High Priestess of Sanuela

16. Welcome Back!

Ayana made her way through the caverns, Ignisia flying some metres ahead of her, both heading back home. Moss and mushrooms, nestled within the crevices of the stones, gleamed a luminescent blue and green once again, offering their gentle light to guide the way. Some golden glimmers danced across the walls, reminding Ayana of the beautiful, sacred golden caves, and of the love, peace, and comfort she had shared with the guardians in such a sacred space.

Not long after their last deep inner conversations, Ayana saw a faint light from the outside world. It had a reddish hue to it, coming from one of Sanuela′s moons, shining through some hole in the stones high above them. Sanuela had two moons spinning and circling her; two never-ending love stories, as Ayana had been told in the learning circles years ago. Now, she had a much more profound under­standing of what it meant to love two souls equally deeply at the same time.

As with Amun and Kofi, both moons had very differing energies and colours. The second moon had a stunning purple tint, and the light felt different on Ayana's skin. Ayana mused how pla­netary love would feel, after getting to know each other as humans, continuing their growth journey until they birthed their heavenly bodies and found a place near to each other in the sky firmament?

After what felt like half a day, Ayana and Ignisia found an opening to the outside world. "It wasn't such a long walk," Ayana wondered.

"The long way is only meant to be taken for initiation journeys," Ignisia replied and flew towards the opening.

Ayana stepped out of the Mystical Caves, tears streaming down her cheeks as she let her emotions run free. She had been in the cave for so long, and the beauty of the outside world was overwhelming.

The morning sun was warm and comforting, providing a blanket of light that illuminated the lush trees, colourful wildflowers, and cheerful birds. Ayana could feel the love and abundance of Sanuela's lush nature surrounding her. The air was filled with the fresh fragrance of flowers, and the sweet scent of trees permeated her deeply like a strong perfume of nature that Ayana had seldom noticed so vividly.

The tree beings were some of the most beautiful she had ever seen, or did it seem that way because she had missed them for so long? They towered over the landscape, with their branches outstretched like arms, welcoming her back with a hug. The vibrant green leaves were dancing in the wind, rustling and whispering their secrets. Wildflowers of every colour covered the ground everywhere – from the softest pinks and purples to the brightest blues and yellows. The birds chirped in intuitive harmonious sound patterns, creating a lively chorus of music, reconnecting Ayana with them. She closed her eyes and listened, marvelling at the beauty of the woven melodies.

Ayana simply stood there, immersing herself in the beauty. She felt an intimate bond with the world around her. Sanuela had granted her a new beginning, and Ayana was filled with amazement and thankfulness for the incredible journey, all experiences she had had, and the pleasant greeting back from the external world.

In the caves, Ayana never thought much about it, but seeing the world again as she used to, gave her a deep feeling of trust and security in her path and direction. For she had not been dreaming; her sacred journey was a very real experience.

Ayana found her way easily on the way home through the woods, inwardly asking the birds for directions. As the days passed, she had many more questions about the day-to-day life of a High Priestess, and Ignisia was happy to answer them and share her knowledge.

One night, beneath the beautiful double moonlight, she felt particularly vibrant from the pulsing and circulating astral energies within her. She couldn't find the much-needed rest after her lengthy walking time. Curiosity arose, and she asked, "Ignisia, is Sanuela ever sleeping or dreaming, or is she always fully awake?"