Turtle ~ Mother Earth

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Today we see the return of Mother Turtle, continuing to give us her unconditional love and protection as we work through our own issues of perfectionism and self-criticism. She reminds us that we are powerful, wonderful, strong, amazing people who are deserving of love. She advises us to get out in nature today, particulary if you can go somewhere that you can be close to water. If this is not possible, visiting an indoor swimming pool or simply taking a long, relaxing bath would be greatly beneficial. Allow the water to wash away any negative emotions or self-doubt. Allow the Mother to wrap her loving arms around you and know that you are never alone. Help is always there for us - all we need to do is ask!

~ Lady Wolfdreams

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In Native American teachings, Turtle is the oldest symbol for planet Earth. It is the personification of goddess energy, and the eternal Mother from which our lives evolve. We are born of the womb of Earth, and to her soil our bodies will return. In honoring the Earth, we are asked by Turtle to be mindful of the cycle of give and take, to give back to the Mother as she has given to us.

Like Turtle, you have a shell in the form of shields that protect you from hurt, envy, jealousy, and the unconsciousness of others. Turtle teaches you how to use protection. If you are bothered by the actions or words of others, it is time to go inside yourself and honor your feelings. If you are attacked, it is time to give a warning snap.

You are being asked to honor the creative source within you, to be grounded to the Earth, and to observe your situation with motherly compassion. Use the water and earth energies, represented by Turtle's two homes, to flow harmoniously with your situation and to place your feet firmly in the ground in a power stance.

Turtle is a fine teacher of the art of grounding. You may even be able to overcome your "space cadet" tendencies if you align with Turtle medicine. In learning to ground, you are placing focus on your thoughts and actions and slowing to a place that assures completion.

Turtle warns of the dangers of "pushing the river," as evidenced by the plodding pace that it keeps. The corn that is harvested before its time is not yet full. However, if it is given the chance to develop at its own rate, in its own season, its sweetness will be shared by all.

Turtle buries its thoughts, like its eggs, in the sand and allows the Sun to hatch the little ones. This teaches you to develop your ideas before bringing them out into the light. Look at the old fable of the tortoise and the hare and decide for yourself whether or not you would align with Turtle. Bigger, stronger, and faster are not always the best ways to get to a goal. When you arrive, you may be asked where you've been and you may not be able to remember. In that case, arriving prematurely can make you feel very immature.

Turtle signals a time of connecting with the power of Earth and the Mother-Goddess within. This is a reminder of the ally you have in Mother Earth. It does not matter what situation you have created. Ask her for assistance and abundance will follow.

~ From "Medicine Cards" by Jamie Sams & David Carson ~