Question:
What is the meaning of the Heron?
I was driving towards our major town the other day and there was one sitting right next to the embankment - I have never seen one that close and it was so unexpected and I got the feeling it was a significant thing to see?
Any help would be most appreciated.
Love n light
Maxine
Off the top of my head... Heron signifies the ability to be in between worlds, to be solitary and strong/patient. There is more, but I'm too wacked to go look it up... will try tomorrow for you.
BB
Moonfeather
Thanks Moon feather[sm=hug.gif]
Hope you are feeling better today
Love
Maxine
That's strange, Maxine. I have always been attracted to herons and love to see them. I've never even considered their significance but have always regarded them as one of my totem birds, together with the owl.
Love
Sunanda x
PS Sorry I didn't reply to your last pm. But I think you are really doing good stuff with your readings, intuition etc.
Sunanda
Thank you so much - as I said this is a new road for me so I am grateful for your kind words. I am still working on it.
As I said, it is the first time I have seen a Heron so close - he was lovely.
Love Maxine
Here is some information on the heron! Hope it helps.
Love and light
Rosi X
The Heron
The heron is a long legged wading bird. There are about 60 species of heron including several species called egrets. Most egrets have white plumage that is highly prized as ornaments in oriental ceremonies.
Herons are often seen standing motionless, as if in a meditative state, on its long thin legs. This stance symbolizes its ability to maintain balance through proper focus. Its inner foundation is secure although not fixed.
When the heron feeds it stands in water. Its neck is bent in an S shape. The flowing pattern of the letter S reflects the rhythm of this bird. Understanding your personal rhythm and responding to it accordingly is imperative for those with this medicine.
Water is associated with the mysteries of life. It is connected to the emotional body of man. When you see a heron standing in water notice how deep the water is. This depth can symbolize the depth that needs to be explored within self. The deeper you go the more you discover. Whatever is discovered take the time necessary to stand in silent reflection. In this way clarity of understanding is known.
Those with this medicine have strong emotional natures. They feel things deeply and with passion. The challenge here is to keep passionate thoughts and feelings under control in order to maintain a balanced emotional nature. The advantage of this energy indicates the passion and ambition needed to complete tasks and accomplish goals.
Herons are seldom seen flocking together. They are solitary birds that enjoy their own company. Heron medicine people are independent and willing to make changes when the need arises. They do not need a lot of people in their lives. This can sometimes lead to challenges in personal relationships especially if the other person has needs that require constant attention. Maintaining some type of social interaction and not withdrawing from others completely is helpful.
Herons stand out in their uniqueness and know how to take advantage of things and events for their own benefit. By observing the heron, its actions and its lack of action we learn how to perfect out personal flight through life. Herons hold a silent power, their grace, agility and majestic presence reflect balance. This balance is the gift they offer to all who choose to receive it.
Maxine - I was on a retreat recently when we used the Medicine Cards - after one person had a card, we all wanted one, and ended up spending all day sharing - the insights we all got out of this process were huge.
Anyway, being of North American origin, the heron is a BlueHeron (how lovely) so hope this proves helpful :
Blue Heron . . . Thank You, Sacred Waterbird,
For sending reflections to me
The mirrors of the quest for life,
The worlds that live inside of me.
Show me how relationships work,
With my path woven within the whole.
The lessons of kinship with all life,
Reflecting my spirit's eternal goal.
there is a lot more detail after this poetic introduction - do PM if you would like it sent.
xx Doq
Rosi
Thank you so much for all of that information - I really appreciate it. I can really relate to what you have said too!
Love n light Maxine
Maxine - thanks for your PM, and here is the rest of the info about Blue Heron ( from Medicine Cards)
'Blue Heron - Self-Reflection.
Heron Medicine is the power of knowing the self by discovering its gifts and facing its challenges. It is the ability to accept all feelings and opinions without denying any emotion or thought. Heron flies over those who are unaware of who they are and where they belong in the world. Gently dropping a blue feather to them, Heron asks that they follow their intuition and begin the empowering journey of self-realisation.
