Meet Your Animal Spirit Guide

Hello and welcome to this guided visualization or pathworking for you to connect with your animal spirit guides.

Embarking on this journey is a powerful practice rooted in ancient wisdom.

Across cultures and throughout history humans have recognized the profound significance of animals as symbols of strength,

Intuition and spiritual guidance.

This visualization invites you to tap into this rich tradition exploring the bond between humanity and the animal kingdom.

As you embark upon this introspective voyage you will uncover a tapestry of symbolic connections that transcend the physical body,

Offering insights,

Healing and a profound connection to the natural world.

At the end of this guided visualization you will find some journal prompts for you to further explore your experience after we have finished.

But for now I invite you to get comfortable lying down,

Your head supported,

Maybe a blanket over the top of your body.

Beginning to tune into our breath,

Closing our eyes as we consciously choose to relax the mind and the body in preparation for this spiritual journey we are about to undertake.

Bringing your awareness to your belly instead of your chest with every inhale and exhale.

Noticing the rise of the belly as you breathe in and the slow receding of the belly back towards the spine with every exhale.

Seeing if we can lengthen our exhale each and every time,

Using our breath as a tool to calm the nervous system so that our intuition,

So that our subconscious mind may take the front seat.

Allowing your hands to fall by your side,

Letting go of any tension that you might be holding on to.

The quick scan from the tips of your toes up to your ankles,

Your calves,

Your knees,

Your thighs.

Allowing your legs to completely relax as we check in with the hips,

The spine,

What it feels like to have the spine supported by the earth beneath you or the support beneath you.

From the tips of the fingers all the way up to the wrist,

Forearm,

The elbow,

The bicep,

Into the shoulders.

Noticing if you're holding any tension in your shoulders,

Your neck especially your jaw.

Unclenching and releasing the jaw and allowing the whole face to completely soften.

The forehead to relax,

The eyes to unscrunch,

Just gently having your lids closed.

Breathing slowly and softly now that every part of your physical body,

Every single muscle and tissue and tendon is completely at rest.

And all the while your body might feel rested,

Your thoughts might still be taking up space.

And so we consciously create an environment of observing these thoughts.

Watching them pass us by as we just glance their way in acknowledgement.

Knowing that we can return to these rampant thoughts whenever we have need to.

But right now we are far more concerned and far more present with what we are looking to explore on this journey together today.

And on your next inhale I invite you to take a big breath in and sigh out your breath.

Fully relaxing knowing that all you have to do is listen to the sound of my voice and any guidance or prompts I might give.

Visualizing that exactly where you lie you are surrounded by a circle of white light protecting you and only inviting in the highest of intentions and the safest of experiences.

Feeling how solid that white circle of light is and how it will remain around your body throughout this experience.

I'm going to begin to slowly count from 1 to 10 and each time I speak a number you will repeat this number silently to yourself until the next number is spoken.

And as I count you're going to sink more deeply into this dark space beneath your eyelids through the earth,

Past the roots of the trees,

The stones and the bones of our ancestors.

Sinking deeply into the earth until we are ready to venture on our journey.

1,

2,

3,

4,

5,

Sinking more deeply breathing slowly,

6,

7,

8,

9 and 10.

Opening up your inner eye you are fully immersed in a dark room with just a doorway before you.

This doorway is completely unique to you and this experience as well as the spiritual plane we are about to enter.

Take a moment to notice the details,

The type of wood,

How old the door is,

Reaching out your hand and feeling its texture before we open it ourselves.

And when you've taken in all the details from this doorway,

Reaching out your hand and opening it slowly,

Stepping through and out into nature.

Now this scene before you is completely unique to you and so this is your time and your opportunity to ground yourself into this spiritual plane by exploring the scenery around you.

Noticing what is underfoot,

Whether it's grass,

Sand,

Snow,

What flowers are in bloom,

What trees are surrounding you.

Is it night or day,

Cold or warm?

