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Our Choices

We live in a world that offers us so many choices... a world that we feel totally consumed by and all too often lost within. It really doesn't matter where we go for this multitude of choices faces us the moment we open our eyes in the morning and continues to bombard us throughout the day.

We have come from a past of openness and community, to a life of isolation and segregation. Is this really living? Is this the way we are meant to experience our lives on a daily basis?

I don't think so...

Our lives are now controlled by fear... fear of our neighbours, fear of the street we live in, fear of being outdoors, of meeting new people, of illness, of losing, of past events recurring, of love... fear of ourselves. But it need not be that way, we can change it... we do have that power within ourselves to choose what we want within our lives, and be a part of our lives. We can make the choice to live in fear or live in peace, love and serenity...

This is not new...
this concept has been with us for a millenia of time...
it is timeless...
it is who we are and what we are...

We are at a cross roads and it is up to us to define the life, the community, the world in which we wish to reside in. We have known for a long time that our lives are not in balance or harmony with our surroundings. We have known for a long time that there is more to life than what is in front of us... and yet we continue to struggle in a world that we are not happy with.

Life is all about choice. What we do with our choices determines the path that will lie before us until we choose again... this is an ongoing process... we choose and we experience. Even when we feel that we are not choosing but trying to avoid!

Our lives are surrounded by more and more choices and as a result our lives become more chaotic, more unsatisfactory and less balanced. We sleep poorly, eat poorly, our health weakens as does our tolerance of many things, situations and people.

We have lost touch with ourselves and each other...

Although we may say that we are happy, deep inside we are not. We feel something is missing, something just isn't right. Yet we do not sit still long enough to discover what it is that we are seeking. Instead what we do is make more choices and head off in another direction until 'that feeling' comes back again.

As we are slowly being consumed by our own vacuum of self-created 'happiness', we forget the very things that we regard as important to us. We reduce the amount of time we spend being face to face with people that we love, our family and friends and spend more time hiding behind a wall that we have created. We use mobile phones and emails to stay in touch with people and I do not condemn these technologies for there are times when they are necessary. I do, however, question their relevance within our lives when we are totally consumed by them to the point where some people are constantly checking to see if they have an email, text or missed phone call.

I have heard of some individuals who cannot cope and feel lost - quite literally - if they did not have their mobiles with them at all times. Are they being in touch with the world that is around them? Are they being in touch with themselves?

Our choices of lifestyles have had a detrimental effect on our personal relationships. Gone are the days of family get-togethers where everyone had respect for each other and regarded each member as a valuable person. Today family get-togethers are fraught with stress, tension, animosity and arguments. There is no longer the quality of togetherness, instead everyone just wants to get the whole affair over with and be on their way!

Due to this trend - that has been occurring over a number of years now - children have and are growing up without the guidance that is essential to help them establish close friendships and loving relationships.

Many children just do not know or understand the beauty and wonderment of a close loving relationship. Instead all they are learning about is how to be judgmental and isolate themselves in their own little world of computers and electronic games.

Very rarely do we now hear of a couple who have remained together for 20+ years. If couples manage to get past 10 years it is hailed as a miracle! The lessons of our ancestors have been lost. Today many people get into a relationship for status, money or security... if this was changed to being in a relationship purely and simply because of a love that is unconditional our world would be filled with so many possibilities and opportunities...

As our choices become more numerous and varied something else has been happening. Our world, our planet that we currently reside on is going through major changes herself. Is there a connection between our dis-connection and Mother Earth's dis-content?

We know of many places that are torn apart by wars and famine. How many of us make the choice to do their part? How many of us sit in silence for just a short period of time and allow healing energies go to these places experiencing unrest. I am sure that if it was a 'natural disaster' the first thing people do is send a prayer of hope to all affected. For countries that have been experiencing the same thing for many years, many of us don't even try. In fact, many simply ignore it or put the blame on the country/town in turmoil, blame the economy, blame the governments, come up with all sorts of reasons why it is the way it is.

It has been proven time and time again that when a large number of people direct their focus onto a situation - such as reducing violence in a city - and direct their focus together, the energies that have been sent do have an effect on the place. This is also true when the energies/focus is on 'getting even' etc. It is all about the vibrational energies that are being focused upon. How many times have you heard that if you focus on something you don't want you'll get it anyway? The same principle applies to focusing on what you do want... it is all vibrational energy...

So consumed are we by the thought of having a lack of something that we do not share with others. We do this in such a way that we do not even share ourselves, our emotions, our heart. We live in a world that is and has been created from fear. It is a masculine society where dogma rules all. If you do not have this - you are not good enough. If you do not believe in that - you are not worthy. If you do not follow the masses - you are lost.

But is our world really like that? Do we really exist in a world that is full of control, fear, anger and hate? Is this the world we want to reside in? Does this make us happy?

All too often I hear "...but I don't have a choice..." In stating this you have made a choice. We always have choices in our lives... always! By surrendering and saying you do not means that you have made the decision to give control over someone or something else.

