I got the SWAN

Grace

Seek elegance and refinement, grandeur and dignity today.

Keep your mind elevated and of the highest nature.

Swan teaches us the noble nature of the moment.

Through movement Swan is concious of stillness.

In the classic fairytale, beauty was born from ugliness, grace from ungainly.

Swan teaches us that grace within reflects outwards into our world.

What can you do to realise the beauty reflecting from you?

Swan flies even higher than Eagle.

Elders teach that Swan is a great shamaness, because she sees not only this world but also into the next one.

To get Your David Carson Medicine Card Reading use this link http://medicinecards.com  and tell us below which animal you got and perhaps give a comment/description of your reading. I will then give You an image of Your animal and tell you a little more about it.

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Hi Tabby

and Welcome. I am glad You have said this because I have been thinking of getting a set of those cards myself. I will definatly do so now I have had such a good recommendation. Have You visited the website on the link above? It is a lovely way to get a reading too. Also if you would like, let me know which animal card you get next and I will post you an image and a little more about that animal.

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Thankyou Tabby,

Your stone sounds very special and the guidance you have recieved is a blessing.

For myself, I use my own senses alone as a pendulum and this seems to work, but I do have some stones with wonderful energy around me.

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Hi Chris,

Sorry it has taken me so long to get to this page, I am going now to look for a beautiful black Panther image for you, will be back soon ~ in the meantime here is a picture of my little Marley kitty.

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THE BLACK PANTHER

Oh Midnight Jaguar ... Wash me with your courage

And steel me with your grace,

So I may know the value of

The void of time and space

Teach me all your lessons,

How to face the dark unknown.

Than let me bravely leap

Into the shadows all alone.

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In the Native American Culture, the Black Panther symbolizes "Embracing the Unknown." The Black Panther's medicine allows us to face our fears and darkest behaviors, exploring the hidden shadowy aspects of the human soul. In the homeland of the Caddo Tribe, the Black Panther's Clan was known as the Midnight or Black Jaguar. According to legend, most of the Panther's tribe had been killed by human beings who feared their own dark nature. These people were in need of the Panther's healing medicine. She waited patiently for them to come to her, to go beyond their fears and trust her. The color black is respected and honored by the red race. Darkness is a place to heal, to uncover the truth, to seek and find answers. Through dreams, the Black Panther teaches us to look inside of ourselves into those places that need healing, to embrace uncomfortable territory through self-discovery and courageously face the unknown.

Panthers are quiet and very sensitive. They have good vision and hearing and are very much at ease with being alone. This can signify inner knowledge for those that feel a connection with the Panther. Trusting your own thoughts and instincts, paying attention to the senses and using care are all part of the Panther's medicine.

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Chris ~ I found the above for you on the web ~ here's some more about black panther

Panther, let me know your silent wisdom.
As my perception expands,
I will find a wealth of insight awaits me.

Panther is secretive, silent, and graceful in her every move. She is solitary by choice, she tells little but listens much. She is careful not to share too much information, only enough to ease curious minds.

Panther people have a broader vision. Panther medicine gives them a deeper insight, both spiritually and psychically. Their enhanced perspective lets them see things in close detail or from a distance. Panthers enter the world enlightened whereas others have to work to achieve that.

Black Panther is very mystical, she finds the most power in darkness. Black Panther understands death and teaches people not to fear it, for out of death comes rebirth.

When Panther enters your life, it is time for a new beginning, a new door has opened up for you. Panther introduces you to an expanded awareness, alternate realities, the elimination of fears, and most of all, total rebirth. Panther gives us the opportunity to become a whole new person, and she promises to be our protector and guardian throughout this rebirth process.

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Here is a really good place to go read about Black Panther Medicine by Wolf Moon

http://wolfs_moon.tripod.com/blackpantotem.html

Enjoy!

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The panther is a very powerful and ancient totem. It is generally associated with a particular species of leopard or jaguar although the cougar is also referred to as panther. As with most of the large cats, the panther is a symbol of ferocity and valor. It embodies aggressiveness and power, though without the solar significance. In the case of the Black Panther, there is definitely a lunar significance. The panther has over 500 voluntary muscles that they are capable of using at will. This reflects a great deal about an individual who has such animals as a totem. It reflects an ability to do a variety of tasks as he or she wills. It is simply a matter of deciding and putting to use those particular "muscles," be they physical, mental, psychic, or spiritual. As a whole panthers are loners (solitary) although they do associate with others, they are most comfortable by themselves or within their own marked territory. They are drawn to those individuals who are likewise often solitary.

Panther is secretive, silent, and graceful in her every move. She is solitary by choice, she tells little though listens much. She is careful not to share too much information, only enough to ease curious minds.

Of all the panthers, probably the Black Panther has the greatest mysticism associated with it. It is the symbol of the feminine, the dark mother, the dark of the moon. It is the symbol for the life and power of the night. It is a symbol of the feminine energies manifest upon the earth. It is often a symbol of darkness, death, and rebirth from out of it. There still exists in humanity a primitive fear of the dark and of death. The Black Panther helps you to understand the dark and death and the inherent powers of them; and thus by acknowledging them, eliminate your fears and learn to use the powers.

In China there were five mythic cats, sometimes painted like tigers or leopards. The black reigns in the north with winter as its season of power, and water its most effective element. This is the element of the feminine. This is the totem of greater assertion of feminine in all her aspects: child, virgin, seductress, mother, warrioress, seeress, and the old wise woman.

