Prepare for fun, prepare for a good time, because our buddy Otter is visiting us this week!

Now just look at Otter’s picture…..don’t you already feel a smile coming to your face? 

Otter brings joy on all levels, inner, outer, spiritual, physical.  While Otter is attentive to all things which ask for his attention, he is not overwhelmed by them, nor does he take them too seriously.

Whether it’s earth or water, Otter feels at home in both elements.  Take a minute to playfully look at your environment: do you feel comfortable in more than one element?

Otter helps us to be children, no matter our age.  Otter would like us to remember (these are his words): “Remember that you are all children at heart.  So many of you humans play at being an adult, meaning you are acting like you think adults should act.  Where did that come from? (shaking his head) We otters have lots of fun AND we do what we need to do, as we need to do it. But we do it with a light heart, a light Spirit.  What happened to your light Spirit?”

Questions to ask when Otter shows up:

• Am I working too hard?
• Am I being called to be more creative?
• What’s my light Spirit up to these days?

If you’re ready to lighten your burdens, create more freedom in your life, have a good time and discover delight and joy in life, call on Otter.  Otter is ready and willing to help you find fun!

Thank you Otter,  for your guidance and leadership, we delight in your presence with us!  For this and all you are, we are grateful.

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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Have you been stumped trying to figure out a situation? Does it seem that no matter which way you look at the situation nothing seems quite right, nothing seems to fit together?  Do you feel you’re only seeing a small part of the picture?

It’s now time for you to kick back and relax.  You have help.  Platypus is the animal helper this week.

Platypus is unique to Australia. He is mostly a fresh-water creature, feeding on underwater grubs, worms, shellfish and carrion. Platypus is usually shy and solitary….we thank you Platypus for coming forth and helping us this week.

With Platypus, we are invited to learn ancient lessons that are rooted deeply within us.  “These are the lessons that will help you make the change into your new time, your new era”, he tells us.  (Platypus is referring to 2012.) “Without these lessons you will remain stuck in the mud, not able to move.  These are lessons of coping, of working together, of co-operation, valuable lessons for the human species.”

“It has taken a lot of courage for me to come out of my solitary existence to help….you need to know that all animals are willing to reach out to you humans and help as we can.  We just ask that you take our lessons in the Spirit in which they are sent.”

“My specific lesson for you is to look at the entirety of the picture.  Do not look at just one small, very small, part of the picture.  Even though the parts of the picture may not appear as if they fit together, they do indeed fit together very well, and they fit together as they do with a purpose, with a created reason.”

“In your history, it has been necessary for your survival that you take in only small parts of the picture.  That is no longer true.  You can simply look to me for your lesson: you say I have a duck bill, otter feet and a beaver tail, which is very incongruent to your way of thinking.  Even though I may look awkward to you, that is certainly not the case for me.  Everything works perfectly well in harmony for me.”

“As I have left the comfort of my solitary lifestyle and come forward to help you, it is time you leave the comfort of your partial blindness and move forward into the whole of what is.”

Thank you, Platypus, for having the courage to come forward to help us during this time of change. Thank you for your words of guidance and wisdom, your willingness to be a role model for us.  For this we are grateful.

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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Maybe it’s a coincidence the Talk2theAnimals Animal of the Week is Pike.  After all, Minnesota’s Fishing Opener was this past weekend.  But, there are no such things as coincidences, are there?

Pike brings greetings and asks us to go into the depths of ourselves and rid out the flotsam and jetsam of our lives.  Pike says:

“Humans don’t know how to live with only what is necessary for their well being.  They bring on too much, too many articles, which weighs them down.  Humans ignore, yes, they ignore, that all is provided for them.

“Humans are a weak species.  They live in their own world with no regard to anything or anyone else.  When will humans learn we all live together?

“Humans may look at me as a bully.  I am not.  I only take what is needed for survival and sustenance.  Humans take more than what is needed because they allow themselves to do so, they think it is OK.  It is not.

“I am a powerful fish.  I put up a fight when needed, I know when to stay quiet and observe when needed.  Humans have lost out on the ‘quiet’ part of life.  It is to their benefit to remember how to partake of the quiet.

“When humans catch me, they think they have won the fair fight.  But they have not.  Few things are fair when it comes to humans taking what they think is rightfully theirs.  Even when it is the life of another creature.

“I ask humans to re-examine their lives, their sense of entitlement.  It is a fantasy world they live in, a dark, murky, fantasy.”

