In your minds eye imagine a door.  Above it is an Egyptian winged disc and carved on the door is a symbol which is important for you now.  Take careful note of all you can see.  When you are ready, open the door and step through. 

You find yourself in a stone chamber deep underground.  Before you is a column of brilliant white light which illuminates the whole of the room.  Step into the room and allow the light to move through you, cleansing and recharging.  You completely allow yourself to release the day’s events and any care and worries you may have.  This is your time!  Time to be completely yourself. 

Shortly the light begins to change, and becomes the most wondrous ruby red light.  You can feel this light moving through you, activating and energising and strengthening.  You feel an upsurge of more energy and more courage. 

The light begins to change once more and now becomes a gorgeous orange colour, which warms its way through your entire being.  You can feel this gorgeous orange colour flowing out of every pore and you feel radiant and alive.  

The column begins to change colour once more and becomes a golden sunny yellow which moves through and around you.  You feel uplifted and alert and completely joyful as this golden ray surrounds and encompasses you. 

The light changes once again and now you are surrounded by pink and emerald green, which transforms your emotions and uplifts your heart and you allow yourself to let go even more.  You feel your chest opening and becoming lighter. 

Then the light changes once again and now the most amazing lapis blue colour swirls around and through you.  You feel your throat area opening and you may need to swallow.  You can feel your own inner wisdom bubbling up from deep within you and you are no longer afraid to express it when needed. 

The light changes once more to a night’s sky deep blue, indigo.  You feel it surround and encompass you – you feel vast amounts of energy swirling around you and you become more and more aware of things happening within and around you.  Your frequency begins to increase and you feel light and aware! 

The light changes once more and now a stunning violet light encompasses you and moves into the very core of your being.  You become aware of the universe holding and supporting you and of your place in it.  

The light changes once again – now to a colour that you need most of all at this moment.  Allow this light to be in you and around you.  Note what changes this light seems to promote in you. 

The light begins to dim and you notice more details of the room you are in.  Before you are a Priest and Priestess, dressed in Egyptian garb and many jewels. 

They beckon you to step forward and to follow them deeper into the temple proper. 

They lead you to another room, in the centre of which is deep circular pool.  You can smell incense burning and the room reeks of purity and sanctity.  The Priest and Priestess assist you to disrobe and step into the pool, and you settle down and let go.  The water is very warm and soothing and there are many herbs and oils within… and you allow yourself to drift and be purified.  

The Priestess begins to rub scented oils into your scalp and hair and you feel them sinking into your skin. 

After a while, you are helped out of the pool, dried and given a robe of purest white to wear, and golden sandals for your feet. 

The Priest and Priestess beckon you to follow once again and you leave this room and follow them out into the corridor and onwards.  They lead you further and further into the Temple.  The place is quite dark and lit only by lamps on the walls.  You shortly become quite disoriented, not knowing which way you have come or where you are going but you trust to your guides and follow them ever onward. 

The stone path begins to slope upwards, and you feel the extra strain in your legs as you walk on. 

You pass others along the way… all of whom incline their head to you as you pass… a gesture of understanding of what is to come. 

Finally you come to a massive door, flanked by guards.  The Priest knocks 3 times on the door… and they begin to open from within. 

The room is empty apart from a large sarcophagus in the centre of the room… and you know that this is your destination.  The Priest and Priestess help you to step into the sarcophagus and to lie down.  And then you are left alone to look up at the ceiling on which is depicted many many stars.  You begin to contemplate this image…and feel yourself drifting off and becoming very very light… you feel part of yourself lifting out of you and you go with it…and out high high high into the skies… following a pinpoint of light far above you… and you let yourself go completely with the experience…. And remember all that passes…. 

After some time…you begin to feel a gentle pull and wonder what this is… and then you remember where you have come from and know that it is time to come back.  You begin to gradually drift down and find yourself back lying down. 

The Priest and Priestess are awaiting your return and you are helped to stand. 

The Priestess steps forward and offers you a small golden box, inside of which is a gift for you to use now.  If there is anything you wish to ask them you may do so now…perhaps there is an element of your journey which you need help in understanding. 

Then it is time to make your way back, once more following the Temple duo.  They lead you back out of this chamber and you slowly make your back to where you came in.  We bid farewell and give thanks to these two.  Step through the door and come back to this time and place, with full recollection of all that you have witnessed.

