posted October 27, 2008 10:51 PM         

and then a couple of days ago i was meditating, i was out there somewhere and all of a sudden i saw a deer.it was so beautiful and gentle..i followed it and it led me to a lot of places and gave me a few messages that i needed..so today i decided to look up the significance of the deer appearing as your animal totem and this is what i came up with:

Deer teaches us the power of gentleness, keen observation and sensitivity. Deer's are in tune with nature and all it holds. They are sacred carriers of peace and show those with this totem how to open their hearts and love unconditionally.

Their senses are acute and they see extremely well in low light, giving them the ability to understand the deeper symbolic meanings of things. They can hear a twig snap in the far distance. Anyone who has deer as a totem has hidden clairvoyant and clairaudient abilities. They can see between the shadows, detect subtle movements and hear what is not being said. Call on deer to help you develop these gifts.

Deer protects their newborn from subtle outside influences. Fawns are born a color that protects and hides them from a predators sight. For the first few days of life they hardly move. Once the fawns energy field is strong and grounded they stand and begin to follow their mother around.

Watching the deer and her young is a reminder to honor the child like innocence within your self and move with gentleness and an open heart. It also suggests that you stand strong on your path and not allow yourself to get distracted by outside influences. Consider how you eat since Deer is an herbivore. Deer may appear to help you if you strive to lose weight, or eliminate animal fats or toxins(i found this specifically interesting since it applies to me).

The set of antlers that the male deer grows are the antennae that connects it to higher forms of attainment. If you encounter a deer in the wild try to count the number of points on their antlers. This number ties into numerology and can hold great significance for those with this totem.

needless to say, i'm very happy with the appearance of this totem in my life.
so what's your animal totem (permanent, current,etc)? anyone else have the deer? what are your thoughts and feelings about animal totems?

just thought this would be a good topic

love n peace

-Gooober

posted October 28, 2008 12:06 AM         

Other animals I feel a strong connection to are cats, dogs, lions, wolves, bats and dolphins!!!

Oh, and I love rodents too....rats, mice, hamsters....you name it...I feel a strong affinity for these adorable creatures, lol.

Oh, and foxes....have you ever seen these animal's eyes up close? Just beautiful!

Oh...and horses!
Symbols of grace, freedom and beauty!

Oh....

And let's not forget the other animals we humans have condemned to suffer so much....pigs, cows, sheep, etc.

These animals are sacred too.

posted November 02, 2008 12:14 PM         

I love cats too! I have a couple of the larger kitties as my personal totems too (doesn't surprise me).

Deer is so sweet. I truly enjoy the Medicine Cards by Jamie Sams and David Carson. I use them a lot! Here's what they say about Deer:

Deer = Gentleness

One day Fawn heard Great Spirit calling to her from the top of Sacred Mountain. Fawn immediately started up the trail. She didn't know that a horrible demon guarded the way to Great Spirit's lodge. The demon was trying to keep all the beings of creation from connecting with Great Spirit. He wanted all of Great Spirit's creatures to feel that Great Spirit didn't want to be disturbed. This would make the demon feel powerful, and capable of causing them to fear him.

Fawn was not at all frightened when she came upon the demon. This was curious, as the demon was the archetype of all the ugly monsters that have ever been. The demon breathed fire and smoke and made disgusting sounds to frighten Fawn. Any normal creature would have fled or died on the spot from fright.

Fawn, however, said gently to the demon, "Please let me pass. I'm on the way to see Great Spirit."

Fawn's eyes were filled with love and compassion for this oversized bully of a demon. The demon was astounded by Fawn's lack of fear. No matter how he tried, he could not frighten Fawn, because her love had penetrated his hardened, ugly heart.

Much to the demon's dismay, his rock-hard heart began to melt, and his body shrank to the size of a walnut. Fawn's persistent love and gentleness had caused the meltdown of the demon. Due to this gentleness and caring that Fawn embodied, the pathway is now clear for all of Great Spirit's children to reach Sacred Mountain without having to feel the demons of fear blocking their way.

Deer teaches us to use the power of gentleness to touch the
hearts and minds of wounded beings who are trying to keep us from Sacred Mountain. Like the dappling of Fawn's coat, both the light an the dark may be loved to create gentleness and safety for those who are seeking peace.

