Connect with the Turtle Patronus to Channel Land and Water
Lisette Fee
“ symbol of the turtle was an invitation for the blessings of both heaven and earth…” Across cultures turtle has been regarded as ancient and sacred. Because turtles access both water and land. I love the medicine of turtle, it is so healing and powerful.
My parents found a turtle shell and gave it to me, at the time I was working with many different animal parts but what struck me as so incredible of the turtle is the bone structure is outside of the body. And the shell of a turtle has such gorgeous texture, when the ‘skin’ (the brittle brown texture of the actual shell) breaks away you can see a beautiful light filter through and it has a rorschach pattern.
So how can we bond and meditate with the turtle to expand our awareness and intuition? We get quiet and meditate and channel the turtle. Right now is the prefect time to do this because what do we have an abundance of? Time (okay maybe not for everyone - just remember Beyonce has as many hours in the day as we do).
Find a quiet spot and close your eyes….
You may lay down or sit, whatever is comfortable for you.
Breath in and out at a steady pace.
Imagine a lake, quiet and soothing. You are standing at the waters edge.
You look out at the horizon and the water, still as can be and you begin to walk into the lake
The water submerges your feet, legs, waist, chest and then your head. You can walk easily and breath under water
Earth is soft and squishy beneath your feet, you feel absolutely calm and centered.
Vibrations from the deep within the lake run across and you feel the energy of the great turtle.
You are now at the center of the lake and there before you is a large turtle, she opens her eyes and welcomes you. Reach out your hand and lay it on the turtles head.
Turtle is now communing with you. Sending you her immense energy and calm. The longer your hand lies on her head you begin to feel your body morph. Your back becomes a thick strong bone shell. Your arms retreat inward, your neck expands.
You move slowly yet with great intention and rhythm. Your sense of smell and taste amplify. Earth vibrates through your core.
Movement is slow yet deliberate. You move through the water with ease and swim towards the edge of the water. Your feet land on the water. You are connected, you are aware of the sound and movement of the water, air and earth.
Time is nonexistant, you have all the time in the world. You feel everything through your shell, your nose and sight. Stay in this presence of turtle, allow your mind to be absorbed into your surroundings. allow yourself to feel all aspects of turtle.
You will now come out of your presence of turtle. You slowly move your toes, your hands, and stretch. open your eyes and slowly come back to your human presence.
Questions to ask yourself after your journey with turtle:
What did it feel like to be submerged in your unconscious?
How can I use this journey and apply it to my life. Do I need to slow down? Am I truly aware of my surroundings and events?
Am I truly present in my life? How does being turtle change my perception of time and space?
Turtle medicine is deep, connected and infinite. Because turtle is so tied to land and water, she has access to the inner depths of Mother earth and she has much to teach us. I hope that my meditation gave you pause, gave you deep inner awareness.
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