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Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Crow Dreams and Pearls of Patience
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Crow Dream Interpretations
For many nights now, a behemoth Crow cackles in my consciousness. She comes dressed in her classic black, iridescent robes. A daughter of Nyx, dark as soot – her presence equally clingy within my inhaling mind.
Always in moments like these I wonder about the concept of dreaming within dreams, which prompts me to consider reality – and this all leads to a chain-reaction of odd musings that hurl me off-track from my focus.
And what is my focus?
Oh, yeah – right…the dream…
Did you know Crows are mother figures to the Hopitu-Shinumu Indians? Uh huh. The Crow is one among the Hopi’s legion of Kachinas. It descends in the Winter, spitting out seeds like a Tommy Gun run amok – rapid fire and with widespread dissemination being more important than technical aim. Those seeds represent the promise of the future – the continuation of the tribe.
This makes sense. In the span of one month, two mother-figures in my life have left this physical life. Good for them. But, not-so-good for those of us left behind dealing with the sucking black holes of our separation-issues.
On February 1, my Ma (mother-in-law) passed. On March 1, my Ruth (spiritual mother) passed.
Since these “deaths” this Onyx Crow keeps cawing in my dreams, and her symbolism keeps shifting, twisting, morphing. Typical. It’s the Crow way to be elusive. She makes us work for meaning. We must earn the epiphanies. In this way, our understanding of her presence becomes substantial – galvanized in our psyche. The lessons learned from the Crow are solid, permanent.
She is shrill and course in her speech. Her voice pierces like a big-tooth saw heaving through stainless steel, rendering an unearthy sound – metallic, jagged, like reverberating insanity. Of course, it’s an attention-grabbing technique. I’ve been numb. -Nothing like an other-world “rebel yell” to get one’s attention.
It works. I become lucid within the dream, the spectral body sits up bolt-straight.
Now that she has my attention, the Crow stills her ripping cackles and shits a pearl in my left hand. Yes, you read that right.
I borrow hope from the Hopi, interpreting this Crow as a Mother come to rattle my attention until the numb-fluffs are shaken off.
This interpretive approach is underscored by the presence of that white-bright lustery pearl. In Chinese symbology, pearls are very yin. They are associated with water, the moon and feminine themes. I like how pearls are born from an oceanic womb – dark as night, just like my Mother Crow.
I also appreciate how pearls are wrought into existence via a defense mechanism. Pearls are formed as a response to an irritant or parasitic invasion upon the mollusk.
This makes sense in context of my recent mental states. Tons of intruders in the form of rogue emotions/memories/mental frenzies have invaded my space as a result of these recent “deaths.”
I keep my interpretations of this dream rather loose, because I know my Obsidian Compatriot – that crazy Mother Crow will tweak my perception again. She is every inch a task-master in spiritual learning. I also know her pearl-pooping symbolism will morph in meaning too.
A prime point to be taken away from this post is this: Sometimes a dream interpretation is far from succinct. Pat answers simply will not apply to certain dreams/experiences.
There are times when waking and dreaming life coalesce in a weird crockpot, and the symbolic flavors must stew over time before any real sense can be made of any of it.
That’s a tough pill to swallow for some of us. In this instant-download-push-button-get-it-now world, the concept of waiting for a big picture to formulate does not sit well. But wait we must. Sometimes that’s the only option: Patience in the process, and faith in knowing illumination will come when it’s damn good and ready (and of course, when we are ready to receive).
Other stuff:
Six Steps to Interpreting Dreams
Common Dream Meaning Video
Monday, March 1st, 2010
While I was with my friend, Michele Knight in NYC we took this short video discussing common dream meaning.
Check out the links below for more information on this *dreamy* topic. Enjoy!
Common Dream Meanings (on MicheleKnight.com)
Six Tips to Interpreting Dreams
Types of Dreams (on MicheleKnight.com)
More Suggestions for Common Dream Meanings (on whats-your-sign.com)
Thoughts on Prophetic Dreams (on TokenRock.com)
My Portal Page to lots more Dream Meanings (on whats-your-sign.com)
Muladhara and Poppy Dreams
Friday, January 29th, 2010
Muladhara and Poppy Dreams
Last night found me wedged in the womb of a sepal belonging to a poppy on the precipice of bloom. With no option but to wait until her petals opened in a radiantly red unfolding – I made myself at home.
