<![CDATA[Rayna Noire - Animal Totems]]>Sun, 08 Mar 2020 23:36:11 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[The Platypus]]>Thu, 29 Aug 2019 02:27:37 GMThttp://raynanoire.weebly.com/animal-totems/the-platypus
The Platypus

A platypus swam into my meditations surprising me enough to try to decide what it meant. An early Australian explorer sent back a stuffed specimen of a platypus to England in 1799. The British scientists though it was a huge joke and someone had sewn together various animals to create this unusual creature. It’s no wonder that a platypus signifies being original and true to yourself.

The duck-billed creature can be a bit of a loner. You never hear about a pod of platypuses. If there were, they might have been easier to spot. This excellent swimmer navigates murky waters with ease. If a platypus has shown up in your dreams, thoughts, meditations, or even water ways, you could be in a messy emotional time. Take heart. The platypus will lead you through it while reminding you that it is a solitary journey. It is journey best taken alone and the insights are for the individual traveler.

The platypus weighs in under five or less pounds and isn’t easy to see or track. It’s hard to know how many there are and if they are in danger of extinction. There is no egg laying mammal except for the platypus. It is the sole remainder from its genus. (Animals are divided into families such arachnids, crustaceans, etc.) Humans are rather like platypuses in the fact that the other branches of our species no longer exist, either. 

Don’t let its small size fool you into thinking it’s a cuddly critter that needs to be hugged. The male platypus can poison an animal with one strike from its toxin laded spur. Curious dogs found this out to their detriment. There’s no report of a platypus killing a human. Despite its small size, it can be fierce.  Rather than be a lesson in aggression, it should be a lesson in setting proper boundaries. Platypuses aren’t chasing dogs down. Instead, they are defending themselves and their family. It’s a reminder to set firm boundaries to prevent any possible altercations of the verbal or physical kind.

When things get chaotic, the platypus reminds you to swim at your own speed and move to your own time table. If he chose to speak in clichés, he might say “March to your own drummer.” The flat-footed mammal reminds you peace can be located inside as opposed to the external world. When things are unclear, the platypus provides clarity.

Platypus people are hardworking, reserved, and are good at communication. They may have a tendency to be loners. It doesn’t mean that they can’t be social, but may need to make an effort to do so.

Unfortunately, platypus people can be shy and often easily hurt. This causes them to withdraw and opt for a night at home than attend an event. Sometimes, they are mislabeled as aloof or even arrogant. Nothing could be father from the truth for these gentle, caring souls.

Has a platypus swum into your life or your dreams? If so, look for the animal connections.

Platypus Connections
Ancient knowledge
Living in the moment

<![CDATA[Is it Fireflies or Lighting Bugs?]]>Sat, 07 Jul 2018 12:05:04 GMThttp://raynanoire.weebly.com/animal-totems/is-it-fireflies-or-ligthning-bugs
Some people call them lightning bugs, west of the Mississippi River, they’re fireflies. The males light up, which they do in a silent bid for a mate. The sequence of light to dark is a communication to the female lightning bug. He might be saying he’s available for the rest of his life. We do know the ability to self-illuminate is a pretty fantastic skill. The female may respond with a brief flash to accept his courtship.

In the Smoky Mountains National Park, the fireflies sync up their flashes, which is called simultaneous bioluminescence. The firefly is part of the beetle family, which makes it a beetle as opposed to a bug. Its scientific name is luciferin. Lucifer is the base which, which means light bearing.

Even though there are over 2000 types of fireflies, not all of them light up. If you’ve seen fireflies in your youth or currently, count yourself blessed. The insect is vanishing. The most common reason is chemicals. When we douse everything with a deadly chemical bath, butterflies, bees, and fireflies die, too. Another reason has to do with urban sprawl. Light pollution drives away the fireflies. If your only way to attract a mate is to light up, not too many females will see the message with all the competing lights from dawn to dusk home lights, street lights, and the glow from the large screen television inside the home. Consider the shopping malls, the gas stations, all the various business that stay lit when they’re not open. It drives away the fireflies.

The day after the July 4th, which involves our neighbors sending endless fireworks into the sky I was surprised to see lightning bugs in my yard. They were buzzing around the bird feeder tree flickering off and on. I counted three, which mean there had to be some unseen females in the dark. Personally, I was surprised to see them since I live in a neighborhood with a ton of light pollution. That meant they were behaving in an uncharacteristic way. What does seeing a firefly mean?

