Journey 67 - Wife's Coworker's PA

7/16/04: Journey #2 was to find a Power Animal for a coworker of my wife’s. The co-worker had seen my wife’s Hummingbird charm, and she had explained it was her Power Animal. Her friend then decided she wanted one, too. So later in the afternoon I re-Smudged, re-Rattled and relit the Sacred Candle. I took only a 10-minute Journey this time, figuring that would be enough. As I lay there breathing slowly, I could sense Snake coming to me. But this time she wrapped herself right around me, in total..a strangle hold I could feel my body both tingling and sinking not the bed. I found myself suddenly sinking into my Grave! I was a bit concerned and came out of the Journey a bit, but realized that this was no doubt the Path I was meant to take and should stick to it. Crosses then told me that it was indeed OK to perform this entry. We went down through the rectangular hole and found ourselves moving down a Tunnel glowing with a deep red light. We were both outlined in red as a result. The Tunnel then fell apart into red filaments flying by us. We emerged into an icy world, with undulating snow fields all around. But, off in the distance to our right was a small Island sticking up out of the ice fields, covered in summer growth and color! Here was a gorgeous zone of life, right in the middle of a desolate and blue world. Crosses and I went and sat there at the edgeof the Island. She told me we would wait for the co-worker’s Power Animal to show. Meanwhile, she spoke to me as to why I was taken down through my own Grave. It was an admonishment for my wish last Friday for today to be my last. She told me I had a lot more Shaman work to accomplish, that my gifts were growing and still vitally necessary. It was not for me to ask for or anticipate my last day in this existence. I was very receptive to this, as I really do not want to leave today! :) We then saw some Birds approach..a Pelican and a Flamingo (first time for both). Then came a Blue Heron. But none of these were acting like a Power Animal. Then, to our right, came a White Duck waddling up. Duck was outlined in a thin filament of gold Energy. Duck came into my arms, and as I held it, there was some green coloring added to her outline. I felt this was indeed the co-worker's Power Animal. I sent the White Duck over to therplace of business, to her. It quacked excitedly as it moved around in front of her. White Duck then went up into the air and flew right down into her through her Crown Chakra. Duck was now her Power Animal..qualities listed below. I then returned from the office to the Island. Many of my Spirit Helpers arrived, all also outlined in gold: Owl, Eagle, Black Panther, Blue Heron, Peace Eagle, Hawk. I then merged with Hawk, and then found myself splitting into four Hawks. Each of “us” flew well off to one of the Four Directions. “We” looked back from there at the distant glowing Island, and well beyond could see the Hawk at the opposite Direction. The four then flew back to the Island to merge as one Hawk again. I felt all the Medicines of all my Helpers flowing into me now. I was strengthened by their presence, and by seeing my name (Four Hawks) enacted into a spiritual essence. By this time, my Aura was tingling like anything! The call back drumming commenced, and I thanked my helpers and came back.

The co-worker's Power Animal is a White Duck with a gold fringe. White reflects cleansing, purifying and a greater creativity. Gold reflects a strengthening of the immune system. Ducks, because of their connection to water, are linked to the feminine energies, the astral plane, and the emotional state of humans. Water is necessary for all life, reminding us to drink of the waters of life as well as nurture our own emotional natures. We can find sustenance in our emotions. They help you handle your own emotions with greater grace and comfort. They teach you how to maneuver through the various waters of life. Duck can also reflect an inability to feel comfortable around many or even most people in your life, indicating a need to find comfort in your own element and with those of like mind and spirit. The link to the astral plane represents a narrowing of the wall separating this life from the “in-between world” some people fall into after death. The latter world can be a dangerous place for those who don’t know how to deal with it, so any contacts with it, whether deliberate or uninvited, should be avoided without help from an expert. Duck is also a sign of fidelity and freedom form worry.