Slowflaky pollen clung to my eyelashes and sticky sweetness hung in my nostrils. My skin was as paper, mimicking the delicately veined and whisper-thin poppy petals. Cocooned in this petal-pod, there lived safety and security mixed with a sense of anticipation for the expansive moment of unveiling bloom.
And Muladhara was written all over the dream. Muladhara is the root chakra, the home-base campfire resting at the bottom rung of the 7-chakra ladder.
Its color is red. Not just any red, but a staggering, shockingly vibrant red. Chakra colors speak volumes about the function and potential of each energy center. While suspended in that poppy pod dream, the color red was positively electric. Crimson is a fitting shade for the Muladhara because the symbolism is aflame with vitality.
Some common symbolic attributes of the root chakra include:
- Life
- Energy
- Passion
- Instinct
- Security
- Survival
- Thriving
- Provision
- Attraction
- Physicality
- Conception
- Foundation
- Reproduction
All the chakras resemble lotus blossoms, which ties in beautifully with the poppy of my dream. This sprouts themes of blossoming, birthing, unfolding and opening out in energetic expressions.
Poppies are also sacred to Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams (I discuss this further here).
So how do all these dreamy bits add up to cohesive meaning?
I have a few ideas, and by sharing them, perhaps these messages might apply to your life experience too:
- What instincts are tucked deep within you?
- If beliefs were a reproductive system, what kind of seeds are you planting?
- If your potential were a seed pod, what could you do to encourage blossoming?
- If progress in life depended upon the condition of your soil (environment), how can you nourish & fertilize?
- If life responded to pheromones (your attitudes/behaviors), what kind of fragrances are you currently emitting?
Just air-borne thoughts that may take seed in your contemplative growth.
Other petals for plucking….
Special thanks to Pear Biter on Flickr for the use of his Poppy photo above.
January Wolf Moon Symbolism
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Wolf Moon Symbolism
Native American wisdom marries every full moon in a month with a specific feature in Nature. These moon associations will vary depending upon the tribe we are honoring. This month, January is deemed the Wolf Moon or Cold Moon by various tribes indigenous to the Great Lakes region of North America.
It’s been a tough month for some of us. I thought it fitting to toss out some symbolic observations about the January Wolf Moon with a goal to offer inspiration to folks facing some challenges right now.
Lunar Symbolism:
Before blasting off into Wolf Moon symbolism, let’s take a look at lunar implications. Subtle, cunning and soft in silky shadows, the moons meanings can be slippery. But, to those who grasp moon symbolism, great insights follow. Typically feminine in archetypal understanding, the moon carries themes of cycles and fertility.
Moreover, the moon conveys a kind of creativity that is born from veiled magic. Consider the moon’s growth cycles (waxing, full, waning, new). These phases are wrought from the moon’s movement. And, the manifestation of her development is made known to us through light and shadow.
What’s the symbolic lesson here? Progress is sometimes subtle. Manifestations of evolution often occur behind the scenes, in shadow – before we “see the light” or the end-product of our vision.
When contemplating this month’s full moon and its partnership with the Wolf, we must not cram our intellect into the void. Rather, the Wolf Moon asks us to use intuitive instinct in soft ways.
The gifts of this full moon come to our senses like steam rising over sacred waters marbled with frosty stillness.
Wolf Symbolism & Wolf Moon Solutions:
Strategic, resourceful and incredibly communicative, the Wolf is a noble mentor for humankind. Wolves have specific protocol and rank within their packs. This observation is a cue to look to community for creative solutions during this full moon. Communicate with those in your pack to help you with your challenges. But don’t break taboo. If you follow specific traditions in social communication, hold to them. In fact, use this full moon to honor traditions of your heritage. Take time to honor your elders too. Tribal rituals should be heeded this time of year.