So says Pike.

Thank you Pike, for expressing your thoughts today.  May humans learn from your wisdom.

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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A happy and abundant Monday to you! Why did I bring up abundance? It wasn’t me, it was Buffalo.

Buffalo is this week’s animal of the week and reminds us we are able to bring forth abundance when we are aligned and balanced with ourselves. Buffalo helps us to remember life is plentiful.

We often get caught up in the flurry-scurry of chaotic action and forget that the chaos takes us further from our dreams instead of bringing us closer.  Buffalo reminds us when we align the physical with the spiritual our wants are met.

Buffalo’s four legs (as opposed to our two) help us to stay grounded as we move toward abundance. If we feel out of balance, think of balancing on all fours, as does Buffalo.

When following a path, Buffalo usually takes the easiest path, the one of least resistance.  We can do this too! We just need to go with the flow, instead of against it.  Nothing is gained by force.

Questions to ask when Buffalo appears:

• Am I remembering the physical and spiritual are interwoven?
• Am I living a life of gratitude?
• Am I living in peace or chaos?

Thank you Buffalo, for coming forward and reminding us of the abundant life. We are grateful for your help in keeping us grounded, in keeping us on the path of least resistance.  For your teachings, guidance and leadership, we are grateful.

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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This week’s Talk2theAnimals Animal of the Week has flown into our lives, ready to help and guide for those who are ready to receive their help.

Ibis (collective plural of ibises) are a long legged wading birds.  Their long, downward curved bills allow them to explore the mud for food and often feed together in groups.

The Ibis were considered sacred in ancient Egypt, and were especially associated with the god, Thoth. In one of his forms, Thoth was depicted as an Ibis-headed man.

When Ibis appears, we are reminded that all is sacred, all is connected.  At this time we may be introduced to ancient wisdom in some way.  This introduction could come via a book or TV, or it could come as a certain knowing that simply blossoms within us.  The appearance of this ancient wisdom may lead to a shift to a new direction.

Ibis reminds us to stay true to ourselves, to follow our own heart and our own inclinations.  When we are true to ourselves and honor our own paths, doors open and wonderful things happen.

The appearance of Ibis is a wonderful reminder to stay on task, with the rejoinder not to let single-mindedness become narrow-mindedness.  Taking time to relax and reflect on our goal will help to keep us balanced and from taking a narrow-minded perspective.

Connected with the Egyptian god Thoth, the appearance of Ibis indicates this may be a serendipitous time to connect with the ancient wisdom of Egypt. While the intent to connect needs to be authentic and sincere, the connection can even be made through fun and entertaining ways,  such as books that deal with that time frame, like ‘The Memoirs of Cleopatra’ by Margaret George.  Perhaps Ibis is reminding us to lighten up, life is supposed to be fun.

Questions to ask when Ibis appears:

• Am I remembering that everything in life is sacred?
• Is it time to be open to the ancient wisdom, particularly that from Egypt?
• Am I true to myself and my own path?

Thank you, Ibis, for coming forward and sharing your ancient wisdom with us.  For this we are grateful.

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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Muskrat came forth to help us this week. Muskrat is a large, aquatic rodent with a thin, long, nearly hairless tail. They are talented water creatures, being able to swim up to three miles an hour and being able to swim backwards.

With spring in the air, Muskrat reminds us to do spring cleaning.  Get rid of the clutter, whether it is spiritual, emotional, mental or physical.  By doing a little bit at a time, the job will be finished.

Because Muskrat is a water creature, now is a good time to deal with any emotions.  Water is symbolic of our emotions in the Tarot deck. We can dive down into the depths of ourselves, discover what is there, what is helpful, what is not helpful.  If we discover something that is no longer serving us, Muskrat will help us clean it out.  Muskrat is of great value when we find ourselves experiencing unfamiliar emotions.

Muskrat is typically nocturnal, but may be seen during the day on overcast days.  During this time we may experience more dream activity.  Ask Muskrat to help you with the interpretations of your dreams, and it will be very helpful to keep a dream journal during this time.

Questions to ask when Muskrat appears:

• What is cluttering up my life?
• Am I avoiding/ignoring my emotions?
• What are my dreams trying to tell me?

Thank you, Muskrat, for coming forth and sharing your wisdom and guidance.  We appreciate your skill in helping us maneuver through the emotions we are experiencing, and in helping us clean out that which no longer serves us.  For this we are grateful.