Allow the following images to unfold before your mind.  You find yourself in the centre of a beautiful garden, surrounded by wild flowers and stunning plants.  Before you is a small altar.  Take note of what you altar looks like and whether or not there is anything upon it. 

There are four paths leading away from this central space, each moving in different directions.  When you are ready we will take the path that leads straight ahead. 

Take note of the colours of the flowers and what else you can see as we move onwards.  Eventually we reach a large wooden gateway and standing before it is a magnificent Archangel, in robes of yellow shot with violet and is holding a wand in his right hand.  This is Archangel Raphael and he guards the entrance to the Element of Air.  Approach Raphael and ask him for permission to enter this element… he nods his assent and leads the way through the doorway. 

You find yourself on top of an immense mountain.  A gentle breeze is swirling all around you.  Allow yourself to connect with the element of air. 

Here we may ask for healing on a mental level.  Ask Raphael to remove worries, negative thought patterns and old ideas from you.  As you do the wind begins to swirl faster all around you.  You can feel it begin to gust all around, cleansing you on a mental level.  Feel the wind move through you, releasing. 

After a while the wind begins to die down and we feel refreshed and at ease.  Give thanks to this element and make your way back through the doorway. 

Thank Raphael.  He in turn gives you a gift – this is your key to the element of air.  Make your way back now to the central space and place your gift upon the altar.  Pause to consider this object and what it means to you.  Allow the answer to come to you from the depths of your unconsciousness. 

When you are ready take the next path moving to the left.  Before long we come before another doorway and standing before it is Archangel Michael, guardian of the element of Fire, dressed in robes of fiery red and emerald green.  Michael holds in his right hand a flaming sword.  Ask permission to enter into this element.  Michael nods his assent and we step through the gateway. 

We find ourselves in a barren desert.  Above us the sun is beating down strongly.  Here we may gain more motivation and access our Will.  We can also release old anger that is holding us back and burn away the dross from within us.  Ask Michael for the healing of fire.  As you do the Sun begins to burn stronger and stronger and small flames begin to dance all around us.  The fire cleanses and carries away all negativity – allow this to happen in perfect trust. 

Soon the fire dies down and we find ourselves refreshed and renewed.  Give thanks to the element of Fire and make your way back through the doorway.  Michael hands you a gift – your key to this element.  Thank Michael and make your way back to the centre and place your gift upon the altar.  Pause once again to consider this item. 

When you are ready take the next pathway.  Again take note of what you see along this route.  We find ourselves once more in front of another gate.  Before it stands Archangel Gabriel, robed in blue and orange, and holding aloft a magnificent chalice.  Gabriel guards the entrance to the element of Water.  Ask permission to enter, Gabriel nods his assent and we make our way through. 

You find yourself before a beautiful lake, at the back of which is a glorious waterfall.  Enter the water and allow yourself to connect with the element of Water…  Here we may ask for healing and purification.  We can release old emotions that are holding us back.  Ask Gabriel for the healing of the element of Water, then head towards the waterfall and cleanse yourself underneath it.  Allow yourself to be purified totally on all levels. 

When you are done come back to the land and give thanks to the element of Water.  Make your way back through the doorway.  Gabriel gives you another gift – your key to the element of Water.  Thank Gabriel, return to the central space and place this gift on the altar.  Pause once again to realise what this gift means to you. 

Then take the next and final pathway…  We once again come before another doorway and standing before it is Archangel Auriel, the guardian of the Element of Earth.  He is dressed in robes of citrine, olive, russet and black – all the colours of the Earth and is holding some wheat sheaves.  Ask permission to enter into the Earth element and make your way through the doorway. 

You find yourself in a lush green pasture of verdant grass.  In the centre is a magnificent tree – make note of what type it is.  Walk towards the tree and sit down under it with your back against the trunk.  Allow yourself to connect with the element of Earth.  Here we may ask for strength and stability, and to keep ourselves grounded.  The element of Earth collects all the other elements and causes an influence to flow from Spirit.  Ask Auriel for the strength of Earth and allow yourself to merge into the tree.  Feel yourself growing up into the tree and also be aware of the roots beneath sinking deep into the earth.  Connect to the spirit of the tree and ask if it has any words of wisdom to share with you at this point. 

