Coyote ~ Trickster

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Today we are joined by contrary Antelope and sly Coyote. Both of these totems are telling me that our indecision and fear have us trapped, stuck in a rut that is sucking the joy out of our lives. You may have noticed yourself becoming accident prone or having days where everything you touch seems to turn to disaster. This is Coyote asserting himself in your life, trying to get you to step away from the daily grindstone and look around. There are many opportunities out there, just waiting for you! But if you spend your days focused on your 9-to-5 job and all of your adult responsibilities, you miss these magical opportunities. Or, perhaps the problem isn't that you haven't seen the opportunities, it's that you've allowed your ego to whisper fearful messages into your mind and heart which have held you back from beginning this new stage in your life. The message from Coyote and Antelope is that now is the time to BEGIN! Choose which way your heart truly wants to go and go that way! If you don't, you'll find that Coyote will continue to dog your steps, causing accidents and brilliant feats of self-sabotage, until you begin to follow your true life path.
~ Lady Wolfdreams

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There are thousands of myths and stories about Coyote, the great trickster. If Coyote has appeared, you can be sure that some kind of medicine is on its way - and it may or may not be to your liking. Whatever the medicine is, good or bad, you can be sure it wil make you lave - maybe even painfully. You can be sure that the Coyote will teach you a lesson about yourself.

Coyote has many powers, but they do not always work in his favor. His own trickery fools him. He is the master trickster who tricks himself. No one is more astonished than Coyote at the outcome of his own tricks. He falls into his own trap, and yet he somehow manages to survive. He may be banged and bruised by the experience, but he soon goes on his way to even GREATER ERROR, forgetting to learn from his mistakes. He may have lost the battle, but he is never beaten.

Coyote is sacred. In the folly of his acts we see our own foolishness. As Coyote moves from one disaster to the next, he refines the art of self-sabotage to sheer perfection. Contained within trickster medicine is the humor of the ages.

Snooze time is over with Coyote. Watch out! Your glass house may crash to the ground at any moment. All your self-mirrors may shatter. The divine trickster is dogging you, and you may trip. Coyote scratches under his arm. He does a crazy dance. He catches his own tail on fire playing with matches. He jumps in the fishpond to save himself and nearly drowns. Coyote seduces a concrete statue. Coyote thinks he his found a bone, but it is a rattlesnake. Everyone watches the comedic scene. Coyote is you, me, booby traps, jet airplanes with toilets that don't work, blind dates, and all the humorous and whimsical things we encounter along life's way. Get ready for more of the laughs - lots more.

Go immediately beneath the surface of your experiences. Ask yourself what you are really doing and why. Is Coyote your medicine? Are you playing jokes on yourself? Are you trying to fool an adversary? Is someone tricking you? Do you want to give the office "geek" the phone number of the beautiful new secretary? Or do you want to pull a prank on your best friend? When was the last time you did something just because it was crazy and fun?

On the other hand, you may not be conscious of your own pathway of foolishness. You may have conned yourself, your family, your friends, or even the public at large into believing that you know what you are doing. But listen, Coyote. You are balled up in your own machinations. You have created a befuddling, bewildering, confounding trick. You need to step back and see through the genius of your acts of self-sabotage.

If you can't laugh at yourself and your crazy antics, you have lost the game. Coyote always comes calling when things get too serious. The medicine is in laughter and joking so that new viewpoints may be assumed.

If Coyote is your personal medicine, you may use it to make stuffy old fogies lighten up, to add cheer to a party, or to break a "death-grip" conversation with ease. Look at the positive side of sabotaging nosey questions about your personal life. Have FUN telling some gossiper that you just returned from St. Tropez in your new Lear Jet!

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

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Lynx ~ Secrets (contrary)

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Today's message from contrary Antelope and contrary Lynx warns us to listen before we open our mouths to add our own two cents to some discussion. This could be an admonition to refrain from gossiping, a warning that you have broken the trust in a close relationship or a signal that there is more goin on than there appears to be and that you desperately need to LISTEN in order to know what's really going on. Antelope warns that you may be trapped in a situation where there is underlying greed or dishonesty, a loss of Personal Power or simply a quagmire of indecision - BUT - you won't know what situation you've ended up in unless you keep quiet and listen to those around you, your guides and angels, and the Universe at large.
~ Lady Wolfdreams

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If Lynx appears in the contrary position, it is time to shut your big mouth. Something you are jabbering about has let the "cat" out of the bag. Are you defiling a sacred trust or have you broken a promise to a friend? If not, you may have pulled a good prank on yourself by babbling your latest idea to a friend of a competitor. Watch your tongue and see if you are able to refrain from gossiping or talking about your latest romantic conquest. Look and see if, in your present state, you are able to listen to and truly be interested in someone else's stories or ideas. On this level, Lynx is telling you to become worthy of trust. Then the secrets will be available to you.

