At different times in my life I have found myself identifying with different symbols or animals in relation to ideas. When I am feeling renewed or newly inspired I often think of myself as going to through a changing process or rebirth and identify strongly with butterflies. I have also had a strong identification with eagles during times when I needed to observe myself and my situation. A strong desire to fly comes with those periods and they usually signal awakened awareness and understanding. Yet there are moments when I wish to do nothing but splash around and have a good time like the river otters. They have boundless energy and are full of excitement. My friends and family will admit I can be awful playful at times when I am not overly creative or serious.
Today however is much different. None of the usual symbols I have used in the past to describe how I was currently feeling seam to quite fit what I am feeling now. The butterfly, eagle and otter all have their place but not today. Today is much different, today feels like a jaguar day. I have never identified with the jaguar before. I would guess the reasons would include my profound discomfort with power and water, both of which have strong associations with the jaguar. Since I have conquered my fear of water and power in the very recent past and I not only feel like I could take them both on, I am jestingly looking for the challenge, stalking it, hunting it down like my next meal.
A jaguar is steady, strong and powerful. She is driven and energetic. She can be highly curious, playful and even a little sassy at times. She directs her energy with precision. I feel like I could take on the world and I just might try. If it is necessary to swim in the river to go after what I want, I have already leapt into the water. If I must acquiesce to my own strength in order to consummate my goals, I am already doing exactly that.
Today is a jaguar day for sure.