When people saw them in a cemetery, they believed the fireflies represented souls dancing about.  Besides being associated with ancestors, they are also associated with the fae. Remember fairies can take on different forms. Some photos taken of lightning bugs have revealed a creature that wasn’t a bug, at all.

The symbolism depends on your personal situation at the time. Often fireflies, like butterflies, appear when you are in grieving or feel hopeless to remind you there is a way out of the long tunnel you find yourself in. The firefly reminds us that we have it within ourselves to light our own way. We don’t need to wait for someone else to lead the way.  It also reminds us that we don’t have to look like a superstar to be a shining star. The beetle’s daytime appearance is rather ordinary and could be dismissed as just another flying bug. During the day, I find the bioluminescent beetle resting on a plant leaf with its most notable feature turned off. It demonstrates good energy management as it plans out the night activities. This can be a lesson to us—we don’t have to shine all the time. If we did, it would no longer be special.

A brief flash on a dark night causes surprise. It awakens a child-like sense of wonder and awe. It inspires our creative side. Even though we might not be able to decipher what the firefly is saying, we can still appreciate it. Knowing more about it, helps to understand its appearance in our lives.

Lightning bugs fly slowly through the air unlike the bee. They want to be seen. It also makes them easy to catch. Sadly, some websites advise catching these bugs for a ritual. Caught fireflies panic inside a glass jar beating their delicate bodies against the hard sides and lid with ragged hole punched into it. Often, they die inside the jar. If they’re still alive when released, they’ll die shortly after. Enjoy the fireflies without capturing them. If they want to come to your outdoor ritual they will. (Can you imagine the outcome of a love spell if it involved sending an natural creature to an early demise?)

The next time you spot a firefly remember what you were thinking just before or that day. See how the firefly messages applies to it.

 FireFly Connections
New Ideas
<![CDATA[Run like a Cheetah]]>Thu, 14 Dec 2017 14:48:39 GMThttp://raynanoire.weebly.com/animal-totems/run-like-a-cheetah
The cheetah is the fastest land mammal. This gorgeous cat can go from 0 to 62 miles in five seconds, which is faster than most cars. This skill serves it well since it must literally run down its dinner.

Half of its chases do not result in dining al fresco. When it does catch an animal, it must eat quickly because larger cats (and somewhat lazier ones) will appear and steal its prize. Because of the wide use of pesticides in the cheetah’s habitat, the cat ends up consuming prey that had eaten toxic laden grass and grain. This has caused the thinning of skulls in cheetahs, which can shatter easily.

The cheetah population is rapidly vanishing due to the pesticides, poaching, and vanishing habitats. There are wildlife sanctuaries that are conducting selective breeding programs in an attempt to strengthen the bone density in the species.
What can we learn from a cheetah? You have to be ready to chase down an opportunity. You can never give up because you never know if your next venture could result in success. Even when the cheetah successfully brings down an antelope, it doesn’t waste time bragging about it. It eats and is gone. It is wonderful to be victorious, but beware there are those who will react negatively to your triumphs.

The spotted coat camouflages the cat as it hides in the sun dappled tall grasses. While the cheetah in an all-out pursuit is a glorious sight, to get to that place it must hide and wait. We all have dreams and desires, but achieving them doesn’t happen overnight. Too often people give up when what they want doesn’t happen immediately. Hold onto the cheetah’s strength of purpose while being aware of all around you. Opportunities don’t always show up when or how you thought they would.

The cheetah is solitary like the tiger. The appearance of a cheetah in your life could represent the need to spend more time alone. Socializing and hanging out with friends can be a way not to pursue your ambitions. Goals aren’t reached just because we want them to happen. There has to be effort and persistence. Decisions have to be made quickly. The best way to facilitate this is to have already visualized possible scenarios in your meditative time.

Cheetahs appeared in early Egyptian art. They were revered for their strength and beauty. They were also considered to be the most empathetic of animals. In their hunting, this skill served them because they could determine which animal was most vulnerable. You can use this ability to be aware of those around you who need an encouraging word or a healing touch.