You might try choosing to have your brain in gear before your babble starts or your foot may replace your tongue. This is the "know it all" syndrome. Fine - if you want to talk, just sew up your ears. After all, talking leaves no room for hearing or learning. Lynx is a tough teacher and if you have let the cat out of the bag be ready for consequences.

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

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Mountain Lion ~ Leadership

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Today we are joined by powerful Mountain Lion and generous Turkey, who tell me that a leadership role is in your future. This may mean leading a new business, becoming a teacher or lecturer or simply claiming your own Personal Power and leading yourself down your own life path. Mountain Lion tells me that you may begin to feel a sense of superiority when you do this, as you will begin to see the ways that others around you are not following their own path or are not living the life that you feel is right for them. Remember, those around you have free will just as you have free will. They are entitled to make the choices that they want to make, just as you are. Do not expect people to follow you or try to impose your will on anyone else. You will find that those who want to follow in your footsteps will seek you out. Those who do not will fall away in time.
~ Lady Wolfdreams

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Mountain Lion can be a very difficult power totem for you to have because it places you in a position to be a target for the problems of others. You could be blamed for things going wrong or for always taking charge when others cannot. You could become the perfect justification for the insecurities of others.

Mountain Lion medicine involves lessons on the use of power in leadership. It is the ability to lead without insisting that others follow. It is the understanding that all beings are potential leaders in their own ways. The use and abuse of power in a position of influence are part of this great cat's medicine.

If Mountain Lion has come to you in dreams, it is a time to stand on your convictions and lead yourself where your heart takes you. Others may choose to follow, and the lessons will multiply. Mountain Lion may be asking you to review the purpose behind your personal beliefs. You may need to discover whether or not your plans include a pride of cubs wanting to be like you or to share in your dreams. If you are already a leader, the question may be whether or not the time has come to push the cubs out of the cave. If you are aligned with cat medicine, you are considered to be the "king of the mountain" and never allowed to be human or vulnerable. The pitfalls are many, but the rewards are great.

In assuming the place of power that Mountain Lion affords, you must constantly be aware of keeping the peace. However, you can never make everyone happy unless you lie to yourself or others. This is human nature. Therefore the first responsibility of leadership is to tell the truth. Know it and live it and your example will filter down to the tiniest cub in the pride. Responsibility is no more than the ability to respond to any situation. Panic is not a part of this sacred medicine.

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

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Butterfly ~ Transformation

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Today's message from Butterfly and Turkey is one of abundance and growth. Butterfly tells me that we are all in the process of change and transformation. Perhaps we may even feel as if the Universe has given us an OVER abundance of projects, opportunities and new beginnings. Turkey says the key to feeling more comfortable where you are right now is to practice daily gratitude for all of the abundance you are experiencing right now and to give generously to others when you can. Ask Butterfly to help you along the way, organizing and deciding the next move to make, and enjoy this new stage of your life!
~ Lady Wolfdreams

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The power that Butterfly brings to us is akin to the air. It is the mind, and the ability to know the mind or to change it. It is the art of transformation.

To use Butterfly medicine, you must astutely observe your position in the cycle of self-transformation. Like Butterfly, you are always at a certain station in your life activities. You may be at the egg stage - the beginning of all things. This is the stage at which an idea is born but has not yet become reality. The next stage is the larva stage. It is the point at which you decide to create the idea in the physical world. The cocoon stage involves "going within" to develop your project, idea, or aspect of personality. The final stage of transformation is the leaving of the chrysalis and birth. This last step involves sharing the colors and joy of your creation with the world.

Butterfly can give clarity to your mental process, help you organize the project you are undertaking, and assist you in finding the next step for your personal life or career. The main message to be obtained from drawing this symbol is that you are ready to undergo some type of transformation.

