Animal magic - The spirit of the Horse

As we wander life's highways we look at the fields beyond and we see the Horse bounding round the grassy lowlands. this animal's spirit reminds us of travel in many ways as all you wanna do on the back of a horse is go a'wandering through the forest. You can find a wonderful view of the world from a horse's back as animals will venture closer than when you are on foot or in a motor!
What else does the horse help us to understand about life, well it's delicate nature. the feminine aspects of life are embodied by this animal and hence we could say "The Goddess". Softness and beauty are two strong aspects to this animal which are equally feminine qualities. The strength of the male animal in a stallion however perhaps shows us that the flip-side "the God" is just as highly attuned in this animal's nature.
how could we put these two aspects into one, how about the "Divine". The horse is a fabulous creature that makes you think of Pegasus or Unicorns, near on the most magical creature alive!
These dreamy aspects to the horse are as important to one's soul as the animal alive and kicking because they are alike magical tales of the animal herself. I am sure it is by getting to know horses in our lives that we will one day dream of a unicorn or seeing Pegasus fly. They as it were protect the magical dimensions of life.
Strength and mercy are qualities we aim to embody and this animal could help us to learn. How do we learn of a totem?
Well there is a plethora of ways to know of an animal, the best being to see them in their natural habitat just doing what they do! By watching carefully how they act and what their mannerisms are you can learn of their nature. See what movements they make and this can be worked into a dnace for shape-shifting. Whats this you ask? Well to become at one with an animal or bird while you are dancing is to truly learn of a totem and how to shape-shift. You really can fly like an eagle, prance like a horse or slither like a snake! Ancient shamans would appear to the tribe in this shapeshifting way.
The way of totem!

Magical creatures are animals and as they are so close to mother nature and the earth they help us to understand Her!
There are many more reasons that animals can become our greatest friends and anyone who has known a cat or dog at home would say so I'm sure! Totem teachings show us that not only can we learn from animals we can live alongside them happily and peacefully and we can learn the way of the shaman.

Blessings of a Shamanka be with you. Blessed be



































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The Spirit of the COW!

 

The Spirit of the COW!

The cow a blessed creature symbolises all we know about the Goddess in Her Mother aspect. There be stories in Ancient Eireland that talk of three magical cows coming to the shore, one white (the Maiden), one red (the Mother) and the other black (the Crone). Although all aspects of the Goddess are represented here, the Cow symbolises everything We know of Motherhood most of all.

She nurtures, She cares
She cAtches Us unawares
She gives and receives
She runs through the leaves
She gathers, She collects
An abundance of things
Life is what She brings!

This little poem shows Us just how important a Mother is!!
The Mother Goddess gives Her life for Her children and is always happy to do so!!
In my experience children give you so much back with their little hearts, just a smile in the morning or a joyful laugh and I'm happy they're happy!!
Motherhood is such a joy for a woman and to me the Cow symbolises joy everlasting! Cows seem to walk about with a smile upon their faces and exude happiness and forgiveness.
Forgiveness is the "Key to Life" I've always felt!
So in this way Cows are a vital aspect to all We know and love! The Cow has so much to teach Us about how to be good people. They live together happily in large numbers, for a small field and are always seen to gather at watering holes.
This community living is a wonderful way for us Humans to be and learn from!
The Cow really does represent PEACE in it's true essence!
The peaceful and giving nature of the Cow shows Us how We can all live together happily and help to provide for Our families and One another.
By lending a hand and by giving practical help or even giving of Our work some how we can all provide for the starving, poor and needy people in this sad, sad World of Ours!

Peace is such a vital aspect of Life to truly appreciate the Human being in their best and only true nature!
How can We look at this World of Ours seeing war and famine and suffering of any kind without ACTING in some peaceful way to put it right!!

The Cow brings blessings in "Abundance"!!
Although as a VEGE-head I only see the Cow as a friend who lives happily around me, their Sacredness to Human has been revered in INDIA always.
Happily the people of BUDDHA hold the gentleness of the Cow as most important to it's nature and also live like I do, in true respect of the animal's FR-REEDOM!
Nice peeps!!

With Motherhood comes responsibility and the Cow and Her male Bull both show great protection to their young and loved One! The Bull will stand strong in the face of "Foe" and will charge at invaders when need be!
However the Cow is ALL Goddess' and remains protective in peace of the young and old. Woman could do much by learning of this blessed duality and the sacredness of the TRUST between Cow and Bull!

I feel this animal really epitomises the Goddess at Her best in all Her four aspects while living the Life of a Mother!
This teaches Us wimmin that Life begins with being a Mother whatever age that is for you!
Life has so much to offer Us in motherhood and the Goddess knows that! After all, the planet We live on that gives Us LIFE itself, is a MOTHER GODDESS, the MOTHER EARTH!

Thanks for reading mi lil prose, I hope you enjoyed mi rant!!
With joy I bring you a painting of the Cow I found on the net!

 

 

 



Animal Totems - The spirit of the Cat

 Cats are familiars to us witches!!!

They are beautiful creatures of secrecy, mystery, magic and delight!

They fly with us on our broomsticks through the skies to protect and guide us through the night. At night they come into their own lurking in the shadows to pop out and say hello!

In the day they bask in the sun like Lions their larger friends of the jungle.

So what can we learn from Cats?

Magic is mysterious

Secrets are to be kept

Within mystery lies deep truths that lead to inner wisdom

Delight in the senses for much can be gleamed for our knowledge

Look deep into the shadows of your own heart to find your true self

If you are scared by what you find there pray for guidance from the Cat who is good to help with shadows of many kinds.

There are many kinds of Cat, all of us will know our little friends who live with us!

It is they I speak of above, however there are many other "big" cats who still hold cat wisdom.

JAGUAR - being a Cat the familiar of the Goddess and close to the Moon as She be of the night, Jaguar Woman! She be of dream and keeps temple like a priestess!

Deep in the jungle She knows the best tracks to follow and knows how to stalk with stealth.

I have a wonderful CD album called "Temple of the Dream Jaguar" and just listening you are guided to a whole new realm of tranquility and rest.

LIONESS - the huntress of the pride She provides for Her male Lion and Her cubs. First to defend Her world and to lead the pride to new grounds and for water.

Sensing danger always and knowing of the wisdom of how to protect from it!

The Lioness woman finds power in the Sun and will be rarely seen at night when She keeps secretive.

TIGRESS - A Goddess of power, the Tigress Woman knows Her world well.

She hides away in secret worlds from mankind.

She knows Her enemy and Her friend.

She looks to the day and night equally hence her stripes of orange gold and black.

Often seen at sunset!

PANTHER - A Lady of the night! Keeping away all fright!

Loves deep jungle to hide away

Seems so careful Her friends say.

Looks to birds above in the trees

For signs of news of approaching enemies!

LEOPARD - The most careful cat of all it's said

Whose quite happy to make their bed

In distant lands hidden from human's eye

Climbing is their forte

To stay away from all that's naughty!

All these aspects of the big cats can be seen in our own little furry friends. It is wise to learn as much as you can about your familiars before you ever venture near one.

Friends they are but remember wild they are too!!!

Cats are kindly creatures but will soon be disheartened if you keep too distant.

Make a friend of your familiar and they'll be your friends back!

Welcome to the magical world of the CAT!

Blessings

Soleil Dragonflight