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Penguins are
birds who do not fly, however their
wings
serve a great purpose underwater in that
they are excellent swimmers,
navigating the
waters of the
ocean with
smoothness and
fluidity. Their wings are like
fins and help
these fabulous creatures to
propel
themselves and steer in the waters.
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"Penguins
can literally jump out of the water, five to
six feet, landing in perfect balance on
their feet. These acts of swimming and
jumping are highly symbolic. The water
symbolizes the astral plane of Life, the
dimension of dreams. This marvellous ability
to manoeuvre with resplendent freedom
reflects an awakening of dream
consciousness. Individuals who have penguins
as totems experience lucid dreams." |
Lucid
dreaming is the ability to
change the course
of a dream by becoming aware in your dream
that you are dreaming.
Because you can
change the
dream state, you can also
change those same
energies that are
playing upon you in your
waking Life.
The
leap from
the water onto land reflects the
great
ability to leave the body. The
penguin
teaches how to leave the body, what are
known as OBEs (out of body expereinces). The
penguin is an
expert at slipping
in and out
of the body in full consciousness.
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"Penguin
males take care of protecting the sacred
eggs of the females. Emperor penguins carry
the eggs on the feet to keep them warm, and
do so up to the time when the eggs hatch
which is usually a period of two months.
During this time they barely move and do not
eat until the egg hatches. Then the mother
takes over the rearing." |
Penguins work
together as a team to keep each other
warm
and safe, mostly from the
harsh winter. They
huddle in a big group and take it in turns
to switch positions. This ensures that every
penguin is kept
warm from the
biting winds
and harsh frost, and also keeps the
eggs
safe.
Because
water
is associated with
feminine birth giving
energies, the emperor penguin reflects a
greater assertion and
expression of that
within your life. Individuals who have a
male emperor penguin as a
totem will
nurture,
protect and
hatch creative and
potent energies.
Penguins travel
great distances to
accomplish their
goals to find a partner, which is also
reflected in
our own steadfast determination
to accomplish our
goals by
travelling great
distances in time.
The fact that
the male has a
strong position in a
usually
traditional female role, reflects a
greater
awakening in dreams,
altered states and
creation. It is also a
strong indication
that the qualities of
dedication,
family and
friendship mark
high within your Life and
you work in concert with those that
share
your vision of accomplishing
long-term
goals.
Reference:
Animal Speak (Ted Andrews)
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