Little Fluffy Clouds – Cloud Meditation

As well as the control of the clouds, divining systems were used through the interpretations of clouds, probably being one of the earliest of all divining practises, before the astrologers or most other systems we recognise today were structured.

Cloud reading is one of the least effected divining techniques affected by commercialism, being relatively ignored or forgotten by most, and yet it is a pure form of interacting on the different wavelengths of the spirit. You also need relatively little training to begin with as few if any symbols need to be learned. This is the art of “Neladoracht” as the ancient Celts called it, meaning “divination by clouds”. The Celtic tribes had trained interpreters for this job. Although the Celts and many other cultures had specially trained people it is relatively easy to learn, in comparison to many others.

For people interested in trying this out, first you should find a peaceful place, outside if possible, as having the frame of the window is distracting, however it is still possible if no other options are available.

While choosing a place higher than the surrounding ground is ideal, lying on your back garden will still achieve the same effects, and will alleviate any feelings of awkwardness at the beginning. Get in a comfortable position facing the sky. It is best to do this on cloudy days as you don’t tend to focus on any one cloud for to long. Focus generally, no particular clouds, let them come into focus of their own accord. Try using a breathing technique, any repetitive breathing cycle will function the same, drawing your attention away from the other distractions.

Nowadays most people reading these kind of magazines and books have quite a repertoire of relaxation exercises and meditation technique’s, however for those of you who have not here is an easy to use one for beginners. Simply clear your mind, by just watching the clouds roll by. Imagine you’re up there just flouting about man. But it really does work! Imagine your muscles relaxing one by one until you are completely relaxed. When you’re feeling comfortable think about the question on your mind if you’re looking for an answer to one in particular. If not just keep your mind blank but receptive to any images you may see in the clouds. Don’t be afraid of moving your head or body, just watch, some clouds will start to stand out more than the others, expressing familiar images, these will in some way give you clues to answering your question or problem areas. Rely on your first impressions, what feelings etc. the images invoke, what they mean to you. In one sense you could call it a sign from the creator, in another you could call them prompting cards; simply refocusing your attention onto the solution to what you are already aware of. At the end of the day if it helps you live a better life what’s it matter?