Before doing this ritual, first do the Energy Field and Animal Advocate practices.

• Relax, breathe & be still
• Establish your energy field & call your animal advocate to be with you.
• Bring to mind the highest natural land feature near you (eg. a cliff, hill or mountain)
• Together with your animal advocate go in meditation to that place. Your animal leads the way & shows you where to find your soul shepherd. Follow your guardians lead
• Be aware of the soul shepherd in whatever form it takes. In their hand is a staff of some kind. Use your discrimination to ascertain the soul shepherd
• All those who want help from the soul shepherd much touch the staff, do this now. As you touch it you may be aware of music in the form of a tune or resonance that echoes deep in your body
• The soul shepherd sees your need & blesses you with a light touch of the hand or touching your shoulder with their staff. They may also touch and bless your animal advocate. This is a sign that they will come to you when you call if needed
• Recieve the blessing & knowledge with confidence
• Thank the soul shepherd & return to your own time & place

(Adapted from The Psychic Protection Handbook)