When the Black Panther enters your life as a totem, it awakens the inner passions. This is capable of manifesting in unbridled expressions of baser powers and instincts. It is also capable reflecting an awakening of the kundalini, signaling a time of not just coming into one's own power. More so, the keynote of the Black Panther is Reclaiming One's True Power. In mythology and scripture, the panther has been a symbol of the "Argos of a Thousand Eyes," who guarded the heifer IO who was loved by Zeus. After his death, the eyes were transferred to the feathers of the peacock. The panther always brings guardian energy to those to whom it comes.

The panther often signals a time of rebirth after a period of suffering and death on some level. This implies that an old issue may finally begin to be resolved, or even that old longstanding wounds will finally begin to heal, and with the healing will come a reclaiming of power that was lost at the time of wounding. Also, the Black Panther is very mystical, she finds the most power in darkness. Black Panther understands death and teaches people not to fear it, for out of death comes rebirth.

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To the Native peoples of North and South America, the jaguar especially in the form of the Black Panther, was endowed with great magic and power. The jaguar panther climbs, runs, and swims, even superiour to that of the tiger. For the reason that it is capable of functioning so well in so many areas, it became the symbol of mastery over all dimensions. To the Tucano Indians of the Amazon, the roar of the jaguar was the roar of thunder. Thus the Black Panther was the god of darkness and was capable of causing eclipses by swallowing the sun. This reflects the tremendous power inherent within the feminine forces. To those with the panther as a totem, this power will increasingly be experienced. The Arawak Indians say that everything has jaguar. Nothing exists without it. It is the tie to all life and all manifestations of life (thus ties to the eternal feminine within all life). To them, becoming the man-jaguar was the ultimate shapeshifting ritual. The Olmecs created monuments to the jaguar, and the Aztecs and Mayans spoke and taught about the power in becoming half-human and half-jaguar. One who is capable of becoming a jaguar is shorn of all cultural restrictions. The alter ego is free to act out desires, fears, and aspirations. The Indian shamans would perform rituals to borrow jaguar power. One who was capable of doing such was capable of doing great benefit or great ill.

Nietzsche once said, "that which does not kill us makes us stronger." It is this same idea that is awakened in the lives of those who open to the power of the panther totem. The panther marks a new turn in the heroic path of those to whom it comes. It truly reflects more than just coming into one's own power. Rather it reflects a reclaiming of that which was lost and an intimate connection with the great archetypal force behind it. It gives an ability to go beyond what has been imagined, with opportunity to do so with discipline and control. It is the spirit of imminent rebirth."

Panther people have a broader vision. Panther medicine gives them a deeper insight, both spiritually and psychically. Their enhanced perspective lets them see things in close detail or from a distance. Panthers enter the world enlightened whereas others have to work to achieve that.

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It makes sense (a lot)! Make me understand many things about myself and my behavior with the people.

Thank you so much Sumea for all articles and your interest. I am very glad to read all these informations.

Chris

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So cute your little Marley!

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You are very welcome Chris. Thank you for the beautiful Swan testimonial ~ that means so much to me sumea

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   Surprise!!

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Wow, I read the rest of what you posted about the back panther...I have used these cards for years, along with a couple of other decks & I never do a reading for myself. I have only rarely drawn this card during any reading.

That was very powerful for me, Sumea, I have shared a little with you so you know what I am talking about!

Thank you, that was very synchronistic.

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The Spirit of Black Panther is very strongly with You Ladies!

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That is really cool Joanne. I am off to bed right now, but will be back with lots of snake medicine info. for you tomorrow ~ am looking forward to that.

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Snake, your venom is sweet.
My fear is gone, I am ready for change.
I follow you down the new path you have guarded.

Snake medicine is rare and is most often presented to the person using the approach of fear. A person with snake medicine will find that they are fearful of this Shadow Animal most of their lives. But after surviving many venomous snake attacks, they conquer their fear and are opened to the world of Snake's medicine.

Snake comes to you at a time when you are heading for change. You are ready to explore the mysterious, voyage where you have never gone before, whether in the physical world or in the depths of the mind and soul. People with Snake medicine know the power of renewal. Snake sheds his skin, leaving it behind and slithering away completely renewed. Snake people can do the same, shedding their dull layers to reveal a brilliant new self underneath.

Snake people are also creative and have strong psychic/intuitive powers. Snake represents the silver cord that connects the physical body to the astral body, so Snake people may also be especially adept in astral travel.

The snake is a symbol of Goddess energy and he will protect you from religious persecution.

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Here's a good place to go read about Snake medicine.

http://www.angelfire.com/wi/innerwisdom/snake.html

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Hi Every one   I am a Blue Heron and boy does it ever fit !

Cheers, Leslie

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Welcome Norma and Leslie

Sumea is in vacations, I think she will be back soon and she will say something related to your cards.

Love and light, Chris

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Sorry for the long, long delay. I will get back to you in the near future re. the Whale and the Blue Heron.

Sumea

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Interesting stuff!

I got the Lizard. Any info would be fantastic!  Thanks!

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I don't have any med. cards but I do have others. Will you pull four for me? Thank you. Peace be with you. 

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Found my cards and all 4 having been going on in my life these last 2 years. Whale Panther Ant Blue Heron. Keep me in the prayers. Blessings to all. 

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