Orb Weaver meditation.
Become really,
Really comfortable.
Preferably on your back.
But you can also do this sitting up.
Lying or sitting.
Become aware of touch.
Where your body touches the floor or the seat.
How your clothes touch your body.
What do the different surfaces feel like on your body?
Now notice your ears.
The shape of them.
Your instruments for hearing.
And use them to listen.
How many different sounds can you find with your hearing?
Far away and near.
Different sounds.
Now come to your eyes.
Can you see anything behind your eyelids?
Sometimes it's all black.
Other times there may be different shades of grey or colour.
Or even images.
Notice your tongue.
The tip of the tongue to the bottom of your tongue at the back of your throat.
Can you notice saliva in your mouth?
Swish your tongue around.
Do you taste anything?
Imagine the taste of your favourite food.
And swallow the taste.
Lastly,
Your nose.
Notice your sense of smell.
What can you smell?
Breathe it in.
You can also imagine your favourite smell.
Enjoy the scent.
Now take a deep breath in through the nose.
And out the mouth like a sigh.
Two more times.
Scan through your body and notice anywhere you might feel stress and tension.
Perhaps in your face and head.
Relax your temples and jaw.
Your neck,
Shoulders.
Relax.
Your arms and hands.
Heavy.
Relaxed.
Your chest and belly.
They move when you breathe.
Notice it.
And allow it to soften and relax.
Your whole back.
Relaxed.
Your buttocks and hips.
Your legs.
Heavy.
Soft.
And relaxed.
And your feet.
Your whole body relaxed.
Now if your eyes aren't closed,
Close them now.
It's easier to relax and imagine that way.
But if you feel safer to keep your eyes open,
That's okay too.
Picture a vast space behind your eyes.
Like that of an endless blue sky.
Or a never-ending night sky with thousands upon thousands of twinkling stars.
Or an ocean with a far,
Far off horizon.
Or replace the ocean with the rustic endlessness of desert.
Vastness.
Spaciousness.
And openness.
In this space,
You are not lost.
You are safe and connected to the here and now.
But there is room to breathe.
To grow.
And to let your mind wander and dream.
Imagine being in this element of space.
Feeling a sense of freedom and boundlessness.
Allow yourself to let go of worries,
Expectations and pressure.
And embrace the vast possibilities for your life and the interconnectivity of all things.
As you bask in this space,
You gaze far off into the ether.
As far away from you or as close to you as you would like,
You picture a golden,
Glittering orb weaver in the air.
The same as the one on the card.
It's as if she is floating.
On her egg-shaped body,
There is a sixteen-petalled pink lotus flower.
And her legs,
Which are green with spots of gold,
Are close together to give the appearance of having only four legs,
Which acts as a type of camouflage.
The golden orb weaver is basking in her night's work,
Where she created the most intricate of homes,
A magnificent web.
This intricate web is meticulously crafted with precision and purpose.
The orb spider is creative,
Patient and persistent.
Despite the time-consuming process of weaving her web,
She remains calm and focused.
Almost every night,
Orb has to recreate her web.
Despite this,
She never gets disheartened.
She is adaptable to this daily change,
Which provides her with the opportunity to endlessly create.
No two webs of hers are ever the same.
They are unique.
And her faith in her efforts always bears fruit.
Or in her case,
Insects.
Notice how this space embraces you with a gentle,
Nurturing presence.
Feel the comfort and safety of being here,
Allowing you to freely express yourself and to shine brightly like the stars in the night sky.
Space holds no judgment,
Only acceptance of who you are and who you can become.
Can you feel the expansiveness of space within you?
It is not just the space between objects,
But also the space between your breath,
Your thoughts,
Your feelings and even your cells.
It allows you the freedom to choose your thoughts,
To let your imagination soar and to create your own reality with no resistance.
Embrace the qualities of space and the orb.
These are freedom,
Creativity and unlimitless potential,
At the same time as knowing you are connected to it all.
Allow these qualities to inspire you to ignite the spark of curiosity within your heart.
As you continue to float through the cosmic realm of space,
Hear the sound.
Hum.
Hum.
Imagine reaching out and plucking a star from the sky.
Hold it in your hands and feel its radiant energy.
This star represents your dreams,
Your aspirations and your unique gifts.
Allow this energy to fill you with golden light from the top of your head to the tips of your toes.
Radiating golden light.
Now release it back knowing all this is yours.
Because within the vastness of space,
You have the power to manifest your dreams.
Nurture your dreams within you with love and dedication.
Just as the stars lovingly illuminate the night sky,
Believe in your own light and your abilities.
For you are capable of incredible things.
Take a moment now to think of all the people,
Friends,
Family members,
Animals or nature that you are connected to.
Allow this feeling of connection to fill your heart and mind.
Know that you are always supported by the universe and that you have an endless supply of potential residing within you.
Ask yourself,
What am I here for to create?
What am I here for to create?
Begin to awaken yourself with a few deep breaths in the nose,
Out mouth.
Wiggle your fingers and your toes.
Stretch and move in any way you need.
And then sit on up.
May all beings be free from suffering.
May all beings be happy.
Thank you.
