Astral Travel, Lesson 7

January Assignment

During a group astral travel exercise, we were all instructed to meet at a picnic table in the mountains. The table was made of red wood and there was a small creek nearby. The sun was shinning and the arm was comfortably warm. Most of the group made it and we were pleasantly surprised to see a parrot, two cats, and three dogs. The next day when we all reported our experiences, everyone mentioned the animals that were there. Two of the dogs were mine and the parrot’s name was Marley. The other animals went unclaimed but were, of course, completely welcome. Many of us speculated that the unclaimed animals were spirit guides or totems, unseen in this world and visible in the astral.

For this assignment you have three choices:

A) If you don’t know what your animal guide or totem is, then assignment A is to find out. You may have several animals so don’t keep your mind wide open! There are two suggested ways of discovering your animal(s): go into your meditative state and tell the universe to show you. Once in your meditative state, your animal will appear. Talk to it and ask for confirmation. Don’t be disappointed if the conversation doesn’t happen with words. Look for symbolism, gestures, and be aware of feelings. Your animal may have a preferred name, or may allow you to name him or her. When you are done, give thanks to the universe and to your animal.

B) If you already know your animal guide, then invite an animal from this physical realm to astral travel with you. Animals are big travelers and love going with us! Both of my dogs and one of my cats are always eager to head out into the big astral realm with me. We don’t always stay together, but it’s always fun, always safe, and a lot of times the animals help me leave my body. How they do it, or if they do it intentionally is unclear. Give it a try! Talk out loud or telepathically to any animals in your life. Ask to travel with them tonight when you both sleep. Allow them to lead the way and just relax and let the whole experience happen.

C) If you don’t have any animals in your physical life and you already know who your totem is then get to know your totem even more. Have a special session with the animal who is always with you, even when you can see or sense him or her. Make it a magical, personal, and real experience for you both.