Once we would look to our elders for lessons, guidance and information. In today's world we no longer look to them but instead hide them away in 'retirement homes' because they have 'outlived' their usefulness.

It is the elders of the past who taught the children of the villages. It was their teachings that enabled the people to connect with each other.. to see the beauty and simplicity of the world around them. It was their teachings that showed us the importance of being in touch with Mother earth, with the animals, with the elements. It was their teachings that showed us to take only what was needed so there would always, always, be enough for all creatures that inhabit this world with us. It was the elders who taught us respect and love...

Today our elders are becoming weakened by a world of dis-harmony. A world that so readily categorizes them as being too old for many things. We no longer look to them but past them... we think, we believe, that we know more than them, that they have no stories to tell, no lessons to teach... The ever growing incidence of Alzheimer's and dementia is increasing at an alarming rate... if we began to look to them once again would they begin to realise their worth, their importance in our world once more?... yes they would.... Has this increase occurred because we no longer seek the elders out as we once did?... I believe that it is a contributing factor...

So how do we change our world... our view on things?
How do we change our lives to one of greater harmony and love?

We begin to look within... we stop and allow ourselves to be in stillness... to quiet our minds, our ever going thoughts, and allow our selves to breathe. We do not buy into the belief that we must 'have' everything... for it will not be with us when we have passed on... we instead look at the simplicity that we can place into our lives and allow that simplicity to grow and nurture us.

We enter relationships with others and ourselves with new eyes. We do not place judgments on what is just beginning by what has been in our past... this will only keep the old energies in place. We experience the newness with the innocence of a child who does not know of pain or heart ache. We enter from a space of peace and love and not from fear. We allow ourselves to experience the moments of togetherness as the energies mingle and meld. We allow ourselves to love and be loved... to not judge what has transpired but see the beauty of what has been created... of what is and what will be...

No longer should we look at ourselves and feel that we are not worthy, that we are worthless, that we are no good... for this is a falsehood that we have placed on ourselves... it is but an illusion that we have allowed to become a part of us... but it is not who we truly are...

We have all experienced many things in our lives and not enjoyed them... yet if you were to look back at them you will come to understand that to become who you truly are you first needed to experience who you are not... you are not a person full of hate... you are a person full of love. For to experience hate you are also capable to experience love... they are both one and the same just on different degrees of the scale.

You are a person full of compassion and understanding... for you know what it feels like to have set backs in your life. By experiencing these you are able to know the opposite and in this you can assist and have empathy for someone who may be traveling the same road that you once did.

You are beauty and beautiful... do not look at yourself with disgust because of what you see. Instead look with new eyes and see yourself anew. See the beauty of who you are, who you really are... there is power in this... Instead of reaching for the food when you are feeling distressed ask yourself why you need to do this.

Are you experiencing old energies that are keeping you bogged down? Can you change this? (The answer to this will always be YES!) What has occurred in your past that keeps you believing that you have to be this way?

What is it that you can do for yourself right now in this very moment of space and time?

Instead of allowing yourself to ingest food that you know does not agree with you instead, listen to what your body is trying to tell you. It will go a long way towards improving your health and outlook on life. Why continue to consume foods that our bodies are not 'wired' to digest? Is it worth the discomfort you place on yourself? There are many people who are coming to understand this and studies have shown over and over again that our current eating habits are contributing to many health issues within our society of today.

If we begin to make the changes within our selves we will slowly begin to see the changes in our world around us. We will begin to see the wonderment and beauty of the people we work with and start to understand why they are the way they are. The people who always seem to be angry with you are not out to 'get you' they are probably having a really hard time trying to cope in a world that they feel is full of disappointment and pain.

Instead of spending your leisure time looking at emails and isolating yourself go outside... go to a park or in nature and breathe in everything that is there. Allow your eyes to see what surrounds you. Spend time with the people you love... they will not always be available to you and if you keep yourself 'off limits' to them there will come a time when they will no longer want to be with you... allow yourself to relax... turn off your mobile if you are one of the people who is totally consumed by it...

Allow yourself to experience life...

This is just a few of the things that we can do for ourselves and in turn they will manifest into the things that are ever elusive to us because of the way that we had once viewed them....

What else can you think of that will allow yourself to become who you want to be in this world?

Remember that you and everyone like you is a divine being of divine energy operating in a dimension to know who and what you really are...
we are all beings of vibrational energies....

This is not new information...
this is knowledge that we all contain within us for in reality
we are all one...

(C) Tania Collier
August 2009

Earth Prayer

This prayer was created by an unknown Ute Indian. The Ute Indians were once nomadic, forest dwellers over a vast area of land in Colorado and Utah.

Message from Archangel Raziel

21st March 2006 1:06pm AEST

Welcome, I am the Archangel Raziel. For those of you who do not know me I am the keeper of secrets. I am the holder of knowledge and wisdom.

