Do you carry the medicine of the blue heron within you? Blue Heron, medicine people are willing to look deep within themselves to see the truth of their motives, actions, feelings, dreams, goals, in their strengths and their weaknesses, and to balance those truths for certainty of their purpose. Blue Heron medicine is the power of knowing the inner self. By discovering its gifts, and facing its challenges. The ability to accept all feelings and all perceptions without denial. The blue heron visits people who are unaware of where they belong in the world, gently dropping a blue feather symbolizing Self Realization and empowerment. The Blue Heron is urging you to follow your intuition and develop your self-reflection skills. Are you willing to dive into the watery depths of your own feelings and discover your deep spiritual essence with the blue heron guidance? Like the Phoenix who rises from its own ashes, the Heron emerges from the unseen spirit world to embrace unlimited potential again, and again. There are many layers of truth to discover, and wholeness will not come out of one deep dive, you'll need to come up for air and dive and dive again. Take a deep breath as the blue heron comes into your consciousness.
According to North American Native tradition, the blue heron brings messages of self-determination and self-reliance. They represent the ability to overcome challenges, make progress and evolve. The long thin legs of the Heron reflect that an individual can stand on its own foundation, no matter the size. Blue Heron has innate wisdom and follows a unique individual path of determination. It is so widely distributed across North America, that it is a species of “least concern”’ by the International Union of Conservation and Nature. The Blue Heron is looked at as a sign of good luck. And historically fishermen have considered this a sign of great fishing. When they see a heron, it's a sign of a successful fishing trip ahead. The ancient Greeks believed that the Heron was a messenger from the gods used by Athena the goddess of wisdom, and Aphrodite the goddess of love.
The Blue Heron is mostly known for being an excellent fisherman, and once they spot their next meal, they stretch out their long neck and freeze in place. I love watching them fish along the Gulf by South Padre Island where I spend the winters in the sun. Herons apparently have super keen hearing to there are about 64 different species of Herons, with the blue being the most prevalent. There are swift fliers, and can easily do well on land as well as in the water. Being able to stand on one leg for hours on end demonstrates their mastery of stability and balance. These birds are social and connect deeply with their life partner, but can also be solitary hunters and can live alone for weeks. They are self-reliant, focused and attentive. And when they strike, they never miss. Their keen eyesight, focus, concentration, and an ability to fly higher than most other birds. Give them a large perspective.
I previously mentioned that ancient Greek mythology had the herons as messengers of the gods. In ancient Egypt, a double headed Heron was a symbol of prosperity. The hieroglyphs of these birds are used to represent Ra the Egyptian god of the sun. In Norse mythology, the Heron is linked to Frigg, the wife of Odin, and the goddess of the domestic arts. It is widely believed that Frigg used to wear a crown made of Heron's feathers, symbolizing her love of solitude. Herons were often used as symbols at Greek weddings as a sign of peace and a happy family life. The Heron was also held in high regard by the Celtic culture, and symbolizes purity and sacredness. The Heron can be found in the symbol on Welsh warrior uniforms as a sign of protection, the non-adherence being a Celtic sign of peace and harmony. The non-adherence is the European equivalent to the Yin Yang symbol in Eastern cultures. In Japan, the Heron symbolizes peace and longevity. These birds are symbolic of the journey the soul takes after death, and then rebirth up from the water. The Japanese gift of a heron's nest symbolizes stability in the midst of life's chaos.
Overall, the blue heron could be guiding you if you are a harmonic blend of introvert and extrovert, fitting into any social circle, but equally fond of alone, space and time. You might be sure of yourself but not blinded by ego. Heron spirited people are patient, introspective, and live life on their own terms, focused, grounded and independent. So, call in the Heron call in the qualities of stability, harmony, patience, and self-reliance. Call IT In With Dar!
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