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Intuition Intuition is the aspect of the mind that gets information from beyond the physical realm. This information may be in the form of pictures, voices or even smells or tastes. Intuition is connected to daydreaming but daydreaming is an uncontrolled process. You get a jumble of pictures and images but you are unable to sift the useful information from the chaotic mess. Intuition works best in what scientists call the Alpha state. This is when the minute electrical brain signals slow down to around 8 – 13 Hz. It is the half-awake, half-asleep state that you can be in on waking up in the morning or before going to sleep at night. There is a dichotomy here. On the one hand the mind has to be in a relaxed state and on the other there has to be an element of control. In Greek mythology, Theseus had to slay the Minotaur, who lived in a labyrinth. All previous attempts had failed because once in the labyrinth it was impossible to find the way out. Theseus had been given a ball of thread and using it he was able to perform the deed and retrace his steps. The symbolism is of going into the unconscious and retrieving information. Finding the way out without getting lost. The thread was given to Theseus by Ariadne, the daughter of Minos. In other words, the inspiration came from the feminine element. Entering the alpha state can be achieved using many techniques. The main thing is to find somewhere comfortable where you won’t be disturbed. Find a chair that you can completely relax in and sit, gradually relaxing your body. Start from the toes and work up to the facial muscles. Breath regularly and deeply. When you are relaxed imagine yourself going down a flight of steps into a basement. As you descend you enter into a deeper and deeper relaxed state. At the bottom is a door. Picture to yourself what it is you want to find the answer to and slowly go through the door. Subsequently, when you have seen what you can, retrace your steps through the door and back up the steps.