Hello everybody and welcome to our journey to the lower world.
In Celtic mythology,
The lower world is not to be confused with the underworld.
The lower world is a realm associated with the deep earth,
Spiritual connection and the ancestors.
Unlike in some traditions where the underworld is associated with punishment,
Death or fear,
The Celtic lower world is often a place of profound wisdom,
Healing and connection to the ancestors and your spirit guides or animals.
So begin by finding a comfortable space where you won't be disturbed.
Sit or lie down and if you like you can place the sound of a drumbeat in the background to mimic the sound of the heartbeat.
Close your eyes,
Take a few deep breaths and prepare to journey inward.
So taking a deep breath in through your nose,
Feel the air fill your body and exhale through your mouth,
Letting go of any tension.
Do this three more times,
Each time sinking deeper into relaxation.
Now imagine yourself standing in a beautiful forest at twilight.
The air is cool and the ground beneath you is soft and very grounding.
You see a faint trail ahead of you leading to a sacred place where the veils between the worlds is thin,
A place where you can connect deeply with the lower world.
As you walk along the trail you come to a large ancient tree with a hollow opening at its roots.
This is the portal to the lower world.
Take a moment to honour the tree,
Place your hand on its trunk,
Feeling its ancient wisdom and strength flowing through you.
Ask the tree for permission to enter.
When you're ready,
Step into the hollow and begin your descent to the lower world.
You feel safe and supported as you move downward,
Spiralling gently through the earth.
The path is illuminated by soft golden light and you hear the sound of a heartbeat,
Steady and grounding,
Guiding you deeper.
You arrive in a lush,
Vibrant landscape,
The air feels alive with energy.
Ahead of you is a gathering of beings,
Your ancestors,
They are here to welcome you.
Notice their face,
Their clothing,
Their energy.
Feel the love and guidance that they bring.
Take a moment to approach them,
To greet them and to ask them for their wisdom or blessings.
Now as you turn,
Noticing an animal approaching you from the distance.
This is your spirit animal,
A guide in this realm.
Observe its form,
Its eyes,
Its energy,
Movements and presence.
This being carries a message for you,
Take a moment to connect with it,
To ask it a question or simply feel its energy of support.
The earth beneath you feels alive and you sense the presence of nature all around you,
The trees,
The rivers,
Stones and the very soil itself.
These natural elements whisper their guidance to you,
Reminding you that you are deeply connected to the cycles of life and the wisdom of the earth.
Take this time to absorb the messages,
Guidance or healing energy you are being offered by your ancestors,
Spirit animal and the natural world.
Feel their love and support surrounding you like a warm glowing light.
When you're ready,
Thank your ancestors,
Your spirit animal and the earth for their gifts,
Knowing that you can return to this sacred space whenever you need guidance or connection.
Now begin your journey back,
Imagine ascending gently through the glowing pathway,
Returning to the trees hollow roots,
Step out into the forest,
Feeling renewed and supported.
In this moment take a deep breath and begin to come back into your body,
Feeling your body again,
Wiggling your fingers and your toes,
Noticing the ground beneath you.
When you're ready you can gently open your eyes,
Carrying the wisdom and peace of the lower world with you into your day.
So just take a moment to feel this journey,
Take a moment to reflect on the messages and I encourage you to journal and write down any of these messages and to pay attention to nature as you step forward into your day.
