August 23, 2009

My beloved owl

"In the country of the blind the one-eyed man is said to be mad"


The Owl is recognized by Siberian Shamans as one of the great animal familiars, indeed Shamans with an owl spirit guide typically have powers of second sight and great sensitivity.

Universal Owl Shaman Symbolism

While different species of owl each have their own unique shamanic symbolism, there are also universal characteristics common to all owl spirit guides:

  • The owl as power animal perceives truths that are veiled to many, thanks to its silent flight at night.
  • An owl spirit guide is skilled in detecting untruths, thanks to its acute hearing which detects what others do not.
  • The legendary intelligence of the owl is indeed a characteristic of the totem owl. A shaman with an owl spirit guide is an old soul with much wisdom thanks to this maturity.
  • Thanks to its silent flight the owl power animal knows when to speak and when to keep its peace.
  • The owl is a skilled hunter thanks to its great local knowledge. On a shamanic journey the owl spirit guide serves the Shaman with its detailed knowledge of the spiritual realms.

Owls In Lore and Culture


How to find your own animal spirit guide

REMEMBER- YOU DO NOT CHOOSE YOUR ANIMAL TOTEM, THEY CHOOSE YOU!

List of all the possible animal spirit guides and their characteristics here




3 comments:

  1. Another gem Hille! On my 360 page I posted many of the animal symbolisms. It has always fascinated me even if I've yet to be 'chosen' by an animal spirit.

    I was listening to the chant as I read this blog, and now both have ended but I still 'feel' the rhythm of the chant inside of me.... very beautiful feeling!

    Lastly, I've always heard the lead quote a little different - "In the country of the blind the one-eyed man is KING"

    Keep authoring with high style and substance Hille. You're shining so bright! Much Metta 2U!

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  2. Thanks Markus. Have you done the meditation to find your guide? Everybody has one (or two as I've just discovered the bald eagle is stronger than the owl for me at the moment).
    And yes, I have heard the saying mostly your way too, but when I heard it this way, it resonated deeper for me.
    Much metta to you always!

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  3. No I haven't attempted it yet, but after reading this I will!

    Thanks again!

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