Welcome to a starlight journey through the winter night.
If it's comfortable to do so,
Find a seated position in which to meditate today.
It could be a comfortable chair or propped up on cushions.
Close your eyes and take a deep breath in.
As you exhale,
Feel your body grow softer,
Heavier,
Sinking and supported by the earth beneath you.
Embracing the stillness of this moment.
And the energy of winter that perhaps surrounds your physical body or just in our mind's eye.
A peacefulness.
A visualisation of a crisp starlit night surrounding us,
Expanding out from us.
Envisage yourself within a winter landscape.
The ground is blanketed in soft snow and the air is crisp and clear.
Surrounding you,
The night sky is a velvet expanse,
Scattered with stars glimmering like jewels.
You feel the cold,
But you are wrapped up warm.
The cold air feels that it is sharpening your senses,
Aware of the energies around you.
As you gaze to the stars,
You feel a gentle pull.
You are not bound to the earth in this moment and the starlight is calling to you.
Inviting you to journey beyond the physical realm.
Trust in this calling.
The stars are your guides.
With every breath you feel yourself becoming lighter,
As if your body is dissolving into the very fabric of the night.
Lighter,
Lighter you become and slowly you rise from the earth,
Floating upwards towards the stars.
There is no rush,
No force.
You are weightless,
Drifting higher,
Passing through layers of silvery clouds.
The stars are closer now,
Their light enveloping you in a protective glow.
As you rise in journey,
Notice the connection you hold to the earth below,
Like a silver thread that keeps you grounded yet allows you the freedom to explore.
Trust this thread as you trust the stars.
It is strong and will guide you back when it is time.
For now,
You may let your spirit roam freely through the vast expanse of the astral realm.
In this realm of pure starlight,
The stars around you pulse with ancient wisdom,
Their light carrying messages from other worlds.
Allow yourself to receive whatever guidance or knowledge the stars wish to share with you.
Feel the expansion of your consciousness as you float amongst them.
Take your time here,
Let your intuition guide you.
If you wish to visit a particular place,
You need only think of it.
Your astral self will travel there effortlessly.
Know that wherever you journey,
The protection of the stars surrounds you.
As you explore,
You are safe.
You are wrapped in a cocoon of starlight.
A soft glow of winter's moon reflects on stars and snow below you.
This white light is your shield,
Protecting you from any harm.
It surrounds you,
Gentle but powerful.
Strong and unwavering.
A radiant bubble,
Filled with peace.
When you feel ready,
Gently call your awareness back to your physical body.
Feel the silver thread guiding you back towards the earth as you descend slowly,
Passing through the starry night,
Through wisps of cloud,
Until you hover just above the snowy ground.
With each breath,
You feel yourself becoming more present in your physical body.
Wiggle your fingers and toes.
Become aware of the weight of your body once more resting upon the earth,
But know that the connection to the stars remains within you,
A quiet glow within your heart.
Take a gorgeous deep breath in,
And sigh and exhale.
Feel the grounding energy of the earth beneath you.
Know that you are safe,
Protected and connected to the wisdom of the universe.
Take a deep stretch,
Reaching skywards,
And slowly open your eyes.
May the light of the stars continue to guide and guard you,
Wherever you may roam.
Thank you for joining me.
Farewell for now.