The time has come for all who seek the truth. Many of you are now seeking answers to the questions that have been asked over a millennia of time. Many of you seek truth. The time has now arrived for all who seek to know the truth.

For many of your centuries we have watched and waited for you to reach the level that you are at now. The light shining from you is extremely bright and beautiful and we welcome you.

There will be a time when more of you seek answers – these will be the new people. Today I speak to you so that you may pass on this knowledge onto the new individuals who are seeking just as you are now.

I hold a key for you. This key will open the door to the many truths and secrets that have been kept from you. Take this key and as you meditate I will help you unlock the door. Within you will find me and to you I will give a message.

There are many of you who are changing. Do not be afraid of this change. This change is necessary for you to ascend to your next level of vibration.

You have probably already realized that there are more and more individuals, such as yourself, who have started to question their lives. Have started to realize that “there is more to life than this”.

This concentration of individuals has allowed others like myself to give messages to all who wish to hear. For all who wish to learn.

There are also many lightworkers who question themselves unnecessarily. They are still coming to terms with who they are and what they are becoming. They are struggling to hold onto what they are familiar with. Again I say do not be afraid we are here to guide you.

Everyone of you as you awaken will become aware of your path for this life.

I must go now my friend here grows weary.

Remember we are with you always.

Archangel Raziel.
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Today (and last night) I kept getting a name going over and over in my head... the name is Archangel Raziel. I ended up ringing a friend of mine who has knowledge of the archangels to get her guidance on it. My friend told me that this is one angel she has never heard of before but told me that this particular angel has a message for me and told me to get pen and paper ready so I could write down this message. Which you can now see above.

I know of some of the Archangels - Michael, Gabriel, Metatron, Rapheal etc. But as this is a new name to me I ended up doing some online research for Archangel Raziel and this is what I found:

WHO IS ARCHANGEL RAZIEL?

In hebrew this name means "Secrets of God" and it is believed that his knowledge comes from hearing and writing down everything that is said around God's throne.

Raziel had written a book known as "The Book of the Angel Raziel" in which contains 1500 keys to the mysteries of the universe. When Raziel wrote these keys, he wrote them in such a way that only he could decipher them. His language that was used in this book cannot even be deciphered by the greatest of angels.

Raziel is called the angel of mysteries and is the keeper of a vast amount of knowledge on matters of secrecy, arcane and mysterious.

He is one of the Cherubim a guardian of originality and the realm of new ideas. He has knowledge of many of the mystical arts and can give you an understanding of the energy currents of the magikal universe.

He has a glowing yellow aura and wears a grey robe that swirls as if made of liquid. His wings are large sky-blue and he is quite tall in stature.

WHAT A CHERUBIM IS

A Cherubim is one of the nine orders in which angels are divided, each with specific duties and honours.

The First Hierarchy is clustered around the central core of purity and they are divided as follows: Seraphim, Cherubim and Thrones.

It is the Cherubims duty to hold the knowledge of God. They are also the ones who are often sent to Earth with the biggest or hardest tasks such as the expulsion of Man from the Garden of Eden. They are the guardians of the fixed stars, the keepers of celestial records and the givers of knowlegde.

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This actually answered a few questions I had. Last year my friend had said to me that she got the feeling I was looking for something and asked me what it was. My reply was simple "Knowledge" So this new event occuring in my life is a new beginning in my quest for knowledge.

I hope you have enjoyed my new adventure.... May the stars from the heavens shine and smile at you and guide you on your new journey.

Animal Spirits

Throughout history tribal and ancient cultures have seeked guidance from their animal spirits. In the Amazon jungle the Native Indians would go into trances to contact their guides for help in their lives and tribe. These same rituals were also used by American Indians, Australian Aborigines, African Bushmen and more. All these individuals would invoke their guides for inspiration and guidance.

In today's world where people are seeking guidance and inner peace away from the hectic daily grind of their lives more and more people are seeking the way of the ancients. People of todays society are realising that there is something missing from their lives and are going back to the way of the elders.

Following is some information that I have found on Animal Spirits and how you can make contact with your guide.

Also for added interest I have added the Native American Zodiac.

Animal and Spiritual Guides Spirit Animals

http://www.phoenixarises.com/spirits/spiritshome.htm

Spirit Animals are animals that we are born with. Native Americans believe that upon birth an animal's spirit enters into that person. Its duties are to keep each person strong and wise as well as to excel in matters of attributes given to that Animal.A Deer is an animal of love, tenderness, and swiftness.

There is an old story about the animal kingdom wanting to get into heaven to see the Almighty God. At a council meeting all the animals stood up to tell why they would be the most appropriate one to get to the kingdom of God.

The Bear stood up and said, “I, Bear, who is the strongest bravest creature will go to see the Creator". Upon the road to the Creator stood a big, nasty, monster. The bear took one look and ran back to the animal kingdom to tell of the nasty, monster.

