Meditation Meditation is an important art for inducing total relaxation. Too few of us find a moment of freedom from tensions and worries, so meditation is a welcome relief from the cares and frustrations of everyday living. More importantly, it's a quiet time in which we commune with the Goddess, the God, and ourselves, relaxing the conscious minds hold on our psychic awaremess. Sitting is the ideal position for meditation, especially for those who tend to fall asleep during this practise. Sit in a straight backed chair, supporting your lower back with a pillow if necessary. Your chin should be level with the floor, eyes closed, back straight, hands resting on your knees, palms up and fingers relaxed, the spine straight and the torso erect. If you have poor posture, it may be some time before this position becomes comfortable. Persevere. Breathe deeply for several minutes. Relax. Forget. Visualize the multitude of tensions and worries of your everyday life exiting your body with your breath. Relax into the chair. Now open your consciousness. Allow your conscious mind to be receptive and alert. Commune and talk with the deities. Toss around symbols in your head. If you wish, chant one of the names of the Goddess or God, or a group of them. This is an excellent tool for slipping into the twilight world. Select your time and place for meditation with care. Light should be subdued, candlelight is excellent. Burn white or blue candles if you wish. A bit of incense is fine too, but too much smoke can (obviously) cause problems during deep breathing. It's a good idea to, immediately after meditation, record all images, thoughts and sensations into a book.

Listen out for angelic harmonies as they float through the winter evenings.