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Post by Lady Anastasia on Jan 2, 2007 18:24:36 GMT -5
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Post by Lady Anastasia on Jan 2, 2007 18:24:55 GMT -5
The Bear
There are several types of bear including the Grizzly, Brown, Black, Kodiak and Polar. Bear has played a prominent role in many Native cultures. They are considered to be a highly desired ally and spirit helper because of its fearless power. It is believed that the power of Great spirit lives through this animal. Because of this a constellation was named for it, Ursus Major, The Great Bear. Some tribes prayed for medicine dreams that would show bear to be their guide. Others felt the bear was too powerful a medicine and would only hunt them if it meant not starving.
In some traditions bear is the spirit keeper of the West. The place of maturity and good harvest. The gifts that bear offers to those with this totem are strength, introspection and knowledge.
Unlike other animals who are active during a specific time of day, the bear is active both day and night. This symbolizes its connection with solar energy, that of strength and power, and lunar energy, that of intuition. It enhances and teaches those with this totem how to develop both within themselves.
Bear can sometimes be too quick to anger and too sure of it own power. While they have little to fear they can forget caution, which is an important trait to have. If bear is your totem be careful that you don't throw your caution to the wind. Being unaware of your limits in certain settings can be disastrous.
During the winter bears spend several months sleeping in dens without eating, a condition that resembles hibernation. The more fat their bodies have stored up the deeper the sleep. Bears live on this fat throughout the winter. It teaches us how to go within and find the resources necessary for our personal survival.
The bear holds the teachings of introspection. When it shows up in your life pay attention to how you think, act and interact. Use discernment in all that you do and discriminate with care. Bear teaches you how to make choices from a position of power.
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Post by Lady Anastasia on Jan 2, 2007 18:26:06 GMT -5
For more information on the bear, morningstar.netfirms.com/beartotem.htmlBear people also seem to respond quite well to flower and vibrational essences, especially those produced from Herbs or Berries such as Blackberry. Some essences that may be helpful for Bear people in general include: Bear Essence (Shamanic essences) Blackberry (Fruit essences) Strawberry (Fruit essences) Bear's Thread (Flower essences) Smokey Quartz (Gem essences) Blue Flax (Flower essences) All Garnet essences Cedar (Flower essences) Spanish Red Thyme (Flower essences) Other healing modalities for Bear people include deep tissue massage, deep breathing, meditation, reflexology, eating a diet high in proteins such as from fish, berries do tend to be very good for Bear people as well. Getting plenty of physical exercise each day is also important, swimming and walking can both fit the bill for Bear people. Of course drinking plenty of clean, pure water each day is excellent for Bear people as well as everyone else!
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Post by vercingetoix on Jan 23, 2007 9:17:38 GMT -5
The bear is my protector and has taught me all about fear in my experince with them in the wild. Thyy taught me to stand uo to its power and he would leave me alone and not eat my food. The spirit of the bear is very strong and helps you overcome any obstiical in your life. To be brave in the face of your ememies and to stand up for what is right. Respect comes with overcomming your fears with the bear and I live in harmoney with them today. When ever I see a bear now we walk together.
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Post by Lady Anastasia on Apr 5, 2007 16:00:02 GMT -5
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