I have never posted in the Sabean Symbols group before, but I was inspired (by all of you!) to draw a symbol for myself for 2009.
(BTW, I use the LS Astrological Oracle and the cute little Flower Wisdom deck-in-a-pyramid-box to draw the sign and number. Flower Wisdom has 32 numbered cards, so I just leave out 31 and 32!)
Sagittarius 5: An (old) owl (perched high) in a tree.
Wisdom gained from the proper perspective, seeing the big picture from above, but also being able to see the details and in 360 degrees!
Wisdom also gained from age/experence and tradition.
Silence: Those that know don't say. Those that say don't know.
(My notes for Owl in Druid Animal Oracle):
Wisdom of solitude and suffering
Meditation, Hermit
Feared, betrayal
Transformation
From Marina's book
Crystal--Petrified wood
Affirmation--I am a keen observer of life.
This is very apt for me for 2009, the first half of which is the second half of my Hermit year.
I have joined a meditation group and I hope meditation gives me some wisdom and understanding of life! I will be 50 in July, so I hope I will gain some wisdom from experience, too! And maybe I can put some of my life experiences into proper perspective this year, too.
I have a feeling I may be dealing with issues of aloneness/loneliness this year also. Being alone doesn't always mean loneliness. It may lead to even more wisdom and even contentment.
I think the petrified wood brings the tree into focus, after all that focus on the owl! I'm thinking I will be moved to enjoy closeness to nature, maybe some gardening in the spring.
Just for fun, the LWB for Flower Wisdom flower number 5 says
"Canna Speciosa--Secrets--Confidentiality, special assignments. Occupational secret. Meditation. Retreats. Attained wisdom."
Well, darn! I better get to work on my meditation, huh?!
Happy new year, everyone!