- Have the attitude to create what you most want to find.
- I'm getting to appreciate the most all the marrow of my surroundings as to put to rout all that was too diffused.
- I won't be the one to limit my self - leave that tedious tasks to others! (once upon a time... a slippery fox!)
espíritu-lobo, hambre espiritual, hogar espiritual, pertenencia, perro de la luna del alma, explorador, enseñante que regresa al clan, contador, portador de la medicina que hay en el interior de la loba.
Frases de zorrito
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The gathering power of squirrel...
The nut collector, Tracy Lozetto Studios.
Squirrel tag, Tracy Lozetto Studios.
Baby squirrel and hazelnuts, tanyabond.
More handcraft on squirrels...
Squirrel bookmark, MadShinyShoppe.
Squirrels do not need coffee, Doodle and Hoob.
Baby Red Squirrel /
Mother Teaching Baby Red Squirrel How to Crack a Nut, Miller Sye.
The (red) fox and the (red) squirrel
I realize now that (red) foxes and (red) squirrels look very much alike in my point of view...
Toy Squirrel, by Irene Owen
The Squirrel
Squirrels print from an original acrylic illustration by Irene Owens, TinyRed.
"When squirrels prepare for the winter, they gather only what they require. This teaches us the importance of letting go/getting rid of unnecessary physical objects, and also negative beliefs, emotions and memories which limit our faith in love and abundance. We need to lighten our load, physically, mentally and emotionally."
...
"Gathering, Activity, Preparedness. The gathering power of Squirrel is a great gift. Squirrel teaches us to conserve our energy for times of need. If your totem is Squirrel or Squirrel has recently entered your life, lighten your load of things that are unnecessary, things that you have gathered in the past and may be cluttering your life: thoughts, worries, and stresses. It teaches us balance within the circle of gathering and giving out."
- Source:
http://www.shamanicjourney.com/article/
http://www.squidoo.com/
http://www.totemwisdom.com/
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/
http://www.linsdomain.com/totems/pages/cheetah.htm
Totem Project
Little Red Fox Rescue...
Encontré esta historia de zorrito!
¡Tengo que preguntar cómo está...!
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Hi Michelle!
It's been more than 3 years now from this little red fox rescue... but today I found your blog with the news and the adorable little Ruby, and I'm dying to know how this sweetie is or if you have news from her!
Thank you. Best
It's been more than 3 years now from this little red fox rescue... but today I found your blog with the news and the adorable little Ruby, and I'm dying to know how this sweetie is or if you have news from her!
Thank you. Best
I'm so happy to hear the news about your sweet Ruby! Thanks a lot for answering my question. I guess there are experiences like this one when you feel as if you have been blessed... and the sight of these wee little red furries reminds you of it!
September 19, 2012 3:20 PM
Wake me up when September ends...
Wake me up when September ends... (referring to the song) :D
The day broke dull today.
I found this adorable sleeping fox! Isn't it adorable? I wish I could see one...
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The day broke dull today.
I found this adorable sleeping fox! Isn't it adorable? I wish I could see one...
Animals and Witchcraft (The Witches Familiar)
Since time began animals have been revered and
worshiped as spirits of nature, known to the ancients as power animals or the
animal guides of the Gods. The ancients believed animals were closer
to nature than humans, and would perform rituals and make offerings to their
spirits in attempts to communicate with them. Old shamans believed that
all things and beings, particularly animals, were possessed of a spirit or
soul, and that one could attract parts of their soul, thus their spirit and
powers with mimicry. To achieve this they dressed in appropriate animal furs and
feathers or wore horns and fierce looking masks while performing dance and
imitating their antics. The shaman would keep and use the same animal
spirits until his death, upon which time they would disappear or be passed on
to aid his apprentice.
Given the animal kingdoms intimate relationship with
nature, its not surprising that witches as they evolved should adopt certain
animals as their own link to nature, spirits and deities. Wise men and women
commonly used animals, while wizards, magicians and village healers used them
to diagnose illnesses, sources of bewitchment, divination and to find lost
property or treasure.
It was not until the Middle Ages and the rise of
Christianity that the witches pets and animals became thought of as agents of
evil. As the persecution
of witches began, so the church started teaching the concept that the Witches’
familiar was an associate of the Christian devil. They became demons and evil spirits in animal
form, sent out by the witch to do their nasty bidding. They also believed
witches possessed the power to transform themselves into animals, in which
guise they committed any number of diabolical deeds. Later they were
believed to use animal products in spells, making potions and concoctions to
aid transformation, gain power over nature, or even to harm and kill. The
most common animals associated with witchcraft were the: Frog, Owl,
Serpent, Pig, Raven, Stag, Goat, Wolf, Dog, Horse, Bat, Mouse and of course the
Cat, though virtually any animal, reptile or insect would be suspect. Obsession with the
witches familiar was most prevalent in England and Scotland and was mentioned
in numerous trial records of the period, particularly those related to “Matthew
Hopkins”, the infamous Witch Finder General (see Matthew
Hopkins).
According to the ancient Witchcraft Act of 1604, it
was a felony to: “consult, covenant with, entertain, employ, feed or reward any
evil or wicked spirit to or for any intent or purpose”, an act that Hopkins
used with zeal when extracting confessions. He also used the “Malleus Malificarum” the so-called
Inquisitor’s Handbook. Though it offers no instruction concerning
familiars in the interrogation and trial of witches, it does acknowledge that
an animal familiar “always works with the witch in everything”. As such it advises
the inquisitor never to leave a witch prisoner alone, “or the devil will cause
him or her to kill themselves, accomplished through a familiar”. This in mind
Hopkins would tie the witch up in a cell and leave them alone, while watching
secretly for their arrival. If so much of as a fly or beetle approached them,
it was deemed proof enough that they were indeed witches.
Today in contemporary witchcraft any thoughts of
animals as “demonic spirits of evil” has been left by the way side, though many
modern witches still use animals when working with magick utilizing their
primordial instincts and psychic abilities to attune with nature and deities. Animals are
sensitive to psychic power and vibrations, and are welcomed into the magick
circle when power is being raised or spells are being cast. They are also used
to aid scrying, divination and spirit contact. When working with magick animals act as a guard
in psychic defence for they react visibly to negative forces and harmful energy.
The use of our domestic animals as familiars is merely
a stepping-stone to the raw power and energy of wild animals that are much
closer to nature; for instance, a domestic dog is a softened version of its wild
counterpart the fox, wolf, coyote and other wild canine creatures. Similarly a
domestic cat can be linked to other wild felines such like lions, tigers and
leopards. Many witches and
magicians start with a domesticated animal as a familiar in the hope that one
day they will be able to handle and work more effectively with its true power
form, the wild animals of nature.
Compiled by George Knowles, Animals and Witchcraft, and written by Samanta Vega
The Coyote
COYOTE
Trickster, clown,
jester, artist, friend, bringer of chaos and fun, teaching
us to let go and laugh
and, like the Hopi clowns, teaching us how silly
we look to the gods
when we take ourselves too seriously.
Coyote has been my
guide for years. Our animal helpers choose
us more than we choose
them. I’ve always been drawn to coyotes,
and they to me. I
wanted a wolf, eagle, or bear as my muse,
but I got Coyote
instead.
Coyote has taught me
the wisdom of making people laugh,
of helping people to
take themselves and their painful situations less
seriously as a
precursor to healing. I work like Coyote. I give people
experiences that
challenge their usual worldview. I introduce constructive
chaos, trusting the
inner healer in all my patients to reorganize
perceptions and
beliefs toward a state of greater healing. I teach people
to welcome the
unexpected, learning flexibility and resiliency.
This is the essence of
Coyote ---the only animal whose territory
and range have spread
despite encroaching civilization. Coyote is
a survivor, as we all
hope to be.
(Coyote Healing. Miracles in Native Medicine, Lewis Mehl-Madrona: 7)
(kî · ó · tee or kí · oht or koy · ó · tày )
, noun; pl. –tes.
2. Slang. A
contemptible person, especially a greedy or deceitful one.
5. Coy-o-te,
–tying, –ted, verb. To steal, pilfer, take, or acquire by devious or
deceitful means.
Coyote, one small
musical word that has so many myriad meanings and entities —a wild dog, a
clown, a despicable person, a thief, vermin to be eradicated, anything
worthless, someone cunning, pirated works, a romantic twilight voice on the
wind, a dangerous sorcerer.
In pre-Columbian timelessness, the coyote inhabited only the west-central portion of North and Central America. With the advancing
tide of European settlement across the continent, the coyote and its cousin,
the wolf, were seen as a threat to livestock, crops, and human life, and were
summarily persecuted, with bullets, traps, clubs, poison, and bad press. The
wolf declined, and eventually required “re-introduction” to his old haunts. But
the coyote increased, spreading his joyful song beyond the old possibilities,
right into the noise of the urban world.
What is Coyote's trickery? What is his wisdom? How has
he outwitted death? A keen adaptability isn't the only key to survival. Coyote
has something more, much more. In many southwestern cultures Coyote is supreme
over the wolf, some describing the wolf as a “big coyote,” instead of coyote as
a little wolf. Coyote's adaptability, ingenuity, and intelligence are renowned
and celebrated, not just among modern biologists, but throughout prehistory.
His ability to endure is unparalleled. Yet this alone didn't make Coyote
sacred. His engaging personality, comic playfulness, exuberant celebration,
boundless joy, and extraordinary cunning marked him as something from the
spirit world.
Many primordial tribal tales provide a glimpse of
Coyote's mystical power. In most, Coyote isn't merely a wild dog, but divine,
an immortal spirit that brought his universal magic and good medicine to the
First People. The Crow tribe describes him as the Creator of the world and all
it holds, the First Artist, the First Worker.
Coyote brought the gift of storytelling and music to some. He stole fire and gave it to the Apaches. He licked the wounds of dying Kiowa warriors and healed them. He lay beside beautiful women and made them pregnant. Called “God's Dog” by the Navaho, who see him as originator of death and bringer of dreams, Coyote is both trickster and wise counselor. When Fire God was placing stars in the sky, Coyote stole Fire God's pouch of stars, placed his own Coyote Star in the heavens and scattered all the rest. This Trickster can breathe sickness and dark sorcery into his victims, who then require the cleansing of the Coyote Way Ceremony.
Coyote brought the gift of storytelling and music to some. He stole fire and gave it to the Apaches. He licked the wounds of dying Kiowa warriors and healed them. He lay beside beautiful women and made them pregnant. Called “God's Dog” by the Navaho, who see him as originator of death and bringer of dreams, Coyote is both trickster and wise counselor. When Fire God was placing stars in the sky, Coyote stole Fire God's pouch of stars, placed his own Coyote Star in the heavens and scattered all the rest. This Trickster can breathe sickness and dark sorcery into his victims, who then require the cleansing of the Coyote Way Ceremony.
Coyote was a symbol
or totem of the Hopi Coyote Clan and Water Coyote Clan.
The word coyote
derives from the Nahuatl language of the Aztec: coyotl; and Mayan: koyotl.
In the Aztec pantheon,Huehuecoyotl or Old Man Coyote (Huehue = old
man), was an ancient and sacred shape. Perhaps scorn for him came from the
influence of the first Spanish padres —a fear of his magic, of his ability to use
darkness and windsong, and revulsion of his uninhibited sexual appetites. And
howling at it all with unabashed delight.
Such a god or
spirit certainly would have rattled the piety of Spanish priests and given them
reason to condemn the lusty Coyote to sulfur and brimstone.
Whatever started the censure, gradually the power and
magic, the humor and wisdom, the music and unrestrained joy of Coyote was
diminished. Today
Coyote magic is spoken of as “evil,” perhaps due to centuries of European
beliefs of “witchcraft.” The institutional Church of Rome painted anything
“magic” with a demonized brush. There was to be no more healing of the sick or
raising of the dead —that was “magic,” “evil,” the work of the dark spirits. If
something seemed unnatural, it was condemned as witchery. Many tribal shamans
were slain to stop their magic. In Europe, such healers and those who saw
things before they happened or who communicated with the dead, were condemned
as witches and tortured and burned and dismembered. For a very long time those
in power have been destroying the shamans (witches, healers, magicians,
whatever they label them) because their power is outside the realm of political
control. The industrial revolution stuffed such creatures into the closet of fairytales
or condemned them as madness and delusion. The churches made them a thing of
sin. Yeshua, Jesus,The Christ, would have been burned at the stake for his
powers had he come on the scene in 16th century Europe. Indeed, he was slain
for the same reasons — he was a threat to those in power. Once condemned,
he was reshaped into a buffoon, to be laughed at and mocked. His deep sorcery,
inherited from the belly of the earth, became taboo, and Coyote staggered down
the road as nothing more than a drunken reprobate. His supernatural power has
been stripped away. He's just a bauble, or a pest, a poultry killer, a sheep
eater, a creature despised. Eradication of his ilk has been a goal for more
than a century. The going rate paid to bounty hunters for proof of death - a
pair of coyote ears - has been $7.50, and sometimes as high as $20. Yet
slaughter by air, by land, by poison; their bodies heaped up and photographed,
their reviled carcasses hung to rot on fences, and their legs broken in traps,
have all failed to silence the Song Dog. Years ago I saw a coyote without ears,
resurrected, hunting, laughing at the one who robbed him.
The more Coyote is persecuted, the more Coyote
thrives. Once
only a creature of the West, Coyote is now living coast to coast, in Canada,
Mexico, Costa Rica, and Alaska; from cities to wilderness, their dominion
expanded because of something we failed to see: humans cannot destroy magic,
cannot kill spirit. His song keeps him in communion with the Four Worlds - the
earth, the sky, his mortal world, and the divine.
If we listen, he
teaches us to do the same: not to lose touch with the Four Worlds. When we are
in balance, then we can heal one another, trace our names in the stars, and
teach peace to our children. Coyote has taught me how to keep a wild heart,
whether in the darkness of a prison or the freedom of wilderness. He has taught
me that at times I must walk in silence to stay alive, and other times I must
celebrate with abandon. Wild is the unfettered landscape that is critical for
human survival, but like Coyote, if I find myself surrounded by too much glass
and steel, with hard pavement chafing my soul, I can rely on Earth to find me.
Coyote has shown me that I can put myself in the
presence of Being without fear. He has told me that Ancient Magic can't be
destroyed. The stories can be silenced or made taboo. The creature can be
recreated as something pious, or when that utterly fails, as in the case of
Coyote, robbed of power by stripping it to the least dangerous elements — the
laughter. But who's laughing?
Coyote has lost no power. He sings and laughs and celebrates Being every twilight. And my spirit is with him.
Coyote has lost no power. He sings and laughs and celebrates Being every twilight. And my spirit is with him.
Coyote is restored
to his ancient place among the stars. His image, with the Maasaw or a shaman,
is traced on the kiva wall. He is honored for his magic, not feared; respected
for his wisdom, not ridiculed. He is a symbol of expectation, of endurance, of
a renewal and healing of Earth. He is a symbol of music, dance, exuberance and
joy. Storytelling and poetry are his gifts. Coyote Kiva celebrates these gifts,
celebrates life, and in celebration there is healing.
Coyote is a loyal and invinctible companion for those
who dare to speak out against injustice, those who refuse to be silenced by
lies, those who dare to heal, dare to dream a better world, those who are
willing to call down lightning when it is needed.
Written by Mossy
Coyote and compiled by Samanta Vega
Maternal lore
Igual como el astrónomo rezuma su pasión por las estrellas cuando habla, y su hijo sueña con construir su primer telescopio, que por cierto se afana con concienzuda y concentrada ilusión en construir en el garaje-taller de su casa; igual como el hijo de piloto planea desde bien chiquito subirse a su primer avión; así igual con la madre artista y su hija, y la alegría pura de ambas cuando la mujer regala a la niña su primer estuche de pinturas...
¿Me pregunto si acaso también el instinto maternal funciona así...?
¿Me pregunto si acaso también el instinto maternal funciona así...?
Rumblewick quote
Two people must learn to deal with their differences before they can address their similarities.
Coyotes force dogs off some Golden Gate Park trails - Video
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http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/video?id=8617718
http://www.dogheirs.com/events/399
They're basically trying to preserve and protect their babies because it's pup season. Mother coyotes are most likely defending a den of pups in the area. It's a natural behaviour.
The Return of Foxes to Golden Gate Park
Source: http://sfcitizen.com/blog/2009/02/21/the-return-of-foxes-to-golden-gate-park/
and initially shared by Eva Vega Diaz. http://toughisnotenough.blogspot.com.es/
Coyotes in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
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Well... too touching! I'm moved to tears :') to see that people are getting tolerant of them... like they are of us! Have wild (and wise) animals decided to take a step forward and co-exist peacefully with humans...? <3
and initially shared by Eva Vega Diaz. http://toughisnotenough.blogspot.com.es/
Germà Llop
Con mucho cariño, orgullo y honor, presento este poema... Awroooo! Aho, sister!
Potser l’astúcia de la teva mirada fa mal...
GERMÀ LLOP
Una barreja d’innocència i malícia enlluerna els teus ulls.
Camines indolent, com qui ja no té por als desenganys,
el silenci d’una existència confosa t’omple de recel.
T’ha fet fugisser de somnis la saviesa de tants anys?
Quin pecat vas cometre en un passat, vell amic?
Potser l’astúcia de la teva mirada fa mal...
potser la teva supèrbia innata amoïna la feblesa humana
Quina ha estat la causa, amic meu, de ta resignació fatal?
Sotmetent les ànimes més braves i el dimoni del silenci
un udol llastimós omple la foscor de la nit
i en la recerca de la Mare Natura que et desampara
amagues una nota de desconsol vers la fúria i el despit.
Tens la indòmita magnificiència de la llibertat,
et diuen llop i mai no t’han cridat amb tendresa,
perlen de tu però ni tan sols et coneixen,
diuen que véns de l’infern i ignoren ta noblesa
Amic meu, germà meu, pare meu,
mentre t’amagues en la immensitat del boscatge,
penses que el teu poble és víctima de la ira divina
que t’ha desterrat, per sempre, en un laberint salvatge.
Eva Vega Diaz, 16 anys
Eva Vega Diaz, 16 anys
Oh my Wolf, all is well.
Protectress 40 x 40 acrylic on canvas, by Pixie Campbell
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Here are some questions to ask yourself if you’re wondering what your animal totem is:
- Have you ever felt drawn to one animal or another without being able to explain why? This could be animal, including birds and insects.
- Does a certain kind of animal consistently appear in your life? This doesn’t necessarily have to be a physical appearance, it could be represented in other ways such as receiving card and letters with the same animal pictured over and over, unexplainable dreams of a particular animal, watching television and seeing the same animal featured time and time again, or, actually having the animal show up.
- When you go to the zoo, a park, wildlife area, or forest, what are you most interested in seeing?
- Are there any animals that you find to be extremely frightening or intriguing?
- Is there a particular animal that you see frequently when you’re out in nature?
- Have you ever been bitten or attacked by an animal?
- Have you ever had a recurring dream about a certain animal, or a dream from childhood that you have never been able to forget?
- Are you drawn to figurines or paintings of a specific animal?
He recordado mis encuentros recurrentes con "un" animal, even if they came in the form of an attack; dreams (a protector Wolf's comfy furry back); objetos, talismanes... (figuritas de la suerte, murales, llaveros...); etc.
1 German Sepherd in the mountains while jogging that caused me to faint in shock
2 Attacked (LLE) by a wolf-dog, Sofi, when I accidentally touched her food bowl while sweepping the garden. I screamed in total panic. I was a little girl.
3 Dogs barking at the other side of the door when I had to knock because of my job in an insurance company, and of course, I could not run away every time I listened to the frenzied barking (and I didn't do it, not even once!)
4 My own dog, an adorable Catalan Shephard, bit me several times in the past, but once he hurt me quite severely.
Encounters (Spirit Guide): Dogs (wolves-relatives), wolf-dogs.
Lesson (Wolf Medicine): to overcome fears, to fight my own weaknesses, self-improvement (autosuperación).
También yo en cierto modo he renegado de él/ella (my Wolf) este tiempo. ¿Por qué? Por venir a ayudarme a reconocer mi propia voz interior, a plantarme en mi territorio y defender mis límites personales, por reforzarme en mis convicciones en momentos decisivos. Por tener que ser en esos momentos harsh, abrupt, edgy, transfixing... he querido en otros desterrarlo en cierto modo... ¿Por qué? ¿por sentirme luego más mansa, más dócil? ¿por vivir entonces más tranquila? ¿Es justo eso? No son amables los animales salvajes (como el instinto) en situaciones adversas; no se andan con chiquitas cuando conviene dejar algo claro. Sin embargo, eso no quita que haya un momento para la batalla y otro para el descanso, igual como lo hay para la familia y para el individuo, para la sociedad y para la soledad.. Y el Lobo enseña a guardar este equilibrio a los que llevan su medicina en el alma, o en los huesos...
Oh my Wolf, all is well. I need to apologize to her... and thank her for so many things and blessings! Thanks, Wild Wolf Mama! You teach me to gather peculiar tools and misty insights along the path. Awroooo!
También yo en cierto modo he renegado de él/ella (my Wolf) este tiempo. ¿Por qué? Por venir a ayudarme a reconocer mi propia voz interior, a plantarme en mi territorio y defender mis límites personales, por reforzarme en mis convicciones en momentos decisivos. Por tener que ser en esos momentos harsh, abrupt, edgy, transfixing... he querido en otros desterrarlo en cierto modo... ¿Por qué? ¿por sentirme luego más mansa, más dócil? ¿por vivir entonces más tranquila? ¿Es justo eso? No son amables los animales salvajes (como el instinto) en situaciones adversas; no se andan con chiquitas cuando conviene dejar algo claro. Sin embargo, eso no quita que haya un momento para la batalla y otro para el descanso, igual como lo hay para la familia y para el individuo, para la sociedad y para la soledad.. Y el Lobo enseña a guardar este equilibrio a los que llevan su medicina en el alma, o en los huesos...
Oh my Wolf, all is well. I need to apologize to her... and thank her for so many things and blessings! Thanks, Wild Wolf Mama! You teach me to gather peculiar tools and misty insights along the path. Awroooo!
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Wolf, Power Animal, Symbol of Wildness, Social and Family Values, Intuition, Loyalty
By Ina Woolcott
Native American and Celtic custom regard Wolf as the way of find the deepest levels of self, of inner knowing and intuition. This is symbolized by the image of the wolf howling at the moon. Native Americans have long regarded wolves as teachers or pathfinders. In astrology, Wolf is represented by the Dog, Sirius, thought by many aboriginal tribes to be the home of the Ancients.
Wolves are probably the most misunderstood of all wild animals. Stories of cold-bloodedness abound, in spite of their friendly, intelligent and social traits. (...) They were seen as the enemy, especially when they ate farm animals!
The wolf, is a symbol of the night. This time can seem lonesome and scary to us. But it is also the time when through dreams, we may discover valuable things about ourselves. This is a lonely path. To truly come to understand yourself, you must be alone, undeterred by the beliefs, judgements and views of others. The wolf teaches us to learn about our inner self and to discover our inner power and strength. However, to achieve this, we must take risks and face our deepest fears. Wolf requires sincerity. Though demanding a lot of us, much is given in return; a spirit helper that is always there to help, giving us extraordinary powers of endurance. Learn to hear the voice within yourself, which in silence is as clear as the sound of the wolf howling in the night.
Wolf is also an extremely gregarious animal, enjoying the company of others. Wolves mate for life. The clan has a solid social structure, in which all adults participate in the upbringing of the young. Wolves are fiercely loyal to their mates, with a strong sense of family whilst upholding individualism. Though their clans are highly organised, they are truly free spirits. They seem to go out of their way to avoid a fight. A shift in posture, a growl, or a glance gets the point across quite readily without violence. We are reminded not to waste resources and to learn how to avoid trouble and confrontations. People with Wolf as power animal have the ability to make quick and firm emotional attachments. Trust your insights about these attachments, wolf will be there to guide you. Take control of your life with Wolf’s assistance and do so with harmony and discipline.
We can truly use wolf as an example in our lives. We can understand that there doesn't need to be a hard separation between the solitary and social paths. Wolf teaches you to balance between the needs your family has of you and the needs you have for yourself. Wolves are totally loyal to the pack but do not give up their identity to the pack. If wolf has come into your life you are must look at where you are being too dependent and where you may be too independent.
