At Book Club Monday, we got talking about the old tradition of getting Oranges and Walnuts in our Christmas stockings. It was a given that on Christmas morning the toe of my stocking, (my fathers winter sock) would be bulging with the orange delight.
Traditions speaks that an orange represents gold to those who that did not have enough money for a dowry.
The most meaningful meaning to me is: In the great depression an Orange was one of the greatest gifts off all, because oranges were a rarity.
My Mom and Dad grew up in the time of the great depression, so now after all these years, I see that orange in my stocking was one the greatest gifts I ever received from my parents. It was a wish from them that I would never have to go through something like the depression and that I'd always be provided for and have enough.
I'll make sure to have those oranges set out again and be thankful with a new perspective for their bright orange wonderfulness.
No surprise then, the universe sends orange (medicine) at this time in conjunction with a couple other messengers.
Orange, in nature represents balance, family and
warmth perfect timing as we approach the Winter Solstice and Christmas.
The Winter Solstice, just before midnight Dec 21st, brings us into the first day of winter, and it is the longest night of the year, equal day and night; a time of balance.
Though it seems such a dark time...it's really a time of emerging from the dark back into the light. Along with this emergence into the light there is hope. Hope helps heal us spiritually, emotionally and scientifically proven, physically. Hope helps us move, and transform into what God, our Spirit Guides want for us.
Then right on cue, with the return of light through Winter Solstice...again it should be no surprise, that God, my guides and Medicine Helpers are Still 'speaking' not only for me but for you, of balance, groundedness, gaining abundance, and using available resources to achieve all.
While Meditating Dec 7th as clear as Eagle came to me, Bison came and looked me eye to eye, so close I could see my reflection in his brown pools of wisdom.
As I looked deep into the eyes, with no fear, I was told, specifically that this was Bison not Buffalo. There is a difference. Bison the Native Americans greatest provisionist to their sustainable life, is also of groundedness, moving with intention and abundance; always having the resources you need.
Bison also speaks of synchronicity, that things will happen in your life when it is best for you, but you cannot do it alone, you must have faith in Creator to create, and to receive you must also be grateful for what you have. I thanked Bison for bringing it's wisdom, and reminder of all that I have.
So then on Dec 13th, when I thought my ears were deceiving me nature gave me another surprise and message.
Coming in from the barn around 9:30 PM, I stopped with a stark realization of what I thought heard...I waited, almost dismissing it telling myself I couldn't have heard what I heard.
But...after a few moments, there it was... FROG!
I'm not sure if it was a Peeper or Tree Frog, it made no difference...Frog was speaking and the message clearly was for me.
Frog as Bison, heralds of staying
grounded. They speak of clearing clutter, singing through the transformation and also of abundance and fertility.
I see in that Frog came on the 13th...1+3= 4 confirmed to me too that 'they' were still sending medicine of staying grounded.
I was moved to search about Frog in the bible...and found to my surprise it seemed to always be a reference to a plague.
Knowing the 'spirit' of Frog, my mind and heart felt like frog was used as metaphor, as often things are in the bible...thus I researched.
Frog, from what I've learned, is a metaphor for the gift of tongues, or speaking all languages or more so, as I see it the universal language that all understand, the word of God or Creator.
What does Frog mean to me, other than confirming my constant message of stocking up...via Bison, or whoever else comes, is that my one form of language, my writing/newsletter that bring awareness from a personal level, of what is around us and how the Divine, our guides, and angels speak to us every day and though these words only reach a few, is ok. Reason being is it doesn't take much to spread the word. Such as one stone thrown in a pond causes many ripples, one newsletter can cause the ripple effect and will do that job of spreading what God, our Spirit Guides, Angels and Medicine Helpers want us to know. I like this idea:)
Of Course there is more....Interestingly then after my visit from Bison, Frog, and Orange, my girl friend Kathy who knows A LOT about astrology,( I know nothing) let me know there is a Sabian Symbol for this time of the year, which is,
'In Winter People Cutting Ice From Frozen Pond For Summer Use.' (CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT SABIAN SYMBOLS)
This symbol speaks of the need for planning ahead, stocking up, being prepared, because, The people “In Winter” are “Cutting Ice From a Frozen Pond”, know they’ll need the ice /water for summer. They are thinking ahead so they have what they need at the right time. Like these people if you prepare now, you'll have what you need if you allow for shifts in time and seasonal variations.
This Symbol can be about refrigeration, storage, air conditioning and even heating in the winter. It's about resources and how we use them and how we can plan for the use of them. Hmmm Just what Bison, Frog and Orange speak of. How can we deny a greater source is helping us, if we want the help, all we have to do is 'listen'. Oh Yeah doing the dance:)
as always...
Be well
Laugh often
Love large
Dig in the dirt
Grow a garden
and may the sun light your way
Kellie
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