Photo by Jakub Lisowski
Dear Friends,
From a beaver to an otter, from a dragon to a snail, from deer to rabbits and even to an adorable Canadian geese family, I have encountered many enchanting animals this past few months.
Most of them I saw as magnificent living creatures in their natural habitats, and some I came into contact with as amazing pieces of art like the dragon and the snail at the Butchart Gardens.
2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, according to the Chinese calendar. In Chinese culture, the Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence. It symbolizes power, nobility, honour, luck and success.
Besides the dragon, another animal has captured my particular attention this spring.
The beaver.
This spring was the first time I saw a beaver in the wild, and I was absolutely fascinated by the experience.
Since the encounter, I have learned that the beaver was the first universally popular symbol of Canada, even before the maple leaf. It became an official symbol of Canada on March 24, 1975, when the National Symbol of Canada Act received royal assent. This law aimed to showcase the beaver (castor canadensis) as one of the symbols of Canadian sovereignty.
All animals have their unique characteristics and traits, and many times they send us messages when they appear. When an animal shows up multiple times in a short period of time, or in a significant way, I like to look for its meaning. I often refer to the book by Steven D. Farmer, PhD., Animal Spirit Guides.
New spiritual resource:
Diary of a Perceptive Woman – Part 3.
It is now available! Please click here to access it.
For Part 2, please click here.
To read Diary of a Perceptive Woman – Part 1, please click here.
The introduction in Part 1 explains how I received the diary and why I consider it a valuable spiritual resource.
The dates for the summer Spirit Circle are:
June 20th,
Aug 15th.
Our start time is 6:00 pm.
Please let me know if you are interested in coming to any of the meditation sessions. My address is 2100 Granite Street in Oak Bay.
There won’t be a Circle in July because I’ll be visiting my family overseas.
If you would like to learn more about the Circle, please click here.
Photo by Jakub Lisowski
The above picture with my children was taken at the Butchart Gardens in Victoria on Easter Sunday.
Besides the Butchart Gardens, you can find photos in this newsletter from the Turkey Head Walkway in Victoria as well as from The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve in Chilliwack, BC.
If you had any questions or comments, or if I could be of assistance in any way, please feel free to contact me.
Enjoy the summer!
Anita
Photo by Jakub Lisowski