When you are finished allow yourself to sink down into your normal self, give thanks to this mighty tree being and to the element of Earth.  Return through the doorway.  Auriel in turn gives you another gift – your key to the element of Earth.  Gives thanks to Auriel and return to the central space.  Place your gift upon the altar and pause to think on what it means to you. 

After some time you realise you are not alone.  Besides you stands a glorious Archangel dressed in robes of brilliant white light.  This is Metatron, Archangel of the Source.  This central space within the garden represents Spirit and represents the place of your Soul.  Here you may ask for all the elements to be balanced within.  As you do butterflies flock from all corners of the garden and begin to swirl around you.  All the colours of the rainbow are represented.  They begin to move faster and faster around you, cleansing and balancing you on all levels.  Soon there are only specks of lights swirling around and through you.  Give yourself to the healing of Spirit. 

Soon they begin to slow down and gradually move away.  Give thanks to the element of Spirit for this healing.  Metatron steps in front of you and gives you one final gift.  Place this on the centre of the altar.  The Archangel also whispers a word in your ear – something that you need to hear now……. 

Look at the gifts on the altar and see how they relate to you…..  You now have access to all of these elements and may seek their healing and strength at any time…. 

When you are ready allow the garden to dissolve around you and find yourself back in this time and space.  Fully back in your body and fully grounded.  Tap your feet on the floor, wiggle your fingers and very gently open your eyes.

Solstice Sovereign,
Sol of a thousand rays,
we greet Thee with praise
as Thou takest Thy place
upon the high throne of the firmament!

Thou art the representation of The Eternal Light
that is beyond Thy light,
for in the reaching rays of Thy warm caress
we feel the pulsing flow of Cosmic Love.

High Lord of the heavens,
Thou hast surveyed
the wonders of Thy vast celestial expanse
and exalted in its beauty. Exalted Disk of brilliant glory,
Thou hast bestowed upon us
the blessings of Thy golden-rayed brightness,
coaxing forth flowers and fruit
from the hidden treasures of seed and vine.

Therefore, with hearts full of thanksgiving
we do invoke Thee
in this season of Thine ascendency,
for Thine exalted radiance
becomes our gleaming guarantee
that the Light shall never forsake us
We do invoke thy healing powers upon all within this sacred space.

May the divine plan be restored to its full glory and may
Our hearts and minds be full of joy and light.
Blessed Be!

You walk along the cliffs edge until you come to a set of steps leading down to a secluded beach.  The sand is warm beneath your feet and you feel yourself sinking down and relaxing even further as you move along.  You walk along even further till you come to the edge of the sea, where the warm water laps at your feet. 

You are ready now to journey to the Temple of Healing, which exists in a higher plane to this one.  You pick up some sand from the beach and throw it high in the air… as the sands drifts lazily back to the ground you see an amazing sight appear before your eyes.  Now before you is a bridge made completely of rainbow light.  You gaze in awe at this bridge, not knowing whether or not it will accept your weight.  You bravely lift a foot and place it upon the rainbow light and begin to step forward, walking higher and higher into the sky.  The bridge stretches ever further onwards and upwards.  You can see the sea far below you now through the bridge.  In the distance you gradually become aware of a crystalline temple of light and with vigour in your step you make your way towards it.  

There are beings of light all around urging you towards the massive doors, where the High Priest and High Priestess of the temple await you.  They ask you why you are here and you reply in your own way… 

The High Priest and Priestess bid you enter… and you step through and up the stairs into the sanctity of the temple.  You are allotted your own temple guide who ushers you further into the building.  There is an air of peace and sanctity all around you and you find yourself relaxing even further. 

You go past many rooms where various treatments and healings are taken place.  You see pools where people are bathing, and rooms full of coloured light, some so bright you need to shield your eyes.  There are many people wandering in and out of the various rooms, and many attendants. 

Eventually you find yourself nearing the centre of the building.  There is an air here of even greater peace and of complete silence. 

Your guide ushers you now into an immense room at the heart of which is a large amethyst crystalline table.  Your guide directs you to lie upon this table, and you make yourself comfortable.  The amethyst is cool beneath but extremely comfortable and supporting.  More and more beings begin to make their way into the room and form a circle around you.  They begin to hum softly and you feel this vibration beginning to work its way through you, reaching into your very core, and allowing you to let go even more of all care and worries and concerns.  This hum reaches into every cell and atom of your body, relaxing even further. 

