Totem Animals

So on my path-I enjoy working and walking with Animal Magick and their Medicine.  The Wisdom and insights that they offer are nothing short of amazing and true.

Over Samhain, I used my Animal Medicine Cards and did a  7 card work up of  my Council.  These animals serve as my guides and guardians for specific aspects of my life and path.  I found my results very insightful and also very reflective of truths I know.   I am grateful for their wisdom and intend to use their council.

Finding one's totem animals or Council through medicine cards, meditations, visions, or dreams. This is the council and their seat meanings.......

1. East - Guides you to your Greatest Spiritual Challenges and Guards your path to illumination

Bear-Introspection-Hibernation within the cave of the great void -there is the place of all questions, solutions, and answers. It is within our own mind as well -just need to learn to quiet that mind and go into that Great Void. This space is also known as the Dream Lodge-it is there that death of the illusion of the physical reality overlays the expansiveness of eternity. In the Dream Lodge our Ancestors sit in council for us. The Bear is also female receptive energy and is the visionary for mystics and shamans as well.


2. South- Protects the Child within. Reminds you to be humble and when to trust so that innocence will be balanced

Black Panther- allows to face fears, dark behaviors, and those internal shadowy aspects of being. Darkness is the place for seeking and finding answers. Darkness is where healing finally accepted, and darkness also allows access to the hidden light of truth. Black Panther is our guide there into those deep pockets where we are in need of healing. She also guides us by teaching us how to "track" in the unfamiliar territory on the journey to face fearlessly the unknown. Not to worry of the future -that tomorrow doesn't need to be figured out today. Black Panther reminds us of those unexpected blessings and encourages us to be mindful and grateful for them.

3. West- Leads you to your Personal Truth and inner answers. Shows the Path to your Goals.

Jaguar (Mayan totem of the SkyGod) -integrity and impeccability. Jaguar's mission is to devour the unclean aspects of human behavior. We are taught penalties for inappropriate behavior. We are rewarded of good medicine for standing in our personal integrity and walk true life in an impeccable manner. Jaguar reminds us of to maintain our devotion while being compassionate and honest. Mistakes are allowed for as long as we embrace forgiveness and humbly make self directed corrections.

4. North -Gives wise council and reminds you when to speak and when to listen. Reminder to be grateful for every day blessings.

Alligator- gifts and wisdom is to fully appreciate and integrate all that life offers. Value in digesting both the pains and pleasures of life. Roll with the punches while under attack. Importance of proper timing and patience. Remove the rigidity from our thoughts. Refrain from passing rash judgments -until all sides have been seen. Digest our own rewards and integrate all the growth we have gained. Alligator only shows his eyes above the water-the great observer --although we must be reminded that something may slip past our own perception.

5. Above- Teaches you How to honor the Great Star Nation. Guardian of Dreams and is your personal access to other dimensions.

Rabbit- fear. Rabbit is so fearful that he calls the fear to him. Rabbit teaches us to not try to take excessive control over that which has yet to form -especially the future. Rabbit wisdom is to release our fears of the "what if's"

6. Below- Teaches you about the inner Earth and how to stay Grounded and on the path.

Wild Boar- confrontation of weakness and turn them into strengths. Quit avoiding that which I fear or find uncomfortable. Embrace that Warrior Spirit. Quit procrastinating -accept the whole truth and remember where I have hid my courage when it is needed.

7. Within-Teaches you how to find the hearts joy and to be faithful to your personal truths. Protector of your sacred space. The place that is yours and yours alone -shared by invitation only.

Wolf-Teacher and Pathfinder-intuitive side. Connecting with new ideas just below the surface consciousness. The Sharing of great truths.


8 Right -Protector of your Male Side. Father protector -Carrier of your courage and warrior spirit.

Polar Bear-Polar bear's medicine includes the ability to navigate along the earth’s magnetic lines , introspection, ability to find sustenance in barren landscapes, purity of spirit, strength in the face of adversity, solitude, expert swimmer through emotional waters, finding ones way back from the brink, communication with Spirit, dreams, death and rebirth, transformation, creature of dreams, shamans, mystics and visionaries, defense and revenge

Intelligent and fearless, native tribes throughout history have held the polar as a desirable ally and spirit helper. The white colour of the polar bear is very significant indeed, for it represents purity of spirit. As this bear is fearless and the universal energy only flows when fear is absent, the polar serves as a valuable ally in getting past fear, both physically and mentally. Prior to acting the polar will observe the situation beforehand. They know how exactly how preserve their energy and strength and use both at the most appropriate time for the best outcome. This is just one of the lessons to be learned form the polar. Perhaps if this is your power animal, you would benefit by learning the art of energy management.

