Crow...Sacred...Change and Grandmother Makah Speaks: Crows Talking

[ayana]

 

 

Crow, Power Animal, Symbol of Sacred Law, Change 

 

By Ina Woolcott 

 

Many cultures consider crows to be the keepers of the Sacred Law, for nothing escapes their keen sight. To have a Crow as a power animal is extremely powerful stuff. When we meditate on the crow and align with it, we are instilled with the wisdom to know ourselves beyond the limitations of one-dimensional thinking and laws. We are taught to appreciate the many dimensions of both reality and ourselves, and to learn to trust our intuition and personal integrity. 

Crows often appear in groups, and though there seems to be no variation in their caw-ing to each other, each caw actually has a different meaning. Their complex vocabulary is one sign of their intelligence, and is also a sign of their significance as power animals. When a crow explores something new, others watch closely to see what happens and then learn from it. They often make great noise when hunters are around, warning deer and other birds. Crows recognise potential danger and hence always post lookouts when feeding. This is their most vulnerable time. This helps us understand that we must watch what we believe, to test our habitual ideas about reality against a more universal standard. 

Without paying careful attention, we are unable to understand the language of crows, this signifies the fact that we can't always see beyond our own cultural limitations. These limitations include certain moral codes of right and wrong, along with 'rules' that accompany these codes. 

Throughout history there have been many (unnecessary) conflicts and wars between humans due to differing moral and religious beliefs. To truly create a new age of love, peace and harmony it is of high importance for us to be able to transcend our particular cultural limitations and to hold in our hearts and souls what we share as spiritual beings in human form. We are all connected, infinitely and composed of the same 'stuff'. We need to realise that hurting others only hurts ourselves. Crow is the bird which represents this transcendence. 

Crow can also teach us to be mindful about judging people automatically. Be mindful of your opinions and actions. You need to walk your talk, to speak your truth and to know your life's mission. Again, trust your intuition and personal integrity, to create your own standards, whether or not they match those of the world around you. Be an individual, think for yourself, don't necessarily follow the crowd! 

In the courting process the male crow's voice takes on a singing quality. This lets us see what the basis of sacred law is, unconditional love, the one unfailing principle by which we can test our own principles. 

 

Crow is an omen of change. Crows live in the void and have no sense of time, therefore being able to see past, present and future simultaneously. They unite both the light and the dark, both the inner and the outer. Crow is the totem of the Great Spirit and must be held with utmost respected. They are representations of creation and spiritual strength. 

Crows are messengers, telling us about the creation and magic all around us, that is available to us just for the asking. Look for opportunities to bring into being the magic of life. The striking black colour of the crow represents the colour of creation. It is the womb out of which the new comes into existence. Black is the colour of the night, giving birth to the light of a new day. 

Crows are sly and can be deceptive in their actions. They have been known to build false nests high in treetops to confuse predators. Their nests are built very high up, giving them the chance to watch everything that is going on around them. 

As crows are adaptable to all environments and will eat almost anything, they can survive in almost any situation. Crow is surrounded by magic, unseen forces and spiritual strength. If crow enters your life, get out of your familiar nest, look beyond your present range of vision, listen to the message(s) in its caw and act accordingly.

 

 

 

 

GRANDMOTHER L. COTA NUPAH MAKAH SPEAKS

 

 

 

