I'm not sure so I'll tell you what I would do in your situation. I would talk to my Guardian about my need, explaining my honest situation to him. The Gods see things much more clearly and perfectly than we do, so if you are unable to recognize a Familiar, they will know what to do and the right time to do it.
However, it is always highly recommended to talk to the Guardian God, express thoughts, doubts and talk about situations and problems, I do it even when I am very joyful and happy to share personal fortunes or successes. Even if you cannot currently hear Him. The God can and will hear you, regardless of your ability to notice.
Between praying to the Gods and requesting for help, there is a slight difference that everyone should be aware of. Since many come from Christian or Muslim backgrounds, where "prayer" is only just empty and no information is given, or where people literally pray to nothingness, there are many...
It is very frequent that when one starts immersing in meditation, one will want to communicate the Gods and start understanding more of them. That is after all completely natural and very important, and what one should be the point to advance one's self towards them. As a general rule, there...