So, Lion …. I guess it’s no real surprise why this spirit animal turned up at work to spend a couple of days with me. I have had a great deal of thoughts about lions recently… though I have to say they were huge big energetic beings guarding the Lion’s Gate portal, not big scary cats with paws and claws who would probably want to eat me for lunch if they were given half a chance!
The first thing I found was … “if Lion enters your life, you may experience your own true, radiant self – your soul – rising to the surface.” Well, who is ready for that revelation on a quiet, uneventful afternoon? Still, whether we are ready or not, the energy of Lion is heading our way. There is the energy of Leo and there is the Lion’s Gate and, of course, there is the lovely Lion which is still insisting that he likes being a receptionist. It is perhaps a blessing that no one else can see him…. and I suppose I should also be pleased he doesn’t want to answer the telephone… But he’s there … just sitting.. and waiting. But then if you think of lions, they do that a lot … just sitting in the sunshine, absorbing all that solar energy, which is probably why they also represent gold and the Sun. Who knew they sat for almost twenty hours a day? Not a bad totem to hang out with if you want to relax, then …
So, what does Lion symbolize? The short answer is – courage … as well as the astrological sign of Leo, of course, which rules the heart and courage ultimately comes from the heart and from a deep sense of personal authority. If you can find a way to truly act from your heart, you will be capable of leading yourself and other people and the kind of success that encourages the accomplishments of others. This is the gift of Lion. He cares for his Pride. Lion also shows you how to have the courage to be true to yourself and working with the energy of Lion will empower you to act and live in ways which resonate with the highest and most beautiful aspect of yourself – your soul. And, finally, as if that wasn’t already enough, Lion will show you the true meaning of self esteem, without any illusion. GULP!
And Lion’s message is that true strength comes from the ability to control and master your emotions, in learning to stay centred in your core power, the power of a balanced solar plexus. Lion is the totem for this chakra and drawing Lion’s energy directly into this chakra will empower you on many, many levels and allow you to feel the quiet strength of complete confidence, to speak calmly and with authority. Okay – be honest – who doesn’t want that?
Lion is just waiting to teach you to be brave and courageous, to know your own nobility, to know your own value in the world… and never forget Lion roars. Lion will help you to find your authentic voice. So, why not take a moment, take a long deep breath and invite the spirit of Lion to fill you so you can ROAR! Why not? If your answer is no, ask yourself another question – why? What’s wrong with roaring? Let Lion teach you how to be bold.. to be brave… to be fierce!
Keywords for Lion:
Courage, Strength, Wisdom, Freedom, Expansion, Focus, Fearless Communication, Patience and Timing, Intuition and Awareness, Pride, Playfulness, Family, The Power of Silence.
Take some time and sit with Lion. Consider quietly all the gifts he can bring into your life and how they would be a blessing. Lion is there … just waiting. Go and sit in the sunshine with him. Talk to him. Run with him. But most important of all … ROAR with him.
I insist…and so does Lion!
Bright Blessings Gailxxx info@crystaldragongail.com www.crystaldragongail.com
Playing with Lions
£30 Saturday 8th August 10.00 – 12.30
In preparation for the opening of the Lion’s Gate workshop in the afternoon, spend some time working with Lion, journeying with him and see what energy he offer you at this special time of year. And as we will be in the energy of Lion, we may get a visit from Sekhmet as well! This Egyptian goddess is an experience not to be missed!
The Lion’s Gate
£30 Saturday 8th August 1.30 – 4.00
8-8-8 as 2015 is 2 + 0 + 1 + 5 = 8 … Working with the energy of the first of the significant double date portals.
“The second powerful moment will be at the planetary new year from 26th July to 12th August, including the energies of the Lion’s Gate as a fulcrum of evolutionary and creative progress. The high point will be on 8th August at the 8/8/8 Time Gate. The cosmic energies which pass through the Lion’s Gate will amplify the new higher energies and create opportunities for many to begin new projects or to step into a new career path that will be more in alignment with their revised mission and purpose on Earth.”
Archangel Michael through Celia Fenn If you do both workshops please bring lunch, but they do not follow on. You can do one or both, depending on what energy you are drawn to work with.