The sad story of cheetah and the pesticide reminds us that we all play a significant part in caring for our planet. The cheetah never gave up running due to its thinning skull. Neither should we give up on pursuing our dreams for what we might perceive as handicaps.
Finally, if you dream of a cheetah, it can be a reminder to get back into the game and run your dreams down.
Cheetah Connections
<![CDATA[Goat]]>Fri, 06 Oct 2017 12:00:43 GMThttp://raynanoire.weebly.com/animal-totems/goat
Goats are one of the few domesticated animals that truly love people.  We’re sure dogs love us, horses possibly, and as for the others as a group they accept us as food givers. Now, I’m not saying your pet chicken or cat doesn’t love you, but do they love all humans?
Goats have a general curiosity about and affection for people. Why do you think they are the one animal consistently in petting zoos? Only the goats that will submit to a horde of children petting it and shoving hands filled with a few food pellets or grass in their face. The goats graciously nibble the offerings without biting the small hands.
 Archaeological digs have uncovered that goats were domesticated over 10,000 years ago. This long relationship might explain why the cloven hoof creature will also maintain eye contact with humans, unlike its barnyard counterparts. A study conducted by St. Mary’s College found that not only could goats learn a task, but could remember it four years later. When presented with a challenge they couldn’t solve they would turn to their human handler for help with imploring eyes like a dog.
So, what if a goat has come to you in a dream or in real life? A goat can be social creature since it not just likes other goats, but enjoys other animals too, as well as humans. The appearance of this wily barnyard clown can be a reminder to be curious and playful.
Goats are often kept in areas with sparse pastures since a goat can survive by eating grasses, sedges, herbs, shrubs, ferns, mosses, lichen, and even weeds. This makes goats adaptable. They do not eat everything as children’s books often imply, but search items with nose and lips to see if it is worth eating.  This is a sign of both their curious nature and intelligence. The appearance of a goat in your life could be a reminder to look at what you do have instead of what you don’t.
Even though we see goats in groups, the animal does not have a herd mentality. Goats will often graze alone demonstrating their independent spirit. A goat is not afraid to go its own way and neither should you.
Anyone who has even owned a goat is aware of their escape artist tendencies. The goat reminds us we are not bound by our circumstances. Consider whatever issue consumed your attention when you first saw or were presented with a goat in a dream. This is what you will escape.
Goats have no fear of heights, which explains why they can gravitate to higher altitudes than many other creatures. Your goat messenger could be reminding you to go higher and increase your expectations. Its ability to climb refers to spiritual heights too.
Recently, goat yoga has become a thing. This started as a fun experiment, but turned out the presence of goats and the sound they make relieves anxiety. Yoga is about destressing and at times reaching spiritual heights, the goat is a natural fit. Perhaps, a goat has shown up to ease your anxious spirit.

In one study to examine if animals did feel love at the sight of a fellow animal or playmate, the goat scored much higher than the dog. Maybe goats should replace the cute puppies and kittens on romantic cards. Not likely, since the goat is also linked to Satan. This negative portrayal is traced back to the Templar Knights who broke with the Catholic Church. The Knights felt constrained by a male only deity and drew an image of what a balanced deity would look like complete with goat head and women’s breasts. This image was referred to as Baphomet, the word meant other gods the Templar Knights worshiped as opposed to a singular deity. The Knights’ reward was to be burned at the stake and all their wealth confiscated by the church. The image was later used to depict Satan who had no real depiction until then.

The goat has been used for sacrifice in many religions because it was available and cheaper than a sheep or cow. Its hair provided fabric while goat milk and meat sustained various cultures. It seems fitting we could spare some respect for a creature who has done so much for humans and asked for little in return.
Goat Connections
Heights (Spiritual & Physical)
<![CDATA[Wasp: Friend or Foe?]]>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:40:36 GMThttp://raynanoire.weebly.com/animal-totems/wasp-friend-or-foe
Have you ever sat around and tried to figure out the uses for certain annoying animals such as wasps? On the surface, it doesn’t seem like a wasp does much, except build nests in undesirable places such as the eaves of your house, garden shed or even inside your porch umbrella. Then, they have the nerve to put upset when you stroll by.

So, I wondered what good are wasps. As a gardener, I noticed the bees showed up very late this year, which is surprising since I have six fruit trees and three gardens. What I did see where wasps visiting my tomato plants and cucumbers. The plants did put on fruit long before the bees showed up in August.

