Post by Alena on Dec 26, 2006 19:49:19 GMT -5
Tiger
Tiger: passion, power, devotion, and sensuality.
Cycle of Power: Nocturnal (night time) full moon and new moon.
There are many kinds of tiger. The Bangal and the Siberian to name a couple. All tigers are known for their ferocity and power. The most agressive being the Siberian tiger. Tigers unlike other big cats are excellent swimmers. They even like the water. This is unusual in the cat family since most cats do not like the water. The fact that tiger is excellent at swimming and likes the water this ties it to the water element. All the atrabutes associated with water will come to bear with tiger.
When mother tiger has her cubs she teaches them how to hunt. She is also very devoted to the care of her cubs. Most tigers are loners, only getting together to mate.
The Siberian tiger originated in north east Asia. Tigers have very large territories. The Siberian tiger travels far with out getting tired. It can travel great distances in a single day. Tigers will prey on all types of animals, but wild boar ends up being eaten frequently. If tiger shows up as a totem a look at wild boar would be benifical.
The Bangal tiger lives in southern Asia. Since the Bangal tiger's main prey is deer, deer should be looked at if Bangal tiger is the form of tiger your totem took. Bangal tiger has many lairs, only one is used to raise the cubs. When the cubs are eight weeks old they join their mother on the hunt. By six months they have learned how to kill, but can not live on their own yet. The bangal tiger becomes capable of feeding and takeing care of itself by sixteen months old.
Tigers hunt slowly and silently like all big cats. They crouch and sneak up apon their prey, then pounce. This tactic should be meditated on for anyone who gets tiger as a totem. This is where all cats have common ground. We have all seen our pet cats crouch, sneak then pounce. With tiger once it has pounced it will fight fiercely, relentlessly and unseesingly until victory is achieved. Tiger, especially Siberian, is not known for backing down on a fight.
Tigers like most cats hunt at night. If tiger is your totem you might find that your most productive hours are at night.
The black and gold coloring on the tiger links it to the full moonand the new moon. The gold representitive of the full moon and the black is the black of night on a new moon. This gives the tiger links to the feminine energies of night and moon. It would help to study the energies and lore associated with the moon if tiger shows up as a totem.
Tigers have sleek and powerfull muscles. They also have a thick coat. These features stimulate thoughts of senseuality. If tiger comes into your life you will gain sensuality and sensitivity to touch.
Tiger is a powerfull symbol with much Kundalini. It is the femine symbol for creator, sustainer and destroyer. Tiger stands for Kali which is the female equivalant of Shiva. She is the goddess (arch angel femine) creator, sustainer, destroyer, sexuality and death. Remember in the Hindhu tradidtion there is a female god (archangel, angel) for every male god(archangel, angel). This is like a female Anakin/ Vader for every Anakin/ Vader. As a female I will gladly volunteer for the job of Mrs. Anakin Skywalker and Mrs. Darth Vader
In china the tiger is one of the zodiac symbols. It is considerd colorfull, unpredictable, adventurous, powerfull and passionate. Unpredictable, Obi-Wan once said that of Anakin. With tiger Anakin is in good company. In China the tiger is both a symbol of the darkness and the new moon and the brightness and full moon. In chinese lore there are five mythic tigers: 1, the red tiger which is the symbol of the south, summer and fire. 2, the black tiger is a symbol of the north, winter and water. 3, the blue tiger is a symbol of the east, spring and vegetation. 4, the white tiger is for fall and all metals. 5, is the yellow tiger which is considerd supreme of all five. the yellow tiger is the ruler of the earth and all energies apon it.
If tiger has entered your life you can expect new adventures. It will awaken new passion and power in your life. If you seem a little slow and listless meditation on tiger will help get the blood moveing again.
As Hannigan so aptly showed, tiger is also a fighting style in martial arts. This is the totem side. If you are takeing tiger style martial arts it might help to read about tiger then meditate on its assets. In Chinese thought it is considerd helpfull to meditate as well as do kicks and punches. In the movie " The Last Sameri" Nathan Alderage ( Tom Cruise) in one sceen finally desides to meditate and feel the Force before fighting his practice opponant. After he does this Tom Cruise finally comes to a draw against his practice opponant. Nathan Alderage ( Tom Cruise) eventually masters the way of the Sameri. I know this is only a movie but it did clearly illustrate how your martial arts, your meditation and your allowing the Force to flow through you can work in unison. This is what both Jedi and Sith are trying to do.
