- Hawk and Snake Dream by thomas
19 y
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Blog: Journey of Light
The other night I had a wonderful dream that helped me realize that I was on the right path. The dream began with me standing in front of my house. I was standing there observing everything around me. As I was looking around, I then noticed quite unexpectedly this rather large snake. It was quite large and reminded me of a cobra of some sort. And when I say it was big, it was probable just as big as I was and it looked rather unhappy. The appearance of this snake startled me and I began to back up to get away from it. The further I got the closer the snake came. I again continued to back up but now I realized that the entire side of the street I was standing on was infested with snakes. They were literally everywhere. They were crawling on top of one another slithering over everything. It almost reminded me of the Indiana Jones movie when he jumps down into the tomb and it looks as if the floor is moving because the floor is covered in snakes. This dream was just like that.
Well, all of these snakes crawling all over the place were really freaking me out. I was definitely afraid of them and wanted to get away as quickly as possible. So I decided to fly to the other side of the street to get away from this mess. I am very fortunate that I can fly in my dreams. I absolutely love it. So I decided to jump up into the air and fly across the street to the other side which seemed to be snake free. As I jumped up, I notice three hawks coming down from the sky towards me. One of the hawks landed near the snakes and began pecking at them in order to insure my safe departure. The second hawk was flying right above my right shoulder and was flying with me across this street. The third was higher above keeping watch over me.
Once I flew over the street which funny enough wasn’t all that big, I landed on the other side. I stood there and was amazed to see that there were no snakes over here. What a relief that was. I then saw the hawk which had been on my shoulder and I asked him to land on my arm. So he flew around for a little bit and then decided to land. We stared at one another and spoke to each other, although I don’t really recall what was said. I’m pretty sure I was just thanking him for watching over me and protecting me.
As I switch over to the interpreting mode, I saw this dream as being really positive. The street itself could be a symbol of my spiritual path in life. The side where I started off was my past and the old image of myself which I am currently letting go of and releasing. This side was inhabited by the snakes which were symbols of my fears, illusions, negative thoughts, and limiting beliefs which were the basis of this old image. And it’s no wonder that there were a lot of snakes because God knows there was a lot to let go of.
My desire to jump up and fly over the street shows my intention to separate myself from this past and look to the other side which allows me to focus on who I now choose to become. It is the hope of the future. The process of freeing oneself and opening up to receive the blessings and joy that awaits me on the other side. In this regard, the hawks were a clear symbol of divinity. They represented my divine connection and protection. Through this process God has been with me, watching over me and helping me along. It was the reassurance that I have never been alone and never will be alone. Once I reached the other side, I was able to look over to the other side to see the past and to know where I came from. This perspective allowed me to realize what I had achieved and what I had left behind. The fact that the hawk landed on my arm and we spoke showed that I was now more comfortable with that connection to the divine. That I was allowing that divine energy into my space and was able to communicate openly with it.
The entire dream was like a review of my journey thus far. It showed me the freeing of the past and the hope of the future which was really reassuring. I woke up the next morning with a greater feeling of joy, confidence and a genuine feeling of progress. This is probable exactly what I was looking for in that moment.
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- Hawk & Snake Animal Totems by Liora Leah
19 y
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"The Hawk
In Native American cultures the hawk represents a messenger. It often appears in our life when we need to pay attention to the subtle messages found in our surroundings and from those we come in contact with. As with all messages received it is important to recognize its underlying truth. Because there are so many varieties of hawk its messages vary and can affect all levels of our psyche.
One thing that all hawks have in common is the skill to move between the seen and unseen realms gracefully connecting both worlds together. Their acute vision compliments this ability and their discriminating nature keeps them out of harms way. The broader vision of the hawk allows them to see what the future holds. In man this symbolizes prophetic insight. If this medicine is underdeveloped a tendency towards over analyzing everything is common. In so doing, clear vision is lost. Those who hold this totem should remember to keep their analytical mind under control and not allow it to run wild.
The hawk has many foraging techniques. The most typical in their pursuit of prey is swiftly following the animal's efforts to escape. Once the hawk has secured the prey with its powerful talons, the bird dismembers it with its sharply pointed, strong beak. In man, this suggests that we can run but we cannot hide from our destiny. Sooner of later it will catch up with us.
The destiny of all humankind is to awaken from their spiritual amnesia and realign with the original intention of their soul. When the hawk flies into our life we will be asked to evaluate who we have become and rip out the threads of our self created illusions. This enables our inner truth to surface.
Hawk signifies union with Great Spirit. A bird of the heavens the hawk orchestrates the changes necessary for our spiritual growth. Having this totem can be bitter sweet. If we accept its presence in our life we will be asked to surrender anything that doesn't honor the integrity of all life. Be it an idea, a feeling or an action. Although hard work is involved the rewards the hawk offers us are great."
http://www.sayahda.com/cyc.html Cycle of Life: Animal Totems
"The Snake
Snakes are fascinating creatures that deserve respect. Throughout history the snake has had many legends associated with it linking them to creation, fertility and transformation.
In Israel the snake was regarded as the earth mother and played a beneficial role in fertility. In Egypt the cobra was known for its ability to expand the upper neck into a disc shape by spreading its ribs which symbolized immortality. In Christian lore the snake is seen rising from the chalice of St. John wound around a cross sometimes portrayed with a woman's head to symbolize lust and temptation. In Eastern cultures a snake rising up through the spine represents the kundalini, or life force being awakened.
One of snakes most noticeable characteristics is the regular shedding of its outer skin as it grows. Once the skin is shed, the old inner layer becomes the new outer layer and a new inner layer of skin begins to develop. Crawling out of its old skin is very significant for those with this medicine. It is a metaphor for how we shed old ways and habits as we grow into higher spiritual energy symbolizing the death and rebirth process. It is also associated with astral travel and out of body experiences.
The eyes of a snake are always open protected by immobile transparent scales. Prior to shedding its skin the snakes markings become obscure and the eyes appear opaque or blue. This gives it a trance like appearance as if it is looking right through you. Learning how to see into the hearts of others is part of what it teaches us. .
Snake has been a symbol of life and sexuality for thousands of years in many cultures. It is a totem of power, renewal and transmutation. Soundless in motion and invisible at rest snakes are unable to produce their own body heat. They are often seen lying in the hot mid day sun. The suns warmth coupled with the snakes behavior regulates their body temperature. Not relying on the energy of food to generate body heat, they can survive on meager diets for extended periods of time. Those with this totem need very little food to energize themselves. They are usually cold and prefer warmer climates. Their body temperatures are often lower than normal.
Snakes lack eardrums and external ear openings but have small bones in the head that conduct sound. They are able to hear low frequency sounds and sense vibrations that travel through the earth. This links them to the underworld where secrets are stored.
The snake symbolizes healing on a cellular level. Because their bodies are lightweight and flexible they have speed and agility. When they enter into your world expect swift changes to sweep through your life. These changes signify a death of the old and a birth into untapped power, creativity and wisdom. Snake is a powerful totem to have. Only those with a high degree of spiritual training, be it past or present, will be awarded this totem. It is the guardian of sacred places and the keeper of hidden knowledge."
from Cycle of Power, Animal Totems http://www.sayahda.com/cyc4.html
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