Your Year Ahead Reading

	January Eagle Eagle soars high enough to see the grand panorama of life, and yet has vision keen enough to spot a fish a mile away. How's your vision? Are you seeing the big picture or are you only concentrating on the fish? Eagle is asking you to take a step back so you can once again see the whole. You've gotten so lost in the trees you've forgotten the forest.
	February Coyote Taking yourself too seriously? If you are, Coyote will throw a banana peel in your tracks just to see you take a silly spill. Coyote medicine is Trickster medicinethe practical joker, the chaos maker. If Coyote appeared in your reading today, be ready for a curveball thrown in your direction. Remember, though, Coyote uses the bizarre to help us learn lessons we just can't seem to get any other way.
	March Opossum Youve heard the expression playing possum? It means to play dead and is derived from Opossums ability to act in whatever way the situation demands. If its practical to play dead, so be it; if its to Opossums advantage to be aggressive, watch out! Take your cue from this master actor todayand play the role that will serve you best.
	April Mockingbird Mockingbirds are master imitators, and can mimic the calls of many other birds. Theyre also fearless protectors of their nest, and will attack any bird (no matter how large) to protect their young. Mockingbirds lesson for you today is twofold: to listen to how you might be mimicking othersinstead of listening to your own true voice; and to examine the value of what you defend. Hmmm?
	May Frog Frog Rivet! Something in your life needs cleansing, and frog is here to help. Frog is traditionally associated with rainthat powerful force of Nature that can flood, nurture, heal, or drown. If Frog appears in your reading, you're being asked to examine what is stagnating in your lifethen ask Frog to help you let it go. Need to cry? Jump in the shower and let Frog Medicine do its work.
	June Mockingbird Mockingbirds are master imitators, and can mimic the calls of many other birds. Theyre also fearless protectors of their nest, and will attack any bird (no matter how large) to protect their young. Mockingbirds lesson for you today is twofold: to listen to how you might be mimicking othersinstead of listening to your own true voice; and to examine the value of what you defend. Hmmm?
	July Turtle Turtle carries his home on his back, and his question to you today is whether your life is weighed down with things that serve no purpose. Everyone loves buying stuff, but do you use shopping, spending, and the acquisition of things as a substitute for passion, conviction, commitment? Its worth thinking about, isnt it?
	August Armadillo You'll never get too close to Armadillo as his hard shell will keep you at arm's length! And, if this roly-poly fellow is in your reading, he's asking YOU to examine the areas where you need a hard shellboundaries! Do you do for everyone but never do for yourself? Or, are you being TOO sensitive, protecting yourself even when danger isn't present?
	September Sasquatch Is Big Foot real or a hoax? It doesn't really matter, because he has ambled into your reading to remind you of life's mysteries. Not everything can be explained, not everything can be touchedbut that doesn't mean it don't exist. Suspend your logic for a bit, and be open to the mystery.
	October Badger Badger is a ferocious opponent, unwilling to back down over any issue. Unfortunately, this unwavering stance leads some Badgers to their demise. If Badger has dug into your reading, he is asking whether you are fighting the right fight. Is this issue the hill youre willing to die on, or are you fighting for no other reason than pure stubbornness? Think about it.
	November Magpie Ancient culture associate Magpies with excellent fortuneso it looks like youve got something really terrific coming into your life today. However, you may need to search a little to understand the true gift thats being presented. Pay attention to omens, messages, the clouds, feathers, bird songyour fortune is hidden in those subtle messages. Opportunity is knocking at your doorwill you answer?
	December Dove Are you going through life carrying old grief, pain or hate? If so, Dove (sometimes known as Mourning Dove) encourages you to let go of your emotional baggage so that true healing can take place. Its time to forgive, release, and move forward. And, know that healing Dove is flying right beside you.

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