Your personal picture is of your energies, which include guides/angels/totems *** Therefore when you meditate, or just gently view the picture, you are looking beyond the physical and focusing your mind on your spiritual, or eternal energies.
When you do this in a stress-free relaxed fashion, you will open up spiritually in a safe and powerful way. You will slip into a deep, tranquil space which is your guides/angels way of opening up the inner doors to deeper communication with you... give yourself the gift of allowing guidance to enter your mind.
* Breath deeply. Relax fully. Sit on a chair/bed * Burn esential oils/candles * make your space sacred by placing crystals nearby. Perhaps play some soft wordless music - YOU Do NOT need to sit cross-legged.
As your mind quietens down, your inner ear/eye opens. You may feel a tingling, whistling noises, or feel "floatie" Everyone has their unique opening "red carpet" experience, and you will get to know the telltale signs of alignment. It is always soft, gentle and lovely!
Then ask a simple question of the present moment. Try not to ask "when will" questions because that takes you out of the moment of power. What do you need to know right now * for the day ahead?*
If there is a pattern or blockage, instead of asking "when will" ask for clarification - "what are my blocks to... such and such an experience" - The best question is to ask is for :
CLARIFICATION or INSIGHT into a pattern that repeats in your life. Ask for Guidance and you will receive guidance.
Your guide/angel wants to open you up to your full potential, so questions on "what can I do today for spiritual growth..." etc will be the most beneficial.