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

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Jaguar - Integrity

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Today's message from Jaguar and contrary Eagle is to have enough self love to stand up for yourself and believe in who you are. True Personal Power does not feel the need to impose its own will on other people. It does not pass judgement or abuse its authority. When you stand in your own personal power, you are able to be confident in who you are without forcing others to be like you in order to be accepted by you. Jaguar tells me that a large part of standing in your own personal power involves being able to see others through the eyes of compassion and maintaining an open heart. He says, "Sometimes the most powerful action you can take in the life of another is forgiving them for not being perfect."
~ Lady Wolfdreams

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Jaguar medicine is integrity and impeccability. Its mission is to devour the unclean aspects of human behavior and offers the rewards of good medicine to those who stand in their personal integrity and walk through life in an impeccable manner.

Jaguar's primal raor may be rewarding you for maintaining your integrity in some situation where you could have easily misused your authority. You may have been unwilling to pass judgement on another or to be self-serving in some situation. Were you especially kind to someone or do a good deed that was unexpected? If so, allow the recognition to fil you with feelings of well-being and continue to serve with compassion and open-hearted integrity.

Do not falter in your resolve to be your personal best at all times. Maintain your dignity, devotion, and compassion. Hold to forthrightness and honesty no matter what the contrary influences. Do not feed any self-important need to be an "enlightened one" treating others in a self-righteous manner. Jaguar medicine teaches you that personal integrity allows for mistakes, embraces forgiveness, and humbly makes self-directed corrections, allowing a rebalanced spirit to triumph once again.

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

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Turtle ~ Mother Earth

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As we begin the new week, we are once again joined by mother Turtle and contrary Eagle, who bring the strong message that grounding, clearing and shielding exercises are imparative right now. Turtle says, "The energies we encounter every day are extremely harsh right now. So many people have spent so much energy on fear, worry, greed and other negative emotions that it permeates the very air we breathe and water we drink. In order to combat this darkness, we must keep ourselves as positive as possible by speaking, thinking and writing in positive ways, by practicing positive daily affirmations and visualizations, and by clearing away any negative energies we have taken on throughout our day." Eagle tells me that one powerful way to cleanse this negative energy is by burning white sage and "smudging" our bodies and our home environment. White sage has long been known as a sacred healing herb to the Native Americans and has powerful medicine that drives away all negative energies, lower entities and spirits.
~ 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 ~

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Weekly Forecast ~ February 27 to March 4

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As the week begins, we find contrary Eagle in our cards bringing the message that we have given away our personal power somewhere along the way. This is especially true in regards to your relationship with Great Spirit. Eagle says it is important to maintain a strong connection to the spirit world through meditation, prayer and simply having daily conversations with your angels, your guides, the universe and God (as you understand and recognize God). Eagle also tells us that now is a time to take excellent care of ourselves - physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. When we begin to take care of ourselves, it becomes easier to see ourselves as the children of God, deserving of love and care no matter what we have done, no matter how we look, no matter what we weigh, no matter what shortcomings we may believe we have. We are worthy of this divine love no matter what! Eagle says "Take back your Personal Power and learn to love yourself the way that Great Spirit loves you - limitlessly and unconditionally!"

The middle of the week brings generous Turkey who tells us that the path to self-love begins with gratitude. He says that now is the time to begin a self-love journal wherein we spend some time each day writing down at least three things that we LOVE about ourselves. He tells me that if we make this a consistent, daily practice we will begin to view ourselves through the eyes of love and gratitude and the flaws that we allow ourselves to become so obsessed with will begin to melt away.

As the week ends, we are joined by contrary Antelope, who warns that we are stuck in some form of indecision. As we have spent the past several weeks working on clearing the flow of abundance into our lives, we may find ourselves with many opportunities on our plates and feel unsure which way to go. We may also find that our decision-making process is clouded by outside advice and people who feel that they "know better." Whatever your current situation, Antelope says that the solution is simple. Find some quite time where you can be alone and undisturbed. Get out a pen and some paper and write down all of your options and opportunities. Don't worry about what order you list them in at first. Once all of your options are written down, ask yourself what you want to do THE MOST. The first thing that pops into your mind is the right answer. Follow your gut instincts and intuition to order this list. Once you are finished, make a clear commitment to begin. This will begin to clear away the confusion and stagnant energy that has accumulated.
~ Lady Wolfdreams

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Monday, February 27th and Tuesday February 28th: Eagle ~ Spirit (contrary)

If Eagle is contrary, you have forgotten your power and connectedness to the Great Spirit. You may have failed to recognize the light that is always available for those who seek illumination. Heal your broken wings with love. Loving yourself as you are loved by the Great Spirit is the lesson which the contrary Eagle brings.

