Hi Marina and purple_scorp
I’ve been so busy in the oracle section, I missed out here on this great discussion!
purple_scorp said:
This symbol shows guts, daring, determination. They are more likely the aspects that relate to you, Marina. Somebody who is not afraid to step out of their comfort zone and rises up for a challenge. Even the way you have diligently associated crystals/gems/stones with every symbol shows finesse, courage, and confidence.
As I looked at your picture and your thoughts here, a word jumped into my head…..self preservation! Nothing can attack us, not even this lion, when we feel absolutely secure within ourselves. When your basic needs are not being taken care of, we can feel trapped, insecure and vulnerable.
I bet Steve Irwin studied everything there was to be had on the personality and character of the Lion. I don’t think this is a symbol where you gamble with life…the results as we know can be deadly!
This very well could be a symbol of working through our fears. Truly as you say, a symbol of great courage.
Marina said:
Anyway purple_scorp I appreciate the image you have here, it has the cage, which (unfortunately) they are both confined to, the arena - with the 'audience' who are watching, criticising, expecting so much from, and the equipment... so I wonder what basic - fundamental feature of so many people even in our modern day desire to visually see this in real life - maybe it is just that it is real happening in real time.. not on TV or something, its still all very manufactures, de-clawing and training, feeding and the like.. hmmm
I see the cage as not only a focal point but as a boundary, an area from which to identify our fear so as to challenge it head-on! What I see here is two opposing needs looking for recognition. But we cannot fight or defend ourselves without a ground to stand on. As far as the crowd, when we are truly focused on something, and at that still-point, our center, we can’t hear a thing except who or what we are so diligently concentrating on.
Perhaps it is when we do need the crowds approval through something so dramatic, that this could be when we lose our focus on the dangers in front of us and lose the game!
Marina said:
And being a Lion - I always wondered why I was not a leo in this life - surrounded by them even attracting them I suppose - family is Leo Dominant and when I found this symbol I could see the instant connection..
Perhaps your family Marina, represent in someway different aspects of your soul energy. Each one representing a Lion of potentiality and of vitality! But to find their true colors, you need to go off alone, look at what each one has to offer and train and develop it within yourself! A challenge for sure but when achieved, you'll be bathed in its recognition and glory!
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