Wolves are vastly expressive. Sure, their vocalizations (baling, howling and barking) are legendary, but Wolves also have an complex system of body language and even eye contact to convey intent and current state of being. Discipline in the pack is rarely corporeal. Rather, behavior is admonished or reinforced by intricate expressions. One look from the Alpha can convey as much power as a physical blow.
There’s big medicine in this. Use this full moon to get in touch with your own modes of expression. Explore your own eye contact and body language. Examine yourself in the mirror (yes, I’m serious) as you’re talking on the phone. View yourself objectively. What are your expressions conveying? How can you modify or enhance your body language to portray more authority or power? Or, perhaps more softness and sensuality is needed. Too often we are unconscious about our eye and body movements in the scheme of social interaction. This is a great time to ponder these nuances of communication.
Wolves are also phenomenally resourceful. In fact, their resourcefulness is partly why this moon carries the Wolf moniker. January is a brutal month in the northern regions. The frigidity of winter crunches life to a stand-still in the wild. To be sure, it’s a time of “sink or swim” to all wildlife exposed to the elements this time of year.
Wolves, however, often thrive during this lean month. They are designed to handle the brutality of cold quite well. Furthermore, as Wolves are inclined to pick off weaker animals, January offers up a host of feasting options. Perhaps we can use the resourcefulness of the Wolf to reconsider our options in life. Maybe what seems bleak or lame in our life is actually an invitation for opportunity. Food for thought.
I hope these symbolic ideas about the cold Wolf Moon inspire you to take advantage of January’s lunar fullness. Take a pause on the evening of this month’s full moon to contemplate your own inner wisdom too. I bet your findings will be illuminating.
Shine on.
Other topics designed to inspire:
Your Native American Full Moon Zodiac Sign
Wolf Symbolism & Wolf Totem Meanings
The image above was created by Avia Venefica using her moon photo, and a Wolf image from Dennis Matheson on Flickr (used with permission via Creative Commons).
Numerological Symbolism of 2010 Video
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010A fresh look at numerological symbolism of 2010 from a narrative perspective – what are the numbers of this year telling us? Some thoughts (under 10 minutes):
Don’t miss these supportive pages for more symbolic feasting:
Michele Knight’s Thoughts on 2010 (video included)
Symbolic Meaning of Number Zero (here on my blog)
Symbolism of Numbers (generalized on whats-your-sign.com)
Enjoy!
Keeping a Symbolic Soul Clue Journal
Monday, January 11th, 2010
Awareness of Symbolic Soul Clues
What draws your attention? What tugs at the shirt tales of your awareness? What sparkles within your cosmic eyes that utterly consumes your sight?
I ask because, tracking down that which pulls at the yarn-balls of awareness creates fascinating tapestries of inner-knowing.
Taking note of what grabs our attention is a compelling way to unearth specialized self-awareness. Why? Because we are, first and foremost, perceptive beings. Second, our levels of perception are multi-dimensional.
What do I mean by that? I am saying our perceptions are forever plugged into the cosmic networks of endless supply – endless energy – endless wonder.
When I was a kid, I fancied that I was made of millions of eyes and as I looked out into the world – each eye saw something different – each eye recorded the data in unique ways too.
As I got older, I took that concept to new levels. I started a little notebook and recorded everything that really zapped my awareness in inspiring ways. Each time something caught my attention, I recorded it in my notebook – a “Soul Clue Journal” of sorts. I reasoned these things are clues on the trail to tracking down the authentic creatrix within.
Revolutionary results were born, just by taking notes of the oddly energizing baubles that caught my attention.
Keeping a “Symbolic Soul Clue” journal can be pivotal in the process of personal discovery and unveiling phenomenal intricacies of the soul.
Here are a some insights I had while following where my attention was drawn through daily life:
- Gaining uncommon ways of learning more about the inner-workings of the variable selves.
- Learning that some perceptions are non-local, non-linear, wholly unconventional – these perceptions are of cosmic origin.
- Discovering more about personal advantages, creative impulses, assets.
- Tapping into an endless data-bank of finely tailored inspiration.
