Can someone help with turtle medicine?

[MorningGlow]

I am entirely puzzled--been having dreams of my friend (the one who "shows up" spiritually from time to time). I had dreams with him in them two nights in a row. First night's dream was long, involved--friendly but confusing as to the meaning, so I asked for clarification.

Last night I dreamt that he and I and another person were sitting near a pond; I had my feet in the water. I saw a turtle with a yellow throat (or perhaps yellow stripes on its throat) swimming around in the water--it swam up to me, looked at me, then swam away. Later I pulled my feet out of the pond and accidentally splashed my friend. I apologized but he didn't seem to notice being splashed anyway.

After we finished our work (I got the impression we were making a nature documentary) I got into my Jeep to go home; he was in another car with other people. He rolled down the window and asked if I wanted to go get a drink with them. I said sure, asked where the bar was, and instead of giving me directions he got into my Jeep to show me where to go. I had been uncomfortable around him (nervous) during the day, but I felt more at ease and we had a nice chat as I drove. Then I woke up.

I've been looking up turtle medicine and symbolism in Animal-Speak and online but nothing's really "speaking" to me as to why I would have a visit from turtle. Any thoughts? Thanks! :hi:

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. well to me

turtle has always meant home, and grounding. But that's just a personal interpretation.

[MorningGlow]

3. Me too

But it doesn't seem to apply in this case. I don't think. Actually, I don't know what to think. :)

[MagickMuffin]

2. Here's something that might be of value

TURTLE MEDICINE


The turtle has its own built-in house on their back. The upper shell is composed of about 50 bones, including modified ribs, vertebrae and bony skin plates. The shell is very much alive and not dead tissue. If turtle has crawled into your subconscious, it may carry the message to remain mobile and flexible in your spiritual walk and not to acquire more possessions that you need. The burden of possessions can slow our spiritual journey.

Growth rings ( scutes or scales) on a turtle/ tortoise shell cannot be used to determine its age with any degree of accuracy. In most cases, the rings are determined largely by environmental conditions. The size, color and other physical adaptations of the turtle are also largely determined by its environment. The turtle teaches us to accept the world we live in and to adapt to changes when needed.

Grandfather Turtle has amazing survival skills and strategies. They sense vibrations in the water through their skin and shell. If turtle comes with a message for you, it may be interpreted to mean that you should listen closely to your physical and spiritual senses and vibrations and move slowly and cautiously to adapt.

Water turtles come ashore to lay eggs and bury them in the ground. After the eggs hatch, the baby turtles crawl to the water. This characteristic is a significant sign in pointing out connections, especially for the purpose of reproduction, between the elements of water and earth. Turtle may be telling us to combine the deep emotional and spiritual qualities of the water element with the strong and solid grounding qualities of Mother Earth in our search for balance.

When the turtle negotiates uneven terrain and its weight causes it to flip over on to its rounded shell, it uses its strong neck to right itself. This ability when communicated by messages from the turtle may be a sign to use the tools at your disposal to use your inner senses and knowledge to correct the problem when your life becomes upside down.

When old turtle slowly crawls in to your dreams and visions, it is time to get connected to your most ancient heart and delve deeply in to the shell you have constructed around yourself. Peer deeply into that shell. The turtle cannot be separated from its shell and we cannot separate ourselves from who we are. We can develop ways to emerge from our shell to interact and take sustenance from the world around us, and at the same time, allow that emergence to be a blessing to all around you and your spiritual walk on earth.

The slow moving plod of the turtle does sooner or later get them to where they are going. The turtle is famous for getting things done in its own slow-moving way and winning the race. Could this be a sign for you to slow down and enjoy the blessings gifted by the Creator?


http://www.manataka.org/page236.html

[MorningGlow]

4. Thanks, MM

That's pretty much what it says in Animal-Speak as well. I'm just not sure what portion of turtle magic applies in this case...hm...

[BlueIris]

6. Wow, great stuff.

That's much better than what I read about turtle. Groovy. And very appropriet for your's truly.

[BlueIris]

5. OMG, have you been dreaming about turtles, too?

I had a couple of turtle dreams last week. HUGE turtles (one was a sea turtle, one was a "regular" large turtle in a small pond). I also looked up turtle medicine (although I don't really remember what I read). I sort of dismissed the dreams as non-significant...I'm shocked (sort of) that you experienced some as well.

[MorningGlow]

7. No way! Really?

Reptile sistah! What DOES it all mean?

I do have one idea--see if this resonates with you at all: This afternoon I started to think that maybe it's a visit from Mother Earth/Gaia. I got that idea because I reread the previous dream I had (on Sunday night) with my friend in it. There was an old lady in the dream. During the dream I thought of her as Grandmother, but she wasn't my grandmother, nor was she my friend's grandmother. So I started to think maybe she was Grandmother as Goddess in the Native American tradition.

Something else about turtles, as another option--one of the things I read said that turtles are related to the moon, and last night was a full moon.

But honestly, I really don't know...

[BlueIris]

8. I don't know what the significance of my turtle dreams is. Your theory is interesting, though.

I have been trying to be more environmentally conscious. I mean, I'm not wasteful, but I could probably stand to do more.

I've also had dreams about turkeys and eagles lately. You?

[MorningGlow]

10. Nope, no turkeys, no eagles

In fact, I was startled that I was visited by an animal totem last night, as I haven't dreamt about any animals in a long time. And I'm air magic, so my totems are always hawks, dragonflies, butterflies, etc., so seeing a turtle was very unusual for me.

[northernlights]

9. here is turtle medicine by Manny Twofeathers

Turtle is patient, determined and strong. Turtle medicine teaches us patiences with ourselves and others and gives us the determination to finish whatever we start. It also gives us the ability to be strong during difficult times.

Turtle goes inside its shell, showing us how to reflect and improve our inner spirit. Turtle has a long life and its heart beats days after it has died. Its medicine gives us strength and longevity and can help us to endure and keep on living after all seems lost and hopeless. Native Americans once believed that the entire planet was a turtle, so Turtle medicine brings us the strength of Turtle Island, or Mother Earth.

Turtle medicine is mostly passive in its ways of defense; however, this medicine can also give you the ability to be aggressive and protect yourself from those who would take advantage of you. Once Turtle gets holds of something in its powerful jaws, that creature is doomed. This medicine can give you the stubbornness to have your way in wahtever you choose.

What you can expect from Turtle medicine:

. determination
. strength
. endurance
. patience
. goeing within
. reconnection with spirit

[MorningGlow]

11. Thanks for this, NL

OMG that's all I need--more stubbornness! I'm a blockhead already!
:rofl:

I'm still trying to get a feel for just what part of turtle magic applies...not sure yet...

[northernlights]

13. hey, what some people call stubbornness

I call tenacity and persistance. :D

Maybe think about the various qualities of turtle in relation to the people in your dream, and your relationships with them in waking life.

[MorningGlow]

14. True 'nuff

Persistence = good, blockheadedness = bad--it's a fine line sometimes!
:rofl:

"Various qualities of turtle" regarding the people in the dream and our relationships--that is indeed what I'm tussling with right now. This one is a tough nut to crack. I'll keep at it, though.

[rosesaylavee]

12. Maybe it means to take it slow.

Take a long careful and keep swimming.

[MorningGlow]

15. That interpretation does seem to be starting to stand out from the rest of turtle magic

Which cheeses me off no end--I am terribly impatient! :evilgrin: