Conference hydra::dejavu

    My drive time is often an occasion for some pretty heavy
    introspection and philosophizing (is that a word) on my part.
    
    Sometimes, my thought patterns are such that there is a lot of energy
    attached to them, and this energy sometimes creates what seems to
    be a charged atmosphere around me.
    
    I've observed a correlation that when this energy is
    at a very high level, my car has been "divebombed" by groups of small
    birds, or by a single bird that seems to fly straight for my car.
    
    So, maybe there is a correlation.  Maybe not.  Don't feel alone
    in your observation.
    
    DW        

    This note and its reply have also been posted to the Native_Americans
    conference.

    
    Does anybody know the significance of a tiger?
    
    Both serious and silly responses will be tolerated.  (;^)
    
    Cindy

    
    Also, dragonflys too.
    
    Cindy

    
    	Tigers are particularly significant when you are halfway between
    two jungle villages, alone, unarmed and are confronted with one!  BillM

    
    Knew I could count on you, Bill. (;^)
    
    Cindy

    
    	The dragonfly is a powerful, significant animal for men.
    Upon seeing one, men check the front of their pants to see that
    everything is in order.
    
    
                         No Animal Karma was killed or
    			 injured in the making of this
    				  note. BillM
    
    
                                

    
    And no Chocolate Chip trees were destroyed to make the cookies I made
    last night.  Using fructose and whole wheat flour, of course. (;^)
    
    Cindy

    
    as I said, I don't perform well under pressure.....
    

    
    gotta do something about that anxiety factor...(;^)

    Yes you Otter do something about it. :-)
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

	.4  Medicine Card (found in, ahem, another Notesfile  ;-)

                           Dragonfly .... Illusion 
Dragonfly...
	Breaks illusions,
		Brings visions of power,
			No need to prove it,
				Now is the hour!
	Know it, believe it,
		Great Spirit intercedes,
	Feeding you, blessing you,
		Filling all your needs.

Dragonfly medicine is of the dreamtime and the illusionary facade we accept as 
physical reality.  The iridescence of Dragonfly's wings reminds us of colors 
not found in our everyday experience.  Dragonfly's shifting of color, energy, 
form, and movement explodes into the mind of the observer, bringing vague
memories of a time or place where magic reigned.

...

Dragonfly is the essence of trhe winds of change, the messages of wisdom and
enlightment, and the communications from the elemental world.  This elemental
world is made up of the tiny spirits of plants, and of the elements of air,
earth, fire, and water.  In essence, this world is full of nature spirits.

If Dragonfly has flown into your cards today, you may have forgotten to water
your plants.  On another level, you may need to give thanks to the foods you
eat for sustaining your body.  On the psychological level, it may be time to 
break down the illusions you have held that restrict your actions or ideas.

Dragonfly medicine always beckons you to seek out the parts of your habits
which you need to change.  Have you put on too much weight, or have you 
started to look like a scarecrow?  Have you tended to the changes you wanted 
to make in your life?  If you feel the need for change, call Dragonfly to 
guide you through the mists of illusion to the pathway of transformation.

See how you can apply the art of illusion to your present question or 
situation, and remember that things are never completely as they seem.

    
    Thanks Jay!
    
    Cindy

	Wow, Jay that was wonderful!

	thanks for putting that in...

	Mikki
    

	you're welcome cindy.
	
	mikki,
	you can thank judy kilgore, who originally typed that from the
	Medicine Tarot cards. i just transported it over to heeyah.
	
	jay

	THANKS!  Judy

	&-)

    
    Ditto Judy!
    
    Cindy

    This is from Animal-Speak by Ted Andrews. The book lists many rituals,
    chants, dances, and information about lots of different animals, birds,
    and insects. Here's what it has to say about tigers.
    
    Tigers represent passion, power, devotion, and sensuality. Their cycle
    of power is nocturnal. Particularly around the new and full moons.
    
    Tigers are magnificent and stir a feeling of awe in all who see them.
    There are a number of varieties of tigers--bengal, Siberian, etc.--and
    each should be examined for it's own characteristics. Information on
    cats and panthers should also be studied as often there is an overlap.
    
    All tigers are known for their ferocity and their power. They are also
    excellent swimmers, unlike other large cats. this gives them ties to
    all the energies and mystical qualities so often asociated with the
    element of water. All tigers display great motherly devotion with their
    offspring. The mother raises the young and teaches them to hunt. Most
    tigers are solitary, and they come together usually only to mate. They
    also have immense territories.
    
    The Siberian tiger is considered by many to be the most magnificent,
    and most experts agree that this species of tiger originated in the
    Northern part of East Asia. It would later migrate and evolve to live
    in warmer areas. The Siberian tiger is an untiring traveler. It can
    cover great distances in a single day. Tigers pray upon all types of
    animals, but Wild Boar is a frequent victim. 
    
    The Bengal tiger lives in Southern Asia. It's main prey is deer. It
    will usually live in several lairs, one of which is used to bring up
    the young cubs. At 8 weeks old the cubs join their mother in hunting.
    At 6 months, they have learned to kill, but are not capable of feeding
    themselves until they are around 16 months old.
    
    Most tigers hunt slowly and silently, a tactic beneficial to learn for
    those with this totem--regardless what is being sought. They can be
    selfish with their kills, and they can drag a several hundred pound
    carcass over a quarter mile, just to hide it.
    
    Tigers are nocturnal hunters. Individuals with this totem will find
    their most effective work accomplished at night. The traditional black
    and gold/orange patterning links the tiger to the mysticism surrounding
    the new and full moons.
    
    The sleek and powerful muscles and the soft thick coat of the tiger
    stimulates thoughts of sensuality. All cats stretch langurously and rub
    up against other cats and objects. (I've watched tigers do this and
    purr while doing so. quite a sight. PJ) For those with this totem,
    there will be awakened a new sensuality--a sensitivity to touch.
    
    There has always been a great deal of mysticism and mythology centered
    on the tiger. A study of these associations will help you to identify
    its role within your own life and possibly even past-life links to
    other parts of the world.
    
    In Korea, the tiger is the king of beasts. In the Hindu tradition, the
    tiger was sacred to the goddess Kali, the goddess of creation and
    dissolution, of sexuality and death. In Greece, the tiger was
    associated with the mythic character, Dionysus, the twice-born.
    
    China is filled with myth and legend of the tiger. In Chinese
    astrology, one of the 12 signs is the sign of the tiger. Those born in
    the year of the tiger are assigned the traits of being both colorful
    and unpredictable. they are adventurous, powerful, and passionate.
    
    In China, the tiger is a symbol of darkness and the new moon, as well
    as brightness and the full moon. there are 5 mythic tigers in Chinese
    lore. The red tiger is a symbol of the south, summer, and fire. The
    black tiger is a symbol of the north, winter, and water. The blue tiger
    is a symbol of the east, spring, and vegetation. The white tiger is a
    symbol of the west, autumn, and all metals. THe yellow tiger is supreme
    among all 5. It is the ruler of the Earth and all energies upon it.
    
    If a tiger has entered your life, you can expect new adventures. It
    will awaken new passion and power within life. Expect it to begin
    within 6-8 weeks and last for at least a year and a half. Examine what
    is going on in your life. Do you need more passion for life? Are you
    expressing your life passion inappropriately? Has your energy been
    down? If a tiger has shown up, there will begin to manifest new
    adventures and renewed devotion and passion for life.
    
    
    
    Gotta run. Tomorrow I'll work on entering the dragonfly entry. It's
    even longer. :-)
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    
    My goodness!  Thanks so much, PJ!
    
    Cindy

    Ok, here goes with Dragonflies. This is also from Animal-speak by Ted
    Andrews. It's one of those Llewellyn Publication books that Cindy gave
    the address for in another string.
    
    Dragonflies and Damselflies represent the Power of Light. They are very
    ancient with estimates of having been around for over 180 million
    years. They have a beautiful, jewel-like coloring. The bright colors
    take time to develop, reflecting that with maturity our own true colors
    come forth. This is part of dragonfly medicine.
    
    For many it is difficult to tell the difference between a dragonfly and
    a damselfly. Dragonfles have broad bodies and enormous eyes.
    Damselflies are more slend and delicate. When dragonflies are at rest,
    they hold their wings out like a glider. Damselflies will fold their
    wings over their backs when at rest. Dragonflies will often eat while
    in flight, and damselflies will always land before eating.
    
    Both are known for their fast flight and their dazzling aerial feats,
    as if imitating how light itself can be moved and directed. They twist,
    turn, change direction in an instant, hover, move up or down, and even
    fly backwards. Dragonflies ae sometimes known as mosquito hawks. Both
    the damsels and the dragons are excellent hunters of flying insects.
    they can fly at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour and their eyes help
    spot flying insects. They can spot a movement 40 feet away. They use
    their sharp, spiny legs and strong jaws to capture their prey.
    
    Dragonflies and damselflies inhabit 2 realms--water and air. The
    significance of these should be examined. In their early life--as a 
    nymph--they live within the water. As they mature and go through their
    metamorphosis, they move to the realm of air. It is not unusal to find
    people with dragonfly totems to be very emotional and passionate in
    their early years, but as they get older, they learn to balance it with
    greater mental clarity and control. Sometimes it can indicate that the
    emotions have gotten shut down because of emotional issues in the early
    life. Remember that the dragonfly and damselfly are found around water.
    There must be expressions of the emotional and the mental together. 
    
    If a dragonfly has shown up in your life, you may need some fresh air
    in regard to something emotional. You may need to gain a new
    perspective or make a change. It may even indicate that you are
    neglecting your emotions. Are you being to rational about everything?
    Are you not keeping the color of emotions alive?
    
    Dragonflies are very territorial. They will lay their eggs within their
    territory near the water. The egg eventual develops into the nymph
    stage of metamorphosis in this insect, and remains a nymph for almost 2
    years before it transforms into an adult dragonfly or damselfly. This
    can reflect a number of possibilities for those with this totem. It may
    indicate that an approximate 2 year period of change may be starting or
    reaching it's culmination. It may reflect a need for you to institute
    changes that culminate in a colorful transformation that you desire
    within a 2 year period. Only by examining your life and activities will
    you begin to understand it's specific role. 
    
    Just as light can bend and shift in a variety of ways, so can the
    archetypal forces associated with the dragonfly. It is one of the most
    adaptable of insects. That's why it's been able to survive for so long.
    Dragonflies have 2 pairs of wings, but if need be, they can fly with 1.
    Their eyes are kept clean with special combs of their legs and by
    washing their eyes with drops of water collected in the mouth.
    
    Their main enemies are frogs and birds. Particularly the frog should be
    studied by those with this totem. 
    
    Their realm is the realm of light, and they are only out during the
    day, as they are cold-blooded. Summer is their most powerful time, as
    they need the warmth and light of the sun. For those with this totem,
    this will be important to consider. Spending time outside in the sun
    near fresh water sources will be beneficial for restoring and changing
    health conditiopns for the better for those with this totem.
    
    Although some hace color pigments in their skin, for most the colors
    are caused almost the same way rainbows form. Structures in their shell
    scatter and refract the light, making them look iridescent green and
    blue. As they age, they may pass through several color changes. This
    ability to reflect and refract light and color has caused it to be
    associated with many forms of magic and mysticism--including color
    magic, illusion, (causing others to only see what you wish) and more.
    Draghonfly's magic is the power of light and all that has ever been
    associated with it.
    
    Dragonflies and damselflies are often depicted in Japanese paintings,
    representing new light and joy. To some Native Americans, they
    represent the souls of the dead. Some stories speak of the time when
    they used to be real dragons. Often we assume that dragons have to be
    gigantic beasts breathing fire, but the fantastic creatures of the
    Faerie Realm often come in many shapes and sizes. Dragonflies because
    they are mythical relatives of ancient dragons are wonderful links to
    nature spirits.
    
    The dragonfly and damselfly reflect work with the sun and light. The
    light changes throughout the day. The dragonfly and damselfly undergo
    their own transformations. If they have shown up, look for change to
    occur. Are you resisting change when you shouldn't? Dragonflies remind
    us that we are light and can reflect the light in powerful ways if we
    choose to do so. "Let there be light" is the divine prompting to use
    the creative imagination as a force within your life. This is part of
    what dragonflies and damselflies teach us.
    
    Life is never quite the way it appears, but it is always filled with
    light and color. Dragonfly can help you see through your own illusions
    and thus allow your own light to shine forth. Dragonfly brings the
    brightness of transformation and the wonder of colorful new vision.
    
    
    That's it for dragonfly. Hope the preceding two replies helped out,
    Cindy and others.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    
    Wow - thanks PJ!  I've forwarded it on to my friend, too.
    
    Cindy

    Hi, PJ.  Thanks for the interesting info from the animal realm.
    
    How do I find out what my totem is?
    
    *Stella*

    
    Stella, 
    
      What animal(s) "call" to you the strongest?  Is there a certain
    animal that appears when you need guidance?  Sometimes your totem is
    right there all the time, we just don't notice it.  
      For me it seems that whenever I ask about something the sign is a
    feather and I feel a very strong kinship to birds.  
      I have  had the opportunity as part of a group to retrieve power
    animals for each other, which was a new experience for me and quite
    wonderful.  I retrieved a fox for my partner and she found a chipmunk
    for me.  For all the people in the group, none of us knew anything
    about our partners until we met that week and all the power animals
    retrieved had special meaning for the retrieve-e's.
    
    MaryAnne

    MaryAnne -- I love all animals; and if I had to pick one, my favorite
    would be the Arabian horse.  So, what does this mean?
    
    And thanks.
    
    	*Stella*

    
    PJ.....where are you!?
      
    I'm not up on my interpretations but I know that I'm alot like a
    chipmunk, always scurrying about gathering, storing, and trying to stay
    prepared!  
    
    MaryAnne

    MaryAnne, the chipmunk is not listed. There is a section on squirrels,
    but I'm not sure if that would apply. I will list horses. If only let
    Stella know just what she's getting into. :-)
    
    Stella, the Arabian isn't listed, but the horse in general is listed.
    Here goes.
    
    The horse represents Travel, power, and freedom. The cycle of power is
    year round.
    
    The horse is rich in lore and mythology. An entire book could be
    written on the significance of the horse alone, for no one single
    animal has contributed to the spread of civilization than the horse.
    
    It has been associated with both burial rites and birth--with
    individuals riding into and out of the world upon it. The Norse god
    Odin rode upon and 8-legged steed known as Sleipner. In the Hindu and
    Greek tradition the chariots of the Sun gods (Surya and Apollo
    respectively) are pulled by stallions.
    
    In Chinese astrology the horse is associated with appeal and
    persuasiveness. Horses are symbols of freedom--oftentimes without the
    proper restraints. Horse people in Chinese astrology are friendly and
    adventurous, and they can be very emotional.
    
    Before the horse's domestication the distances between peoples and
    societies was great, and there was little interaction. It served
    humanity in travel, war, agriculture, and in most other major areas of
    life. Today the horse is limited mostly to recreation and agriculture,
    but it's wnergy is expansive. Because of it, the world has been brought
    closer together.
    
    The horse enabled people to explore and find freedom from the
    constraints of their own community. This enabled them to travel and
    discover the multiplicity of life and all it's powers. Horses have
    great appeal to most people. We are fascinated by them, and riding one
    raises us above the mundane, and renews our sense of power. riding
    horses has been likened to flying by more than one poet through the
    ages. They signify the wind and even the foam of the sea.
    
    Horses were given the power of divination. More than one legend speaks
    of the clairvoyance of horses and their ability to recognize those
    involved in magic. They are symbols that can express the magical side
    in humans.
    
    The symbolism of the horse is complex. It can express movement and
    travel, or maybe it showed up to help you with movement. It has been a
    symbol of desires--especially sexual. The stallion was often used as a
    symbol of sexuality. The taming of a stallion would then be the taming
    of sexuality and dangerous emotions.
    
    As with many domesticated animals, there are a wide variety of
    horses--each with it's own unique abilities. Riding, plowing,
    pulling--the horse still serves a variety of functions. To understand
    your own particular horse totem, try to determine what kind it is,
    Horses, like dogs are bred today for specific purposes and determing
    that can help you define the purpose of it within your own life. 
    
    Take your totem and examine it in regard to yourself. What is it's
    color? It's kind? How does it appear to you? Does it run? Is it
    perceived standing? Do you see yourself riding it or watching it?
    
    If a horse has shown up in your life, it may be time to examine aspects
    of travel and freedom within your life. Are you feeling constricted? Do
    you need to move on or allow others to move on? Is it time to assert
    your freedom and your power in new areas? Are you doing your part to
    assist civilization within your own environment? Are others? Are you
    honoring what this civilization has given you? 
    
    Horse brings with it new journeys. It will teach you how to ride in new
    directions to awasken ans discover your own freedom and power.
    
    That's the horse folks.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    Thanks, PJ.  I *love* your description and find it apropos.
    	
    	*Stella*

    PJ, if you would be kind enough to share the info you have regarding
    squirrels, I would be grateful.
    
    	*Stella*

    I've spoken to *Stella* and described the squirrel info to her. I'll
    try and post it in here some time next week. This is End-Of-Quarter
    around here and things ae very hectic and a bit busy right now.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    
    Since I have not been in here for a few weeks, I have had a fair amount
    of catching up to do (which I haven't finished yet), but I have to ask
    whether anyone might have a comment or two on a VERY strong animal
    association I have had since being a child, with the wolf.
    
    	Adam
                                      

    OK, it's been awhile since I promised the squirrel posting, but I've
    been taking time off and just kicking back and having lots of fun and
    mystical, magical experiences, including one involving a mouse. Anyway
    here goes squirrell. (Maybe I should do moose at the same time? Also,
    timetraveling dogs that own boys? NAAAAHH :-)  )
    
    This, again is from Ted Andrews' book Animal-Speak.
    
    The squirrel is about activity and preparedness. It has a year-round
    power cycle. Everyone is familiar with the squirrel. It's a member of
    the rodent family, and is often seen scurrying about, as if always busy
    or bursting with nervous energy. Squirrels can be quite sociable, but
    they don't like strange squirrels. They are often observed scrounging
    for food, digging holes in the earth and storing nuts and other food
    for latert times. Their keen sense of smell will enable them to find
    their stored caches, even if they forget where they are buried. 
    
    Their are two main types of squirrels, the gray and the red. There is
    also a black squirrel, which is a more aggessive strain of the gray.
    The gray is found most often, in the city, while the red is more
    commonly found in woods and forests.
    
    There is also the flying squirrel, (see, I knew Rocky would come into
    this :-) PJ) which does not really fly. It's skin stretches and enables
    it to fly from tree to ground or to another tree. It's nocturnal and
    strongly dislikes being disturbed during the day. It's cheif enemy is
    the owl.
    
    Red squirrels are the sentinels of the forest. They chatter and scold
    when strangers appear. It seems as if they're reporting the news to all
    who can hear. The red squirrel is more aggressive andusually a much
    better fighter than the larger gray. The marten is the red's most
    dangerous enemy and it should be studied as well. Reds usually have two
    litters a year with two to seven young. Usually they're on their own
    within twelve weeks of birth. This twelve-week cycle would be good to
    examine in yourseld if a red has come to you.
    
    The gray squirrel is the most common and the most enthusiastic. Like
    all squirrels, it doesn't hibernate. It builds its nests in the hollows
    of trees or in tree tops. The nest is usually ball shaped and has a
    side entrance. Even though it's the bigger of the two (red and gray),
    if confronted, a gray will usually run to avoid a fight. It's chief
    enemies are raptors such as owls and hawks, and also foxes. Grays also
    have 2 litters a year and follow the twelve week cycle.
    
    All squirrels can be quite sociable. They like to wrestle and are
    extremely observant and imitative. This is how they learn. Individuals
    with squirrel totems learn best by doing rather than studying.
    
    Squirrels are also quite communicative. Their chatter can often be
    heard in the trees when disturbed or playing. Their bushy tail adds to
    their expressiveness along with providing warmth, shade and balance.
    They will often express emotions through flicks of their tails.
    
    Every squirrel is unique and its medicine will be activated differently
    for everyone. If a squirrel has scampered into your life, examine your
    own activity and preparedness. Are you to active? Not active enough?
    Are you not planning at all for the future, distant or near? Are you
    becomming to erratic--running to and fro and not accomplishing
    anything? Do you need to learn how to save and ration on any
    level--including money, time and energy? Are you afraid that you'll
    never have enough? Are you getting to hung up on collecting and
    accumulating? Are you gathering and not giving?
    
    Squirrels can teach us balance within the circle of gathering and
    giving out. If we are doing to much of one or the other, squirrel may
    appear to help us. Squirrels are the masters at preparing, but they are
    also our reminders that in our quests for our goals, we should always
    make time to socialize and play. work and play go hand-in-hand or the
    work will create problems and become more difficult and less fruitful.
    
    That's squirrel.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    Adam, wold is a powerful totem. really strong. I'll try to get to wold
    next week. It's a bit longer then squirrel and I don't a lot of time to
    write. Just remeber that wold is the pathfinder and may be telling you
    to take a new journey. (Perhaps literally as in coming over for the
    party. :-) )
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    PJ,

    I have always been strongly attracted to the skunk.  ;*)  Is
    this have any write-ups???

    Please and thank you.

    justme....jacqui

    Skunk will also be entered this week. (Along with wolf). For
    "justu....jacqui" :-) Skunk is a very powerful and a very good sign.
    At least according to a woman I struck up a conversation with at Barnes
    & Noble on Saturday. She was looking for Jungian archetype books on
    Tarot and took my suggestion for the Alice O. Howell books on Jung and
    astrology. (Required reading in Carole Frett's astrology that I'm
    taking.) We talked for awhile and it lead into animal archetypes. (Her
    psychology thesis is on archetypes.) She said that she had skunk and
    it's very strong. (Odor included :-)  ) So asking for skunk here is
    just more synchronicity. Be there this afternoon.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    PJ, thanks so much for entering all this neat info for us from the
    world of nature.
    
    	*Stella*

    OK, here goes with the wolf.
    
    The wolf represents guardianship, ritual, loyalty, and spirit. It's
    power cycle is year round, but particularly strong during full moons
    and at twilight.
    
    Wolves are probably the most misunderstood of the wild mammals. Tales
    of terror and their cold-bloodedness abound. Although many stories tell
    otherwise, there has never been a confirmed attack and killing of a
    human by a healthy wolf. In spite of the negative press, wolves are
    almost the exact opposite of the way they are portrayed. They are
    friendly, social, and highly intelligent. Their sense of family is
    strong and loyal, and they live by carefully defined rules and rituals.
    
    Wolves are the epitomy of the wild spirit. Their positive
    characteristics are so numerous, it is no wonder that Native Americans
    and others practically deified them. Many believe that the true test of
    America's sincereity about protecting the environment will revolve
    around whether or not the wolf remains protected and is allowed to be
    reintrodueced into areas where it has heretofore been eliminated. The
    wolf is the true spirit of the free and unspoiled wildnerness.
    
    There are several kinds of wolves in North America. The red wolf is the
    smallest and it may even be extinct in wild, although there are efforts
    to reintroduce it. It's territory was in the Southern U.S. The Mexican
    wolf is a subspecies of the more common gray wolf. It's found in the
    Southwest U.S. and in Mexico. It was hunted almost to extinction and is
    now part of a recovery and captive breeding program. The Arctic Wolf is
    probably the purest breed. Living in an isolated area around the Arctic
    Circle has enabled it to survive. The gray or timber wolf is the most
    common. Only in Alaska, Canada, and the region around the Great Lakes
    area is it found today. It was hunted to extinction in all other areas
    of the country. The gray is not always gray. It may be black, gray,
    brown, white, or combinations.
    
    Probably the biggest misconception about wolves is their size. They are
    not nearly as large as most people imagine. Their thick fur gives the
    appearance of greater size, but they are usually no taller then a good
    sized German Shepherd.
    
    Wolves are very ritualistic--in as many ways as humans. They live by
    carefully defined rules. There are specific territories that are
    sacred. Their social behavior is based on a hierarchal structure. Each
    member has a place and function within the pack. There is an "Alpha"
    male and and "Alpha" female.
    
    Wolves don't fight unnecessarily, and will go out of their way to avoid
    it. Though they are extremely strong and powerful, disagreements rarely
    end in serious fights. Often a glance, posture, or growl is all that's
    needed to determine dominance. They don't have to demonstrate their
    power, but are capable if it comes down to it. This is part of what
    wolf medicine teaches. The wolf teaches you to know who you are and to
    develop strength, confidence, and surety so that you don't have to
    demonstrate it to all you meet. 
    
    Wolves have a complex communications system--using body language. Head
    movement, an erect tail, direct eye contact--all have great meaning.
    The postures are often subtle, but each wolf learns their meanings and
    how to respond from the time they are pups. Facial expressions are also
    varied and useful in conveying mood. It's a very important visual
    center of communication alond wioth tail position, in effectively
    communicating. Usually those with wolf totems are very expressive with
    hands, posture, face, or in some other manner. If you have trouble
    getting your ideas across, meditate and study the wolf. It'll teach you
    how to empower your verbal communications with appropriate body
    language.
    
    Wolves also have a complex system of verbal communication. They howl,
    whimper, whine, growl, and bark. Even their famous howls have a variety
    of meanings. They may serve as a gathering call, a location call, a
    social greeting or a territory defining cry. They even howl for the
    sheer joy of it. (I've done this at the moon. It's really liberating:-)
    
    Every member knows it's positon and relationship to others in the pack
    and the pack as a whole. The ritualistic behaviors that define rank are
    part of its magic. Wolf government is a combination of autocracy and
    democracy. Both occur at times and it's this flexibility that adds to
    the pack's success. Wolf can teach balance in government, between
    authority and democracy. Wolf can teach you how to use ritual to
    establish harmony and order in your life. Wolf helps us to understand
    that true feedom requires discipline.
    
    The "Alphas" of the pack willoften mate for life. Breeding season is
    usually in late winter, with the female giving birth about two months
    later, All the pack shows great care and affection towards the pups.
    They're very tolerant. If a parent is unable to care for a pup, it'll
    be adopted by another pack member. Some wolves even serve as
    babysitters. Adults are friendly and amiable toward pups and wolf
    medicine teaches respect and honor for family and children.
    
    Wolves become sexually mature at 22-24 months, so look for the energies
    from a wolf visit to take this same possible time pattern.
    
    Wolves  are, of course, predators. Their prey is mostly the sick,
    young, or old. deer is the most common prey animal. Wolves will not
    waste much time on a healthy adult moose that stands it's ground.
    Wolves travel great distances in their hunting. They have a stamina and
    strength that enables them to travel far and for extended periods.
    They've been clocked at 24-28 MPH, but can't maintain that speed for
    long. They do seem to be able to trot indefinitely at about 5 MPH. In
    winter, wolves will use frozen lakes and rivers as routes and can
    travel 15-20 kilometers in a single night.
    
    Wolves will usually consume all that they capture, gorging themselves.
    For those with a wolf totem, this can indicate a need to make use of
    all that is available to you. Wolf shows up as a reminder to not waste
    or to keep one's spirit alive.
    
    The wolf is extremely intelligent and goes out of it's way to avoid
    trouble or danger. Some believe that wolves even use ravens as aerial
    spotters for possible food sorces. The raven has a connection with the
    moose in Eskimo lore, and since moose can be a prey of wolves raven is
    linked to them as well. Raens will often follow wolves. They fly ahead,
    land in a tree, wait for the pack to pass, and then fly on again. raven
    should also be studied by those with wolf totems.
    
    Wolves have extremely keen sense of smell. It's said to be 100 times
    that of humans. The sense of smell endows it with great discrimination,
    and the sense of smell has often been associated with spiritual
    idealism in metaphysical circles.
    
    The wolf also has excellent hearing sensitivity. It's hunting depends
    strongly on it's smell and hearing. This would be a reminder to those
    with wold as totem to listen to their own inner thoughts and words. The
    intuition will be strong. This idea is even further emphasized by the
    thick fur coat. Fur and hair have long been symbols of psychic
    abilities. The wolf has an inner and outer coat, giving it the ability
    to reflect the archetypal forces associated with psychic insight.
    
    The wold has a capacity for making quick and firm emotional
    attachements. Wold teches you to learn to trust your own insight and to
    secure your attachments accordingly. It can help you to learn the inner
    and to guard you from inappropriate actions. Wolf will guard you as it
    teaches--sometimes strongly, sometimes gently--but always with love.
    When wolf shows up, it's time to breathe new life into your rituals.
    Find a new path, take a new journey, take control of your life. You are
    the governor of your life. You create it and direct it. Do so with
    harmony and discipline and then you will know the true spirit of
    freedom.
    
    That's the wolf.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ  

    Tomorrow for skunk. I gotta run.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    Oh yeah, I almost forgot. .37 was, as usual, from Animal-speak by Ted
    Andrews, as will the skunk posting be.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    
    I am truly and deeply grateful for your work on my behalf PJ. I know
    that we all appreciate the effort you are willing to put into this
    research. It is obvious that you are very busy at present, and to find
    time to enter these detailed descriptions is extremely kind and
    generous. On behalf of myself and all of us grateful souls, I thank
    you.
    
    The wolf description is so amazing that it gave me shivers reading it.
    As I mentioned before, the wolf has been an instinctive and VERY
    powerful image for me for a few years. In that time I have begun to
    truly trust my instincts, and a strong desire to teach and pass on my
    knowledge has become foremost in my mind. My philosophy, as mentioned
    in this conference before, is simple, and seems to closely match many
    of the aspects of that description. I believe in balance, strongly, and
    in finding the natural compromise between extremes, when most believe
    there is no such compromise. Only those who know me well can now how
    accurate that imagery is for me. To have it confirmed, however, by
    someone who knows so little of me, gives me the inspiration to follow
    my instincts where they lead me now, and those instincts are becoming
    very strong, and my energy is building incredibly. One thing in my
    future is now certain. I shall fight to return the wolves to their
    rightful place on this earth, and to increase peoples awareness of
    them, something I have only casually done before now.
    
    Thanks again, and I look forward to meeting you soon,
    
                    Adam    - aka Wolf to his friends :-)

    your welcome , Adam, or Wolf is it? :-) I'm glad it helps. However,
    don't give me so much credit here. I don't have time to enter these
    during thye day, it's true. Mostly because my job doesn't involve
    sitting in front of the tube most of the day. Just on and off for data
    entry and receiving material. Mostly a few minutes at a time. I do this
    after work and it's a pleasure to bring information that seems to be
    needed by so many. 
    
    I do hope that your coming over for the 10th anniversary at Cindy's.
    The we all get to meet you. Plus you can get a look at the book, which
    I'll bring along. It gives lots of information around rituals to
    perform and a very interesting bit on shapeshifting to get in touch
    with your totem. To long to put in right now. 
    
    Hey, if your totem is wolf and your name is Adam, which means Man are
    you a manwolf or wolf man or .... a werewolf? Cindy, is the moon full
    during the 10th party? Are we all safe or should I bring silver? :-)
    Just kidding, friend.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    

                                                              
    Actually, I used to be a werewolf, but I'm OK Noooooooooowww!!
    
    (old joke, but worth repeating in context :-) )
    
    I shall be there for the party, and look forward to meeting you all.
    Someone here referred to it in passing as The Mad Hatter's Tea Party. I
    liked that, and will happily admit that a touch of eccentricity is all
    that keeps me sane. Guess that makes Cindy the Mad Hatter!
    
    	Regards,
    
           Wolf 
    
          (half man, half wolf, half English, half calculator!)
    

    No, Cindy is Alice and this is wonderland. :-)
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    
    >No, Cindy is Alice and this is wonderland. :-)
    
    Yeah, right!  (;^)                             
    
    Turns out the full moon is on Tuesday, November 8th, so there will
    still be some residual effects from it.
    
    Cindy

    .42 Adam
    
    A touch (or more) of eccentricity is a requirement!
    
    	:-)  *Stella*

    Just a touch, Stella? I got more than my share then. Anyway, on to
    skunk.
    
    The skunk is keynoted by sensuality, respect, and self-esteem. It has a
    year-round cycle of power. The skunk is one of the most widely
    recognized mammals, but also one of the most misunderstood. It's a very
    powerful totem with mystical and magical associations. Just look at how
    people respond to it. They show great respect for it and what it can
    do. This is part of what skunk teaches. How to give, expect, and demand
    respect. It helps you to recognize your own qualities and assert them.
    
    The skunk doesn't get out of the way of any animal. It moves along at
    its own pace, with its own mind. It's self assured and confident in
    itself. If skunk has shown up, it can teach you how to be more
    self-assured and how to assert yourself.
    
    the natural enemy of the skunk is the great-horned owl. Skunk is its
    favorite food. This owl should be studied as it's also part of the
    balancing medicine of the skunk. Its essence can help you in seeing how
    best to apply your skunk medicne.
    
    Skunks are fearless, but they're also very peaceful. They move slowly
    and calmly, and they only spray as a last resort. Because they're
    peaceable by nature, they always give warnings before spraying. The
    warnings come in 3 stages. 1st it'll stamp its feet and turn its back
    to you. 2nd it'll raise its tail up, as the spray gland is located
    under the tail. When the 3rd step arrives, it's usually to late. After
    raising the tail, the skunk will look back over its shoulder. This is
    to line up the spray angle. Once the skunk has seen you over its
    shoulder, it's to late.
    
    The skunk can spray 12-15 feet with tremendous accuracy and repeat the
    spray 5 to 6 times before it has to build up again naturally. The spray
    is an irritating chemical. It won't kill, but it can irritate the eyes
    and numb the senses. Sometimes a skunk will show up to teach how to get
    more attention without being arrogant or irritating. Sometimes it
    teaches us how to deal with others who are outrageously irritating.
    Tomato juice is still the 1 thing that helps to eliminate skunk odor.
    Those with skunk as totem, may find that they have a sensitivity to
    tomato products or need more within their diets. As with the great
    horned owl, the tomato characteristics should also be studied as part
    of the balancing medicine of skunk.
    
    The skunk smell is one that everyone recognizes. This has links to how
    skunk awakens in others a greater recognition of you and your own
    abilities. The sense of smell also has ties to sensuality and
    sexuality. reseach is currently being conducted that reveals the
    various connections between fragrance and sexual response. This
    includes work with pheromones and studies that reveal a surprising
    similarity between the cells of and response of the olfactory nerves,
    and those within the genitalia. (Hey jacqui, wasn't this discussed in
    =wn= today :-) PJ)
    
    Fragrance has long been used as an aphrodisiac. Those with skunk
    medicne will find that the use of fragrances will elicit dynamic
    responses in those they associate with. People will respond to
    fragrances that you employ. A study of aromatherapy would be very
    beneficial to those with this totem. When skunk shows up, you can
    expect to experience stronger sexual responses to others and in their
    response to you. A greater ability to attract people will begin to
    unfold.
    
    It's interesting how people respond to some fragrances. they complain
    that certain smells drive them nuts. How often have you heard people
    say, "I wish I knew what that smell was. It reminds me of something and
    it's driving me crazy."
    
    Skunks usually have one litter per year, with about 10 babies. Skunks
    can spray from the moment their eyes open. (Note: This contradicts what
    I've heard most about baby skunks. That they can't spray while young. I
    have heard both however and tend to keep away from skunks. :-) PJ)
    This again reflects the intense energy levels that those with this
    totem are often born with. In the early years, they may find extreme
    cycles of either repelling or being pushed away by others, or drawing
    lots--many or no friends, never alone or always alone. At 20 weeks,
    skunks are capable of being on their own. A skunk can have a 10 year
    lifespan in the wild. This reflects the kinds of cycles likely to
    manifest for those with this totem.
    
    Skunks are known as carriers of rabies. Mothers will pass it on to the
    young, although symptoms may not manifest for up to 6 weeks after
    birth.
    
    Individuals with skunk as totem must learn to balance attracting and
    repeling people. This is a natural cycle. Skunk is solitary for the
    most part. Skunk can remind us that there are times for drawing people
    and times to avoid people. Finding the correct balance will ensure
    prosperity.
    
    There are 2 main types of skunk--spotted and striped. The striped is
    the most common and most easily recognized. It actually has a double
    stripe that runs from head to tail. This stripe, whether single or
    double, is an indication of the active flow of the kundalini or life
    force. The kundaline has ties to the sexual energies and to the
    lifeforce that is active in every aspect of our life processes. In
    individuals with this totem, the kundalini is usually already active.
    Skunk shows up at a time to amplify and to teach control and use of
    this life force more effectively.
    
    In eastern metaphysics, students are taught of 3 channels of energy
    that flow through the body along the spine--the ida, the pingala, and
    the sushumna--the moon, the sun, and the balance of the 2. This
    reflects the ability of those with skunk medicne to be able to turn on
    and off the creative force and direct it along several lines. (Cindy,
    you've studied eastern metaphysics and philosophy. Can you confirm the
    above couple of paragraphs about kundalini and the 3 channels? PJ)
    
    Skunks are usually silent, so it's good for those with this totem not
    to blow their own horns. It'll backfire and only serve to push others
    away. Sit back and let others do the noticing for you.
    
    Skunks are very adaptable and this is what those with skunk totem must
    also learn. Skunk can teach you when it's best to be noticed and how to
    go about it most effectively. they are carnivorous, but they will eat
    most anything, particularly insects, berries, and fruit. Skunk does its
    hunting at night.
    
    When skunk shows up as a totem, you are going to have oppurtunities to
    bring out new respect and self-esteem. It indicates lessons and times
    associated with increased sensuality physically, sexually, psychically,
    and spiritually. Examine your self-image. Remember that people are
    going to notice you. How they notice and remember can be controlled by
    you. This is what skunk can help teach.
    
    That's skunk, folks. As always, it's from Ted Andrews, Animal-speak. I
    highly reccomend this book to others.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ 

    
    Yes, that's true, PJ.
    
    Cindy

    Thank you Cindy.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    And what about Panthers?  Would their description closely fit that of
    the tiger?  I have always identified myself with cats, preferably wild
    and most especially the black panther of late.
    
    I too am looking forward to this party and meeting everyone.  Cindy, I
    really was surprised to find we shared the same birthday, (date anyway,
    probably not the year) and I am sure the residual effects of the full
    moon will impact this gathering.
    
    Looking forward to seeing the book and everyone!
    
    Cindy, are you sending our explicit directions off line?
    
    Patricia or Panther

    PJ,

    Thank you very much for this entry.  Is his book available??
    
    I think I relate to what you put in.  I love it when the skunks
    come up around the house.  Good thing to know about the rabies
    in the babies.

    justme....jacqui

    Your welcome, Jacqui. I got my copy at Illuminations Bookstore. They
    have several more and owner, Ann Butz says that she never goes anywhere
    withour her copy in the car with her.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ(Who promises panther for tomorrow, Patricia)

    Ok...can you put in for the Hawk.
    
    I had this huge hawk fly right into the path of my car. It's wing span
    was huge. It was feeding at the time and their was things hanging from
    its beak. I came too close for comfort to hitting this magnificant
    bird. The closest experience I've ever had to this is when I almost hit
    a deer. I've also hit a skunk twice in my life. Are these things
    significant?? 
    
    How can you tell what shows up for you? Is it something you see or find
    in your life at that time? Also how do you find out about your animal 
    totem. My son found his...I'd like to find out what mine is.
                 

    I'll put the hawk in later this week. often an animal will show up a
    number of times and reveal itself that way. Sometimes through
    meditation or a visionquest will a totem come to you. Not all are
    animals. I've been visited by hawks an eagles a few times. Once after
    being hit in the head by a hammer. I thought I was hallucinating, as I
    was the only one to see it. Then my granddaughter came out (she's
    three) and she saw it also, with no prompting from me or others. So it
    was a spirit bird. I've ridden down rt 2 and played NA music and had 4
    hawks come down to car level and flank the car on both sides and follow
    me until the tape was finished.
    
    As far as hitting animals goes, I wouldn't put to much into it, unless
    it happens with some frequency or regularity. Then they might be
    telling you to pay attention to something that you may be neglecting in
    your life. The above wasn't from the book. It's in the car today. Just
    thoughts that popped into my brain while reading your reply. 
    
    Coming to the party? You can see the book there and read about your
    totem. BTW, The book suggests that you sorta keep your totem to
    yourself. It's personal between the animal spirit and you. Not to say
    don't let anyone know and of course, asking in here (this string) is
    fine. You gotta ask to find out the info. Just that it's very personal
    for you.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ 

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    Patricia, there is a separate entry for panther. It's very long. I'll
    try to get it in here on Thursday or even break it into two parts. It's
    that long. I'm outta here for tonight and tomorrow is astrology class.
    
    Cindy, feel free to be a mod and move this to NOTE 910 and also can I
    invite the Astology class also to the party? There are only 4 of us
    there right now, with maybe another tomorrow. Two of thefour are Carole
    and myself and we're already coming.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    
    Sure, PJ - the more the merrier!
    
    Pat - directions are forthcoming offline.  By the end of last week, 
    I had to completely rearrange a manual in 3 days for an SSB ship, and 
    am still catching up on offline correspondence from that timeframe. (%^)
    
    Yes, I thought it was quite amazing we shared the same b'day!!!  (;^) 
    We also share it with my soon-to-be brother-in-law, and another friend
    of mine named Sangita who lives in California.
    
    Cindy

    re: PJ
    
    I won't know till this weekend if I'll be able to go to the party.
    
    Is there a girl named Sue in your astrol class? She took a tarot class
    from me at Illuminations. She asked me if I thought she should take the
    astrol class. I told her it was another 'key'. I hope she's in it.
    
    Are you taking it at Illuminations?
    
    I might stop in this weekend and buy the book. 
    
    kc

    Yes, I'm taking the course at Illuminations. No there is so Sue in our
    class. Carole wanted to start another beginner's class, but couldn't
    get enough respondents. Needs at least 6. She'll try again at a later
    time. I'm in intermediate astrology, however, don't put to much into
    the intermediate part. We are limited in time and can only cover so
    much each week. We're just learning hard aspects of the outer planets
    now and will learn chart interpretation and casting later on.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    Where is Illuminations?  I like to check it out.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Pat

    Illuminations is located on rt 110 in Westford. It's approximately 1/4
    mile south of Kimball's Ice Cream. (Best ice cream in any multiverse)
    and approximately the same distance from LKG facility, where our own
    Cindy Painter plies her trade. The fastest way that I know is to take
    rt. 495 (from either north or south) and get off at the rt 119 exit. At
    the end of the ramp turn (Left from northbound and right from
    southbound) Turn left at the traffic light. Digital plant on left hand
    side. Just past Yangtzee River restaurant( A NOTED NOTES party
    gathering restaurant :-)  ) the road curves. Illuminations is on the
    right just beyond this curve.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    
    Illuminations phone number is: (508) 486-4268.

    Thanks for the info regarding Illuminations.  I have been in that area
    more than once.  I frequent Yangtzee River and Kimballs in my past
    when I allowed myself icecream and used to go home to Pepperell on 495,
    which is close to these places of business.  (I found a backway home
    from Stow (OGO) which is much nicer through Harvard buts thats beside the
    point)  Anyway, I will check out Illuminations.
    
    Thanks again all you nice people!
    
    Pat

    Your welcome, Patricia. Now, I'm going to have top hold off on the
    promised Panther and hawk for a bit. Gotta leave early tosay, to do an
    errand for our friends at the Hobbitt Doorway. Pick up some stuff for
    Ro and push and push for her to make our party. :-)
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ(who will get these entries in here, he will, he will, he will :-) )

    PJ  I will be at the party if you want to save all that typing and just
    bring me a copy.  Whatever is easiest for you.  Thanks for all the
    time you are taking on this subject.
    
    Pat

    Patricia, thank you letting me "off-the-hook" as it were. However, I
    still plan on putting this into the file. It's just that things are a
    bit hectic right now after work hours. This is when I do most of my
    NOTING. I'll also bring the book to the party and people can check it
    out there. However, I still want to enter the info, as there will be
    folks from other realms. (Like Colorado, Europe, Austrailia,
    California, Middle-Earth, Avalon, and other exotic dimensions :-) )
    that won't be at the party. (WWWAAAHHHH!!! I want everyone there)
    So this is for their benefit also, and I'm happy to do it.
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    PJ, I went to Illuminations on Friday after work.  Love the place and
    stayed at least 1 1/2 hours.  I wanted to read most of the books in the
    place!  I started my Christmas shopping while there and saw the book
    "Animal Speak".  I did glance over the Panther description and
    confirmed it was my totem for sure.  It mentions how panther people
    like to rear their children by themselves without outside influence and
    I had to smile since I raised (5) in just that way!
    
    Thanks again.
    
    Pat/Panther

    Pat, (and others) I'm glad that you got to Illuminations. I apologize
    for not posting the requested animals last week. I've at home laid up
    with a pulled back. (An old injury. Louise Hay says that lower back is
    money related. Guess so, I've never had any and have had the problem
    since... Oh Blessed Goddess, I just realized. I've had the problem for
    as long as I've had money issues, which is just after my marriage. Wow,
    she's right) Anyway, I'm back and my back's back and I'll get to it
    this week, unless I'm out again. Which I will be on Thursday and
    Friday. :-)
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    .66 PJ
    
    How right Louise Hay always is!  I just got a new book on tape of
    hers called "Life!..." and she never ceases to amaze me.  She is
    something else.  I suggest you follow her "letting go and releasing"
    affirmations for that lower back/money issue.  I have her book, "You Can
    Heal Your Life," and can print the affirmations here for you if you like
    (although I would bet you have the book yourself...)
    
        Take care.
    
            *Stella*
         

    Yeah, Stella, she always seems to be right, once one thinks about it.
    Now, so that we don't "Rathole" the animal topic, :-), here's the hawk
    entry. Since Pat has  has check out Panther (or Pantha, if you're from
    New England, Like me :-)  ) I go with Hawk right now.
    
    Hawk is Visionary power and Guardianship. It's power cycles are the
    Spring and Autumnal Equinoxes and the New Moon. 
    
    Hawks are one of the most intriguing and mystical of the birds of prey.
    They are the protectors, the messengers, and the visionaries of the
    air. Hawks, (along with owls) have the keenest eyes of all the raptors.
    
    Hawks vary in size, appearance, and the environments. There are so many
    different species, that it's sometimes difficult to tell them apart.
    There are marsh, forest, sea, and prairie hawks. The environment where
    your hawk is found, will tell you much about how it's energies are
    likely to manifest in your life.
    
    Even when people can't tell one species from another, they can usually
    recognize it as a member of the hawk family. All hawks are impressive
    and stir the imagination. Their hunting ability, eyesight, powerful
    flight, and other behaviors are dynamic symbols.
    
    In most raptors, the coloration of both sexes of the same species are
    very similar. However, the female is usually the larger of the two.
    This has much to do with the fact that the mother guards the nest. Many
    hawks mate for life, the red-tailed hawk being one example. The length
    of time that mated birds stay together is often determined by the
    number of seasons spent raising the young.
    
    An examination of specisic species and their behavior will reveal much.
    For example, an osprey is sometimes refeered to as a fishhawk based on
    it's primary diet. This species is often mistaken for an eagle (I think
    that I've done this. PJ) because of it's nearly all white head, but
    it's the only large hawk that is clear white underneath. It's nost
    numerous in coastal regions, as if it's white breast reflects the white
    foam of the waters where it hunts. Other examples are the Cooper's
    hawk, the goshawk, and the sharp-skinned hawk who feed frequently. on
    other birds. Although they will eat rodents and such, most of their
    food is feathered. This reflects the old adage, you are what you eat.
    
    This text doesn't examine every characteristic of each species due to
    space considerations, but it does go into detail on the red-tailed
    Hawk. The most nemerous member of the hawk family, it's named for the
    distinctive tail feather coloration of the mature member of the
    species. The mature birds also have darker eyes. (Should you get that
    close :-) )
    
    The red-tail is very symbolic. It has ties to kundalini energy. For
    humans, it's associated with the base chakra, located in the tailbone
    of coccyx. Those who have this totem will be working with kundalini. It
    can also reflect that this bird will become a totem after the kundalini
    energy is activated. Also that childhood visions are becomming
    empowered and fulfilled or as you begin to move toward your soul
    purpose more dynamically.
    
    Red-tail is a member of the Buteo family. (Soaring hawks) The soaring
    and gliding ability are part of what hawk can teach. Although a soarer,
    it's most often seen on treetops and utility posts using it's keen
    vision to search for prey. This is how hawk teaches you to fly at great
    heights while keeping your feet on the ground.
    
    Hawks are occasionally attacked by smaller birds. This is very
    significant for those with this totem. It's teaching you that other
    people who don't understand you or the varied uses of your creative
    energy. They may attack yor ability to soar.
    
    The red-tail is usually a permanent resident in an area, although it
    may occasionally migrate. This reflects that hawk as a totem will be
    with you permanently once it shows up.
    
    Red-tail apparently mates for life. Both sexes help to care for the
    young. 2 to 3 eggs are laid in the Spring. The parents are vigorous
    defenders of the nest against any intruders. They cling to home
    territories for years and can live in the wild for up to 14 years.
    
    This 14 is significant. 14th card in Tarot (Major Arcana) is
    temperence. This represents teaching of the higher expressions of
    psychism and vision. Also in the development of Astral projection--new
    flights out of body. It has ties to kundalini activation and it's
    expression, and to to the archetypal forces that teach beauty and
    harmony in moderations. It holds the key to higher levels of
    conciousness.
    
    Rising to the higher levels can bring rapid development of the psychic
    energies. Red-tail helps us in balancing and using those senses
    appropriately. It teaches balance that's necessary to discover your
    true life purpose. If red-tail is your totem, then meditation on the
    Temperance card will help you to use your creative energy to manifest
    your soul purpose.
    
    The red reflects the greater intensity of energy at play in your life
    in the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual forces. Te bird is a
    catalyst, stimulating hope and new ideas. It reflects a need for you to
    open to the new or shows you ways to teach others to open as well.
    
    To the Pueblo, red-tail was known as red eagle. It's feathers and
    energies were used in healing and rain or water manifesting ceremonies.
    Water, of course, the bringer of life in the desert and everywhere. To
    the Ojibway, red-tail represented leadership, deliberation, and
    foresight. 
    
    From the Medicine Card divination deck by Jamie Sams and David Carson;
    "hawk is akin to Mercury, the messenger of the gods. hawk medicine
    teaches you to be observant...Life is sending you signals." Red-tail
    can spread it's wings very wide an can teach you to do the same with
    your creative energies or to extend your vision of life.
    
    Because of the strong energies (the intensified life-force) activated
    by hawk totem, individuals with it must be careful in how they express
    themselves. Just as a red-tail will tear off a poisonous snake's head
    when preying on it, so too do you have the potential to tear apart
    anyone or anything seen as an enemy. Your comments and actions may be
    seen as akin to the hawk's beak and talons--strong and powerful and
    with a capability to tear and/or kill.
    
    red-tail feathering has 2 phases. Both are significant to those with
    this totem. It's feathering is a little lighter in the spring and
    darker in the winter. Lighter=more joyful or sociable, while darker can
    reflect a time to be alone or a little withdrawn. The color phases can
    help to guard one from blazing so brightly and intensely that you burn
    yourself out.
    
    The sky is the realm of the hawk. Through it's flight, it communicates
    with humans and the great creator spirit. It awakens our visions and
    inspires us to a creative life purpose.
    
    That's Hawk. As always, taken from Animal-Speak by Ted Andrews.
    Panther will happen. :-)
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ 

    Thank you PJ

    
    OK, any info out there on Monkeys as power animals?
    
    Cindy

    Wow, I was looking through Animal-Speak and your right Cindy. (Like
    when are you not. :-)  ) THere are no mentions of any primates as
    totems at all. Just a thought. Primates (Apes, Chimps, Monkeys, Humans,
    et al) are considered by many to be the highest form of animal. Maybe
    you've got a monkey totem because with your studies and training and
    behavior, you've become or are becoming a higher form of human. THe
    next step as it were. Just a thought. 
    
    Bright Blessings,
    
    PJ

    Having once owned a monkey I can testify that the only power that they
    seem to have is the power to drive you insane.

    Jamie.

    Serenity thinks.
    
    Monkeys might be mentioned in something I have, but it is up at the
    Lake. There is a book with my animal totem deck. I would think of
    primates as family oriented, protective, and clever.
    
    
    Serenity

    
    That's a nice thought, PJ, but given current circumstances in my life
    involving a Gemini with a monkey mind, who was also born in the year 
    of the Monkey, I suspect that Jamie is far closer to the truth of the 
    matter.  Thanks, Jamie...I needed that!  (;^)
    
    Any info you can dig up would be most appreciated, Serenity - thanks!
    
    Cindy

    
    	To the question of monkeys the lassie posed,
    	A sudden eruption! As my mind did doze!
    
    	A Gemini human: A monkey that speaks!
    	From him to her, bad powers did reek!
    
    	As pets, Jamie has them in disdain,
    	For, twas the ape that did drive him insane!
    
    	I say, "What do you expect from a species,
    	That likes to chatter and fling at you feces!!!

    .75 Bill    hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!
    

    
    Heeheehee!!!  (;^)  Bill, you're great!
    
    Cindy