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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Fox has come forth this week to help us.  Fox brings with him blessings and magic, an invitation to use our intuition and to trust our intuition.

Fox is most active at night, but generally chooses to present himself to us during the dawn or dusk hours.  Fox invites us to blend in with the scenery, therefore being present but not necessarily visible to those around us.  In this way we can observe things we might otherwise miss.  Fox reminds us to keep our learnings to ourselves.  It is not the time or the place to share with others.

This is a good time to pay attention to our energy cycles.  With Fox present, we may find we are more productive during the night time hours.

With Fox’s keen sense of smell and hearing, we are invited to trust what we smell, trust what we hear.  This is where the use of our intuition comes into play.  We need to trust what we experience, not what others tell us to experience.

When we trust our instincts, our intuition, we find we are more in tune with the flow of life.  Opportunities appear, difficulties are avoided or are easily put to right.

Questions to ask yourself when Fox appears:

• Am I too transparent with my plans?
• Would it be beneficial for me to blend in more with my surroundings?
• Am I trusting my senses and my intuition?

Thank you, Fox, for coming forth and helping us this week.  We value your teachings and experience. For this we are grateful.

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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True confession – sometimes I get just gosh darn giggly happy when a certain animal appears in my life.  And that’s the way it is for me when Crow appears. My neighborhood is filled with crows and I can’t help but wonder if I moved here because of the crows that were already here, or the crows came to welcome me and decided to stay!

Crow brings with her magic and energy.  Be alert, be aware of what different things pop up for you this coming week.  The world is full of possibilities.  Crow will help you be vigilant with your observations.

With the magic comes manifestation.  Things we have asked for may not appear in the way we think they will, so we need to be open and ready to receive them in the way in which they appear.

Crows congregate together. Now is the time to work with groups, not to be solitary. Crow reminds us to ‘caw’ out our needs, we do not have to experience situations or go through life by ourselves.

Questions to ask when Crow appears:

• Are we being too solitary?
• Are we oblivious to what’s happening around us and/or to us?
• Where’s the magic?

In addition to the above sample questions, it’s OK to ask an animal if they have a specific message for you.  Animals are our teachers and guides when we are open to their teachings.

Thank you, Crow, for coming forth and helping us this we.  Your wisdom, intelligence and guidance is appreciated. For this we are grateful.

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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When we are in communication and connection with another creature, I see one of the foundational points as being in a place where we can honor that creature as well as ourselves.  It is when we have mutual respect that a relationship can be created from a place of power with, and not power over another.

As you are practicing your animal communication, think of the word HONOR and what it means:

H stands for HONESTY.  Be honest in the communication with what you hear and what you say.  To be honest with ourselves, we need to be aware of where we are coming from in the conversation….what is the end goal regarding this talk? We are honest with the other party when we do more than hear their words, we listen to the meaning behind the words.

O means OPENESS.  We are open to the flow of the conversation and do not have a hidden agenda in mind.

N signifies ‘NTUITION.  Be willing to open your intuition so you can receive the communication through all channels through which it might be sent.  Do you have a physical or emotional feeling? Be willing to stay with that feeling, see what part it plays in the communication.  Your ‘ntuition will give you clues, bring those clues to your conscious mind.

O conveys OWN SELF.  Be true to your own self in the conversation.  Speak with integrity from your experience, not some one else’s experience.

R stands for RESPECT.  Respect the animal you are talking with, yourself and the flow of the conversation.

When you Talk2theAnimals, think of the word HONOR.  The animals will sense that and be opening and willing to meet you half way!

Remember: U2CanTalk2theAnimals

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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The animal that cantered forward to help us this week is Horse.  Horse helps us with movement and balance, showing us where we are balanced and where we need to add balance.

Whenever Horse shows up, be prepared for movement and to go along for the ride.  Horse is all about forward motion. Horse doesn’t stand still, but moves!

Whenever there is movement, it is best to prepare yourself for the movement.  What do you need to assemble? Do you need to draw up any plans? Horse is a herd animal, so ask for help from your 2 legged herd to help you with the upcoming movement.

Horse is a powerful animal, ask for his help if you are feeling unempowered.  You can lean on Horse, he will support you.

Questions to ask yourself:

• Am I in a rut and stagnating?
• What do I need to move forward?
• Am I not standing in my own power?

Leave your comments here on how Horse helps you this week.

Thank you, Horse, for coming forward and helping us this week.   We are grateful for your leadership and support.

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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