If the Blue Heron has flown into your cards today, it is urging you to dive into the watery world of feelings to seek your truth. Heron teaches you to develop your self-reflective skills so that you may come to know yourself in an intimate way. Looking at yourself through the filmy lens of self-importance, the cloudy perceptions of low-worth, or the myopic eye of self-pity, you will never understand your true potential or appreciate the opportunities that appear.
Heron asks that you examine yourself with a cold eye to see what you wish to improve and how you want to change. If you get stuck in the process, it may be a sign that you are being too hard or critical. Choosing to blame others and constantly pointing a finger at life's situations instead of claiming responsibility for your actions, shows that you lack the courage to face the enemy within.
Heron medicine people are willing to look at themselves and see the truth of their motives, actions, feelings, dreams, goals, inner strengths and inner weaknesses. In balancing these truths, Heron's medicine shows you how to meet the challenges of your personal weaknesses and how to continue developing the skills that lead to inner strength and certainty of purpose.
Are you willing to dive into the watery depths of your own feelings and discover the role of your spiritual essence? Heron is now calling you to delve deeper, to know yourself, and to trust your path. Like the Phoenix, who rises from its own ashes, Heron emerges from the unseen worlds of spirit into a new balanced sense-of-self in order to embrace its potential again and again.
The magnificence of your human spirit lies waiting for the joy of discovery, if you are courageous enough to follow the Waterbird throughout the journey. Heron reminds you that every traveller on life's journey is a messenger,and that every destination is the beginning of a new life cycle on the Medicine Wheel.'
Wow! I really enjoyed passing that on, as Heron embodies the work I love doing in personal development - think I will keep that card on my desk a while! [sm=dance.gif]
with love, light and learning - Doq [sm=love-smiley-009.gif][sm=love-smiley-009.gif][sm=love-smiley-009.gif]
Maxine - decided to regenerate as a result of last post - thanks for providing the inspiration [sm=hug.gif] Doq xxx
My Pleasure
[sm=hug.gif]
Thanks for completing the nudge in the right direction that was started off my the Heron!
Maxine
I was driving towards our major town the other day and there was one sitting right next to the embankment - I have never seen one that close and it was so unexpected and I got the feeling it was a significant thing to see?
Any help would be most appreciated.
Love n light
Maxine
Answers:
Off the top of my head... Heron signifies the ability to be in between worlds, to be solitary and strong/patient. There is more, but I'm too wacked to go look it up... will try tomorrow for you.
BB
Moonfeather
Answers:
Thanks Moon feather[sm=hug.gif]
Hope you are feeling better today
Love
Maxine
Answers:
That's strange, Maxine. I have always been attracted to herons and love to see them. I've never even considered their significance but have always regarded them as one of my totem birds, together with the owl.
Love
Sunanda x
PS Sorry I didn't reply to your last pm. But I think you are really doing good stuff with your readings, intuition etc.
Answers:
Sunanda
Thank you so much - as I said this is a new road for me so I am grateful for your kind words. I am still working on it.
As I said, it is the first time I have seen a Heron so close - he was lovely.
Love Maxine
Answers:
Here is some information on the heron! Hope it helps.
Love and light
Rosi X
The Heron
The heron is a long legged wading bird. There are about 60 species of heron including several species called egrets. Most egrets have white plumage that is highly prized as ornaments in oriental ceremonies.
Herons are often seen standing motionless, as if in a meditative state, on its long thin legs. This stance symbolizes its ability to maintain balance through proper focus. Its inner foundation is secure although not fixed.
When the heron feeds it stands in water. Its neck is bent in an S shape. The flowing pattern of the letter S reflects the rhythm of this bird. Understanding your personal rhythm and responding to it accordingly is imperative for those with this medicine.
Water is associated with the mysteries of life. It is connected to the emotional body of man. When you see a heron standing in water notice how deep the water is. This depth can symbolize the depth that needs to be explored within self. The deeper you go the more you discover. Whatever is discovered take the time necessary to stand in silent reflection. In this way clarity of understanding is known.
