To Meet The Elemental Spirits      Step into your sanctuary into the field you visualized above and follow the path as described to the corner of the field.  Come out of the field through a wooden gate and hedgerows feel the wind and the warmth of the sun on your face.  Take time to observe anything you see on your way.  There are trees growing at either side of the path, branches touching gently above you.      On your left the ground rises, so you are walking beside a steep hill, that seems to be becoming more and more sheer. Overhead the branches tangle closer and the path beneath your feet becomes rougher and narrower.  Rounding a you come upon a cave.  Breathe deeply, inhaling the ancient smell of moss, damp and darkness.  This cave leads to the heart of the earth. Sit quietly beside it feeling conscious of the firm soil beneath your feet and the depth and deep piece of the cave.  (When you tape this leave 5 minutes at this point)      When your time with the earth spirits is over, thank them and move on.  Soon you come to where a great crystal waterfall plunges into an emerald lake.  Sit near this waterfall, hold out your arms to it, hear the water splashing and lapping.  Feel the tiny silver drops on your face.  Breathe in the freshness, the purity.  This is a place of great tranquility and beauty.  Look towards where the water cascades on to the smooth face of the lake and ask the water spirits to come to you.  (5 min pause)      When you are ready, thank the water spirits for their company and move on.      The trees part, the ground now rises and you have to climb steadily.  The path becomes more rocky and the wind freshens. Higher, higher and higher you climb, until you find yourself at the top of a steep hill.  Looking around you, you see miles of undulating countryside, shimmering in a blue haze.  There is a feeling of freedom and clarity. As the wind blows straight into your face, sweeping back your hair, open your arms towards it and ask the spirits of the air to come to you, borne on the breeze.  (5 min pause)      Now move on, along the crest of this high ridge, towards the sun.  it is midday and the heat falls upon your face. In the distance you see a great glowing fire. The flames leap in a triangle of many colours.  Come closer and closer to this fire.  You feel comfortably warm and there is an air of tremendous vitality.  All around the sparks are dancing, spangling the air and the rocks. Look deep into the red heart of this fire and ask the spirits of the fire to be with you.  (5 min pause)      When you are ready, glide back to your sanctuary. Remain there for a while, if you wish, to reflect on what you have experienced.      <O:P>     </O:P>