3 Spirit Animal Meditations
Whether you’re seeking your power animal or you’ve already found these spirits, meditation is a powerful tool to contacting with your animal guides. These three in particular are great ways either to establish that connection or strengthen it, thus adding valuable guidance to your life and direction.
Regardless of which meditation you need, it’s a good idea to have pen and paper ready to go to record these encounters; a journal is preferable. Write down the images, feelings and sounds as much as you remember while it’s still fresh. This will help establish the connection similar to lucid dreaming. The more often you meet with your animal guide, the more you will feel their presence in your conscious state, thus eventually lessening the need for meditations.
Want to read more about your spirit animal? Here are a few characteristics of the top five most common animals, each with their own personalities, strengths and weaknesses.
Lastly before you get started, remember a few things. You may not see your spirit animal right away, even in the first few times that you try. This is a process, and like any other process, it may take a little time and patience to get underway. Plus, we must respect the animal spirit world and their timing, even while knowing that our animal spirits are just as eager to communicate with us are we are. Lastly, don’t feel the need to stick TOO closely to these steps. The journey is obviously very personal, so no one will know better how it works for you other than you.
Meditation for Initial Connection with Your Spirit Animal
(This meditation is adapted from whatsyoursign.com)
- Meditate around the same time of day or night in order to train your subconscious into allowing easier relaxation and smoother connection with the spirit world.
- Create a relaxing, calming environment free of distractions and disorder. In order to help your subconscious’s love of order, it is a good investment to have your ducks in a row without cluttered space.
- Begin your meditation session by setting your intention. It’s important to set forth a firm directive to both your subconscious mind and your spirit, as well as the animal spirit realm that you wish to contact your animal totem. Silently to yourself, repeat your affirmation to meet your animal spirit in your dreams. You can use the following phrase, or create your own:
“This moment, I receive the gift of animal sight.
This moment, my animal spirit takes flight.
Reveal to me what I must see.
This moment, my animal totem connects with me.”
Repeat this until you are in alpha state of meditation. Relax to aid your subconscious and the connection with your spirit anima. Wait and be patient, listening for contact.
- Upon stopping your meditation, write down your experience in your animal totem journal. This is critical. We record our experiences so that our minds can further digest the events surrounding our animal symbol. Writing these events also gives us a point of reference when determining the characteristics of our animal symbol, and helps us interpret the messages our animal is conveying to us.
- Be sure to write each detail. For example:
- What was your animal doing when you saw it? Flying? Swimming?
- What exactly did it look like? Healthy? Sick?
- What color was it? Natural color? Unusual?
- What were the surroundings? Rain forest? Desert? Murky water?
- Take a break. After awhile, a few hours, or even a day – come back to your animal totem journal and read what you wrote for that session. Begin to do research on the animal that revealed itself to you. Begin to piece these characteristics together, along with the other details surrounding your animal’s appearance during sleep/meditation. Eventually, you will begin to piece together a beautiful tapestry of deeper understanding of yourself, your life and your reality.
- Repeat this process for continuous messages, and deeper understanding.
By continually following this guideline, you will become stronger in your interpretive abilities, and trust your intuition more in working with you animal totems. Furthermore, as you grow in this process, the animal spirits will show themselves more frequently, as they will sense your confidence as well as your respect for their presence.
Meditation for Communicating with Your Spirit Animal
- Relax your mind and body in a calm environment.
- Close your eyes and take two long deep breaths, breathing slowly in through your nose and holding the breath as long as is comfortable for you. Breathe out slowly through your mouth. Still your thoughts.
- Set your intention similarly to the process above.
- As you are still, open your receptiveness to any and all images of shapes, colors and so on. As things become more clear, silently or aloud ask your spirit animal to show him or herself to you at this time. Watch what comes into view. Be patient; you are engaging your Third Eye, which, if you are not regularly maintaining, may be a little rusty or slow.
- Wait until your spirit animal shows up, and again, be receptive and free of preconceptions. It may or may not be the animal you were anticipating, or it may be more than one animal. It may even be a mythological animal. Once you see the animal, watch it carefully to see what it does. Open your spiritual ears to any and all messages, whether they are feelings or words.
- Note the details of the scene; the colors have significance.
- Wait until the image fades or until you are ready to stop. Write or draw what you have seen.
Meditation for Journeying with Your Spirit Animal
- Relax your mind and body.
- Close your eyes and take two long deep breaths, breathing slowly in through your nose and holding the breath as long as is comfortable for you. Breathe out slowly through your mouth.