The Eagle Screeched, "I will fly over the monster to get to see the Creator". Off went the eagle. He flew higher and higher and got closer to the kingdom of the Creator than any other animal before. He started to screech a prayer. "Almighty Great Creator, I so would like to see You". The Almighty Creator said, "It is true you are the best at reaching high enough to talk to me, but a messenger is all you will be. Tell the rest of the animals that they have to go through the red road of truth to find me". The eagle said to The Almighty Creator," But there is a monster in the way, how can we cross?The Almighty said no further. The eagle went back and told all the animals of what the Almighty had said to him. And all the animals started to fight and argue.

The Deer hearing such a roar jumped so high he landed right in front of the nasty monster. The deer looked into the eyes of the monster and stared. The monster looked deep into the deer's eyes and saw love, warmth and tenderness, and upon seeing that the monster melted away. And so the deer was the first to go through the red road of truth to see the Almighty.

How to Find Your Animal Spirit Guide

Take a long, slow, deep breath. Find that quiet place inside yourself. Go into your place of inner vision. Imagine yourself as an ancient Shaman sitting on the top of a tall, sacred cliff at sunset.

You face the west and feel the last warm rays of the sun as it sinks below the horizon. You honour the west as the place of sacred dreams and inner vision, balance and self-healing. You have come to this sacred cliff to seek totem's for your inner wisdom. These totem's may never have form on your Earth Walk planes. These totem's may come to you only in your place of inner vision. They will be totem's of great power, And will bring you gifts of self, gifts of nature, and gifts of spirit. These totem's may be your special secret Medicine, kept sacred in your heart.

These totem's may reflect your higher self in balance. These totem's may form your inner Medicine Circle, your circle of self-healing, your Sanctuary of source.

The evening sun sets behind the horizon, leaving a veil of twilight in its place. In this quiet time between the world of day and the world of night, you call your sacred medicine circle together. This circle represents your inner powers-known only to yourself, shared with no one. You make your own medicine.

Still facing the West, you call forth your sacred inner totem from the West. This is your Dream Speaker totem. This totem calls forth images of wisdom from your inner vision. Let this totem emerge in your inner vision. This totem carries the water of your water, the depth of your inner most emotions. This is your Dream Speaker self-connector.

Take all the time you need to communicate with your totem. When you are ready, turn to face the North.

Facing the North, you call forth your sacred inner totem from the North. This is your Elder totem. This totem calls forth your helping guides to sacred wisdom. Let this totem emerge in your inner vision. This totem carries the Earth of your waters, the wisdom of your intuition.... This is your Elder self-connector.

Take all the time you need to communicate with your totem. When you are ready,turn to face the East.

Facing the East, you call forth your sacred inner totem from the East. This is your Sacred Clown totem. This totem calls forth divine humor and inspiration. Let this totem emerge in your inner vision. This totem carries the Air of your water, the creativity of your inner balance. This is your Sacred Clown self-connector.

Take all the time you need to communicate with your totem. When you are ready, turn to face the South.

Facing South, you call forth your sacred inner totem from the south. This is your Guardian totem. This totem calls forth healing harmony in all aspects of yourself. Let this totem emerge in your inner vision. This totem carries the Fire of your water, the protection of your self-healing. This is your Guardian Self-connector.

Take all the time you need to communicate with your totem. When you are ready, turn to face the West once more.

Stand facing the West. Now slowly look upward and call forth your inner totem from Spirit. This is your Creator totem. This totem calls forth the depths of your soul consciousness. Let this totem emerge in your inner vision. This totem carries the Spirit of your water, the gifts of your sacred dreams. This is your Creator self-connector.

Take all the time you need to communicate with your totem. When you are ready, lean down and touch the Earth.

Touching the Earth, call forth your sacred inner totem from the Earth. This is your Sacred Mother totem. This totem calls forth sustenance from the inner mother. Let this totem emerge in your inner vision. This totem carries the Heart of your water, the compassion of your inner knowing. This is your Sacred Mother self-connector.

Take all the time you need to communicate with your totem. When you are ready, go deeper inside yourself to find your quiet place.

In your quiet place, call forth your sacred inner totem of self-image. This is your Magic Lake totem. This totem calls forth self-recognition from within. Let this totem emerge in your inner vision. This totem carries the reflection of your water, the strength of introspection. This is your Magic Mirror self-connector.

Take all the time you need to communicate with your totem. When you are ready, stand and face the West once more. Give honor to the West, place of inner visions, healing balance, and sacred inner wisdom.

Honor all of your totem's in your medicine circle for the qualities they represent and for the elements they balance in yourself.

Allow yourself to return slowly from the quiet place of within. Know that you carry the energy of your sacred inner totem's within your heart. Know that your Medicine Circle is always there for your Journey. Return to present time and place. Go in balance.

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There are 7 directions, not 4:South, West, North, East, up(Spirit), Down(Earth), And Within(Self) Also there is a left and right side.