9. Left-Protector of Female Side. Teaches that you Must learn to receive as well as nurture yourself and others. Teaches about Relationships and Mothering.

Mountain Lion -Leadership. How to balance power, intention, physical strength, and spirit, mind, and body. Use and abuse of influence and power. Mountain Lion -kills only what is needed for food. She reminds us that our 1st responsibility to tell the truth. Responsibility is no more than the ability to respond to any situation. Pleasing the entire pack is an impossibility if we remain truthful.
source - Medicine Cards Jamie Sams and David Carson

Pink Witch

I am pink
Soft and tender as a budding rose
Pink as the flush in my cheeks
when feeling the butterflies of a fresh love
Pink is the creative sparks flying from my fingertips
as the right words find their flow
Pink is the gentle embrace connecting and webbing
from my sisters and brothers holding our circle strong
Pink is the color of my heart and I wear it proudly
but it does like to hide on my sleeve
Pink as the peaceful dusk sky slowly fading
I am a soft delicate pink
ripe as red yet a little more ease
Tippey Toe Walking -with a slight skip
I am pleasant pink
I am Pink Witch

Hecate

Smoky Quartz

Darkness upon me creeping
The shadows sneaking
Forest eyes hidden yet peeking
Carefully I proceed
Invitation extended indeed
I continue on My Path of Seeking

At the Crossroads this very Night
She awaiting me bears her light

She states Much Work is to be Done
Things I sent you -Are they Begun?

Yes, all skills and works have been given Fire
Guide me, Teacher, to take them higher

A smile from my Teacher so bold
Bestowing to me Gifts of Old
A quartz smoked in her own light
To Guide me through the darkened Night
And a fresh sight to see
The Mysteries unfolding within me

Crimson Witch

I am crimson
I am Witch
I am drenched in crimson
The life force essence flowing through my veins crimson
Bright fresh red iron strength embraced by the gray shadows of what I have overcome
Flowing through me-giving me the strength I need to live as I will
The marrow of my bones deep crimson
Rich in iron will strength and Full of passion
The deep red root connecting to the Earth’s core
I am fire, I am action, I am will
I am crimson
Crimson Witch

Blue Witch

I am embraced in blue
Blue is the calm cool comfort
Of the water that lulls me to sleep
Blue is the cushion cradling my head
As I drift away into sleep
Blue are the tears that kiss my cheeks
As I am swept in sadness or lifted in sweet joy
Blue is the sky above me
Opened Wide with Promise
Topaz tongued-blue I speak-blue I sing
I am embraced -wrapped in blue
I am Blue Witch

Looking at my ever growing -TO DO List..............It now becomes divided into two categories.  The First is MUST be done and the second is Want to Work on.   The duties and responsibility of raising children, running a home, tending to partner is sometimes honestly the least appreciated of any jobs by most.  Including those that you raising or tending to.   But it is my time and energy that I extend and sacrifice to do these things..........so I began a quest.  That quest was seeking out the most appropriate Goddess of Time and Multi-tasking.   


 Hence step forward Goddess Kali the Hindu "Dark Mother Goddess".  She  is represented as fearsome to behold.  With 4 arms often one holding a sword and one holding the head of the demon she has just slayed.  Her other two arms are to receive and bless her children and followers.   Her three eyes representing past, present, and future for her name alone is time.  It is Kali who devours Kala (Sanskrit for Time) and now it is Kali who gives it her own form.


Despite her appearance and sometimes actions -she is also embraced as a very nurturing compassionate Mother to those who seek her.   She shares a most loving and intimate bond with those who seek her in her role of Mother. 

My child, you need not know much in order to please Me.
Only Love Me dearly.
Speak to me, as you would talk to your mother,
if she had taken you in her arms." 

So I think in regards to trying to fulfill all my duties and roles -I shall ask for assistance from Kali.  Allow me two arms to embrace by family and two more for the tasks that I need and want to do.  I ask for her assistance in regards to time and taking care of all my duties including those that I have given to myself.

I also invite anyone else to explore and come to know The Mother Goddess that is Kali.



additional source By Subhamoy Das, About.com Guide

The Witch

She walks in beauty, like the night,
of cloudless climes and starry skies:
And all that's best of dark and light
Meet in her aspect and her eyes.

George noel Gordon, Lord Byron __________________