THE HERON:In mystical symbolism, the heron, stork, and crane represent much the same things. They are all solar and Water birds that are said to be able to predict the weather. They represent vigilance and are valuable as destroyers of reptiles. In Greece, the heron was sacred to Athene and Aphrodite, carrying their messages to humans. In both China and Japan, the white heron is teamed with the black crow to symbolize solar-lunar powers. Ancient Egyptians associated the heron with the rising Sun and the return of the resurrected god Osiris. It signified regeneration of life. In the Celtic cultures the heron had many of the attributes of the crane. SuperstitionsIt is a general European belief that to shoot a heron is bad luck.Magickal AttributesThe ability to watch patiently for results.Dignity of movement, methodical procedure in matters. Gaining dignity and self-confidence for facing personal problems. ChantFrom the stately heron I learn dignity,Patience to wait for proper timing. By example I see the sense of methodic planning. One step at a time, personal problems are solved. |