Take this moment to explore for yourself and absorb your environment knowing that you're completely safe and free to do so.

And after exploring for some time you will eventually find yourself reaching a clearing of some kind.

Surrounded by wise and ancient trees,

If you are not already there you will feel called to exactly the right place.

Noticing how it feels when you are in this sacred place,

For this is where you will connect with your animal guide for the first time.

Taking a deep breath,

Reaching out your arms when you feel ready and calling out to your guide.

I am ready to meet with you,

I ask you to show yourself to me today.

Waiting patiently for them to appear.

Listening attentively for any rustling in the bushes,

The creaking of a tree branch or the sound of their footfall.

Whilst also being mindful of the fact that they may be very small,

The size of an insect or very large,

But embracing whoever comes forward and trusting that they are here to connect with you today for a reason.

When they do appear before you,

Express your deepest gratitude and acceptance of them immediately,

Taking in their appearance and allowing the two of you to become acquainted with one another's energy.

And once you are acquainted with one another visually,

Making sure to introduce yourself and then asking your guide to show you,

Tell you exactly what you need to know here in this moment.

Once they receive this request from your heart,

Now will be the time to leave this space and journey with them across the spiritual plane.

They may ask you to shapeshift into their body,

Especially if they are a smaller creature,

Or they may wish for you to travel alongside them.

Following their guidance and trusting their wisdom,

You begin your journey together,

Asking questions where it feels appropriate and leaving space for silence where words are not necessary.

And after some time of exploring together,

They will eventually begin to bring you back to that sacred clearing where you first met.

And as you make your way back slowly,

No rush,

Ask any final questions you might have,

Any guidance for your life in this moment that you need support with,

Or maybe how you can honor them in your everyday life or ask for support from them outside of this space.

And once you land back in the clearing,

Expressing your deepest and heartfelt gratitude to your guide for being there for you,

For walking this path alongside you,

And knowing that you can always return and reconnect whenever you have need,

Either through meditation or even a dream state.

And as you watch them leave,

It is now time for you to begin walking back to the ancient doorway that you first emerged through,

Taking your time as you wander through this beautiful place,

Thinking over everything you have seen and learned about yourself on this experience.

And as you come back to the doorway,

Taking a deep breath,

Feeling the gratitude deep in your heart,

Reaching out and opening the door,

Stepping through back into that dark room.

And just as before,

So that we may return to our physical body slowly but surely,

I am going to count from 10 to 1.

And as I count,

You will repeat that number slowly to yourself until the next number is spoken,

Knowing that as I count,

Your spirit is returning to your body.

And you will reconnect with your physical form once more.

10.

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9.

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8.

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7.

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6.

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5.

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Feeling yourself coming back into your body.

4.

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3.

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2.

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And 1.

Wiggling your toes and your fingers,

Stretching your body if it feels comfortable to do so,

And turning onto your side just for a few moments before we move from this position.

When you feel ready,

Reaching out for a journal and pen,

Or pausing this audio so that you might go and retrieve one,

So that you might jot down the journal prompts I have for you,

For you to explore this journey and unpack what has come forward for you.

The first prompt,

Describe the landscape of your visualization.

What colors,

Sounds and textures stood out to you particularly,

And why?

Reflect on the characteristics of your animal guide.

What resonated with you the most?

Consider any emotions that rose during this encounter,

And reflect on the symbolism of your chosen animal,

And how it aligns with your personal journey and growth.

Trust that the process of connecting with our animal guide is a process of deep understanding and connection that continues from this day forward.

Any confusion or uncertainty over what occurred during your path working will come to light over the next few days,

Or might even be further explored during your dreams tonight.

This animal guide spirit is with you always,

So when you have need,

Call out to them and ask them to be with you.

Embody their energy,

Embody their strengths,

And see how it will transform your life.

Thank you so much for joining me here on this path working journey today.

It has been my pleasure to facilitate this experience for you,

And I hope to do so again for you next time.

Take care and many blessings.

Thank you.