Tag: Spirituality

I was always drawn to the Thunderbird, but it was only after getting the tattoo on a whim that I really researched the significance. And I got my mind-blown a little:

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A spirit bird that is considered sacred is the Thunderbird.

He boldly represents “Dominion” which is to hold your own power.

He is universally symbolic of profound power & glory, transformation, an indomitable spirit, indisputable authority, being a courier from another realm, provision, & divine dominion.

A symbol of endurance & an emblem of supreme empowerment he represents a force to be respected, honored & reckoned with. Thunderbird is drawn to energy dynamics & always follows the path of the most dynamic energy –> the reason for his incredible power.

He carries the same powers as Thor, the God of Thunder & has the capacity to wield the creation, direction, intensity or length of a storm. It is electromagnetic energy that surges through the storm that gives them their legendary power. The Thunderbird represents a culmination of all these powers. He intrinsically understands electromagnetic energy & he absorbs it from the atmosphere, empowering him & giving him the understanding of the forces of nature. He has awareness of the essence of lightning –> electromagnetic energy discharged from the earth.

It is this power that holds all things together at the molecular level.

Another aspect of the mighty Thunderbird is panorama –> panoramic view:

It means getting the big picture of your life, your life’s purpose, of seeing how it all fits together, how everything has a rhyme & reason, how for everything there is a time & season.

Also regarded as the harbinger of life sustaining water, elaborate rituals are prepared & enacted to ensure local agriculture thrives, with access to an uninterrupted food supply. Tribesman create beautiful headdresses & dance. Many tribes believe the Thunderbird carries souls to the other side providing strength & comfort. During their rituals their masks would open up, epitomizing this spiritual journey of man & Thunderbird where Soul becomes one with the spirit bird. Source: Thunderbird Symbolism & Native American Thunderbird Symbolism

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Most people spend a lot of time designing their own or just looking for the perfect tattoo. As one should, if uncertain – cuz as you know it doesn’t exactly wash off 😉 I have 7 tattoos so far, & have said for years I was going for 11, my favorite number. (I’ve been seeing 11:11 & 1:11 on clocks, as tips, as bill totals, as change, on taxis, you name it – everywhere; for years now.) And you know what ‘they’ say about that 😉 But as I sit here & type this today, I’m pretty sure I’m gonna exceed that number. I have a ton of stories to map & tell.

I look at my body as a canvas on which to display artwork that is important to me, as reminders & to map my spiritual journey.

Strolling down Notre-Dame in Montreal 6 years ago, on a piping hot July afternoon, wondering what kind of exciting things I wanted to do with my day, on a whim I decided to get a tattoo at a random shop I spotted. All of a sudden, there I was standing out front. I didn’t know for sure what I wanted – at this time I only had 2 tattoos: my first, for my sign, Scorpio – a Scorpion. Most everything I’ve read about it describes me to a T. I don’t know many Scorpios who don’t have one tattooed on them actually loll. My second, a red Treble Clef, with 2 black music notes on either side. Music is the food for my Soul. Normally people also research their choice of tattooer; but for this one I did not. I knew I was taking a bit of a risk – but something bigger told me, go. Something drew me there. And then I found this pic & it was perfect! “No I don’t need to look at any other Thunderbird pics, this is the one, let’s do this!” When you know, you know 😉 I sat through the 2.5 hours it took, proud I did it all in one shot, my longest one yet.

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Shivers when I read the description! There’s definitely nothing like a fierce thunder & lightning storm!! As odd as it may sound, in a sense I feel as though I am a Thunderbird, in certain aspects (especially energetically & definitely electromagnetically speaking) on this spiritual journey 😉

Thunderbird Traits:

• Indomitable Divine Dominion
  Messenger Authority Powerful Warring Sun Nature Victory

Thunderbird Magic Powers:

• Prophecy

These days I’m just in love with pretty much every one I see! I feel so connected to it 😉

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