The whale shares many characteristics with the dolphin as they are both
members of the cetacean family which has over 90 different species. They
are the world's largest mammals, and can be found in almost all locations
around the planet.
Legend says that the whale once walked upon the earth. When the land masses began to sink and re-shape, all the knowledge of the universe was locked into the memory banks of the whale and it was sent into the sea. If you carry whale medicine, you also carry the memories of much knowledge that can be tapped into if you honor the teachings of whale.
Whale tells you to be sensitive to tone, and the vibrational qualities in tones. If you're alert, you can activate your built-in sonar to be conscious of things and people moving in and around your personal space. Do you just "know" when someone is near, or something is amiss? Whale medicine is working.
As each family of whales has its own "song", you too can find your soul song to recall those memories stored deep in your super conscious mind. Hum, whistle, sing, chant, use tones until you find that one level of tone that is yours alone. You will know. It will resonate deep in your soul seat. Remember the sound, and use it as often as you can -- especially in meditation. You will find knowledge you didn't know you had floating to the surface. You are tapping into the memory banks of your soul.
Whale also speaks to us of creativity, and of the need to rely on our own talents and abilities. As with the buffalo, no part of the whale goes to waste. Do not be guilty of wasting your own value, your own in-born strengths. Use your own instincts and creative abilities to make the ordinary things in your life magical. Let your imagination soar.....but be careful to stay grounded and in touch with reality.
Controlled breathing, and the ability to calm and quiet our bodies is also whale medicine. When you're under tension and stress, visualize the blow hole of the whale spouting streams of water. Take deep breaths and forcefully blow it out. As the breath is forced out, see your inner body relaxing. Calm your heart rate; slow your blood flow; quiet your mind. Let your anxiety wash away as whale carries them into the deep water.
Whale also symbolizes the power of the family unit; the careful nurturing of the young; the balance between great strength and gentleness. In times of difficulty, do you pull together as a family, or do you allow those hard times to separate and divide? Remember whale. Search for a better way.....together.
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