I've been reading the book "Soul Retrieval" by Sandra Ingerman. Since there are certain aspects of my life in which her "soul loss" theories make sense, it seemed like a good idea to ask for aid in doing this myself, through dreams. Be careful what you ask for, especially if you've been focused on Baba Yaga lately. ;)

Well, I had a dream last night. Bottom line, there was a group (around 5) Native Americans who sat down during a house party (not my house, but somewhere I'd been led) to do a meditative chant together. The apparent leader of the group asked me directly, "would you like me to teach you how to meditate?" For whatever reason, I answered her that "I knew how to meditate for the needs that I have." My somewhat standoffish tone (in hindsight) was not well-received, as she gave me a disappointed and faintly disapproving look. With that, the group began to do a chant.

So, I'm still not paying the attention I should be, because now I'm leaning over to read a book (sitting on the floor, BTW). Suddenly, to my right, a black dog appears and is firmly checking me out. "Oh, boy, a dog!" thought I (for the record, a black dog has often been my spirit companion in dreams). So, this animal seems REALLY insistent on leaning right up against me during this. Didn't make eye contact because it seemed a little irritated. And I'm now realizing that it's leg is up... and he's peeing on me.

Yes, boys and girls, I got a big message that what I'd done was really, really stupid. The Dark Mother was reminding me that I'd given myself over to Her as Her territory, and that I'd best pay closer attention to what She sends me when I ask for Her aid. And give a LOT more respect as well to the messengers.

I must say, the Dark Mother isn't subtle in the slightest. Which is what I want, but it's never been QUITE that direct. So, dear readers, if you are addressed in the dream/spirit world, better stay alert!

Tags: dream, goddess