The Raven

Raven Patina Bowl by Creekmore Durham

Last night at “book group”, seven women came together at my home to talk about a book that we had decided to read and discuss at our last meeting. A new group member walked in for the first time and looked around at the treasures in my home “showroom”.  Apparently noticing a number of ceramic animal pieces, she asked if I had anything with the Raven theme, her husband’s power animal.  I showed her several items and while there was not time to ask her more about their “meaning” I became more curious about the Raven as a power animal and did a little research today.

Ravens are the largest songbirds in North America and are known for their ability to mimic the calls of other

Raven Treasure Box by Rolling Raven Studio

animals and even some human words. Due to their large size, intensely dark coloring, their loud and raucous croak, along with the dubious reputation for cleaning up nature by eating dead animals, than can seem frightening and intimidating. They are said to be the “keeper of secrets” and the “teachers of mysticism”.  According to www.animaltotem.com, they are about heightened awareness and consciousness and are here to help us be reunited with the mysteries of the universe so we can expel our inner demons.

According to the website www.shamanicjourney.com, “Ravens have this power, giving out varied sounds, and can assist us in shifting our consciousness into various dimensional realms. Hence this is a reason why the raven is referred to as a shape shifter with magical powers. ‘Raven people’ can expect continual changes and spiritual awakenings throughout their lifetime.”

Rolling Raven by Rolling Raven Studio

Check out the these Raven pieces on the CQS website. If you have comments about the Raven or would like to share what you know about power animals, please be a guest blogger.

Nancy Goodwin, Owner
Creating Quiet Spaces
nancy@creatingquietspaces.com