Wolfs qualities, his medicine, are the ability to learn knew ideas and then teach them to others. Wolf is thought to be an independent explorer coming back to his pack to teach what he has discovered. We too in exploring the hidden paths of consciousness, may come across new truths to share with the rest of our clan, human beings. Wolf brings faithfulness, inner strength and intuition when he enters our lives, and also teaches us to live with ourselves.
If Wolf finds you, this may be an indication that you are a great teacher or thinker. Or if this is not so, perhaps you need to ponder whether there may be something you need to expand your mind about. Be receptive to new concepts/ideas. By doing so you can gain more wisdom. To increase your Wolf power, you can utilise your newly integrated wisdom and also share it with others. Wisdom is gained through experience, by walking the path. Another way to put it - practise what you preach.
When a lone wolf is spotted in the wilderness it embodies freedom. When seen in a pack it embodies a feel of community. If wolf appears to you alone or in a pack it is asking you to do the same within your own life.
The Wolf's senses are highly developed. They are extremely intelligent with excellent hearing, sense of smell and strong feeling. As well as being determined animals they are also cunning. A wolfs howl is primal and penetrating. The howl is used to locate clan members or to let wolves from outside of the pack know their territory boundaries. If you hear a wolf howl, this may be telling you to stand your ground and defend your boundaries.
Wolves express themselves a lot with body language. If angry, they may stick their ears straight up and show their teeth. A suspicious wolf pulls its ears back and squints. Fear is often indicated by flattening the ears against the head. A wolf wanting to play, dances and bows playfully. Their body language is symbolic to you. Humans also uses body language to send out messages. The study of this art can increase your perception of this power animal.
Wolves hunt in packs, depending on endurance to run down weak and older animals. They have been known to cover 35 miles a day in pursuit. Wolf is a symbol of stamina and strength, teaching you to know who you are, and to develop strength and confidence in what you do.
Wolf's medicine includes death and rebirth, facing death with dignity and courage, Spirit teaching, guidance in dreams and meditations, instinct linked with intelligence, social and family values, steadfastness, skill in protection of self and family, outwitting enemies, ability to pass unseen, taking advantage of change.
By Ina Woolcott
Native American and Celtic custom regard Wolf as the way of find the deepest levels of self, of inner knowing and intuition. This is symbolized by the image of the wolf howling at the moon. Native Americans have long regarded wolves as teachers or pathfinders. In astrology, Wolf is represented by the Dog, Sirius, thought by many aboriginal tribes to be the home of the Ancients.
Wolves are probably the most misunderstood of all wild animals. Stories of cold-bloodedness abound, in spite of their friendly, intelligent and social traits. (...) They were seen as the enemy, especially when they ate farm animals!
The wolf, is a symbol of the night. This time can seem lonesome and scary to us. But it is also the time when through dreams, we may discover valuable things about ourselves. This is a lonely path. To truly come to understand yourself, you must be alone, undeterred by the beliefs, judgements and views of others. The wolf teaches us to learn about our inner self and to discover our inner power and strength. However, to achieve this, we must take risks and face our deepest fears. Wolf requires sincerity. Though demanding a lot of us, much is given in return; a spirit helper that is always there to help, giving us extraordinary powers of endurance. Learn to hear the voice within yourself, which in silence is as clear as the sound of the wolf howling in the night.
Wolf is also an extremely gregarious animal, enjoying the company of others. Wolves mate for life. The clan has a solid social structure, in which all adults participate in the upbringing of the young. Wolves are fiercely loyal to their mates, with a strong sense of family whilst upholding individualism. Though their clans are highly organised, they are truly free spirits. They seem to go out of their way to avoid a fight. A shift in posture, a growl, or a glance gets the point across quite readily without violence. We are reminded not to waste resources and to learn how to avoid trouble and confrontations. People with Wolf as power animal have the ability to make quick and firm emotional attachments. Trust your insights about these attachments, wolf will be there to guide you. Take control of your life with Wolf’s assistance and do so with harmony and discipline.
We can truly use wolf as an example in our lives. We can understand that there doesn't need to be a hard separation between the solitary and social paths. Wolf teaches you to balance between the needs your family has of you and the needs you have for yourself. Wolves are totally loyal to the pack but do not give up their identity to the pack. If wolf has come into your life you are must look at where you are being too dependent and where you may be too independent.
