cuz my life has ben wierd since it all started. there isnt one day that i dont see one. my mom sais its good luck for native americans but im not so sure.
2007-12-20 10:00:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I consulted my book "The Animal-Speak Workbook" by Ted Andrews. Ravens symbolize the awakening of magick and situations shapeshifting (turning into a totally different situation).
I am so glad I have this book; I consult it often. I recently saw two armadillos walking down the street right her in Tampa, FL! I have lived here nine years and I never dreamed they lived here, much less in the city. ("Use discrimination and protect yourself" -- perfect advice, considering who I was walking with!)
Several years ago I chose Lilith as my patron Goddess. Ever since then, owls have made it a point to show themselves to me quite often. (Again, I live in the city, but I do get to nature parks pretty often.)
2007-12-20 10:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by wiccanhpp 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been followed by three or four ravens myself for the past four years, ever since -- and this is going to sound bizarre but this is what happened -- a raven flew into the trasformer by the house.
I woke up that morning by a horrible sound and ran out the front door. There by the transformer was a dead raven with his family making a huge ruckus. After calling in the power outage, I went and picked up the bird and carried him to the back yard, told him I wasn't going to leave him lay in the street then took him to the garden and buried him, all the while followed by the Family. After that, I've had Freinds following me.
Yes, the Ravens are sacred to the Native Americans, also to other cultures, I'm Norse and Irish and the Ravens fit in with the elder god Odin. they were his eyes.
Talk to them, Dearest. Mine have been great companions and they tell me a good deal of things about what's been going on in the World.
But it really all comes down on what *you* want to do with your Guardians.
Blessings.
2007-12-20 18:28:58 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Otter 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Raven is messenger in Native American beliefs.
For those of European descent - You may want to check out the myths of the Vikings - the Norse. All Father Odin has two ravens that travel the world and tell him what's happening - one is named Mind and the other Memory (Hugin and Munnin). I noticed a lot of ravens when I started exploring heathenism and finally accepted that Odin was trying to get my attention. Our annual campout of fellow heathens started over 10 years ago in the woods above SF. The first year a pair of ravens came in and hung around in the trees above the camp (the rangers said they'd not been there before). Now there are several pair that call those woods home.
Just my personal experience.
2007-12-20 18:10:52 · answer #3 · answered by Aravah 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ravens are messengers for those that do metaphysical or witchcraft spells. Some Ravens have been said to assist Ouija boards! Ravens are said to be protectors unless you wish illness on someone! Ravens are said to higher ranked messengers than crows are! You wouldn't send a crow to a Queen with a message would you? But a Raven show's it's a special message! A dove or pigeon can be used but that is normal message nothing special!
2007-12-20 20:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a 700+ year old Sasquatch, I've seen and done a great many things. However, one needs to realize a few common facts about life.
Animals and birds are all around us, every day. When I live in the forests, I see squirrels, birds of every type, rabbits, deer, bear etc...
When I visit a city I see pigeons, squirrels, crows (Ravens), rats and so on.
Presently, I am in Madison, WI and see your black-billed buddies on a daily basis (the yellow-billed ones are crows, not so abundant here). I also see eagles, tree-rats, cockroaches, silverfish, ants, cats, dogs and occasionally a pink elephant or two.
So, in short, I too have seen ravens on a daily basis for the last 7 years (and then some). Why would one think that they offer a 'special' magic?
If you believe that they offer a rare, hidden meaning ... so be it! Myself, I see them as just a plentiful bird in this area of the country.
Now, Sasquatch ... that's a whole other story. Rarely seen and thought (by most) not to exist. I know otherwise. âº
The Ol' Sasquatch Ã
2007-12-20 21:57:31 · answer #5 · answered by Ol' Sasquatch 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Whether it is good luck or not will depend on your culture. The raven is seen by many cultures as a symbol of Wisdom (Odin was accompanied by 2 ravens).
Also, it is widely believed that if the ravens all leave the Tower of London that it will fortell the fall of England....
2007-12-20 18:08:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anne Hatzakis 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think most traditions view the raven asa positive symbol. Only the Christians see it as negative. For them, the raven is a symbol of apostasy. The Raven left the ark and didn't return.
2007-12-20 19:37:23 · answer #7 · answered by Robin Runesinger 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps the raven is your totem animal. I don't have the book with me at the moment, but I would recommend consulting "Animal Speak" by Ted Andrews. It may help to clarify some messages the raven could be trying to bring you, and the reason it could still be around is perhaps that you have not "heard" these messages or learned the lessons it is meant to teach you.
2007-12-20 18:06:34 · answer #8 · answered by Crystal clear 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It's an Animal Totem. Do research on it's medicine and see if it relates to you.
2007-12-20 18:58:31 · answer #9 · answered by Meatwad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are just ravens.
2007-12-20 18:15:16 · answer #10 · answered by Joyful Days 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