Hawks are magnificent raptors to watch as they soar high in the sky. They are very protective of their eyas, their young, therefore symbolic of guardianship and protection. The raptor is one of the most intelligent birds. The hawk’s cycle of power is at its zenith during autumn and spring equinoxes and the new moon.
Hawk the Bird of Prey
Hawks are in the avian sub-family Acciptirinae, in the genera Accipiter. They’re primarily woodland birds that hunt by suddenly swooping down on their prey from a hidden perch. They fly over 150 miles per hour when diving.
Generally, carnivorous, hawks eat moles, squirrels, mice, rats, shrews, rabbits, grasshoppers, small birds, ducks, bats, snakes, frogs, lizards, toads, crustaceans and carrion. These raptors have extremely sharp eyesight. Females — hens — are larger than the males, tiercels. While hawks have very few natural predators, eyas are prey to big snakes. Humans are the biggest threat to these birds.
Hawk Symbolism
Celtic Seabhac’s keywords are cleansing, nobility and recollection. He empowers people to seek their ancestral roots. The message is to scrutinize all that are positive and integrate them into their lives and those which are limiting so they can be released. Seabhac helps people recollect significant pieces of memories for inspiration and enthusiasm.
According to AmerIndian tradition, "messenger" is the raptor’s keyword. Hawk, like the Roman God Mercury, who soars to Grandfather Sun, brought the people messages and omens of change. Hawk is a visionary. The realm of symbols his domain because he is able to soar high above the earth to connect with Spirit and understand through the intuitive level what messages mean and how to implement it on earth by seeing the broader picture below.
Ancient Egyptians associated the hawk with magick and shapeshifting. Isis shapeshifted into a hawk to save Osiris. Hawk medicine allowed Horus, another god, to see hidden things.
Hawk’s Lessons and Powers
Intuitive ability to discern the message and seek the truth is one of Hawk’s powers that he imparts to humans. He teaches people to provide for self and family. Another lesson is to be observant and pay attention to what might be overlooked, possibly a talent unused, a blessing for which gratitude hasn’t been given or a message from spirit. He teaches people they must be awake and aware. Hawk’s medicine helps people to know how to interpret how to interpret messages from Spirit by bestowing upon them a higher perspective so they can see details of the bigger picture.He cautions humans to times when not to take action because they don’t have all of the information we need yet.
Hawk helps balance those who are more in tune with to the lunar side of their nature and have difficulty expressing the solar part of their personality while pursuing their goals which assists in activating positive aspects of their Sun Sign and balance it with the lunar needs.
Reflections About Hawk
Hawk helps people to open higher chakras so that they can hear and see messages that Universe is sending. Many of the messages he brings are about people freeing themselves of thoughts and beliefs that limit their ability to gain a greater perspective of life. Hawk sends people information to help them person make the best choice of many paths. Listen to Hawk’s words of wisdom.
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Animal Speak, Ted Andrews, (Llewellyn Publications, 2002).
The Druid Animal Oracle, Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm, (A Fireside Book, 1994).
Medicine Cards, Jamie Sams & David Carson, (Bear & Company, 1988).
Favorite Animals of North America, Will Barker, (Portland House, 1987).
Jill Stefko - I'd rather deal with the paranormal than human abnormal - having dealt extensively with both.
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