Monday, March 24, 2008

A very good sign

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Tonight I saw seven herons flying in a single file line-

From Symbolic Meanings-

The Heron or Egret is symbolic in many cultures.

In Egypt the Heron is honored as the creator of light. A double headed Heron in Egypt is symbolic of prosperity.

In China the Heron is a symbol of strength, purity, and long life.

In Africa, the Heron was thought to communicate with the Gods.

Most Native American tribes took note of the heron’s inquisitiveness, curiosity and determination. As such this set the heron as a symbol of wisdom in that this creature seemed to have good judgment skills.

Specifically, the Iroquois tribe held the blue heron as a very good omen, a very lucky sign. They recognized the heron as an expert fisher/hunter. As such, they believed that sighting a heron before a hunt was a sign that the hunt would be a good one.

As a water creature the heron is also a symbol of going with the flow, and working with the elements of Mother nature rather than struggling against her.

The heron is a beautiful creature, exhibiting grace, and noble stature. It’s no wonder the Native Indians and ancients honored the heron throughout the centuries.

3 comments:

pamajama said...

But can you dip them in chocolate?

Sorry, I had to say that.

Beautiful!

AVenefica said...

Hi Roxanne!

This combined with the symbolism of the number seven...
which deals with the activation of imagination, and manifesting results in our lives through the use of conscious thought and awareness....WOW!

XUE said...

Nice blog! I had to come visit as I'm still laughing from yr comment over at "Misadventures of Mama & Jack"! You wrote about yr son & the marble that might still be in him. You're funny!