Monday, November 17, 2008

56. ~ Owl ~

Owls are the keepers of darkness! This is a bird of wisdom and healing. To some it is a bad omen. To the Ojibway, the owl means a death. It is believed that the owl can see the parts of your life you prefer to keep hidden. Owlets have a high death rate due to the fact they must leave the nest so soon after they are born. Owls live near ponds and creeks. It can find its prey with its sharp hearing before it ever sees it. Some owls will pretend to be injured by trailing their wing along the ground to lure the enemy away from its owlets or eggs. Most female owls are larger than the males, weighing one third heavier. The females also have longer claws. The males will battle each other in midair especially during the mating season. Owls can have a wingspan of sixty to sixty-five inches, or thirty seven to forty-one inches depending on the particular species. The male owls will hold up their wings in a v-shape while in their courtship flight. The tawny owl can be found in wooded areas and near cemeteries. Owls are known as the silent fliers. They have dual symbolism. Some see them as a positive messenger and others see them as a negative messenger. Owls generally have one ear larger than the other. An owl will swallow its meal whole, usually head first. There are well more than one hundred species of owls. Owls cannot move their eyes, so this is why it turns its entire head.

Medicine;

Owl medicine is associated with clairvoyance, vision and hearing. Owl medicine implies one is able to uncover what others are trying to hide. The medicine of owls may also indicate it is time for a good neck massage. Some people belief the medicine of the owl allows you to see into the soul of another. When an owl shows up it indicates one needs to keep quiet, and say nothing. Never use owl feathers unless you are trained in doing so. The medicine of the owl is used to connect to spirits who have crossed over. The medicine of the owl tells us to learn to use our voice for a new purpose. It tells us to be courageous and playful. It implies it is a time of passion and inspiration. The medicine of the owl is about timing and skill. The medicine of the owl says the ancient ones are with you. Owls are the carrier of dreams. They teach us to use our intuition! The medicine of the owl speaks of magic and feminine attributes. The owl tells me you are staying awake at night. It tells me you sense troubles. Owls indicate one part of your life dies away, leaving you to heal and to gain greater wisdom.

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