Wasps also eat those annoying insects that enjoy destroying the garden. In turn, the wasps are eaten by birds that must have no fear of being stung. The wasp nest left behind serves as a nest for other pollinators. Even though we have more than a few wasps none have stung me. I haven’t knocked their nests down or chased them with a can of bug killer. What has happened is we have declared a truce of sorts.

Wasps are hard workers. If one starts buzzing around your head it may be reminding you to get off your butt and make your dreams a reality. The winged sting master zeroes in on its target like a WWII bomber. It also reminds us to be clear about what we want, then go for it.

Are you struggling with transition? Maybe a relationship had ended or a new one has started. Whatever changes have happened the wasp reminds us we can’t go back. Stop wishing for things the way they used to be and accept what you have. Change is inevitable.

Wasps are intelligent creatures that are used to working as a team, although there is speculation that the wasp doesn’t have a hive mind and is capable of independent thought. Wasp people are great in a group, but don’t mind being alone either.

Next time, you see a wasp, don’t swat it. Instead, consider what it has to teach you. Be grateful because not only is it keeping your tomatoes bug free, it’s pollinating your herbs too.
Goal setter
Team player
<![CDATA[The Wolf]]>Thu, 10 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMThttp://raynanoire.weebly.com/animal-totems/the-wolf
Wolves are probably the spirit animal most people claim to have while only known oft repeated tales that have nothing to do with a real wolf. The lone wolf label is a misnomer since wolves live in a family.  It is usually composed of a mated pair and their pups. They use a sophisticated system of hunting that requires teamwork. A lone wolf would have a difficult chance of surviving. When the pups get old enough, they go off and start their own group with a mate. There’s no fight to the death to be the alpha wolf. Most accepted wolf hierarchy systems were based on wolves in captivity, movies and paranormal novels. 

Wolves are very social creatures. They survive by sharing knowledge with one another. There are probably a few young pups that are hard headed at first, but they get over that. There may be times when the wolf is the solemn silhouette in the setting sun, but if it isn’t hunting, it’s playing. Wolves continue to play into old age. They look out for the family by chasing away coyotes, foxes and other predators that might try to share in the kill. Coyotes will sometimes trail wolves from a distance to scavenge their leftovers.

Horror movies have done the wolves no favors in presenting the animal as a man killer who attacks for no reason or at the command of its vampire master. Wolves are intelligent creatures who avoid human settlements. What people often think is a wolf is usually a coyote.  There are several types of wolves with the larger appearing more dog-like and around the size of a German Shepherd. The smaller wolf is more the size of a coyote and can have fox coloring.

Dogs are the descendants of the gray wolf, which explains the similarities. Wolves aren’t pets. Scientists used both dogs and wolves together in a problem-solving experiment that rewarded the animal with food. The wolves were tireless in their efforts to obtain food, which they did, while the dog made an initial attempt, them looked to the scientist to solve the issue.

What can the wolf teach us?

Wolves fight very little among the pack. They know when to stand their ground and when to walk away. They usually walk away. They are a big one to avoid trouble. So, it’s a shame when ranchers go on wolf hunts convinced the wolf is the culprit when it comes to disappearing chickens or a downed cow. It’s not to say a wolf wouldn’t bring down a sick or dying cow, but they have a natural caution around humans.

Wolves are an important part of the eco-system. When they were taken out of the picture in Yellowstone, the deer population grew unchecked and overgrazed the land. When they returned back to Yellowstone, not only did the vegetation recover, but other species began to return to the park including otters and song birds.

Now, we know the wolves are not loners or alphas fighting to the death. They are caring, intelligent, family-oriented animals who also happen to be predators.

If you dream of wolves, in certain cultures it can mean danger and death. But now knowing what you do now, it can be an invitation to socialize and play  more.

​Wolf Connections
Problem solvers
Shared knowledge
<![CDATA[The Manatee]]>Thu, 03 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMThttp://raynanoire.weebly.com/animal-totems/the-manatee
Ancient sailors sometimes mistook the gentle manatee for a mermaid. It is also called a sea cow for its placid nature and vegetarian diet. It prefers the fresh water, but will live in the brackish water too. A manatee is a sensitive soul awash in the watery world of emotions. A few degrees too cold send the warm blooded mammal south on the lookout for more comfortable waters. Cold water can kill the manatee. It’s no wonder that manatee person draws back from people who are negative. Their constant spewing of put downs and gossips is as toxic as the cold is to the gentle sea cow.

