Post by Lady Anastasia on Apr 4, 2007 16:07:48 GMT -5
Stag-Damh: Pride, Independence, Purification
Damh brings us the qualities of grace, majesty, and integrity. Contemplating the stag can help you achieve a greater sense of poise and dignity.
If you are ever confronted with a situation in which you feel vulnerable or under scrutiny, such as in a court of law or a public appearance, by attuning to the stag and asking for the protection of his spirit you will find yourself feeling calmer, stronger, and more dignified.
The Stag signifies independence too- both spiritual and physical. By drawing this card you will be able to find the strength to gain and maintain your independence.
In Ogham, the Druid language of the sacred trees, the stag is related to Birch, the Birch Tree and the number one. The Birch is associated with blessings of beginnings.
It is auspicious to draw this card when contemplating new projects. The stag’s connection with fertility and sexuality signifies that you will find a way to bring dignity, grace, power, and integrity to your sexual life.
Drawn reversed- This card shows that you need to examine the degree to which your pride is helping or hindering you. Pride can be a valuable feeling when it helps you to give only your best, but it can also block your development and enjoyment of life if it exists only to protect your feelings of vulnerability and inadequacy.
Ask yourself whether the qualities of the stag can help you find integrity and dignity without the need for inappropriate pride. The Stag-god, as Lord of the Hunt, is responsible for culling, which can be seen as a process of purification or sacrifice, maintaining a proper ecological balance.
Drawing this card reversed may signify the need for sacrifice or purification in your life- perhaps through letting go of unnecessary possessions or emotional attachments, thereby helping you to gain independence and integrity.
Damh brings us the qualities of grace, majesty, and integrity. Contemplating the stag can help you achieve a greater sense of poise and dignity.
If you are ever confronted with a situation in which you feel vulnerable or under scrutiny, such as in a court of law or a public appearance, by attuning to the stag and asking for the protection of his spirit you will find yourself feeling calmer, stronger, and more dignified.
The Stag signifies independence too- both spiritual and physical. By drawing this card you will be able to find the strength to gain and maintain your independence.
In Ogham, the Druid language of the sacred trees, the stag is related to Birch, the Birch Tree and the number one. The Birch is associated with blessings of beginnings.
It is auspicious to draw this card when contemplating new projects. The stag’s connection with fertility and sexuality signifies that you will find a way to bring dignity, grace, power, and integrity to your sexual life.
Drawn reversed- This card shows that you need to examine the degree to which your pride is helping or hindering you. Pride can be a valuable feeling when it helps you to give only your best, but it can also block your development and enjoyment of life if it exists only to protect your feelings of vulnerability and inadequacy.
Ask yourself whether the qualities of the stag can help you find integrity and dignity without the need for inappropriate pride. The Stag-god, as Lord of the Hunt, is responsible for culling, which can be seen as a process of purification or sacrifice, maintaining a proper ecological balance.
Drawing this card reversed may signify the need for sacrifice or purification in your life- perhaps through letting go of unnecessary possessions or emotional attachments, thereby helping you to gain independence and integrity.