This week is our last journey and, in light of that fact, it is an important journey. In this lesson you will find your special inner Retreat; this will act as your doorway to the other realms in all your future journeys.

Meditation:

Relax.

Put both of your feet on the floor.

Let your shoulders and neck relax.

Take a nice slow breath in thru your nose, then let it out through your mouth.

Breath slower and easier.

Remember your secret eyes, the ones we've been using for the past two weeks. Let them open and see that you are in the cave.

Something seems different this time. You can't quite put your finger on it, but it feels different somehow.

Sit up and look around. Crystals are still embedded in the cave's walls and ceiling. The torch is lit and its fire reflects off of the crystals. From you sit on the sleeping bag you can see the shelves cut into the walls. The fire is burning and there is a small bundle of sage, as usual.

Pick it up and toss it into the flames.

As the smoke rises you stand, hold out your arms and turn in the wafting smoke letting the scent of sweet white sage enfold you and cleanse your aura and energetic systems.

Now walk to the entry way of the cave and step out.

The four paths are before, just as they were last week. A gentle breeze caresses your face and you smile and relax a little more.

A bird flies over head and you look up, watching it glide on the air currents.

What kind of bird is it?

The bird turns and circles directly over you now. Ask the bird which directional path you should begin your journeys on.

Do that now.

The bird flies lower and lower then streaks off following one of the paths and vanishes.

Which path did the bird take?

A sound comes from behind you and you turn back to cave curious. It begins to glimmer oddly. Light fills it making you have to squint as you look at the sudden brightness. You know something magickal and important is happening and feel a little excited. You step back a little from the cave and, as you do, the cave begins to change shape.

From somewhere deep in your soul you hear a soft, gentle voice. It says:

This is your magical Retreat. Yours and yours alone. What would be the most perfect shape for your Retreat to have?

As soon as you hear the question you know the answer.

A picture forms clearly in your mind's eye. And as soon as you see that dream place in your mind, it begins to form before you. Replacing the cave with the perfect place for you and you alone.

For some of you another cave might take shape. For others a lovely cottage takes shape. Whatever takes form around you, know that it is your magickal place. A place that contains absolutely everything you have ever dreamed of, wondered about, or longed for. It is the place of perfection for you. A secret haven where you can come to dream or heal or play or to just rest.

What shape has formed around you?

Is it closer to one of the paths than to any of the others?

Does it seem to have a time period?

Does it have a season?

Is it completely finished or are there things that you can see which need to be done?

Is there a garden?

Are there animals?

Smells?

Scents?

Step inside your Retreat now. What is the first thing you see?

What has the campfire become? A fireplace? A stove?

Is there one room or many?

Are there things that you cannot see yet, but feel or know are there?

What kind of furniture is there?

Are there plants, or drying herbs?

What did the shelves become?

What is one them?

What are the floors made of? Are there rugs?

Are there windows of any kind? Walk to one and look out. What do you see?

Where is the mirror?

Are there pictures or books?

Dishes or tools?

What has the sleeping bag become?

I'm going to be quiet while you explore this place for a few minutes.

Ok. Look around.

Remember all that you see.

Know that you can come to this place any time. During astral projection. Meditations. Journeys. Or while dreaming. From this personal place you can access any otherworld level, do ritual, study, work with your guides, or anything that you can imagine! It is a sacred place and you must take care of it. Honor it. Visit it. Or it will cease to be.

Bless the place in your own way, whether that is with a smile or a prayer or whatever. Give thanks.

Now closer your inner eyes. Exhale slowly and deeply. Count from ten to one:

Now wiggle your toes and stretch.

Go eat. Journal work. You should, by now, know the routine!

The Lessons are over!

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