Creatures of Night
Cats: Although a domesticated animal, it would be unjust not to touch upon the energies and essence of the cat as a totem animal. Many of the larger cats - the Panther in particular - hold great interest for me. Panthers are very powerful and ancient animals and are part of the leopard and jaguar family. As with most larger cats, the panther is a symbol of ferocity and valor and with the Black Panther there is a definite lunar significance.Keynote to fallen angels: Reclaiming One’s True Power, with their cycle of power being the dark of the moon, the new moon and winter. Rats: Whenever I think of rats, I think of the movie “Ben”. I also had a friend who kept a pet rat named Ben. To say that my cats did not approve of him was an understatement of the highest order! The sight of a rat usually distresses most people as rats often carry contagious diseases and though rats do not have a very elegant reputation, they are tremendously adaptable.In Chinese astrology, the first year is assigned to the Rat. Legend tells of how at one time Buddha summoned all of the animals to him. Only twelve showed up and the first was the Rat.People born in the Chinese year of the rat are said to be success oriented, sometimes restless and nervous, but always shrewd.Keynote to Rats: Success, restlessness and shrewdness with their cycle of power being year round.
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