On some level, Eagle is telling you to seek higher ground on which to build your nest. The nest is the home of the heart and cannot remain in a swamp. If your nest is in a swamp, this may be connected to your belief that your wings are clipped by an impossibility in your present life.

Eagle's nest is high in the mountains where the air is clean and the movement free. Seek lofty ideas and illumination will be close at hand.

Wednesday, February 29th and Thursday, March 1st: Turkey ~ Give Away

Turkey is actually called the Give-Away Eagle or South Eagle of many Native peoples. The philosophy of give-away was practiced by many tribes. Simply stated, it is the deep and abiding recognition of the sacrifice of both self and others. People in modern society, who have many times more than they need, should study the noble turkey who sacrifices itself so that we may life. In Turkey's death we have our life. Honor Turkey.

Spectators unfamiliar with the cultural phenomenon of the potlach or give-away ceremony are often mystified by it. A tribal member may gladly give away all he or she owns in order to help the people. In present-day urban life, we are taught to acquire to get ahead. The person with the most toys wins the game. In some cultures, no one can win the game unless the whole of the people's needs are met. A person who claims more than his or her share is looked upon as selfish or crazy or both. The poor, the aged, and the feeble have honor. The person who gives away the most and carries the burdens of the people is one of the most respected.

Turkey was the medicine of many saints and mystics. Celebrate if you have Turkey medicine. Your virtues are many. You have transcended self. You act and react on behalf of others. You aspire to help those who need help. This is not out of some sense of self-righteous moralism or religious guilt. Help and sustenance are given by Turkey out of the realization that all life is sacred. It is knowing that the Great Spirit resides within all people. It is an acknowledgement that what you do for others you do for yourself. Turkey medicine rests in true ego, in enlightenment. Doing unto others and feeding the people is the message of all true spiritual systems.

When Turkey appears, you may be being given a gift. This gift could be spiritual, material, or even intellectual. The gift may be great or small, but it is never insignificant. Congratulations! You have just won the lottery. Or the gift may be a beautiful sunset, or the smell of a fragrant flower. On the other hand, you may feel the "spirit of giving" growing within you and wanting you to share with others.

Friday, March 2nd to Sunday, March 4th: Antelope ~ Action (contrary)

Contrary Antelope is a sign that you are not listening and not acting on the will of Great Spirit. You may be taking more than your share. Antelope medicine in the contrary makes you crazy and quarrelsome. You will certainly be indecisive and not know what direction to turn. You might be lying to yourself and others. Stop lying even if you think it will get you off the hook. Contrary Antelope will trip you at every turn. Quit being so conventional and following others all the time. Take your own authority. Let Antelope's heart beat strong in you, and you will know the way. But, as always, the message is, "Do it!" The fear of the unknown subsides once action begins.

Contrary Antelope may also be telling you that a decision to start is now necessary. The main element in procrastination is lack of conviction. To honor your chosen destiny is to honor your commitment to doing what you proclaim you are doing. Walking your talk is the essence of Antelope people. Talking your walk is contrary Antelope personified.

To right contrary Antelope, three steps are necessary:

1 - Have the desire to do something.
2 - Make the firm decision to begin that action.
3 - Do it!

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

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Turtle ~ Mother Earth

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We end this week with proud Buffalo and compassionate Turtle, who are telling me that now is time for self care. Specifically, Turtel tells me that at this time we need to take special care to shield ourselves from harsh, negative or fear-based energies and lower entities and to ground any excess energy that we may have generated or taken on from others we have come into contact with. Turtle and Buffalo both advise getting out into nature as much as possible, even if this means sitting out in the sunlight for a few minutes every day or visiting local plant nurseries or flower shops in order to connect with the soothing natural energies of the plants kept there. This exposure to the natural world acts as an automatic cleanser of negative energies and will leave you feeling refreshed. Turtle says that the energies we are coming into contact with are very harsh right now and will continue to be so until the energetic shift that is to occur on or around December 21st of this year. She says that now we must make a conscious effort to sheild, clear and ground ourselves every day, especially those of us who are more spiritually sensitive, as those harsh energies can leave us feeling drained of energy or unable to think clearly. If you forget to clear, ground and shield, Turtle says that you may find yourself experiencing intense fatigue, an inability to think or a "stuffed with cotton" feeling in your head, or times when you are extremely accident prone. She says that if you have trouble clearing yourself to smudge yourself and your environment with withe sage or similar herbs and to ask the angels to assist you in everything you do.
~ 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 ~

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