I've won and lost many hands of blackjack at 3 am.
My spirit guides have accompanied me both night and day.
So what makes the witching hour,
The time between 3 and 4 am,
So special?
First of all,
3 am is traditionally when no other religious services are taking place,
Inviting others to go their own way in peace.
Perhaps it is just that.
But in my personal experience,
The witching hour is a time of silence,
When we are finally able to get away from the 9 to 5 long enough to heal ourselves.
I can say that being awake and mindful at 3 am is glorious,
Because doing so shuts out the noise of the world.
It presents us with an excellent opportunity to ground and center,
To create sacred space.
I can assure you that there is a very distinct and vivid frequency at this time.
Personally I find it much easier to commune with other souls and my higher self at this hour.
But what if you're not a night person,
Or unable to be present at this hour because of your schedule?
I have struggled with this for years.
So I would like to present you with a brief meditation that will allow you to go into your personal hour of power,
Whenever you want.
Be seated in a way that is comfortable for you.
Close your eyes.
Take three deep breaths.
Exhale what grounds and comforts you.
Exhale that which does not serve you.
Inhale your sacred space.
Exhale spaces that do not hold you in a loving way.
Feel love and light surrounding you.
Be with yourself in silence.
Perhaps you will choose to envision the moon rising above you.
Perhaps you will choose to imagine your favorite blanket enveloping you.
There is no right or wrong.
This is your sacred space.
You have shut out the noise of the world.
Sit on your breathing.
Don't push yourself.
Rest for a moment in silence as you feel yourself rooting into the earth,
Drawing earth energy up into your body.
In your mind's eye,
Sense that it is well after midnight.
Everything around you is dark,
Yet you feel so protected,
Sustained,
Peaceful,
At ease.
No one can harm you.
This is your hour of power,
My dear friend.
Breathe mindfully.
You deserve this rest,
This time to go within.
See your present thoughts without overthinking.
If there is any noise around you,
Let it be there.
Allow yourself to be present and comfortable,
Knowing all the while that you are deserving of love.
At your own pace,
Begin to open your eyes.
Invite subtle movements into your fingers and toes as you awaken from this rest.
Return feeling well rested and relaxed.
As you come out of this meditation,
I invite you to again inhale calmness,
Exhale fear and negativity.
Exhale healing,
Exhale self-doubt and worry.
Take one more pause.
I admire you for being you.
To crow flies from me to thee,
To send the message,
Blessed be.
Namaste.
Namaste.
