http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2008/03/19/symbolism-of-the-pheasant/ Uncommon Discussions on Symbolic Topics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:59:08 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2008/03/19/symbolism-of-the-pheasant/comment-page-1/#comment-536 Anne Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:44:44 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/?p=212#comment-536 I was along a trail at a scenic dam site the other day and a "female" pheasant came out of the woods and crossed directly in front of me. I stopped and began talking to her and she stopped and churtled back. She began walking around me in a clockwise direction, churtling all the while. I stood there for several minutes talking with her. I began to move forward to walk on and the hair (comb) on her head stood up. I walked away and even jogged a little and she ran with me on the right side, then crossed in back of me and ran on the left side. I wasn't sure at this point if she was angry and wanted to attack. So, I became a little fearful. After I ran/walked 20-30 yards or more, she stopped on the side of the road and watched me go. I turned around and she was standing in the distance just watching me. I waved at her and continued on my way. The more I think about this incident, the more I realize she was some form of animal spirit bringing me a message...any thoughts on this "female" pheasant? I was along a trail at a scenic dam site the other day and a “female” pheasant came out of the woods and crossed directly in front of me. I stopped and began talking to her and she stopped and churtled back. She began walking around me in a clockwise direction, churtling all the while. I stood there for several minutes talking with her. I began to move forward to walk on and the hair (comb) on her head stood up. I walked away and even jogged a little and she ran with me on the right side, then crossed in back of me and ran on the left side. I wasn’t sure at this point if she was angry and wanted to attack. So, I became a little fearful. After I ran/walked 20-30 yards or more, she stopped on the side of the road and watched me go. I turned around and she was standing in the distance just watching me. I waved at her and continued on my way. The more I think about this incident, the more I realize she was some form of animal spirit bringing me a message…any thoughts on this “female” pheasant?

]]> http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2008/03/19/symbolism-of-the-pheasant/comment-page-1/#comment-535 avenefica Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:59:00 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/?p=212#comment-535 Hi Liara! I haven't seen The Golden Compass, I will though, on your recommendation. It sounds intriguing....I like the suggested interplay of human/animnal energy. Thanks for the observation! Hi Liara!
I haven’t seen The Golden Compass, I will though, on your recommendation. It sounds intriguing….I like the suggested interplay of human/animnal energy. Thanks for the observation!

]]> http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2008/03/19/symbolism-of-the-pheasant/comment-page-1/#comment-534 Liara Covert Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:39:31 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/?p=212#comment-534 I think its incredible how animal totems can change as we change. I wonder if you saw the movie The Golden Compass? If not, I would recommend it. You may have a unique view on the animal companions of each character in his scenario. Some people sense its a reflection of the psyche. Other people believe they are like totems, but they don't change in the movie. They are linked with fear, rather than love, compassion, teaching and freedom. I think its incredible how animal totems can change as we change. I wonder if you saw the movie The Golden Compass? If not, I would recommend it. You may have a unique view on the animal companions of each character in his scenario. Some people sense its a reflection of the psyche. Other people believe they are like totems, but they don’t change in the movie. They are linked with fear, rather than love, compassion, teaching and freedom.

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