Wolfs qualities, his medicine, are the ability to learn knew ideas and then teach them to others. Wolf is thought to be an independent explorer coming back to his pack to teach what he has discovered. We too in exploring the hidden paths of consciousness, may come across new truths to share with the rest of our clan, human beings. Wolf brings faithfulness, inner strength and intuition when he enters our lives, and also teaches us to live with ourselves.
If Wolf finds you, this may be an indication that you are a great teacher or thinker. Or if this is not so, perhaps you need to ponder whether there may be something you need to expand your mind about. Be receptive to new concepts/ideas. By doing so you can gain more wisdom. To increase your Wolf power, you can utilise your newly integrated wisdom and also share it with others. Wisdom is gained through experience, by walking the path. Another way to put it - practise what you preach.
When a lone wolf is spotted in the wilderness it embodies freedom. When seen in a pack it embodies a feel of community. If wolf appears to you alone or in a pack it is asking you to do the same within your own life.
The Wolf's senses are highly developed. They are extremely intelligent with excellent hearing, sense of smell and strong feeling. As well as being determined animals they are also cunning. A wolfs howl is primal and penetrating. The howl is used to locate clan members or to let wolves from outside of the pack know their territory boundaries. If you hear a wolf howl, this may be telling you to stand your ground and defend your boundaries.
Wolves express themselves a lot with body language. If angry, they may stick their ears straight up and show their teeth. A suspicious wolf pulls its ears back and squints. Fear is often indicated by flattening the ears against the head. A wolf wanting to play, dances and bows playfully. Their body language is symbolic to you. Humans also uses body language to send out messages. The study of this art can increase your perception of this power animal.
Wolves hunt in packs, depending on endurance to run down weak and older animals. They have been known to cover 35 miles a day in pursuit. Wolf is a symbol of stamina and strength, teaching you to know who you are, and to develop strength and confidence in what you do.
Wolf's medicine includes death and rebirth, facing death with dignity and courage, Spirit teaching, guidance in dreams and meditations, instinct linked with intelligence, social and family values, steadfastness, skill in protection of self and family, outwitting enemies, ability to pass unseen, taking advantage of change.
Cheetah Medicine
CHEETAH
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Speed and
Flexibility
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If your inner animal is a cheetah, you are quite a party animal, you make it hard for others to keep up with your fast pace, but they stick with you, drawn to your soft and cuddly appearance. You are sleek and streamlined and built for going the distance.
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It is necessary to have a
flexible body and spirit for a healthy and fulfilled life.
Speed and maneuverability is
also paramount to their well-being.
They must respond quickly,
instantly to all opportunities and dangers.
Cheetah people must learn to
rest after period of stress and effort.
They must never over-heat or
over-exhaust their energies.
Cheetah gives their totem
people the great capacity to feel
and respond quickly to the
hurt of others.
This is a wonderful totem
for a healer.
Cheetah also reminds us that
sometimes we must struggle
and shed many a tear before
we are successful.
Cheetah people tend to be
solitary
and have a select few that
they trust and bond with.
Totem Project
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"A totem can be the
symbol of a tribe, clan, family or individual. Native
American tradition provides that each individual is connected with nine
different animals that will accompany each person through life, acting as
guides. Different animal guides come in and out of our lives depending on the
direction that we are headed and the tasks that need to be completed along
our journey.
Native beliefs further
explain that a totem animal is one that is with you for life, both in the
physical and spiritual world. Though people may identify with different
animal guides throughout their lifetimes, it is this one totem animal that
acts as the main guardian spirit.
With this one animal a
connection is shared, either through interest in the animal, characteristics,
dreams, or other interaction.
This Animal Guide offers
power and wisdom to the individual when they "communicate” with it,
conveying their respect and trust. This does not necessarily mean that you
actually pet or spend time with this animal, more that you are open to
learning its lessons.
For some, knowing what is
their totem animal is almost an innate process. It’s as if they’ve always
known, inexplicably drawn to the animal or having a special feeling for the
animal’s energy. [...]"
Animal Characteristics & Meaning http://www.legendsofamerica.com/na-totems.html
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