Central to all birds of prey is their association with death and the cycle of life. This episode is the first in a series of how birds of prey can inspire rituals for a variety of situations: funerals and memorials, projects that require focus or the ability to see the big picture, and life events that require courage. As Lesley Morrison writes in her book, The Healing Wisdom of Birds, at the heart of eagle medicine is reaching the place where we realize our freedom to soar.
This episode shares the gifts, challenges, history and mythology of the eagle in various cultures from the ancient world to now. For example, an Irish tradition says Adam and Eve are alive today, having shape-shifted as two eagles that live in Galway. The eagle's ability to shape-shift explains why two eagles, formerly two Druids who changed themselves into eagles in order to protect the grave of King Arthur.
See RitualRecipes.net for a list of references used in this episode and for information on Zita's guest appearance on the paranormal podcast "See You On The Other Side."
The Charming of the Plow - A Norse Winter Festival to Honor the Dwarves and Prep Your Tools
Hope and the Parliament of the World's Religions
A Thanksgiving Ritual for Your Home
Self-Care Rituals When Your Spouse Has Dementia
Everything Happens for a Reason - A Folktale
The Wedding Ceremony Arch
Yemaya and Victims of the Middle Passage
Sedna, a Ritual for the Inuit Goddess of the Arctic Ocean
The Language of Shells - Beach Wedding Rituals
Rituals to Renew Your Wedding Vows
The 7 Hills of Rome Wedding Ritual
Is Your Child Leaving Home?
Spiritual Medicine of the Hawk and Falcon
Owl Medicine for the Spirit
Rituals for Podcasters, Speakers & Storytellers
Rituals for Writers
Home Funerals
Divorce: Funerals for the Death of a Marriage
Funerals for Pets
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