In my youth I believed everyone basically thought the same way I
did. Astrology is one interesting study that helped me to recognize how differently we all think and feel.
The astrological chart from the
time you were born is more than just your "sign" or where the
sun was when you were born. Your natal
chart is based on what sign each planet was in the minute you were
born. This is a huge area of study, but suffice to say that each sign of
the zodiac and each planet are meant to influence a different part of
your personality and life.
Some
of you may think this is total hooey and it is not my intention to
convince you otherwise. What looking at natal charts has shown me is
the wide range of possible personalities and ways of thinking in this
world. Since my only frame of reference was the way I think about
things, I used this as a filter when trying to understand others. In
talking to people about their astrological charts I have learned that
the majority of people think nothing like me, and that is perfectly
alright.
When you look at astrology there are no "Bad" signs or planets. Each has it's pros and cons. What is important is that you learn about
yourself so you can figure out how to use your strengths and work with
your weaknesses. There are infinite possibilities for how the planets and signs can fall in your natal chart and also infinite was of thinking about experiences in life.
Try this meditation to explore this idea further. Read through the meditation and then close your eyes and remember what you can. You may not remember much but let your own intuition guide you to where you need to go.
Library Meditation
Take a deep breath and
find yourself walking towards a castle. Walk to
the door and place your hand on the surface of the door. What is the texture? Is it warm or cold? Can you feel the energy pulsing inside this
place? When you are ready open the door
and enter the castle.
Feel the healing energy all around you. Look for a door off of the main entryway. It may be hidden away behind a
stairwell or down a small hallway.
Walk towards this door
and prepare to open the door. When you
feel ready, open the door and step inside.
You are in a library with books on every wall. There are many places to sit in this room and
it is large and could hold many people.
There is a cozy fire in the fireplace.
There is a podium in one area of the room with a huge book open on
it. Walk over to the book and you see
that they left side of the book has writing on it but the right hand page is
empty. There are many blank pages to the
right. You shut the book and look at the
leather cover of the book.
There is a symbol on
the front. Look closely at this
symbol. How does it make you feel to
look at this symbol? Do you recognize
it? Place your hands on the front cover
and feel the energy of this book. You
know this is the book of your life and it is continuing to be written.
With your hands still
on the book set the intention that you will turn to a story that has influenced
your life and will teach you something but that is not traumatic or overly
upsetting. Turn to a page near the front
of your book and begin to read this story from your life. As you read you see a shadowy figure form
next to you. You know this is the
version of you that interpreted this experience into a story. Soon you feel a small hand in your hand as
you read.
As you read you
recognize that although this incident occurred, what you are reading is just a
story. It is an interpretation of what
occurred, further clouded by your perspective and the alterations of
memory. The final thing you will read is
the moral presented by your interpretation of this incident.
When you are done
reading, turn to the version of yourself that stands next to you. Take both of their hands and get to eye level
with them. What do they hold inside
them as a result of this incident? How
do they feel? What have they tried to
tell you about yourself based on this story?
What are they trying to protect you from? Thank them for shouldering this burden. Tell them that you are now able to take this
burden from them. Tell them that you
understand why they interpreted the incident the way they did and validate
their feelings. Tell them you now have
the ability to change the interpretation and moral of the story if you want.
If they are not
willing to let it go try to convince them that you are strong enough now to
handle what they took away from the story.
Give them a hug and tell them that you see them and want them to stay
with you and that they don’t need to hide.
Tell them they can stay in this room and will always be a visible part
of you. How do they react to this
invitation? Find them a comfortable
place to sit and give them one final hug.
Think about all that you can and will learn in this room. Know that there is a wealth of information
here and it will be a safe place to explore these facets of your story. Keep in mind that it is a story and you can
also step out of it.
When you are ready say
goodbye to your new friend, walk out of this room and shut the door. Leave the castle and start walking back
down the path. Begin to return to your
physical body, wiggle your fingers and toes and when you are ready open your
eyes.
Have something to eat or drink to return to your physical body. You can also go outside and connect with the ground or plants. Now take some time to document what you learned in this meditation.
Thank you so much for reading this post and hopefully taking the time to try the meditation. My tribe is very important to me so feel free to reach out to me any time.
This meditation is part of a larger study called Shadow Work. To find out more about this and other Shadow Work meditations CLICK HERE.
Congratulate yourself for taking this time to relax and grow. I hope to Journey with you again soon.
Jessica Cross
www.jessicacrossasmr.com