The Right side: This animal protects your male side and teaches you that, no matter where youturn, it will be your Father-protector within. This Animal also carries your courageand Warrior spirit.

The left Side: This animal is the protector of your female side and teaches you that you mustlearn to receive abundance as well as to nurture yourself and others. The left-side animal is also your teacher about relationships and mothering.

(To learn more about this Read: "In The Shadow of the Shaman" By: Amber Wolf)

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TENDERFOOT POUCH

(Use at least one totem from each world).

Find yourself a medicine bag that can hang around your neck. Place in this bag one of each item.

Mineral World--A stone, any kind you feel drawn to except a crystal or gem.

Animal World--A small feather, bit of fur, claw, whiskers, rabbit tails, wings of butterflies, snake skin.

Plant World--Dried flowers, leaves, herbs, interesting twigs or roots.

Human World--Personal charms, buttons, hair, chains, locket, tiny figures, such asminiatures from games and models.

Add a seed or a nut for growth, Add a crystal or gem stone for spirit, Add a colored marble, bead, or ribbon for your special color.

Let no one see or touch your bag or its contents.
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Native American Zodiac:

Taken from "Earth Medicine, a Shamanic way to Self Discovery" by Kenneth Meadows

To find out what animal you are in the Native American Zodiac just look for your birth date (Month/Day) and you will find the animal that corresponds to it.

Falcon People: 3/21 - 4/19
Beaver People: 4/20 - 5/20
Deer People: 5/21 - 6/20
Woodpecker People: 6/21 - 7/21
Salmon People: 7/22 - 8/21
Brown Bear People: 8/22 - 9/21
Crow People: 9/22 - 10/22
Snake People: 10/23 - 11/22
Owl People: 11/23 - 12/21
Goose People: 12/22 - 1/19
Otter People: 1/20 - 2/18
Wolf People: 2/19 - 3/20

Falcon People

Birth Dates: March 21 - April 19
Earth Influence: The Awakening Time
Totem: Eagle
Direction: North-East
Influencing Wind: The East Winds
Element: Fire
Elemental: Hawk (fire) Clan
Function: To Initiate
Birth & Animal Totem: Falcon
Plant Totem: Dandelion
Stone Totem: Opal
Polarity Totem: Crow
Affinity Color: Yellow/Green
Musical Vibration: C Sharp
Personality: Active, Forceful, Impetuous
Feelings: Quickly Aroused
Nature: Impulsive
Intention: Activity, New Beginnings
Positive Traits: Enterprising, Pioneering, Adventurous, Affable
Negative Traits: Selfish, Egotistical, Impatient
Sex Drive: Easily Aroused, Quick, Fiery and Passionate
Compatibility's: Salmons and Owls
Conscious Aim: To initiate and to lead
Subconscious Desire: Knowledge through personal experience
Life Path: Establishment of individuality through discernment
Spiritual Alchemy: Yang Predominates
Should Cultivate: Patience, Persistence, Compassion
Should Avoid: Vanity, Conceit, Intolerance

Beaver People
Birth Dates: April 20 - May 20
Earth Influence: The Growing Time
Totem: Eagle
Direction: East
Influencing Wind: The East Winds
Element: Earth with Fire
Elemental: Turtle (earth) Clan
Function: Consolidate
Birth & Animal Totem: Beaver
Plant Totem: Wild Clover
Stone Totem: Jasper - Bloodstone
Polarity Totem: Snake
Affinity Color: Yellow
Musical Vibration: D Sharp
Personality: Determined, Resourceful. Opinionated, Methodical
Feelings: Highly strung
Nature: Industrious
Intention: Possession
Positive Traits: Strong-willed, Business like, Persistent
Negative Traits: Possessive Self-indulgent
Sex Drive: Demanding
Compatibility's: Woodpeckers. Brown Bears, Geese
Conscious Aim: Security through possession
Subconscious Desire: Freedom from attachments
Life Path: Discover and possess that which has lasting value
Spiritual Alchemy: Yin Predominates
Should Cultivate: Adaptability Enterprise, Compassion
Should Avoid: Possessiveness, Inflexibility, Stubbornness

Deer People
Birth Date: May 21 - June 20
Earth Influence: The Flowering time
Totem: Eagle
Direction: South East
Influencing Wind: The East Winds
Element: Air with Fire
Elemental: Butterfly (air) Clan
Function: To Observe
Birth & Animal Totem: Deer
Plant Totem: Mullein
Stone Totem: Agate
Polarity Totem: Owl
Affinity Color: Orange
Musical Vibration: E Natural
Personality: Quick, Alert, Talkative, Congenial, Moody
Feelings: Sensitive but superficial
Nature: Lively
Intention: Versatility
Positive Traits: Friendly, witty and intellectual
Negative Traits: Inconsistent, Restless, Lazy &; Despondent
Sex Drive: Titillating
Compatibility's: Crows and Otters
Conscious Aim: To bring together
Subconscious Desire: Mastery of the mind
Life Path: Coordination
Spiritual Alchemy: Yang Predominates
Should Cultivate: Concentration, persistence, sympathy
Should Avoid: Moodiness, inconsistency and superficiality