Above you is a beautifully intricate skylight made of crystal.  As you focus your gaze upon it… light streams through it from above and gently settles all round you and through you.  The light enters fully into your physical body, relaxing and healing, and bringing everything back into balance. 

The light may now shift in colour, and the hum rises a tone as the light now begins to move through your emotional body.  Relaxing and releasing any negative emotions and once more bringing everything into balance.  

The light changes yet again, and the hum increases in tone and volume and your mental body is now fully healed and cleansed.  

And the light changes and the hum increases again and you now focus on your spiritual body, which is brought fully into balance. 

The hum increases once more in tone, and the light shifts again and all of your energy bodies are brought into complete balance, one with the other. 

You allow yourself to revel in all the light shifting around you and through you… and drift off completely. 

When you come to, you find that only the guide is now with you.  He rubs scented sacred oils into the whole of your body. 

He helps you to rise, and gives you a gift to bring back with you. 

You are now free to explore the temple… perhaps settle into one of the healing pools, or try one of the other treatment rooms…. 

Your guide appears and helps you to make your way back through the temple and back to the entrance. 

You give thanks to your guide and step out into the bright sunlight.  You look at the sky and feel at ease and at peace. 

Head back now to the rainbow bridge and work your way back to the beach.  

Then when you are ready, head back to the steps, back up to the top of the cliff and through the door once more. 

Coming back fully to normal consciousness.

At the other end of the cave is an exit – make your way towards it.  We emerge into a glorious field of lush green grass – feel it caressing the soles of your feet.  You can hear the sounds of rushing water in the distance.  Head towards this.  Soon we arrive before a large lake into which flows the most amazing waterfall – filled with light and sound.  Bathe beneath the falls – allow yourself to be totally cleansed on all levels. 

We move on now and soon find ourselves walking uphill.  Shortly we find ourselves on the top of a cliff looking out into the distance.  We can feel the air swirling around us.  Allow yourself to connect with the air – breathe it in deeply – allow it to calm your mind.  

We then become aware of the sun high above us and the warmth that flows down from it, penetrating into every part of our being.  Connect with this fire, this spiritual warmth.  Allow it to flood your being. 

In the distance we become aware of the most beautiful temple of light.  This is the abode of your Higher Self – make your way towards it. 

As we come closer, we notice more details.  We also realise that we are not alone but surrounded by angels, archangels and the ascended masters – all urging us onwards.  The gates of this temple are open and there is the most amazing light moving towards us.  This is your Higher Self.  Mentally ask your Higher Self to assist you in connecting to it.  See lines of light coming from your Higher Self, radiating out to you, increasing your frequency.  Feel all the atoms and molecules within you vibrating faster. 

Allow yourself to merge with your Higher Self – connect fully with it.  Reclaim your sense of Self and Wholeness.  You and your Higher Self are now one. 

Open your breathing to allow more energy in.   If you wish change your posture – sit up taller.  You may also wish to change your facial expression. 

If there is any situation that you would like guidance upon, mentally ask your higer self for help.  Listen as the inner voice of your higher self comes to the surface, or perhaps there are images that are presented to you.  Or just ask your Higher Self if there is anything it wishes to communicate to you.  Take your time – allow yourself to feel more in touch with the whole of you. 

Give thanks to your Higher Self.  Return now to the crystalline cave – knowing that your Higher Self is always with you, always wishing to make contact.  It is simply up to you to continue it.  Return through the door… and become aware once again of your surroundings.

Picture a door in mind’s eye.  Looks like it has grown out of a tree, all old and gnarly. 

Go through and find yourself in a field of lush green grass, which is soft beneath your feet.  You are wearing a robe of purest white which is belted at the waist.  The grass is soft and gentle beneath your feet and you relax even further as you wander through the field.  The sun is high above you and warms your whole body. 

Soon you begin to hear the sound of water in the distance and shortly come across a beautiful pool into which flows a cascade of coloured water.  Little water sprites of different colours fly in and out of the waterfall.  There may be a guide or guardian of the pool here waiting to assist you. 

Ask the guide, guardian or place for healing and purification.  Your robe is removed and you step into the pool and make your way under the waterfall.  The water is incredibly refreshing and you feel totally renewed! 

