RAVEN -
animal power , guardian of magic
„The Rawen takes on the colour of emptiness, a black
hole in space, where the whole energy of the creative source is.” (the words of
the book - Healing Power Cards by Jamie Sams and David Carson)
Raven activates magical powers and combines them with
our Free Will. He is the guardian of magic used during practice distance
healing. Directs the beneficial process of change in consciousness that will
lead to the creation of a new reality and avert disease.
According to Indian notions Raven participated in the
creation of the world and he was endowed with supernatural strength and magical
abilities; probably because it is considered the symbolic bird of the Yukon
Territory of Canada.The Navajo Indian religion is worshiped as a guardian of
wild game, and the myths of the Tlingit Indians as the founder of civilization.
Raven magic is identified with: Transformation,
Sexuality, Creation, divination, the Witch, A change of consciousness, the
power of thought.
Raven is the patron saint : Visionaries and seers. It also supports
intelligent people who seek to broaden their knowledge.
Raven as a totem :
the adept bestows power and healing, changing his karma and illuminates
the way he walks practitioner.
Time of the year identified with Raven : Winter.
Color identified with Raven : Black.
Tree equated with Raven : Ebony.
The above description briefly describes the elements
that should be combined with Raven during a magical practices aimed at this
extraordinary animal. Certainly in the case of Shamanism, Natural Magic and
Wicca - Raven may prove to be a useful companion.
These are just examples, because it is rich in
symbolism of the raven.
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