Crows Talking by L. Cota Nupah Makah     The day breaks slowly with the sky turning a gray pink until the sun climbs into the sky over the trees. I am awake early as usual and lay for a few minutes watching the change of color in my bed room from gray light to pink and then yellow as the day awakes. This morning I am not wanting to leave my bed as the house is so cold and I am not burning wood at night now. I wait and listen and soon I hear my old friend the crow calling me. The sweet cold morning air creeps in my widow and fills the room with rich smells of damp earth and green grass. These are the smells that the earth gives when she is starting to settle and grow again. I see it all here in my room as I have seen it all from my eyes for many years now. I can visualize that old crows shiny black feathers, that look like soft satin in the sun light. The sun bounces off of him and makes a rainbow of colors across his wings as he flies. I know his favorite perch just outside my bed room window, where he annoys me each day at dawn with his loud voice. I have watched the crows swoop down and eat from my yard for many years now. Generation after generation come to talk to me and share the morning gifts. The crow calls several times and then waits for me to answer or make an appearance with some bread or scraps of last nights dinner. Finally after my daily ritual of awaking, "or rut", as I call it, I manage to reach the kitchen door with a loaf of hard bread in my hands. It takes me sometime to pull off a dry chunk and throw it into the yard near the house. The bread is like a rock that has been in the sun too long; but still good for the crows to eat. I know that by noon there will be not a crust of bread or scrap of food left in the yard. Between the Crows and the squirrels and smaller birds they will pick it clean. I am sure this cold frosty morning the squirrels are still sleeping with those busy tails all wrapped around them for warmth. Small birds are snug in under the branches of the pine trees waiting for the sun to come. I hear the cooing of the morning dove peaceful in the distance calling for rain. I coo back and wait to hear them resume their song. The cherry tree is in bloom and the maple and oak and birch are budding out in new leaves. All is renewed and all is at peace on this land here in Maine. There is something for every one no need to rush but just follow the order of the morning and let it flow. The small birds will also eat the crumbs that the bigger birds will leave so all will be consumed. From the tree top I see the Crow sitting and waiting he tips his head from side to side watching me. Soon he will give out the all clear signal and the come to dinner welcome he does each morning. After all the bread is torn and on the ground I send out a short crow cry, or as best I can manage, too the crow family that protects my home. The air is freezing and the sun is not fully out to warm up the land. My feet that are bare feel numb standing to long on the porch so I step back into my kitchen to the warm air that now circulates from the furnace heat. I will allow this to heat up the house for a few minutes and then turn it off for the day. It does not take long for the birds to pass along the message that there is food on the ground and that once again they have been honored. I return to my warm house and wait for the Crows to descend and eat. One comes then others and they pick and pull at the old dry bread for a while. One Crow does a crow hop dance across the yard as he looks for a tasty bite. The old Crow, I take him for the leader, picks up one piece of bread and weights is in his beak then drops it back on the ground. He picks up yet another and does the same with it too. Finally he take up one chunk of bread and manages to pick up the other one and flies off with them. He has some how managed to weight the amount he can fly with, and in this process made a decision to take both pieces with him. I think on this and wonder that we humans cannot do the same with our lives. I remind myself to only take up that which I can carry safely and leave the rest of my burden down for another day or another time. Yet another lesson in crow medicine is given and I place this in my memory to help me not over load my life with worry and pain.  At this time of spirit food offerings I place my prayers in the air to Creator and ask for peace, guidance, and help in my own daily life. I give thanks for the abundance, even if it is old stale bread. All things in the hoop of creation going around and creating the circle of life, are in this giving and taking of the food. What I share from my hands to the animals, and birds also comes back to me from Creator in the joy that fills my heart from the giving.  How wonderful the coffee tastes this morning that I sip on as I mix up a batch of real Maine blue berry pancakes for breakfast. So simple this food yet from the land here and soon will be covered in maple syrup from the near by trees. The giving of the land and the peace that fills my heart are truly sweet and good this morning. My mind goes back to standing here in this kitchen for hundreds of mornings mixing pancakes and making breakfast for my husband and six children. The old feelings come back and I can hear the children talking and coming awake just like the day is awakening. Soon the air is full of laughter and voices I smile and finish my cooking. I offer the spirit food to the Crows and watch as they swoop and dive to eat. The crows laugh and eat out in the yard and I curl up on my favorite nest in the couch and drink my morning coffee as I have done for all these years. I am fully aware of my own life and send out a prayer for all my relations this morning.   Many blessings of the day Maka Nupa L Cota Copyright (c) 2010 by Maka Nupa L Cota

 

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[Arleem]

Eagle Spirit...thank you AyAnna!! LOve xxxx Arleem

[Arleem]

in my Dream.....

[Myriel RAouine]

CROW MEDICINE

from a post on COSMIC Truth by Kerrie/FOL

http://thefederationoflight.ning.com/forum/topics/cosmic-truth

Crow is the left-handed guardian. Crow knows the unknowable mysteries of creation and is the keeper of all sacred law. There are several species of crow. Raven is one of these and magpies are another. Crow medicine people are masters of illusion. Do not try to figure crow out. It is the power of the unknown at work, and something special is about to happen.

