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DOLPHIN DREAMS
Deep and haunting...the dolphins are the link between the other dimensions or the "otherworlds." In many legends the local Amazon people tell about the "botos," or the pink dolphins that inhabit the Amazon river. The locals call them the shapeshifters that in the guise of human desire claim your soul and escort you to the enchanted underwater world. The Pink Dolphins radiate the color from the spectrum that beams directly to the doorway of the heart, opening compassion from within. Pink is the gentle love of the red of the heart symbolizing the feminine energy that is once again radiating from our world. The maiden/mother/crone is represented by the 3 female figures-body/mind/spirit and the call for the remembrance of our wholeness. Playful, free-flowing and often whimsical, the dolphins are the light in the depths of the dark creating a wholeness. Remembering our wholeness is the acknowledgement of both the dark and the light. May you experience the LOVE that is present in every aspect of your life.
KUNDALINI DRAGON-THE WILD RIDE
I was born in the year of the dragon according to the Chinese, so it was important for me to paint my own power symbol. The dragon has ancient roots as far back as when humans used only symbols to record history. "Drakon" from Greek means "see," and symbolizes great success and prosperity. It also relates to the "chi" life-force within each of us. The commonality with the dragon's presence in all cultures has been that the world is ultimately saved or restored to goodness. Within the chaos of the destructive forces, often represented by a dragon's fiery breath, lies an inner Truth that new life always comes forth form the ashes. Thus death and rebirth-the dragon epitomizes the very essence of Goddess energy. She is the very life-force itself that creates and destroys, only to create again.
FEMOOSE
For anyone who aligns with moose-no matter how it occurs- a unique and sacred medicine is awakened. When moose enters your life, the primal contact with the great feminine force and void of life is being awakened. It is an invitation to learn to explore new depths of awareness and sensitivity within yourself and your environs. It is a call to recognize the moment when it is appropriate to give others recognition when it is deserved, for this promotes self-esteem. Femoose asks you to use the wisdom to allow spirit to enter your heart during silence time, so that when you speak you can speak with wisdom and heart. As a part of my Goddess series I wanted to paint a female moose for my partner. Moose is his power animal and he uses its symbol in his business. I wanted him to have a strong feminine energy in his office. Femoose came to me. She represents primal feminine energies and like the Goddess the magic of life and death. Creativity and the dynamic forms of intuition and illumination are released. Moose can dive to the bottom of a lake and stay underwater feeding for up to a full minute. This power is about going into the dark depths and drawing new life and nourishment from it. Only the male species grows antlers. This symbolization of antennae speaks to the need for males to attune more strongly to the intuitive promptings. |
ABUNDANCE
The Native Americans as well as other cultures believe and help us to remember that each animal has a gift for the human being. This is pure Goddess energy! Within the animal kingdom of mother earth lies the magic of the universe, and if we are ready to learn, they are here to teach us. The buffalo's message is "abundance" which can be the simplest things in life-not always just about money. The key to manifesting abundance in our lives is to "combine prayer and action." The buffalo entered into my life to teach me that law. I called upon this energy and discovered that the universe is filled with unlimited possibilities and abundance waiting to be manifested!
BELOVED RELATIONSHIP
...is about being brought to the highest level of healing, growth and love between two souls. A Beloved Relationship is about making the commitment to be led by Spirit, represented by the eagle, where by honoring both masculine and feminine they both reach the heights of unconditional love and acceptance through forgiveness. Inspired by the Roman myth of Ganymede who was given immortality by Zeus, I have created a new myth where two souls with faith and trust illuminate the importance of the balance of yin/yang and that the everflowing, neverending cycle of life is understood only through the strength of Spirit. Recreating this myth brings the feminine energy back to a power position alongside and in balance with the masculine. While studying the powerful eagle I noticed its deep-set eyes that are enhanced by the thick eyebrows which gives them a permanent scowl. So, I deliberately painted this new mythical eagle with a lighter, more compassionate, less angry appearance. As beloved couples gain in numbers they will ultimately transform the patterns of the wounded and angry past. The new energy of compassion and forgiveneness paves the way for others to reach the highest of heights. This is the power of beloved relationship. |
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