Shapeshifting..what do you make of this?

[Asherah]

Ok try this one on for size.



Today, I put in a drumming CD and started meditating. I was holding a feather (unknown origin), and a stone to ground myself; and I was burning incense.



I met with my guide, he took me by the hand and led me into a circle. Then he stripped me naked, and cleansed me with the sage stick.



All well and good yes?...



THEN, I left the circle and he started running and beckoning me. I hesitated, sorta confused…He came back grabbed my hand and shapeshifted into a bird. I did too, I have never ever ever ever ever ever done that before.



I circled the woods with him, and he dove into the water and became a fish, I dove into the water and became a snake. I undulated thru the water to the edge where he jumped out and became a horse, I swam out and became a big big bear.



We ran thru the woods, he stopped pointed at a waterfall and jumped…turning into a bird again. I did the same except this time I was an owl, a beautiful snowy white owl.



We again soared over the woods and I have never felt so free. After a bit, we landed and I was wearing a white shift dress…he waved and walked away.



What do you make of all that?

[Rain Gnosis]

Not sure what you're asking. I make of it that you had an interesting meditation. Since the astral is not physical, it's not bound by physical form. Presumably your guide had something to show you in those forms, or just wanted to show you a fun time. If you're not sure what the message is, ask him.

[Aidron]

As Rain said, you are not bound by physical form anywhere except when in your physical form. So, do not be surprised if you shapeshift while meditating, dreaming, or whatever.

I've done it before, though only as a raven during meditations to attune me with my spirit animal. Was interesting to say the least, but I've learned that it can be difficult to control since I at least, not only take on the form of the animal, but the mindset as well, and animals think nothing like us. I was constantly hungry and alert, in a slightly fearful way. Was interesting to say the least.

I'd reflect back on the meditation as much as possible to learn all you can, and when you meet your guide again, discuss it with him.

[Blossey]

Yes, i would love to hear more on what everyone finds out, as i am still elarning i am quite fascinated by this and i didnt know it was possible, nor had i ever heard of it. Gee wizz, i feel a little in too deep here, everyday i learn something else about Wicca and that makes me realise that i have learnt so little and have huge amounts to find out about. But if i didnt like it i wouldn't do it.
I will check back here later to see if anyone knows a little more on this subject

[Ben Trismegistus]

Asherah,

I shapeshifted as part of a coven exercise a few months ago. It's an absolutely wild feeling. In my journey, I shapeshifted into a tiger, and chased, killed and ate a gazelle. It was a truly bizarre experience, and wholly unexpected.

Yes, the journey is not physical, but it certain FELT physical. I can still remember every sensation as if it happened to me physically - it was much clearer than your average shamanic journey.

[Asherah]

Yes I suppose what I had was a shamanic journey.

Its interesting to say the least, and to be honest it was so much fun.

I've given thought about the animals I turned into.

Bird (unknown)

Snake Rebirth, Resurrection, Initiation and Wisdom

Bear Awakening the Power of the Unconscious

Snowy Owl The mystery of Magic; omens, silent wisdom, and vision in the Night.


Gosh I'm excited to see what my near future brings. I feel like I am awakening as if from a dream.

[Rain Gnosis]

Try http://www.animalspirits.com/ or Ted Andrews' Animal Speak if you need info on animals.