Post by Spirit of the Lynx on Jul 4, 2007 23:28:11 GMT -5
From: taraluna (Original Message) Sent: 11/1/2005 7:11 PM
Blue Jay
Keynote: The Proper Use of Power
Cycle of Power: Year Round
The blue jay has long been thought of as a bully and a robber, and although it can have those tendencies, it has other qualities that make it stand out positively. For those to whom the jay comes as a totem, it can reflect lessons in using your own power properly. It can also reflect lessons in not allowing yourself to be placed in a position in which power is misused against you.
The word "jay" comes from the Latin "gaia" or "gaea", which has associations to Mother Earth. In Greek mythjology, the union of Mother Earth (Gaea) and Father Heaven (Uranus) resulted in the first creatures who had the appearance of life. This reflects much about the intrinsic power associated with the jay. It has the ability to link the heavens and the earth, to access each for greater power.
The black and white markings found on its wings also reflect this same ability. The sky (blue) separates the Heavens (white) and the Earth (black). This is a totem that can move between both and tap the primal energies at either level. The jay is aware of this innate ability, and this is reflected in its blue crest--higher knowledge that can be used.
The main problem will be in dabbling in both worlds, rather than becoming a true master of both. Those with jay as a totem usually have a tremendous amount of ability, but it can be scattered or it is often not developed any more than is necessary to get by. It is not unusual to find individuals with blue jays as totems being dabblers--especially in the psychic and metaphysical field. They know a little bit about alot of things, and they use that knowledge sometimes to give the impression they know more, or that they are true masters.
The bright blue crest of the jay should always be a reminder that to wear the crown of true mastership requires dedication, responsibility, and committed developement in all things in the physical and spiritual. The blue jay is a reminder to follow through on all things--to not start something and then leave it dangling.
The blue jay reflects that a time of greater resourcefulness and adaptability is about to unfold. You are going to have ample opportunities to develope and use your abilities. The jay does not usually migrate, staying around all winter, so look for there to be ample time to develope and use your energies to access new levels. It will stay around and work with you as long as you need it.
The blue jay is actually a member of the crow family, and most crows have no fear. Crows and jays alike will gang up to harass and drive off owls and hawks. The jay is fearless, and it is because of this that it can help you connect with the deepest mysteries of the earth and the greatest of heavens.
The blue jay is an excellent mimic, with a sharp eye and voice. It especially has a wonderful knack for imitating red-shouldered hawks. Old time naturalists were convinced that the blue jay derived pleasure from this activity. As with all members of its family, this sense of seeking pleasure--often at the expense of others--can reflect an imbalance. Sometimes jays show up when this is occuring in your own life.
Blue jays have a tremendous ability for survival with the least amount of effort. They reflect great talent, but that talent must be developed and utililzed properly. If the jay has flown into your life, it indicates that you are moving into a time where you can begin to develope the innate royalty that is within you, or simply be a pretender to the throne. It all depends upon you. The jay has no qualms. It will teach you either direction.
Derived from "Animal Speak" by Ted Andrews
Blue Jay
Keynote: The Proper Use of Power
Cycle of Power: Year Round
The blue jay has long been thought of as a bully and a robber, and although it can have those tendencies, it has other qualities that make it stand out positively. For those to whom the jay comes as a totem, it can reflect lessons in using your own power properly. It can also reflect lessons in not allowing yourself to be placed in a position in which power is misused against you.
The word "jay" comes from the Latin "gaia" or "gaea", which has associations to Mother Earth. In Greek mythjology, the union of Mother Earth (Gaea) and Father Heaven (Uranus) resulted in the first creatures who had the appearance of life. This reflects much about the intrinsic power associated with the jay. It has the ability to link the heavens and the earth, to access each for greater power.
The black and white markings found on its wings also reflect this same ability. The sky (blue) separates the Heavens (white) and the Earth (black). This is a totem that can move between both and tap the primal energies at either level. The jay is aware of this innate ability, and this is reflected in its blue crest--higher knowledge that can be used.
The main problem will be in dabbling in both worlds, rather than becoming a true master of both. Those with jay as a totem usually have a tremendous amount of ability, but it can be scattered or it is often not developed any more than is necessary to get by. It is not unusual to find individuals with blue jays as totems being dabblers--especially in the psychic and metaphysical field. They know a little bit about alot of things, and they use that knowledge sometimes to give the impression they know more, or that they are true masters.
The bright blue crest of the jay should always be a reminder that to wear the crown of true mastership requires dedication, responsibility, and committed developement in all things in the physical and spiritual. The blue jay is a reminder to follow through on all things--to not start something and then leave it dangling.
The blue jay reflects that a time of greater resourcefulness and adaptability is about to unfold. You are going to have ample opportunities to develope and use your abilities. The jay does not usually migrate, staying around all winter, so look for there to be ample time to develope and use your energies to access new levels. It will stay around and work with you as long as you need it.
The blue jay is actually a member of the crow family, and most crows have no fear. Crows and jays alike will gang up to harass and drive off owls and hawks. The jay is fearless, and it is because of this that it can help you connect with the deepest mysteries of the earth and the greatest of heavens.
The blue jay is an excellent mimic, with a sharp eye and voice. It especially has a wonderful knack for imitating red-shouldered hawks. Old time naturalists were convinced that the blue jay derived pleasure from this activity. As with all members of its family, this sense of seeking pleasure--often at the expense of others--can reflect an imbalance. Sometimes jays show up when this is occuring in your own life.
Blue jays have a tremendous ability for survival with the least amount of effort. They reflect great talent, but that talent must be developed and utililzed properly. If the jay has flown into your life, it indicates that you are moving into a time where you can begin to develope the innate royalty that is within you, or simply be a pretender to the throne. It all depends upon you. The jay has no qualms. It will teach you either direction.
Derived from "Animal Speak" by Ted Andrews