Within us there are multitudes of untapped geodes just aching to be cracked open wide and spill out glittery wisdom to our waiting awareness.
Keeping a Symbolic Soul Clue journal is one way to crack those crystalline views.
Start a notebook of your own today. Then come back here and tell me what your perceptions are speaking about your soul, your spirit, your energy. Tell me how broader intelligence prompts you in innovative ways. Tell me how your soul clues are leading you to demystify the nagging peculiarities in your life experience.
Have fun :)
Symbolic Meaning of the Blue Moon
Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Symbolism of the Blue Moon
I’d be remiss if I didn’t discuss the symbolic meaning of the Blue Moon….after all, it only happens once in a blue moon (I know, trite. But I couldn’t resist).
You can go to Wiki for blue moon facts, but stay here if you want a proper philosophical wax about the rare (and symbolic) lunar gifts proffered tonight.
So what’s this Blue Moon fever all about Alphie?
Here are some symbolic points for your consideration:
Color Me Cobalt
Although it’s dubbed the “Blue Moon” it isn’t necessarily blue, but that doesn’t dampen the symbolic implications of this colorful label. Blue hues are all about communication and clarity of expression.
Consider the Vishuda chakra. It’s that shiny azure pinwheel that spins in the throat of our energetic matrix. Right at the center of our verbal communication H.Q. – the voice box. When the color blue shoots a bullseye in my symbolic awareness, I’m always compelled to pay close attention to my modus communicandi. This full Blue Moon, I invite you to do the same:
What are you expressing?
What kind of signals are you sending?
What’s the motivation behind your communication?
Utilize this blue-moon-moment in time to contemplate your spoken and unspoken articulations.
Lassoing the Symbolic Moon
To truly appreciate this rare Blue Moon event, we would do well to move our minds over the symbolic meanings tied to the moon. Admittedly, this feat can be exhaustive, because pulling on one strand of shimmery lunar symbolism – causes the whole of moon symbolism to unravel like a ball of spun silver yarn. Cutting overwhelment off at the pass, here are a few basic symbolic features we can drink from the lunar chalice:
- Feminity - The Moon is the Yin, sweetly partnered with the Solar Yang. For women, this means a time of reaffirming the glory that makes us female. For men, this is a time to polish your starbright armor (be reflective & tap into the sensitive side of chivalry).
- Shadowy - Making no light of her own, our Luna Domina is a cloaked mistress. Her knowledge (and our own awakening) is best tapped with physical eyes shut. This means reliance upon intuitive methods for gaining insight.
- Silvery - Alchemists have long associated the attributes of Silver to the moon. This symbolic hand plays prime aces like: Clarity, Purification, Subtlety, Transition and a whole slew of appropriate adjectives.
Timing is Everything
This Blue Moon is rediculously symbolic because it lands on the last day of the traditional calendar year. Lady Luna is gravid with her shadowy potential – she has been building up to this moment…now what are we going to do about it?
This is a brilliant time to recount the phases of our lives that have lead us to this very moment in time. Milestones in memories ought to be revisited on this auspicious Blue Moon night. Epiphanies of the past should be taken out of our velvety Soul pouches and turned over in our minds.
This is a kind of night to hold our spiritual glimmeries up to the lunar light and watch them sparkle with delight. Recount those *bling bling* moments in your life on this night. Doing this is like forming a powerful union with this unique full moon. As our Lunar Queen is full of promise, so too shall YOU be full. You are a vessel filled to the brim with potential.
Reinforce your inner radiance by taking stock of all the brilliance you have achieved, encountered and facilitated up to this point. Become pregnant with your remarkability, and allow the lunar light to amplify the pageantry of who you are.
All that said, my deepest trust is that each of you shall step into this bright sapphire night with renewed lunar insight.
This is an insanely pivotal moment in time. Seize it. Squeeze the ever-loving stuffin’ out of it! Reap the lunar tides my hearties (and come back here to tell me about your revalatory reveries!).
A few more light-bright luminations for your pleasure:
Full Moon Meanings in Native American Style
Native American Full Moon Zodiac Signs
Symbolic Frolic through Color Meanings
Deserts of Misconception
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Deserts of Misconception
Last night, I was a dust-encrusted cowboy riding my horse in the desert.