Crow is also the guardian of ceremonial magic and healing. In any healing circle, Crow is present. Crow guides the magic of healing and the change in consciousness that will bring about a new reality and dispel "dis-ease" or illness. You can rest assure when ever crows are around, magic is near by and you are about to experience a change in consciousness. Crow can give you the courage to enter the darkness of the void, which is the home of all that is not yet in form.

They are territorial and won't give up an area without a fight. They are loners, seeming to like to spend time to themselves.

If you have a crow as a totem, you need to be willing to walk your talk and speak your truth. You must put aside your fear of being a voice in the wilderness and "caw" the shots as you see them. Crow is an omen of change. If he keeps appearing to you he may be telling you that you have a powerful voice when addressing issues that you do not quite understand or feel that they are out of balance.

Crows are the bringer of messages from the spirit world, and is thought to dwell beyond the realm of time and space.

When you meet crow, he could be telling you that there will be changes in your life and that possibly you should step by the usual way you view reality and look into the inner realms …walk your talk…be prepared to let go of your old thinking and embrace a new way of viewing yourself and the world.

Crow is the sacred keeper of the law. Crow medicine signifies a firsthand knowledge of a higher order of right and wrong than that indicated by the laws created in human culture. With Crow medicine, you speak in a powerful voice when addressing issues that for you seem out of harmony, out of balance, out of whack, or unjust.

When you learn to allow your personal integrity to be your guide, your sense of feeling alone will vanish. Your personal will can then emerge so that you will stand in your truth. The prime path of true Crow people says to be mindful of your opinions and actions. Be willing to walk your talk, speak your truth, know your life’s mission, and balance past, present, and future in the now. Shape shift that old reality and become your future self. Allow the bending of physical laws to aid in creating the shape shifted world of peace.

Believe it or not, our Sun is presumably only one of a 100 billion stars in this galaxy
alone. In fact; notable Physicist and Nobel Prize winner Francis Crick believed there to
be roughly 100 billion galaxies in our Universe postulating there are at least one million
planets in our galaxy which could support life as we know it.

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My comment:

I have had some experiences with crows which I will re-consider ... did you know they were like WATCHERS, too?


Their eyes are said to abel to RECORD what they see - and those who work with them can play the film and SEE WHAT THEY SAW.


I suppose we could ask Gary WalkNCrow ... WOW :-)


Blessings with all my LOVE,


Sonja MYriel


PS: I see the 13th dimension AROUND all 12 x 12 = 144 - Source - ALL that IS ... the +1 factor :-)

[Myriel RAouine]

Message from CROW

• Posted by Sonja Myriel on June 23, 2011 at 8:00am in THE ANIMALS
• Back to THE ANIMALS Discussions

Crow, I hear you calling outside. I listen to your voice and watch the
movement of your family which is so wide spread, so well adapted
to living with People. Crow, I am open to receive your message.
Will you speak?

Yes, I am Crow, keeper of Sacred Knowledge, bearer of Magic and
Great Mystery. I am busy much of the time with the care and
feeding of my Family. We look out for each other always. A sentry
is posted above in a tree or power line when we feed on the ground.
And we are constantly talking in caws and croaks of what we see.

We also know when it is time to play, to dive, swoop or soar for
Fun! Each One in the Family has a special place and purpose. We
Respect each One. Each One is a Child of the Great Mother, the
Great Mystery.

I am Black as Night like the Great Void of Creation. I am ready to
help you on Your Walk of Creation. As you Walk you Create
through Thought and Feeling. You are like a sponge absorbing
thoughts and feelings from the World and those in Your Family.

Remember when you feel stress or pressure it is time to squeeze the
sponge and give it All back to the Creator. Let go of all attachment
to Thought and Feeling: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly and the
Beautiful. Let them go as an offering to our Mother Earth. She
knows what to do with them. In Her Heart Core they are Purified.

