OWL

[Terri Benning]

Spirit of the OWL ~ Magic, Omens, Wisdom, True Sight, Solitude, Enlightenment, Secrets, Night, Change, Omens, Vigilance, Dreams, Feminine, Intuition, Stealth, Mystery, Insight

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OWL'S Wisdom Includes:

• Stealth
• Secrecy
• Silent and swift movement
• Seeing behind masks
• Keen sight
• Messenger of secrets and omens
• Shape-shifting
• Link between the dark, unseen world and the world of light
• Comfort with shadow self
• Moon magick
• Freedom

Owl Meanings in the Realms of Animal Symbolism

The owl is sacred to the Greek goddess of learning, Athena and is even depicted on some Greco-Roman currency as asymbol of status, intelligence and of course, wealth.

In ancient Egyptian, Celtic, and Hindu cultures the symbolic meaning of owl revolved around guardianship of the underworlds, and a protection of the dead.

In this light the owl was ruler of the night and seer of souls. A misunderstanding of this necessary relationship gave the owl some negative associations with death.

It should be clear that the owl was honored as the keeper of spirits who had passed from one plane to another. Often myth indicates the owl accompanying a spirit to the underworld - winging it's newly freed soul from the physical world into the realm of spirit.

Being aware of the owl's symbolic meanings is a good way to connect with this fascinating creatures, and also become more in-tune with the owl's wisdom.

Native Americans associated the meaning of owl with wisdom, foresight, and keeper of sacred knowledge. This may largely be due to the fact that the owl is a great foreteller of weather conditions. Also its ability to see at night is legend among the Native Americans, and this attribute would be invoked during ceremonies when an oracle of secret knowledge was required.

Similarly, West African and Aboriginal Australian cultures viewed the owl as a messenger of secrets, kin to sorcerers, as well as companions to seers, mystics and medicine people.

During medieval times in western and central Europe it was fabled that owls were actually priestesses (witches) and wizards in disguise. To this day the owl is considered a witch's familiar (an animal soul-spirit linked to a spiritual person via a unique, communicative bond).

The owl is a creature of the night. It's important to note the symbolism of nocturnal creatures because night-time proclivities have specific philosophical meanings. Combine the following nocturnal symbolic meanings with that of the owl for a broader interpretation.

When we connect with the owl in its own environment, and according to its way of life, it helps in deciphering the messages the owl has for us. Why? Because owls and all creatures ofthe animal realm are pure energy, and they come from a place of wholeness. As such, they communicate in a unified voice. They speak in the language of the trees, the wind, the moon, the sky, etc. Learning the owl's habitat is a great way to learn her language, and more clearly understand her voice when she chortles in our spiritual ears.

The OWL: The owl is the symbol of the feminine, the moon and the night. The owl is the bird of magic and darkness, of prophecy and wisdom. The owl is associated with Athena. An owl totem gives you the power to extract secrets. Meditate on the owl and things will be revealed. Listen to its voice inside of you. You will hear not what is being said by others, but what is hidden.   You can detect subtleties of voice that others cannot. People cannot deceive a person who has an owl totem. Owl people can see into the darkness of others souls. Most owl people are clairvoyant because of this ability. It can be very scary at times. Learn to trust your instincts about people. Let your owl totem guide you. SNOWY OWL Conserve your energy until the time is right; be observant of your surroundings. Has the power of prophecy. BARN OWL This totem reflects the ability to the heart and the mind. It can connect you to spirits and the houses that they haunt. Mediums and “ghost hunters” often have this totem. This totem can give you very strong clairvoyant abilities. BARRED or SPOTTED OWL People with totem can appear threatening on the outside, but are actually very benign. This Owl can teach us how to use your voice to great effect. SCREECH OWL Very courageous and ferocious, this Owl teaches you how to be a fierce individual with an ability to cooperate with others. SHORT-EARED OWL This Owl gives you the ability to show up at the right place – to take advantage of opportunity. The Owl represents a blend of fire and air; they stir a passion for life and fire the inspiration. They awaken the imagination. GREAT HORNED OWL   This Owl is a fierce protector.   It is the lunar opposite of the Red-Tailed Hawk (who represents the Sun).   Gives the ability to adapt to constant changing environments.   The harbinger of Spring.   Does not have a good sense of smell and may impart this trait to its totem people.

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