Woodpecker People
Birth Dates: June 21 - July 20
Earth Influence: The Long days time
Totem: Mouse
Direction: South, South East
Influencing Wind: The South Winds
Element: Water
Elemental: Frog (water) Clan
Function: To Merge
Birth & Animal Totem: Woodpecker
Plant Totem: Wild Rose
Stone Totem: Rose Quarts
Polarity Totem: Goose
Affinity Color: Rose
Musical Vibration: F Natural
Personality: Emotional, Sensitive, protective and vulnerable
Feelings: Maternal/Paternal. Romantic
Nature: Exacting
Intention: Devotions
Positive Traits: Imaginative, Tender, Thrifty &; Sympathetic
Negative Traits: Possessive, Moody and Unforgiving
Sex Drive: Needful
Compatibility's: Snakes, Wolves and Beavers
Conscious Aim: Emotional unfoldment
Subconscious Desire: Timeliness
Life Path: Assimilation
Spiritual Alchemy: Yin Predominates
Should Cultivate: Intuitiveness, Resourcefulness, Forgiveness
Should Avoid: Self-pity, Envy, Possessiveness

Salmon People
Birth Dates: July 22 - August 21
Earth Influence: The Ripening Time
Totem: Mouse
Direction: South
Influencing Wind: The South Winds
Element: Fire with Water
Elemental: Hawk (fire) Clan
Function: To do
Birth & Animal Totem: Salmon
Plant Totem: Raspberry
Stone Totem: Carnelian
Polarity Totem: Otter
Affinity Color: Red
Musical Vibration: F Sharp
Personality: Proud, energetic, confident &; enthusiastic
Feelings: Passionate &; intense
Nature: Demanding
Intention: Rulership
Positive Traits: Generous, magnanimous, creative
Negative Traits: Domineering, arrogant, dogmatic &; intolerant
Sex Drive: Insatiable
Compatibility's: Owls and Falcons
Conscious Aim: To Rule
Subconscious Desire: Emotional Stability
Life Path: To find purpose
Spiritual Alchemy: Yang Predominates
Should Cultivate: Tolerance, Sound Judgment &; Emotional Stability
Should Avoid: Arrogance, egotism, indolence &; pomposity

Brown Bear People
Birth Dates: August 22 - September 21
Earth Influence: The Harvesting Time
Totem: Mouse
Direction: South, South West
Influencing Wind: The South Winds
Element: Earth With Water
Elemental: Turtle (earth) Clan
Function: To Modify
Birth & Animal Totem: Brown Bear
Plant Totem: Violets
Stone Totem: Topaz
Polarity Totem: Wolf
Affinity Color: Brown and Violet
Musical Vibration: G Natural
Personality: Industrious, unassuming, practical, &; fastidious
Feelings: Warm and analytical
Nature: Considerate
Intention: Practicality
Positive Traits: Modest, discriminating and meticulous
Negative Traits: Faultfinding, finicky, hypocritical, &; fussy
Sex Drive: Moralistic
Compatibility's: Geese and Beavers
Conscious Aim: Sifting and Striving
Subconscious Desire: Perfection
Life Path: Discrimination
Spiritual Alchemy: Yin Predominates
Should Cultivate :Optimism and Tolerance

Should Avoid: Skepticism, faultfinding and procrastination

Crow People
Birth Dates: September 22 - October 22
Earth Influence: The Falling leaves time
Totem: Grizzly Bear
Direction: Southwest
Influencing Wind: The West Winds
Element: Air with Earth
Elemental: Butterfly (air) Clan
Function: To initiate ideas
Birth & Animal Totem: Crow
Plant Totem: Ivy
Stone Totem: Azurite
Polarity Totem: Falcon
Affinity Color: Blue
Musical Vibration: A Natural
Personality: Charming, Friendly, Good natured &; Tolerant
Feelings: Sensitive
Nature: Justice
Intention: Cooperative
Positive Traits: Idealistic, Romantic &; Diplomatic
Negative Traits: Indecisive, Frivolous, Gullible and Resentful
Sex Drive: Strong
Compatibility's: Otter and Deer
Conscious Aim: Partnership
Subconscious Desire: Harmony and Beauty
Life Path: Harmonization
Spiritual Alchemy: Yang Predominates
Should Cultivate: Decisiveness, constancy, impartiality &; inspiration
Should Avoid: Indecision, uncertainty, inconsistency