My tongue was a dry stone. My eyes were gritty pits. Every inch of me made friction noises because my skin was sand paper.
And I was riding, slowly, aimlessly, exhausted…everything a blur.
And the desert winds blew a question in my sand-stuft ears. And although muffled, the question was no less demanding.
The inquiry penetrated my granular coma. The question made me slip off my saddle.
But instead of landing in a dry heap upon the blistering desert sands, I splashed in cool, calm Waters – transported – transformed – revived – renewed – refreshed.
Isn’t that a great dream?
The desert was amazing. Even in its killing power, it was an incredible place to be. And my horse was equisite (I thought – in my “lucid” mind – I wonder if I can go back to the desert for a moment and bring my horse back to this Oasis!).
You know me – I’m all about the symbolism, and this dream delivers that in spades.
In my experience, this was the “Desert of Misconception” and we’ve all been a nomad in these desolate lands from time-to-time.
My dream is a replay of some very archetypal images – a theme of pilgrimage & exodus. A phase of life in which we endure the lean weeks, months…maybe even years with sometimes only faint whispers of hope to keep us moving forward.
We’ve all been in that barren land in which our perception is bleak, and we strive to move past unsavory appearances. It’s why I call it the Desert of Misconception because in spiritual reality – we exist only in Oasis.
Happily, each of us has been called out of the desert too. Maybe we haven’t heeded the call – but the Voice has beckoned us. I guarantee it.
We are obligated to keep ourselves keen to the Call that shakes us out of our saddle and splashes us smack-center in the Oasis of Life.
Even if our ears are stuffed with sand – the Call of the Divine has the power to pierce all obstructions.
Listen. There is more to hear than the soft shuffling of horseshoes in the sands.
Other Topics that may perk your ears……
Six Simple Steps to Understanding Dreams
Thanks to SlopJob on Flickr for the Photo!
Symbolic Meaning of Number Eleven
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009Tags: Numerology | Tarot
A 10 minute video on the surface and deeper symbolic meaning of number eleven. Enjoy!
Links for more information on Meaning of Number Eleven:
- Spiritual Meaning of Number Eleven (on Whats-Your-Sign.com)
- Meaning of Eleven (on this blog as part of a Synchroblog project)
- 11:11 and Synchronicity (on TokenRock.com)
- Eleven Meanings as observed by Richard Merrick (on TokenRock.com)
- Meaning of 11:11 by Slade Roberson (on ShiftYourSpirits.com)
Other links of importance to this topic:
The High Priestess card (image & meaning)
Robert Phoenix Rising: Astrology Review
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
Robert Phoenix Astrology
I’ve been following Robert Phoenix’s work for awhile, but not until recently did I commission him to cast his perceptions upon my astrological chart. This blog post is a review of Robert’s services as a practitioner of astrology.
From the onset I was impressed with Robert’s apparent expertise in the field of astrology. His analytical response to my signs, planets, transits, etc. were accurate and confirmed my own understanding.
Anyone who seeks deeper wisdom from the heavens knows identifying motions/placements on a chart is only a crack in the grand canyon of astrology. The real magic is in the interpretation of stellar activity.
Robert’s approach to interpreting astrological data is refreshing. It’s apparent he draws upon a vast stockpile of unique education & perspective. I found his observations to be mind-broadening. The way he expressed certain features in my chart allowed my perceptions to shift.
All outside opinions can be catalysts – but I found Robert’s view to be particularly kindle-worthy. In other words, his insight is motivating. Inspirational fuel. That’s what a catalyst does…affects the molecular structure of a thing just by introducing itself to the mix. Indeed, Mr. Phoenix’s astrological reading was impactful and affecting.
I appreciated Robert’s ability to express his opinions candidly. He was straight-forward and delivered his perceptions without apology. Honesty is vital in these scenarios – beating around the bush has no place in interpretations and I value Robert’s candor.
