Discover the Transformative Power of Shamanic Journeying

A shamanic journey to the upper world for guidance on letting go of a relationship

I journey to the upper world going up a ray of light. I arrive by a fire, where I find a newborn lying in the ashes (myself?) unable to move and scared to get out. I then fly with the phoenix over the ocean through the dark night sky, the full moon shining brightly over calm waters. I jump into the ocean and am welcomed by Yemanja who greets me and says: "Finally". It is dark in the water and there are no animals around. I decide to leave after a while. I return to the fire where Grandfather Fire is waiting for me and says, "The ashes are important. They bring new life." My face is being painted with ash as I watch the fire. They remind me to take time to grieve but to not get stuck in my pain. "Your biggest pain is your biggest strength", they say. "Remember that the fire gives new life. Honour the process. Don't rush it." I give thanks and leave as it is time to return. I take the lesson that 'being in the ashes' is an important part of the rebirth process. The rebirth/growth process takes time and cannot be rushed as each stage is sacred.