Snake People
Birth Dates: October 23 - November 22
Earth Influence: The Frost time
Totem: Grizzly Bear
Direction: West
Influencing Wind: The West Winds
Element: Water with Earth
Elemental: Frog (water) Clan
Function: Mental Involvement
Birth & Animal Totem: Snake
Plant Totem: Thistle
Stone Totem: Amethyst
Polarity Totem: Beaver
Affinity Color: Violet
Musical Vibration: B Natural
Personality: Intense, impulsive, ambitious, determined &; mysterious
Feelings: Hidden
Nature: Inquiring
Intention: Introspection
Positive Traits: Purposeful, discerning &; imaginative
Negative Traits: Resentful, stubborn, secretive &; suspicious
Sex Drive: Intense
Compatibility's: Woodpecker &; Wolves
Conscious Aim: Satisfaction
Subconscious Desire: Spiritual Union
Life Path: Sensitivity
Spiritual Alchemy: Yin Predominates
Should Cultivate: Determination, adaptability &; creativity
Should Avoid: Egotism, Arrogance, Envy &; Despondency

Owl People
Birth Dates: November 23 - December 21
Earth Influence: The Long nights Time
Totem: Grizzly Bear
Direction: North-West
Influencing Wind: The West Winds
Element: Fire with Earth
Elemental: Hawk (fire) Clan
Function: Changing things
Birth & Animal Totem: Owls
Plant Totem: Mistletoe
Stone Totem: Obsidian
Polarity Totem: Deer
Affinity Color: Gold
Musical Vibration: C Sharp
Personality: Jovial, Warmhearted, Adventurous, Independent
Feelings: Warm
Nature: Sincere
Intention: Objectivity
Positive Traits: Versatile, Adaptable, Scrupulous
Negative Traits: Restless, Tactless &; boisterous
Sex Drive: Adventurous
Compatibility's: Salmons and Falcons
Conscious Aim: Understanding
Subconscious Desire: Determination
Life Path: Elevation
Spiritual Alchemy: Yang and Yin Balanced
Should Cultivate: Concentration, Optimism and enthusiasm
Should Avoid: Overindulgence, exaggeration and greed

Goose People
Birth Dates: December 22 - January 19
Earth Influence: The Renewal Time
Totem: Buffalo
Direction: North, Northwest
Influencing Wind: The North Winds
Element: Earth With Air
Elemental: Turtle (earth) Clan
Function: Preparing the Ground
Birth &; Animal Totem: Goose
Plant Totem: Bramble
Stone Totem: Peridot
Polarity Totem: Woodpecker
Affinity Color: White
Musical Vibration: D Sharp an octave above Beavers
Personality: Self demanding, reliable, prudent &; austere
Feelings: Self Centered
Nature: Severe
Intention: Trust
Positive Traits: Ambitious, determined, persevering
Negative Traits: Rigid, pessimistic, demanding &; selfish
Sex Drive: Sensual &; long lasting
Compatibility's: Beavers, Brown Bears &; Crows
Conscious Aim: Conservation
Subconscious Desire: Integrity
Life Path: Adaptation
Spiritual Alchemy: Yin Predominates
Should Cultivate: Sociability &; effective self expression
Should Avoid: Self doubt &; pessimism

Otter People
Birth Dates: January 20 - February 18
Earth Influence: The Cleansing time
Totem: Buffalo
Direction: North
Influencing Wind: The North Winds
Element: Air
Elemental: Butterfly (air) Clan
Function: To Carry through
Birth &; Animal Totem: Otter
Plant Totem: Fern
Stone Totem: Turquoise
Polarity Totem: Salmon
Affinity Color: Silver
Musical Vibration: E Natural an octave above Deer
Personality: Friendly, unconventional, independent, &; dynamic
Feelings: Detached
Nature: Humanitarian
Intention: Imagination
Positive Traits: Inventive, reforming, &; perceptive
Negative Traits: Unpredictable, rebellious, tactless &; eccentric
Sex Drive: Hot &; Cold
Compatibility's: Crows, Falcons &; Deer
Conscious Aim: Knowledge
Subconscious Desire: Wisdom
Life Path: Creative Strength
Spiritual Alchemy: Yin Predominates
Should Cultivate: Inventiveness, Tolerance, Courage
Should Avoid: Rebelliousness &; eccentricity

Wolf People
Birth Dates: February 19 - March 20
Earth Influence: The Blustery Winds time
Totem: Buffalo
Direction: North, Northeast
Influencing Wind: The North Winds
Element: Water with Air
Elemental: Frog (water) Clan
Function: Recovery
Birth &; Animal Totem: Wolf
Plant Totem: Plantain
Stone Totem: Jade
Polarity Totem: Brown Bear
Affinity Color: Blue Green
Musical Vibration: F sharp an octave above Salmon
Personality: Compassionate, benevolent, generous, artistic &; gentle
Feelings: Deep
Nature: Trusting
Intention: Understanding
Positive Traits: Sympathetic, Adaptable, Impressionable &; sensitive
Negative Traits: Impractical, Vague, Timid &; Indecisive
Sex Drive: Tender
Compatibility's: Woodpecker, Brown Bears &; Snakes
Conscious Aim: Freedom
Subconscious Desire: Identity
Life Path: Love
Spiritual Alchemy: Yin Predominates
Should Cultivate: Intuition, creativity and Understanding
Should Avoid: Timidity, indolence &; impracticality