If Deer has gently nudged its way into your cards today, you are being asked to find the gentleness of spirit that heals all wounds. Stop pushing so hard to get others to change, and love them as they are. Apply gentleness to your present situation and become like the summer breeze: warm and caring. This is your tool for solving the present dilemma you are facing. If you use it, you will connect with Sacred Mountain, your centering place of serenity, and Great Spirit will guide you.

posted November 03, 2008 04:08 PM         

Hexxie..amazing totem card, i loved the story of the gentle fawn, very insightful.and i'm learning more and more about why this particular guide walked into my path, thank you i am currently at a very big turning point in my life (as have been indicated by my astrological transits, tarot card readings, guidance through meditation and a very strong feeling in my gut) and like i mentioned before,it seems like several animals are walking into my path,all carrying lessons and guidance.today i seem to be surrounded by the eagle.eagle energy just makes me think scorpio (a sign which heavily influences my birth chart) and this is what i've found so far:

The eagle is symbol of the zenith.

A great reminder of your own ability to soar to great heights.Eagles are messengers from heaven and are the embodiment of the spirit of the sun.
Those with an Eagle totem need to have an involvement with creation;a willingness to experience extremes; a willingness to use your ability even if it means getting "scorched" a little as you fly high; a willingness to seek out your true emotions.

A demanding totem, but one that offers so much reward at the end of the journey.
Its four-toed feet remind you to stay grounded even went soaring high; Its talons remind you to grasp the things of the earth;
Its sharp beak shows you when to speak, how much, and how strongly. This totem will show you opportunities and how to ride the winds to your benefit. Eagle people can live in the realm of the spirit yet still remain connected and balanced within the realm of the Earth.

You must become much more than you ever dreamed possible.
i am actually a little intimidated, i dont know if i'm ready for all the lessons that my animal totems are bringing to me but wish me luck!

incidentally i couldn't help but notice.. do you really have your sun in libra,moon in aquarius and gemini rising? wow! all three air signs rolled up into one person,i dont believe i've ever met anyone with these positions before what does the rest of your chart look like, if you dont mind me asking?

posted November 05, 2008 12:30 PM         

Indeed I do have triple air for my big 3! My Sun and Moon are trined, but my ASC is the very last degree and is just sort of there by itself.

According to Pullen's section on astro.com I am made up of almost equal parts of air and water, yet water wins by just a hair. This is followed by a dash of fire and only 1 earth sign, my ruling planet - Mercury in Virgo. My Libra Sun is conjunct (1* away from) Pluto in the 4th and my Aqua Moon in the 8th is opposite (0* orb, exactamundo!) my Saturn in Leo in the 2nd. This makes me much more reserved and introverted than you'd probably think by looking at my 'big 3'. I can dig up my chart if you're curious. Believe you me, I am super curious by nature so I'd understand, hehe.

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Here's Eagle from the Medicine Cards...

Eagle = SPIRIT

Eagle medicine is the power of the Great Spirit, the connection to the Divine. It is the ability to live in the realm of spirit, and yet remain connected and balanced within the realm of Earth. Eagle soars and is quick to observe expansiveness within the overall pattern of life. From the heights of the clouds, Eagle is close to the heavens where the Great Spirit dwells.

The feathers of Eagle are considered to be the most sacred of healing tools. They have been used for centuries by shamans to cleanse the auras of patients coming to them for healing. Within the belief systems of native American tribes, Eagle represents a state of grace achieved through hard work, understanding, and a completion of the tests of initiation which result in the taking of one's personal power. It is only through the trial of experiencing the lows in life as well as the highs, and through the trial of trusting one's connection to the Great Spirit, that the right to use the essence of Eagle medicine is earned.

If you have pulled this symbol, Eagle is reminding you to take heart and gather your courage, for the universe is presenting you with an opportunity to soar above the mundane levels of your life. The power of recognizing this opportunity may come in the form of a spiritual test. In being astute, you may recognize the places within you soul, personality, emotions, or psyche that need bolstering or refinement. By looking at the overall tapestry, Eagle teaches you to broaden your sense of self beyond the horizon of what is presently visible.

In learning to fiercely attack your personal fear of the unknown, the wings of your soul will be supported by the ever-present breezes, which are the breath of the Great Spirit.

Feed your body, but more importantly feed your soul. Within the realm of Mother Earth and Father Sky, the dance that leads to flight involves the conquering of fear and the willingness to join in the adventure that you are co-creating with the Divine.

If Eagle has majestically soared into you cards, you are being put on notice to reconnect with the element of air. Air is of the mental plane, and in this instance it is of the higher mind. Wisdom comes in many strange and curious forms and is always related to the creative force of the Great Spirit.

If you have been walking in the shadows of former realities, Eagle brings illumination. Eagle teaches you to look higher and to touch Grandfather Sun with your heart, to love the shadow as well as the light. See the beauty in both, and you will take flight like the Eagle.

Eagle medicine is the gift we give ourselves to remind us of the freedom of the skies. Eagle asks you to give yourself permission to legalize freedom and to follow the joy your heart desires.