This will be a quick meditation to find your Totem Animal. I use this visualisation of the environment because it reminds me of a place near my childhood home. You should 'personalise' your visualisation.

Step 1

Relax, ground yourself, centre, etc. etc. Always remember to breathe.

Maybe I am not as in depth as you would like here, but the major steps for meditation are published in MANY books. I have a Library for you to look through for good books.

Step 2

When you are ready, visualise an open field surrounded by a great hardwood forest. In the middle of the field is a small grove of trees made up of Oak, Ash and Hawthorn trees. A Holly or two skirt the edges. To the right of the grove is a small pond with crystal blue waters. The whole area is alive with wildlife. CAUTION : don't get lost looking at the wildlife.. you're on a mission.

Step 3

After you have a solid visualisation, the scent, the tastes and the feel of the scene, walk to the grove. Allow yourself to relax and become part of the scene. Breathe in nature and the beauty of the area. Walk to the pond and look into the bottomless waters. Pull your troubles out of your soul like pulling burrs off your clothes and throw them in the water. They will sinks away and be gone (at least temporarily ).

Step 4

When the last of your troubles and worries have disappeared, turn around. Your totem animal will be present and you will be drawn to it. Watch it, listen to it.

You can end the meditation here or continue for a longer, more in depth meditation. You may not see the animal at first. You may see a doorway, a gate or even a white stag. Follow the Stag. It will probably lead you to a doorway. Put up your shields and enter.

Remember, if anything bad happens, all you have to do is WILL to come to. Shake yourself back into your body and move around. Eat something earthy like bread. Drink Orange juice or some other fruit drink.

Don't be disappointed if you don't get good visuals at first. Meditation takes practice.