OWL ~ Represents: The Mystery of Magic, Omens, Silent Wisdom, and Vision
Owl medicine is symbolically associated with clairvoyance, astral projection, and magic. Owl is also referred to as Night Eagle on several medicine wheels used by Amerindian teachers. Traditionally, Owl sits on the East – the place of illumination. The night is Owl’s friend.
No bird has as much myth and mystery surrounding it than the Owl. Most perceptions of it are confused and it’s not unusual to get contrary opinions. It has an ancient aura of mystery about it, in part because it is mainly a nocturnal bird, and the night has always seemed mysterious to humans – a symbol of the darkness within – the place in which humans hide their secrets and fears.
The Owl has great vision and hearing. The eyes of Owl are specially adapted to detect subtle movements. Owl hunts its prey at night. Not only can Owl see in the dark, it can also accurately pinpoint and identify any sound. This gives it a great advantage when seeking food. Some Native peoples are fearful of Owl and call its feathers “deceiver feathers.” An Owl feather is silent. You cannot hear Owl when it flies.
Owl is oftentimes the medicine of sorcerers and witches. If Owl is our personal totem medicine, we will be drawn to magical practices. Resist ANY temptation to practice outside of the light of white magic or any art that takes energy away from another person or being. If we have Owl medicine, these night birds will have a tendency to collect around us, even in the daytime, because they recognize a kinship with us.
Is it any wonder that in many cultures Owl is a symbol for wisdom? This is because Owl can see that which others cannot, which is the essence of true wisdom. Where others are deceived, Owl sees and knows what is there.
The Owl is a symbol of the feminine, the moon, and the night. Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, had a companion Owl on her shoulder which revealed unseen truths to her. The Owl had the ability to light up her blind side, enabling her to speak the whole truth, as opposed to only a half truth.
If Owl has shown up in dreams, in nature, and/or we feel a kinship:
If Owl is one of our animal totems, we tend to be drawn beyond social religious dogmas toward the deeper spiritual, esoteric, ancient ways united with the Divine in Nature that have stood the test of time as universal wisdom truths. We have a tendency to have experiences in life, such as out of body/astral travel experiences, so we know there is so much more out there than the physical realm.
If Owl has appeared, it may be time to connect with the unseen/spiritual world through night time meditation, being outside to commune with the night and silently observe the sky, stars, and sounds of life to fine tune our intuitive muscles.
If Owl is our personal medicine, no one can deceive us about what they are doing, no matter how they try to disguise or hide it. We may be a little frightening to be around, since some people have ulterior motives which we see right through. If we are unaware of our medicine power, we may take our keen insights and abilities for granted. Others never do.
When Owl has shown up, we are being asked to use our powers of keen, silent observation to intuit some life situation and go about our business. This can bring greater success as needed. Holding silent to what we know and see can be more powerful when the time proves right to speak and take action.
Owl is befriending us and aiding us in seeing the total truth. Owl can bring messages in the night through dreams or meditation. Pay attention to the signals and omens. The truth always brings further enlightenment!
Information/excerpts from the “Medicine Cards” by Jamie Sams & David Carson, and “Animal Speak” by Ted Andrews
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