Twelve Signs of Your Awakening Divinty

The Shaumbra Symptoms

Twelve Signs of Your Awakening Divinity By Geoffrey Hoppe and Tobias© Copyright 2001 by Geoffrey Hoppe, Golden, CO. Prepared in collaboration with Tobias of the Crimson Circle. Please distribute freely for non-commercial purposes. For more information, visit the Crimson Circle, website at http://www.crimsoncircle.com/

1. Body aches and pains, especially in the neck, shoulder and back. This is the result of intense changes at your DNA level as the "Christ seed" awakens within. This too shall pass.

2. Feeling of deep inner sadness for no apparent reason. You are releasing your past (this lifetime and others) and this causes the feeling of sadness. This is similar to the experience of moving from a house where you lived in for many, many years into a new house. As much as you want to move into the new house, there is a sadness of leaving behind the memories, energy and experiences of the old house. This too shall pass.

3. Crying for no apparent reason. Similar to #2 above. It’s good and healthy to let the tears flow. It helps to release the old energy within. This too shall pass.

4. Sudden change in job or career. A very common symptom. As you change, things around you will change as well. Don’t worry about finding the "perfect" job or career right now. This too shall pass. You’re in transition, and you may make several job changes before you settle into one that fits your passion.

5. Withdrawal from family relationships. You are connected to your biological family via old karma. When you get off the karmic cycle, the bonds of the old relationships are released. It will appear as though you are drifting away from your family and friends. This too shall pass. After a period of time, you may develop a new relationship with them if it is appropriate. However, the relationship will be based in the new energy without the karmic attachments.

6. Unusual sleep patterns. It’s likely that you’ll awaken many nights between 2:00& 4:00 a.m. There’s a lot of work going on within you, and it often causes you to wake up for a "breather." Not to worry. If you can’t go back to sleep, get up and do something rather than lay in bed and worry about humanly things. This too shall pass.

7. Intense dreams. These might include war and battle dreams, chase dreams or monster dreams. You are literally releasing the old energy within, and these energies of the past are often symbolized as wars, running to escape and boogeyman. This too shall pass.

8. Physical disorientation. At times you’ll feel very ungrounded. You’ll be "spatially challenged" with the feeling like you can’t put two feet on the ground or that you’re walking between two worlds. As your consciousness transitions into the new energy, your body sometimes lags behind. Spend more time in nature to help ground the new energy within. This too shall pass.

9. Increased "self talk." You’ll find yourself talking to your Self more often. You’ll suddenly realize you’ve been chattering away with yourself for the past 30 minutes. There is a new level of communication taking place within your being, and you’re experiencing the tip of the iceberg with the self talk. The conversations will increase, and they will become more fluid, more coherent and more insightful. You’re not going crazy, you’re just Shaumbra moving into the new energy.

10. Feelings of loneliness, even when in the company of others. You may feel alone and removed from others. You may feel the desire to "flee" groups and crowds. As Shaumbra, you are walking a sacred and lonely path. As much as the feelings of loneliness cause you anxiety, it is difficult to relate to others at this time. The feelings of loneliness are also associated with the fact that your Guides have departed. They have been with you on all of your journeys in all of your lifetimes. It was time for them to back away so you could fill your space with your own divinity. This too shall pass. The void within will be filled with the love and energy of your own Christ consciousness.

11. Loss of passion. You may feel totally disimpassioned, with little or no desire to do anything. That’s okay, and it’s just part of the process. Take this time to "do no-thing." Don’t fight yourself on this, because this too shall pass. It’s similar to rebooting a computer. You need to shut down for a brief period of time in order to load the sophisticated new software, or in this case, the new Christ-seed energy.

12. A deep longing to go Home. This is perhaps the most difficult and challenging of any of the conditions. You may experience a deep and overwhelming desire to leave the planet and return to Home. This is not a "suicidal" feeling. It is not based in anger or frustration. You don’t want to make a big deal of it or cause drama for yourself or other. There is a quiet part of you that wants to go Home. The root cause for this is quite simple. You have completed your karmic cycles. You have completed your contract for this lifetime. You are ready to begin a new lifetime while still in this physical body. During this transition process, you have inner remembrances of what it is like to be on the other side. Are you ready to enlist for another tour of duty here on Earth? Are you ready to take on the challenges of moving into the New Energy? Yes, indeed, you could go Home right now. But you’ve come this far, and after many, many lifetimes it would be a shame to leave before the end of the movie. Besides, Spirit needs you here to help others transition into the new energy. They will need a human guide, just like you, who has taken the journey from the old energy into the new. The path you’re walking right now provides the experiences to enable you to become a Teacher of the New Divine Human. As lonely and dark as your journey can be at times, remember that you are never alone.