What’s more, Robert is a perfect blend of mystic and pragmatist. He extolled ethereal/esoteric wisdom with aplumb and ease. With the same easy charm he offered practical advice that played with my astrological proclivities.
- If you’re the kind of person who cannot tolerate fluffy, woo-woo astrological readings, Robert Phoenix is the astrologer for you.
- If you need clarity/confirmation on who you are & where you stand in the grand scheme of current times, Robert Phoenix can assist.
- If you are seeking inspirational fuel to ignite your spiritual/psychic/creative flames even higher, Robert Phoenix is your lighter fluid.
- If you need practical, stable guidance built upon educated astrological interpretations…you guessed it, Robert Phoenix can dispense.
- If you need accurate astrological information from a trustworthy, soulful mage – Robert Phoenix can fill that tall order too.
To be clear, I do not endorse unless I’m whole-heartedly satisfied about the practitioner. Ergo, it should be clear I highly recommend Robert Phoenix as a remarkably talented, high-integrity, qualified astrologist.
His rates are extremely reasonable too! Book a reading with Robert Phoenix here.
Or, read through his tremendously unique and thought-provoking blog here.
Changed Names and Name Number Meanings in Numerology
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Tags: Numerology
I get many questions about name number meanings. I’ve offered a lot of thoughts about this and the topic of symbolic numbers in general.
This blog post addresses a question about the consequence of changed meanings of name number when our name is changed.
{Fuzzy on how to calculate your name number? Go to my Name Number Meaning page for explanations.}
What is the impact if we take a different name? What if we have a nickname? How do we interpret the numerological meaning of our “real” name in relation to our adopted/married/nickname etc?
Traditionally, numerologists recommend using the name with which we are most familiar.
When dealing with several names to uncover meaning with numerology, I conduct readings on both names.
Why? Because I know nothing happens without some deeper reasoning. Ergo, I know significant numerological meanings can be found in both names.
When I play around with name number symbolism, I’ll first ask for the name most used or common. For example, a friend of mine has been called “Butch” for 40 years. I interpreted his nickname first as his primary reading.
But, I’ll almost always do a second reading with a formal (less familiar) name too. I’ve encountered doing this gives an added layer of clarity. It’s almost like revealing two different personalities:
- a side we show to everyone, and
- another side we keep more private.
If you have several names here’s a way to interpret your name number meaning…
Common Name: Determine your number according to the name you are most comfortable/familiar with. This could be your nickname, birth name, whatever. This is the name you call yourself (and likely the name most of your friends/family know you by too).
The number associated with the name you are most intimate with will be metaphoric of your intimate path in life. This number will speak to you about:
- what is close to your heart,
- what you comfortably show, share and express with others
- how your common, daily life experience is unfolding
- how you connect & interact in family and social settings
Other Name: Now determine the number for the name that is not as familiar to you as your common name. Perhaps it’s a newly discovered adopted name, or a change from maiden name to married name – or perhaps you’ve taken an assumed name. The name number meaning associated with this newer name in your awareness could potentially reveal:
- long term views or focus in personal development
- the hand of fate or destiny playing a role in your life
- internal or hidden sides of personality – traits not likely expressed outwardly
- a persona you want to express, but has been latent (or is not yet comfortable to reveal to others)
Important note: Be mindful of how you feel about this secondary name. Is there joy surrounding the less familiar name? Did you pick it yourself and love it? Your feelings associated with your names (both common and uncommon) will affect your name number interpretation too.
I’ve known people who had names divinely spoken to their psyche – these are spiritual names that belonged to these people even before they were born into this lifetime/place. In this instance, that name is going to have a wholly different meaning in numerology.
This brings me to a final important point. It’s a good practice to combine your name number meanings.
For example, if your familiar name-number is a 2 and your married name-number is 7, combine these two numbers to make 9 and begin to research the conjoined symbolism from there.
Overwhelmingly, I’ve found combining these name numbers to be extremely enlightening as to my client’s personality, personal development and multi-dimensional progress.
I hope this information proves helpful to each of you as you seek out innovative ways to uphold the most important tenet : “Temet Nosce”
Other pages of interest:
