A beautiful red cheek and red tail spirit messenger came to me today right after our nu icon ritual! I have never noticed this type of bird before so I had to research and dig a little to uncover her symbolism. She is a Northern Flicker and I am excited and so thankful for her messages! Did anyone else see a special totem messenger spirit today? Here is her symbolism and later tonight I am going to meditate and listen to what she was trying to tell me Love and Light to the Nu Family! The Northern Flicker Totem Yearly Cycle of Power: Spring / Early Summer Time of Power: Afternoon Attributes: Opportunistic, Unconventionality, Drumming, Communication, Will, Trail Blazing, Ego-less As the Northern Flicker is a North American bird, the mythology on it is limited. As with many Native American legends, any bird with red on it (as the flicker sometimes has) is a bird of fire -like a phoenix. One of the legends from the Haida says that the Raven created the Flickers from some blood that gushed from his nose after he had bruised it. Its not a very flattering creation myth, to come from a nose bleed, but it is interesting nonetheless. Many Native cultures used Flicker feathers as good luck talismans. The only other myth I will mention here is that of Picus, the son of Helios (the Sun god) whom Circe turned into the woodpecker. I mention this as it parallels the Raven myth. Picus (woodpecker) being the son of Helios (Sun God) is similar to Flicker being created from Ravens (Sun God) blood. Archetype wise, the Flicker is one of those animals that just doesnt fit into one. It is a balance of all. It brings equal amounts of order and chaos. It brings inspiration, shows great independence and wisdom. The person who has the Northern Flicker Totem will be a quiet unconventionalist. They are generally laid back and unassuming. They dont have big egos and big expectations. From this you would expect an individual that just went with the flow and did things as they have been done traditionally. But this couldnt be further from the truth. Northern Flicker Totems often do things in bizarre new ways. They think up new and unique things, the act in brave and bold new ways. But its done so with a sense of calmness and gentleness that is usually counter to such bravado. The result is that others will often follow these new ways and ideas simply because there is no ego involved as a barrier to entry. They will be willful and confident, with clarity in all they are doing, but again not with arrogance, with calm. And they like to cut loose and have fun as well. Its a bit of a balance but they make it happen. They are great communicators and will often be the ones that mediate between two others in a heated argument. In relationships, Flicker Totems are quick to make attachments and prefer long term relationships. They will tend to want to share tasks and chores with their partner rather than having chores that are his and chores that are hers. In careers, Flicker Totems tend towards careers that are on the edge but where they can still be their calm selves. Conventional careers of fireman or accountant are completely out for them. Artist, Political Activist, Naturalist, and Environmentalist are all great career choices for a Flicker Totem. In addition careers involving mediation or arbitration are also good fits. Where these come together in one career are sheer perfection. Environmental Lawyer is an example of this. As a final note, just because the Northern Flicker Totem is not full of ego, dont underestimate them. Flicker demonstrates a new rhythm and cycle of growth. She shows the importance of healing love and the power of forgiveness. Insights and intuitions are activated and perceptions are changing. She teaches us how to connect with the earth and how to ground ourselves in nature with a vibrate vitality. Flicker aids in our ability to find deeper meanings and hidden qualities of patterns and coincidences. She teaches balance and harmony in the spiritual and mental realms. Flicker shows tenacity, patience and straightforward actions to accomplish endeavors at this time. Listen carefully to Flicker medicine for she will guide in perfect timing!
Posted on: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 21:40:51 +0000
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