Manatees don’t fear humans, which is a shame because their willingness to leave near or with humans is killing them off. Too many are victims of boats propellers. Tour promoters have over advertised swimming with the manatees with the result that the slow-swimming giants are man handled by overly enthusiastic participants who hold onto the flippers and even try to ride the manatee.  What used to be a friendly animal is now a shy creature seeking refuge from the deluge of people. Wildlife resources have had to making manatee sanctuary area giving the creature a place to rest.

The manatee greets other manatees with affection and a mouthing gesture. There appears to be no real aggression or competition between manatees. Their curiosity gets them in trouble when they investigate nets or boat propellers. This slow-moving creature reminds us to slow down and enjoy the journey. It spends most of its time looking for food and eating. We can emulate the manatee, not by eating all day, but being more conscious of what we eat as opposed to making it a secondary activity while we’re doing something else.

What does a manatee teach us?

Even though it lives in the watery world of emotions, it can balance them by practicing forgiveness and refusing to hold onto any need for revenge. Its world is one of reflection and non-violence. Its appearance could be a reminder to take things slower. The manatee has appeared in your life to given you a nudge to work on the inner you as opposed to the outer you.

If you’ve snorkeled, then you’ve experienced how quiet the ocean can be. This is the manatee’s world that allows it to proceed at its own pace and using its intuition. The sea cow demonstrated its higher spiritual nature not seeking out retribution.

Invoke the manatee spirit when you peace and serenity. Thesea cow reminds us to let the little things go, and be in the now.

If you dream of manatees, it could be a sign that you need to relax and slow down. Depending on your current situation, it could also be symbolized not getting enough done. Thirdly, it could be a secret desire to meet and swim with the manatees.
Manatee Connections
Balanced emotions
Slow moving
<![CDATA[The Bee]]>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMThttp://raynanoire.weebly.com/animal-totems/the-bee
The Bee
In Egypt, bees were used in seals for royalty. Bees were believed to come from the tears of Ra, the Egyptian Sun God. The Bee is also an emblem for the Divine Feminine since the hives are ruled by queens. Many goddesses are associated the bee including the Lithuanian Bee Goddess Austeja and the Roman Goddess Mellonia and to a lesser extent, Artemis, Aphrodite, Brighid and Rhea. The bee started appearing with depiction of Cupid during the Renaissance. It could have been a reference to love’s sting.

The bee is used in imagery about weddings in China because it represented happiness, good luck, prosperity and fertility. It would be the equivalent of the western custom of throwing rice.

The bee labors not only for its community and self, but for all it encounters. Without bees, we wouldn’t have nuts, berries, fruits, and most vegetables. It would be a bland diet. Bees are best known for honey and its sweetness and healing benefits.

Honey bees live in hives composed of six-sided hexagons made of bees wax. Notice I didn’t say all bees lived in hives. Bumblebees, sweat bees, ground bees, carpenter bees live in nests, ground tunnels and dead wood. All the bees are pollinators and help create the harvest. While the bees tend to live in groups, some groups are small and not the swarms of thousands you see in horror flicks.

The bee diet is comprised of pollen, and nectar collected from blossoms, and the occasional over ripe fruit. Bees also take advantage of flowering weeds and clover. The bee finds beauty and sustenance in plants we’d normally ignore. Leaf cutter bees ingest leaves as their name suggests.

Bees are planners. They are goal driven. In each bee community, a bee is assigned a job and makes a determined effort to do it. With this in mind, simply step out of the way of a bee as opposed to swatting madly around it.

What else can the bee teach us? The bee demonstrates hard work produce results. It shows up the importance of organization and teamwork.

If dream of bees, it could mean that your hard work will pay off. It can also refer to good luck, harmony and happiness.

Bee Connections
Divine Feminine
Good Luck
Hard work
Sweetness of life
<![CDATA[The Cow]]>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMThttp://raynanoire.weebly.com/animal-totems/the-cow
The humble cow was associated with both Hathor and Asherah.  The cow is even in several creation myths with its udders streaming great rivers and even The Milky Way. In India, cows are fed outside the temple to honor the woman-headed cow god, Katmadhenu. When the escaping Jews felt desperate in the desert, they made a golden calf, not a lion or a leopard. The cow symbolized abundance and maternal love, something they weren’t getting. Cows are gentle souls that show compassion and provide us with food.