Tiger: passion, power, devotion, and sensuality.
Cycle of Power: Nocturnal (night time) full moon and new moon.
There are many kinds of tiger. The Bangal and the Siberian to name a couple. All tigers are known for their ferocity and power. The most agressive being the Siberian tiger. Tigers unlike other big cats are excellent swimmers. They even like the water. This is unusual in the cat family since most cats do not like the water. The fact that tiger is excellent at swimming and likes the water this ties it to the water element. All the atrabutes associated with water will come to bear with tiger.
When mother tiger has her cubs she teaches them how to hunt. She is also very devoted to the care of her cubs. Most tigers are loners, only getting together to mate.
The Siberian tiger originated in north east Asia. Tigers have very large territories. The Siberian tiger travels far with out getting tired. It can travel great distances in a single day. Tigers will prey on all types of animals, but wild boar ends up being eaten frequently. If tiger shows up as a totem a look at wild boar would be benifical.
The Bangal tiger lives in southern Asia. Since the Bangal tiger's main prey is deer, deer should be looked at if Bangal tiger is the form of tiger your totem took. Bangal tiger has many lairs, only one is used to raise the cubs. When the cubs are eight weeks old they join their mother on the hunt. By six months they have learned how to kill, but can not live on their own yet. The bangal tiger becomes capable of feeding and takeing care of itself by sixteen months old.
Tigers hunt slowly and silently like all big cats. They crouch and sneak up apon their prey, then pounce. This tactic should be meditated on for anyone who gets tiger as a totem. This is where all cats have common ground. We have all seen our pet cats crouch, sneak then pounce. With tiger once it has pounced it will fight fiercely, relentlessly and unseesingly until victory is achieved. Tiger, especially Siberian, is not known for backing down on a fight.
Tigers like most cats hunt at night. If tiger is your totem you might find that your most productive hours are at night.
The black and gold coloring on the tiger links it to the full moonand the new moon. The gold representitive of the full moon and the black is the black of night on a new moon. This gives the tiger links to the feminine energies of night and moon. It would help to study the energies and lore associated with the moon if tiger shows up as a totem.
Tigers have sleek and powerfull muscles. They also have a thick coat. These features stimulate thoughts of senseuality. If tiger comes into your life you will gain sensuality and sensitivity to touch.
Tiger is a powerfull symbol with much Kundalini. It is the femine symbol for creator, sustainer and destroyer. Tiger stands for Kali which is the female equivalant of Shiva. She is the goddess (arch angel femine) creator, sustainer, destroyer, sexuality and death. Remember in the Hindhu tradidtion there is a female god (archangel, angel) for every male god(archangel, angel). This is like a female Anakin/ Vader for every Anakin/ Vader. As a female I will gladly volunteer for the job of Mrs. Anakin Skywalker and Mrs. Darth Vader
In china the tiger is one of the zodiac symbols. It is considerd colorfull, unpredictable, adventurous, powerfull and passionate. Unpredictable, Obi-Wan once said that of Anakin. With tiger Anakin is in good company. In China the tiger is both a symbol of the darkness and the new moon and the brightness and full moon. In chinese lore there are five mythic tigers: 1, the red tiger which is the symbol of the south, summer and fire. 2, the black tiger is a symbol of the north, winter and water. 3, the blue tiger is a symbol of the east, spring and vegetation. 4, the white tiger is for fall and all metals. 5, is the yellow tiger which is considerd supreme of all five. the yellow tiger is the ruler of the earth and all energies apon it.
If tiger has entered your life you can expect new adventures. It will awaken new passion and power in your life. If you seem a little slow and listless meditation on tiger will help get the blood moveing again.
As Hannigan so aptly showed, tiger is also a fighting style in martial arts. This is the totem side. If you are takeing tiger style martial arts it might help to read about tiger then meditate on its assets. In Chinese thought it is considerd helpfull to meditate as well as do kicks and punches. In the movie " The Last Sameri" Nathan Alderage ( Tom Cruise) in one sceen finally desides to meditate and feel the Force before fighting his practice opponant. After he does this Tom Cruise finally comes to a draw against his practice opponant. Nathan Alderage ( Tom Cruise) eventually masters the way of the Sameri. I know this is only a movie but it did clearly illustrate how your martial arts, your meditation and your allowing the Force to flow through you can work in unison. This is what both Jedi and Sith are trying to do.