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by J.L. White-Bear (c)2000
Now that you're noticing animals in all sorts of ways in your daily travels, which ones
have a special message for you, and what is it?
Obviously, every single time you see a particular bird, it may not
be an omen (unless perhaps it is). I carry a small notebook and pen in my pocket, so I can record "sightings" wherever I may
be. If I can, I also write down what I was thinking or talking about at the moment of the sighting. Then later I can contemplate
what the animals came into my life to tell me.
If you can, ask yourself when you see the animal: is this sighting
of special significance (e.g. an omen) for me? If you feel something "in your gut" (you might even feeling a tightening in
that area), then pay attention! You can also ask, right on the spot, what that message is, and see what pops into your mind.
If you carry a pouch of kinnickinnick (ceremonial sacred herbs) or tobacco for ceremonial purposes, you can drop a
pinch when you get a special message from the Universe through her animal kingdom, as a thank you. If you're not prepared
to do that, a verbal thank-you shows respect. (You may also offer a hair from your head.)
A good way to start tuning
in to the medicines of animals is to use a resource like Ted Andrews's (Animal-Speak and Animal-Wise) or any other book that
you especially like on the subject. There is also a web site that lists the medicines of many different animals. (See end
of article.)
Take your list of the animals you encountered in a given day, and arrange them in order of "importance."
Do this intuitively and quickly. Next, go to your source book or web site, and look each of them up. The web site is very
handy because it gives short phrases or ideas in a list, for each animal. Go down the list, reading each item, and jot down
the one (or ones) that speak to you, next to the name of each animal.
Then, arrange this list of phrases into a general
statement. Here's an example.
On this particular day I encountered raven, bluejay, and macaw.
*Raven -- Recovery,
Reflections/Mirrors, Change in Consciousness.
*Blue Jay -- Bluebird: Movement to new level of being
*Macaw -- Pair
bonding.
MESSAGE:
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Recovery (of one's) Reflections/Mirrors (creates) Change in Consciousnes and Movement
to new level of being (through) pair bonding.
***
Work with your phrases, trying to keep them as close to the
original as possible, adding in your own connecting words to make a message. The full messages can be quite surprising. If
you've noted what you were thinking or talking about at the moment you sighted the animal, look at this also, relating it
to the animal's message, and then to the full day's message.
I've also started noting a direction in relation to the
animal (either where it came from or where it's going) when I see it. Sometimes the animals come in groups or numbers, as
well. You might see 5 ducks, or you might encounter Horse medicine three times in a day-long period. The same technique can
be used to determine what the medicine of the direction or number is, using books on these subjects. One that I use for numbers/numerology
information is Linda Goodman's "Star Signs." For information on the directions I like Brooke Medicine Eagle's "Buffalo Woman
Comes Singing."
A faster and more personal way to determine an animal's message to you is to go to the source. If
you can do so right at the time of the sighting, ask the animal (by tuning in to it's essence or the deva overlighting its
kingdom) what it has to tell you. If you're driving or busy at the moment you see the animal, and can only make note of it,
you can always call on the animal or deva later when you have more time or attention.
Whatever ways you choose to
hear the messages of the natural world, it is an empowering and wonderful thing to do for yourself. Many use these techniques
for personal growth and enlightenment. It's fun too!
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White-Bear lives in Chugiak, Alaska, and does Word
Medicine and Ally Medicine readings for people, and Interspecies Communications (animal telepathy) readings for companion
animals. She can be reached at 907-566-3400.
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