Those with this medicine have strong emotional natures. They feel things deeply and with passion. The challenge here is to keep passionate thoughts and feelings under control in order to maintain a balanced emotional nature. The advantage of this energy indicates the passion and ambition needed to complete tasks and accomplish goals.
Herons are seldom seen flocking together. They are solitary birds that enjoy their own company. Heron medicine people are independent and willing to make changes when the need arises. They do not need a lot of people in their lives. This can sometimes lead to challenges in personal relationships especially if the other person has needs that require constant attention. Maintaining some type of social interaction and not withdrawing from others completely is helpful.
Herons stand out in their uniqueness and know how to take advantage of things and events for their own benefit. By observing the heron, its actions and its lack of action we learn how to perfect out personal flight through life. Herons hold a silent power, their grace, agility and majestic presence reflect balance. This balance is the gift they offer to all who choose to receive it.
Answers:
Maxine - I was on a retreat recently when we used the Medicine Cards - after one person had a card, we all wanted one, and ended up spending all day sharing - the insights we all got out of this process were huge.
Anyway, being of North American origin, the heron is a BlueHeron (how lovely) so hope this proves helpful :
Blue Heron . . . Thank You, Sacred Waterbird,
For sending reflections to me
The mirrors of the quest for life,
The worlds that live inside of me.
Show me how relationships work,
With my path woven within the whole.
The lessons of kinship with all life,
Reflecting my spirit's eternal goal.
there is a lot more detail after this poetic introduction - do PM if you would like it sent.
xx Doq
Answers:
Rosi
Thank you so much for all of that information - I really appreciate it. I can really relate to what you have said too!
Love n light Maxine
Answers:
Maxine - thanks for your PM, and here is the rest of the info about Blue Heron ( from Medicine Cards)
'Blue Heron - Self-Reflection.
Heron Medicine is the power of knowing the self by discovering its gifts and facing its challenges. It is the ability to accept all feelings and opinions without denying any emotion or thought. Heron flies over those who are unaware of who they are and where they belong in the world. Gently dropping a blue feather to them, Heron asks that they follow their intuition and begin the empowering journey of self-realisation.
If the Blue Heron has flown into your cards today, it is urging you to dive into the watery world of feelings to seek your truth. Heron teaches you to develop your self-reflective skills so that you may come to know yourself in an intimate way. Looking at yourself through the filmy lens of self-importance, the cloudy perceptions of low-worth, or the myopic eye of self-pity, you will never understand your true potential or appreciate the opportunities that appear.
Heron asks that you examine yourself with a cold eye to see what you wish to improve and how you want to change. If you get stuck in the process, it may be a sign that you are being too hard or critical. Choosing to blame others and constantly pointing a finger at life's situations instead of claiming responsibility for your actions, shows that you lack the courage to face the enemy within.
Heron medicine people are willing to look at themselves and see the truth of their motives, actions, feelings, dreams, goals, inner strengths and inner weaknesses. In balancing these truths, Heron's medicine shows you how to meet the challenges of your personal weaknesses and how to continue developing the skills that lead to inner strength and certainty of purpose.
Are you willing to dive into the watery depths of your own feelings and discover the role of your spiritual essence? Heron is now calling you to delve deeper, to know yourself, and to trust your path. Like the Phoenix, who rises from its own ashes, Heron emerges from the unseen worlds of spirit into a new balanced sense-of-self in order to embrace its potential again and again.
The magnificence of your human spirit lies waiting for the joy of discovery, if you are courageous enough to follow the Waterbird throughout the journey. Heron reminds you that every traveller on life's journey is a messenger,and that every destination is the beginning of a new life cycle on the Medicine Wheel.'
Wow! I really enjoyed passing that on, as Heron embodies the work I love doing in personal development - think I will keep that card on my desk a while! [sm=dance.gif]
with love, light and learning - Doq [sm=love-smiley-009.gif][sm=love-smiley-009.gif][sm=love-smiley-009.gif]
Answers:
Maxine - decided to regenerate as a result of last post - thanks for providing the inspiration [sm=hug.gif] Doq xxx
Answers:
My Pleasure
[sm=hug.gif]
Thanks for completing the nudge in the right direction that was started off my the Heron!
Maxine
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