- Connect with your power animal through images as you open your third eye. If you can see the animal in movement – follow the animal to see where it takes you and what messages it wishes you to learn. If you are having trouble following the animal, first visualize the animal, then see it moving away. Be open to where it goes; it might be through an ordinary Earth scene, or even though time and space!
- Once you have connected with the animal, mentally tell the animal that you wish it to take you on a spirit journey so you can learn more about your soul journey at this time.
- Keep your mind open and willing to go on the journey. We can’t tell you specifically what will happen, as each animal is very different, but be prepared to go someplace that the spirit animal wishes to show you. Pay close attention to everything that happens.
- Make notes about your journey when you return.
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Who Are the Ascended Masters and How Do They Guide Us?
The Ascended Masters are spiritual beings who have reached a high level of consciousness and are dedicated to guiding humanity in its spiritual evolution. They have transcended human limitations through multiple lifetimes and learning, becoming examples of wisdom and divine love. In this article we explore who they are, how they guide us and what role they play in our path to enlightenment.
Table of Contents
- What are the Ascended Masters?
- The Best Known Ascended Masters
- History and Origin of the Concept
- The Life of the Ascended Masters Before Ascending
- How Does One Become an Ascended Master?
- The Mission of the Ascended Masters
- How to Invoke the Energy of the Ascended Masters
- How the Ascended Masters Manifest Themselves
What are the Ascended Masters?
Ascended Masters are souls who have reached a high level of spiritual evolution after overcoming the trials of earthly life and the cycles of reincarnation. This process allowed them to transcend duality and access higher planes of consciousness, from where they act as guides for those seeking to progress on their own spiritual path. They are recognized for their wisdom, compassion, and commitment to the awakening of humanity.
Unlike deities, Ascended Masters were human beings who lived experiences on Earth, learned from them, and achieved enlightenment. This direct connection with the human condition makes them especially understanding and approachable for those who invoke them. Figures such as Jesus (Jeshua), Buddha, Kwan Yin, and Saint Germain are some of the most well-known, and each of them embodies specific qualities like unconditional love, compassion, or energetic transmutation.
Although a definitive number cannot be established regarding how many Ascended Masters exist, the presence of dozens of them is recognized in various spiritual traditions. Ascension is an ever-evolving process, so it is possible that new souls may join this group as they reach a state of enlightenment. Each master has a particular mission and acts as a point of reference for those who resonate with their energy or teachings.
The Best Known Ascended Masters
Throughout history, many Ascended Masters have been recognized for their guidance and wisdom. Each represents universal virtues and provides teachings that inspire us to evolve spiritually. Below, we highlight ten of the best-known Masters and their main teachings:
- Jeshua (Jesus): He represents unconditional love and forgiveness. His teachings remind us of the importance of connecting with our inner divinity and living in unity with others.
- Saint Germain: Master of the Violet Ray, symbolizes transmutation and spiritual freedom. He guides us in the transformation of negative energies and the discovery of our personal power.
- Kwan Yin: She is the goddess of compassion and mercy. She teaches to open the heart, cultivate empathy and live from unconditional love.
- Lady Nada: She represents selfless love and service to others. She inspires us to find peace through kindness and harmony in our relationships.
- Buddha (Gautama): Symbolizes enlightenment and detachment from suffering. His teachings on meditation and mindfulness guide us towards a balanced and peaceful life.
- Serapis Bey: He is the master of purity and spiritual ascension. He helps us to raise our vibration and overcome the challenges of the material plane.
- El Morya: Represents the divine will and faith. It impels us to make courageous decisions and align ourselves with our higher purpose.
- Hilarion: Master of truth and healing. He guides us towards inner honesty and emotional healing through spiritual awareness.
- Lady Portia: Symbolizes justice and mercy. She teaches to balance judgment with love and to act from fairness and forgiveness.
- Sanat Kumara: He is the “Lord of the World” and a guide for the spiritual evolution of humanity. He represents universal love and commitment to the awakening of planetary consciousness.
History and Origin of the Concept
The concept of the Ascended Masters has its roots in modern spirituality, particularly in the Theosophical Society founded in the 19th century by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky. Blavatsky introduced the idea of “Mahatmas” or “Masters of Wisdom,” enlightened beings who had transcended human limitations and worked to guide humanity. This vision laid the foundation for what we know today as the Ascended Masters.
In the 20th century, movements such as “The Open Door” and the teachings of Guy Ballard (founder of the I Am organization) expanded this concept. It was then that names such as Saint Germain, Kwan Yin and El Morya became popular, linking them to the Seven Cosmic Rays and presenting them as active guides in the spiritual process of humanity. These teachings focused on ascension, energetic transmutation and connection with the inner divinity.