As you know, this is the Time of the Great Purification. Your Heart
and Mind is cleansed in the Water of Life, the Light of the Child
Heart within. Life Blesses All with Divine Love, Unconditional
Forgiveness and Respect. Go in Peace.

~*~

Thank You Crow.

Bless Bless, Pine Tree

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Crows and their Meanings
Posted by Kisharblaze on June 24, 2011 at 7:46pm

An old rhyme to remember if you need

The measure of Crows and what they mean indeed

So next time you find them flying around

Be mindful for there is a message to be found.

 

 

One is for bad news

Two is for mirth

Three is a wedding,

Four for a birth

Five is for riches

Six is a thief

Seven a journey

Eight is for grief

Nine is a secret

Ten is for sorrow

Eleven is love

And twelve is joy on the morrow.

[Myriel RAouine]

Yes, LIGHT and DARK ...!

Yin and Yang :-)

Blessings Kerrie!

Sonja Myriel

[Myriel RAouine]

Ah - DRAGONFLY :-) ... BALANCE between the little and the God Self ... beautiful!!!! Thank you for sharing, Kerrie :-)

[Myriel RAouine]

Crow Spirit Animal

By Elena Harris, SpiritAnimal.info Editor

The crow is a spirit animal associated with life mysteries and magic.  The power of this bird as totem and spirit guide is provide insight and means of supporting intentions. Sign of luck, it is also associated with the archetype of the trickster; be aware of deceiving appearances.  If the crow has chosen you as your spirit or totem animal, it supports you in developing the power of sight, transformation, and connection with life’s magic.

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Crow Symbolism

Throughout history, the crow has been associated with both positive and negative symbolic meanings. The most common are:

• Life magic; mystery of creation
• Destiny, personal transformation, alchemy
• Intelligence
• Higher perspective
• Being fearless, audacious
• Flexibility, adaptability
• Trickster, manipulative, mischevious

Other traditional meanings associate the crow with bad omen, death, and dark witchcraft. The crow also carries the power of prophetic insight and symbolizes the void or core of creation.

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 The Crow, a Spirit Animal Symbolic of Magic

Crows are commonly associated with magic and the power to manipulate physical appearances. Ted Andrews in his classic on animal totems “Animal Speak” mentions that we can find crows are common animals that we can find all around the globe. As such, they are a reminder that magic is everywhere. When you encounter a crow, just tune into its behavior and it will give you a clue on how to use the magic powers it carries.

Because of its affinity with life mysteries and magic, the crow is seen in many shamanic traditions as the spirit animal of choice for those who use magic and have the power to manipulate the law of our physical universe. The crow used to be the animal of choice of shamans, those who do witchcraft and shape-shifting.

Crow Symbolism and Life Mysteries

Crows have a usually black with tints of blue depending on the light shining on them. Their color is symbolic of the onset of creation, of the void or what has not taken form yet. Fascinating spirit animals, they carry the energy of life mysteries and the power for deep inner transformation.

As a spirit guide, the crow will guide you in getting in touch with life mysteries and develop your ability to perceive subtle shifts in energy within yourself and in your environment. It has the ability to go beyond the illusions, especially duality of right and wrong, inner and outer.

Crow Totem and Power of Insight

Crows are known to build their nests in very tall trees. Doing so, they can get a better vision or perspective on the rest of their surroundings. By affinity with this trait, those who have the crow as a spirit animal or totem will enjoy a position from where they can see things from a higher perspective.

The crow is also watchful of intruders and predators. The sound it makes is characteristic of a loud, strident bird noise that can warn the other members of it clan over great distance. When you see your crow spirit animal, be on the watch.

The Crow Spirit Animal, a Guide about Fearlessness and Determination

Have you ever watched a group of crows ganging up together and chasing out birds much bigger than they are? This behavior makes the crow a useful animal totem to call when you need support in dealing with adversity. If the crow chose you as your power animal, you are encouraged to develop your personal will power and speak your truth more loudly.

Crows always seem to be able to get away with what they are after, be it a piece of food left on the road or sneaking into other birds’ nests to steal or eat their eggs. Echoing this trait, those with the crow as totem or spirit guide might watch for the tendency to trick or be a bit manipulative.

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