Welcome,
Welcome to the Sleeping Moon Meditation,
Embracing new moon tranquility for restful sleep.
This meditation is intended to help you rest within the embrace of the new moon,
So take your time.
Find your blankets and your cushions,
Your warm layers,
In a place where you feel held and safe.
Perhaps allow yourself some deep breaths,
Drawing in and drawing out,
Releasing any tension within the body,
Beginning to let go of busy thoughts of the day.
Imagine yourself in a serene and secluded sanctuary,
Nestled within the embrace of nature.
It is a moonless night,
And the darkness envelops everything in a soothing,
Velvety blanket.
The air is calm and cool,
Inviting you to let go and surrender to the quiet of the night above you.
The absence of the moon's light allows the stars to shine even brighter,
Casting a very gentle glow upon the landscape.
With each breath now,
Perhaps imagine the peaceful energy of the new moon flowing through you like a tranquil river of darkness that soothes and cradles your entire being.
Feel the weight of the day's concerns and responsibilities gradually lifting from you.
The darkness around you becomes a sanctuary and place of rejuvenation,
Letting go of any thoughts or worries,
Allowing them to dissolve into the serene expanse of the night,
Bringing awareness to your body,
Perhaps a focus upon your feet to begin.
Imagine the darkness around you gently touching your feet,
Releasing any tension or unease.
Feel a sense of relaxation spreading through your toes and your feet and into your ankles.
Soft and calm,
The soothing,
Velvety darkness travels up your legs,
Easing your calves and knees.
A gentle embrace of tranquility,
As if the night itself is cradling you in its arms.
Your legs become light and weightless,
As if you are floating in a sea of quiet stillness.
The darkness rises up your hips and belly.
Imagine a warm,
Calming sensation,
Like a soft lullaby that beckons you into slumber,
And any lingering stress gently fades away in the depths of the night,
Bringing your attention to your chest and heart now.
Feeling the soothing darkness envelop your heart,
Allowing it to beat at a steady and peaceful rhythm,
With each inhale visualising your heart becoming your own source of tranquility,
Radiating a gentle and restful energy throughout your body.
As the dark night touches your shoulders,
Neck and head,
Your muscles relax and your mind becomes quiet.
You lay beneath the starlit sky,
Cradled by the silence and darkness of the new moon night.
The energy of this night flows through you,
Restoring your body and mind,
And preparing you for a restful and rejuvenating sleep.
Feel yourself drifting off into a peaceful slumber,
Carried away on the wings of the night.
Know that in the embrace of the new moon,
The quiet magic of new moon night will guide you,
Bringing you the rest and renewal you seek.
May your sleep be blessed by the serene magic of the new moon's embrace.