On dairy farms, cows must be bred for them to produce milk, but they can’t retain their nursing calves or there would be no milk to sell. Instead, they designate certain cows as nurse cows. Instead of feeding one calf, they have as many as three. This is truly a generous bovine that nurtures other cows’ calves.

The cow symbolizes fertility and growth because of its association with the earth. In areas, where there was no clean drinking water, milk often kept the children alive, which made the humble cow a powerful life-giver.

Elephants might get the reputation for not forgetting, but cows have an excellent memory. Farmers who use an electric fence containment system only run it for a few weeks because the cows will remember. How do you react when a blizzard or tornado threatens? Cows make a circle with their heads inward and the calves in the center. This shoulder to shoulder stance provides protection. It also provides body heat and protects the vulnerable bovine heads.

Cows are probably best known for their placid countenance as they chew their cud. Perhaps they’re reflecting on their twice chewed dinner. What most people don’t realize is cows are very much impacted by their diet. As a child, I had to scour the fields for wild onions and pick them to prevent the cow from eating it and giving onion flavored milk. With the cow, it really is what it eats.

Cows are much more forgiving than their human counterparts. This is exemplified in their kind treatment of the other farm animals that had harassed them in the past. They’re also patient. Perhaps, they’d learn that it never pays to rush around.

Did you realize the simple act of watching cows graze in a field will lower blood pressure? Cows have a great deal to offer.
If you dream of a herd of cows, it means you have a need to belong to a group. If you dream if milking a cow, it shows you’re willing to work hard to get ahead. If you dream of being a cow, then you’re easy-going and generally do what you’re told.
Cow Connections
Vegetarian diet
<![CDATA[Pegasus]]>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:30:00 GMThttp://raynanoire.weebly.com/animal-totems/pegasus
The rain came down in sheets, flooding the road, taking visibility down to a few yards un front of my car. This was the type of weather where I usually begged my husband to pull over to the side of the road or the nearest exit. I couldn’t see the shoulder of the road or any exits signs. Wasn’t totally sure I was even on the same road. All I could see was the symbol of Pegasus on the back of a trailer truck.

I took it as a sign and followed the truck as it crept forward in the continual deluge. After a very long thirty minutes, the weather eased up enough for me to see I was on the right road. The Pegasus truck had led me through a series of lanes changes and safely out of the storm. Why did I trust a truck with a flying horse on it, when I couldn’t even see the road shoulder? It was a hunch. Since we aren’t likely to see dragons, unicorns, and the occasional dinosaur in the flesh, we must accept the images, instead.

Now, some people would say you can’t trust a mythical animal because it never existed. I’m not totally convinced it never existed and it also goes back to your personal mythology too. Do you believe there could have been flying horses, unicorns, or dragons? If you do, then it wouldn’t be too surprising to have one as a messenger.

Pegasus not too surprising symbolizes travel and mobility. His wings make him swift while his hooves keep him grounded. This worked for me since I needed help with traveling. Pegasus had the characteristics associated with wings including the ability to surmount obstacles, to reach our dreams, to fly higher by reaching inside for our intuitive side or gliding on the universal thermal. Wings, as the cartoon character, Opus, might opine are magical.

Pegasus, of Greek Mythology, appeared when a mission needed to be accomplished to help the individual. The horse was also considered to be clairvoyant because it could detect magic in others. It enables those with loft goals to reach them.

As totem go, Pegasus has the higher attributes such as overcoming evil, helping the rider transcend earthly issues, and serves as a reminder of the immortality of the soul. It is also thought that Pegasus can be used to astral travel. Some are content to let their spirit wander on its own, but others would prefer the company of a winged companion to ferry them between the two realms.

In the horse form, Pegasus represents freedom, endurance, strong emotion and sexual energy. A horse can lead you in new directions, and bring with it, power to do so.

To dream of a flying horse, indicates a desire to leave your problems behind. It can also be a message to re-evaluate your plans too. Are they workable or just pie in the sky?
Pegasus Connections
Astral travel
New Directions
Overcoming obstacles