Part One
The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.
It is the source of all true art and science.” ~ Albert Einstein
Within the shadows of mystery and magic, passions gather in the boldness and hidden yearnings of the heart. The soul speaks in subtle and passive ways at times. Being aware of the dancing murmurings of the soul is part of the spiritual journey to connect to the depth of you. The paradox of Light and Dark, Yin and Yang…for that much desired balance.The Shadow dance within each of us and it is truly blessings to dive in to meet and understand the “underbelly” of self. How can one understand who their true self without doing these journeys into the depths of their passions obscured from sight? All forms of passions; Passions meaning the yearning and leanings of the heart are what the journey is about…that connection to the wholeness of you and the oneness of all.My journey of the depths of my soul started many a moon ago, though consciously in 2001 with the connection to a shaman. The Shaman’s journey is not always an easy one for the total surrender of all to the higher power. I do mean Totality of the Soul, Heart, Mind and Body. It teaches the trust within oneself. Shamans have the power, wisdom and abilities to play with in all realms with a grace.I connected strongly with the animal realm as guides and to this day, still feel a deepening connection with their wisdoms and protection. Like the dogs I have had in my life, each were Masters of protection, loyalty and unconditional love. Trust and respect between us was a special bond that I carry over into my other relationships. You can still feel their energies and spirits around me though the last one passed of the rainbow bridge in June, 2009. Many people ask me how they are even known there are gone physically. Stone is very present with me now. He is the protector within relationships, letting me know to be more aware of relationships coming in or manifesting now.Other energies are skunk (respect, self-respect), Mouse (details), Otter (Feminine); Swan (Trusting Grace); Horse (Power) for example. They will show themselves through animal medicine cards, physically in form or photography or in dreams, vision as well.For the Shadow work, Bat, Raven and/or Bear are the animal totems to call upon. They will carry you into the depths of your soul and see what is waiting for you in your dreams. Raven is the guardian of the Darkness, showing your deepest fears and living through them or calling your fears to come forward in the physical to move past them. Not the easiest to do, though I did it and stronger for it. Through Raven, I faced my own death and feel the magic in releasing the physical form into the Great Void.In the Great Void, Bear who is known for hibernation, takes you to see the great potentials and secrets you hide from yourself and others. Allowing you to see the truth you are concealing from your consciousness.
Bat is transformation, going through the shifts from the unconscious into the awareness of consciousness and living through that awareness and grace.
If you have an interest in learning more about animals, contact me for an animal reading. Or check out the work of Ted Andrews’ Animals Speak and Animal Wise. Brilliant books and Tarot Cards to start your Shadow work. Enjoy the wholeness that you truly are.
Magic Powers Unfold within Your Dreams by Marcome