Today, the Ascended Masters are part of various spiritual and esoteric currents. Their teachings are seen as practical tools for self-knowledge and expansion of consciousness. Through books, meditations and modern practices, these beings of light continue to inspire millions of people around the world to live in harmony and reconnect with their spiritual essence.
The Life of the Ascended Masters Before Ascending
Before reaching their enlightened state, the Ascended Masters lived as human beings, facing the same trials and challenges as all of us. Throughout multiple incarnations, they experienced suffering, love, learning and spiritual growth. These human experiences were essential to developing the compassion and wisdom that characterize them today.
In their earthly lives, many of them dedicated their existence to serving, teaching and transforming their communities. For example, Jeshua (Jesus) spread unconditional love and forgiveness, while Buddha taught the path to liberation from suffering. These exemplary lives left a legacy of practices and teachings that still inspire those who seek enlightenment today.
By overcoming the limitations of ego and duality, the Masters were able to transcend the cycle of reincarnation. This spiritual evolution brought them to a state of higher consciousness, from where they now guide humanity. Their human experiences allow them to deeply understand our struggles and offer empathetic and practical support.
How Does One Become an Ascended Master?
Becoming an Ascended Master involves a profound process of self-knowledge, purification and spiritual evolution. Through multiple lifetimes, aspirants work on their self-mastery, learning to overcome negative emotions, ego and earthly illusions. This process includes facing accumulated karma and transforming it into positive energy through forgiveness and compassion.
The path to ascension requires practicing virtues such as unconditional love, patience and selfless service. Masters in the ascension process develop the ability to live in harmony with spiritual laws, aligning themselves with their divine purpose. Meditation, introspection and working with higher energies are fundamental practices for this achievement.
Finally, the moment of ascension occurs when a soul reaches such a high vibratory state that it no longer needs to experience the duality of the physical plane. This process marks the end of the cycle of reincarnations and the entrance into a higher plane of consciousness, from where the Masters can guide and assist humanity in its own evolutionary process.
The Mission of the Ascended Masters
The primary mission of the Ascended Masters is to assist humanity in its spiritual evolution. They act as guides and mentors, offering wisdom, inspiration and tools for each person to reach their own divine potential. Through their energy and teachings, they help us overcome our challenges and remember our connection to Source.
In addition, the Ascended Masters work to raise the vibration of the planet and promote peace and harmony among human beings. Their work includes transmuting negative energies, strengthening the collective consciousness and protecting those who seek to walk the spiritual path. Many of them act through the Seven Cosmic Rays, directing specific energies to heal and transform.
On an individual level, the Masters also inspire people to find their purpose and live in alignment with their soul. Whether through meditations, intuitions or signs, they show us how we can transcend our limitations and contribute to the collective well-being. Their mission is to remind us that we are all capable of ascending and living in spiritual fulfillment.
How to Invoke the Energy of the Ascended Masters
Connecting with the Ascended Masters requires a clear intention and an open heart. A simple and effective ritual to invoke their energy is to create a sacred space in your home. Light a white candle, place flowers or crystals, and set a clear intention, such as “I open myself to receive the guidance of the Ascended Masters on my spiritual path.”
For the ritual, sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes and take deep breaths. Visualize a golden light enveloping your entire body as you say aloud, “Beloved Ascended Masters, I invoke you with humility and love. Guide my path to peace, wisdom and compassion. Thank you for your divine presence and guidance.” Hold this connection for a few minutes and listen to any messages or sensations you receive.
End the ritual by thanking her for her presence and extinguishing the candle. This ritual can be repeated as needed, always with respect and gratitude. It is important to trust that the Ascended Masters listen and respond, even though their guidance may manifest in subtle ways, such as sudden insights, intuitions or feelings of calm and clarity.
How the Ascended Masters Manifest Themselves
Ascended Masters often manifest in subtle ways, using signals, intuitions or sensations to communicate. You may feel their presence as a surge of peace, an enveloping warmth or a deep sense of love. It is also common for them to manifest through repetitive numbers, songs, dreams or messages that come at key moments.
Occasionally, the Masters may send clear messages during meditation or dreams. For example, you might have visions of vibrant colors, figures of light or even hear specific words or phrases. These manifestations are often loaded with personal meaning and occur when you are receptive and aligned with their energy.
Another way the Masters manifest is through synchronicities in your daily life. You might find a book or message that answers your questions, or feel circumstances aligning to guide you to the next step in your spiritual evolution. The most important thing is to be attentive to these signs, trust their guidance and be grateful for their constant presence on your path.