Ask for the water to cleanse the physical body.  The stream may change colour.  Feel the water wash away all impurities and toxins.  Your body feels lighter and more energised. 

Ask for the water to cleanse the emotional body.  Again the stream may change colour.  Feel any old emotions you may be carrying around with you washed away.  Your emotions feel clear and you feel lighter yet. 

Ask for the water to cleanse the mental body.  The water changes colour once more.  Old thought forms and outdated mental ideas are cleansed and purified.  Your mind becomes clearer and far more focused and you feel yet more lighter. 

Ask for the water to cleanse the spiritual body.  The water changes colour once more, the sprites swirl around you assisting in the cleansing process.  You feel an influx of divine energy and you open to all that is.  You feel yet more lighter. 

When you feel totally cleansed and refreshed step forth from the water.  You are given another robe to wear and you are set on another path. 

Before long you come across a forest.  You can feel something calling you from deep within, and you step in amongst the trees.  The forest is cool and inviting and you feel a deep peace enter into your being.  Take note of any animals or trees that draw your attention. 

Soon you come into a forest glade which is lit from above by the sun.  A huge ancient oak tree dominates the glade, this is Father Oak.  The glade is strewn with leaves and you lie down before the tree.  You feel comforted and supported by the soft earth beneath you and you allow yourself to close your eyes and sink deeper into the earth.  Perhaps even to dream… 

Something shifts around you… and you open your eyes to see that you are now within the gigantic oak.  The space inside is immense and far greater than how it appeared on the outside. 

There is a throne in the very centre of the room, which seems to grow out of the very earth itself.  Take your seat and feel the strength and the wisdom of the ancient flow through you.  If there is something on your mind or a question you would like to ask, ask the tree and allow the response to filter through into your consciousness. 

At the foot of the throne you find a chest which contains a gift and a message for you.  Open the chest and take note of what you find inside.  It may be something that you may wear, or a prompt to take appropriate action, or something to be used in life.  Hold the gift and allow it to speak to you so you know how it is you are to use it. 

To the left of the throne is a wishing well.  Make your way towards it.  Here there is paper and pens.  You may write here what it is you want to make of this year… the things you wish to accomplish, that which you would like to draw into your life or perhaps that which you wish to leave behind.  Take time to think on what you wish to write.  When it is written, read it through, and then drop the paper into the depths of the well… and then release it completely. 

Give thanks to the tree and the well.  You notice a doorway in one part of the tree.  Make your way towards the door and step back out into the glade. 

Slowly make your back out of the glade and through the forest. Pass the waterfall and pool, through the field and back to your door.  Step through and come back to full waking consciousness.  Feeling yourself completely in your body.

1. Habit - Make your meditation a habit.  Try to meditate at the same time each day and preferably in the same place.  Your subconscious will then learn that it is time to meditate and you may often even find yourself getting into a light meditative state even before you begin.  If you have a room that you can dedicate to meditation then that would be excellent.  Otherwise, use the same chair each time.  Light a candle, burn some incense.  These little rituals will alert your subconscious that is time to meditate and it will cooperate more readily.
2. Just do it! - Your subconscious will come up with all sorts of excuses as to why you should not meditate.  Ignore the little voice in your mind which is urging you to do something else and just get on with your meditation.  The subconscious does not like to change; the ego fears change.  Send love to your ego and tell it that it is safe, you are merely looking within and learning more about yourself. 
3. Try a Guided Journey - A more active style meditation will keep your mind more focused.  If your meditation involves a journey or a visualization then your mind can be more readily focused rather than trying a meditation where you have to empty your mind. 
4. Affirmations - use affirmations to improve your meditation practise.  ‘I love to meditate!’, ‘I meditate regularly and enjoy the benefits from this regular practise’, ‘I open myself to new realisations and I embrace change’ are all noteworthy affirmations that you could use.  Make up your own remembering to always include statements in the present tense and which do not include any negative statements.
5. Support - Tell your friends what you are doing.  Get them to support you.  You could even start a meditation circle and work together.  You will then have people to talk to about your experiences and their experiences will encourage you.  Find like minded people.
6. Regularity - After a while, your subconscious will become used to your meditation practise and will even begin to support you as your practise deepens.  You will uncover more realisations about yourself and the world around you and this will spur you on even more.