i’m seeing red
a brilliant cardinal
in a juniper tree
perhaps a loved one from
beyond has come to visit me,
tidings of good fortune about
to come my way…what’s this!
more brilliant red, a ruby
capped woodpecker hops
from tree to tree grounding
me; what say you my rowdy
friend? be kind but cautious,
head in the heavens, feet
firmly planted, adapt to
the changing tide, go with
the gentle flow, yes!
i am seeing red
~kat
While sitting outside I was visited by two magnificent birds. The cardinal and the woodpecker. I decided to see what these two symbolized in legend and lore. This is what I found:
The Cardinal
The number 12 is considered a lucky number by many Native Americans. The number 12 also is associated with the cardinal. … Native American lore holds that if you have encountered a cardinal, expect good luck to follow, possibly in 12 hours, 12 days, or at noon or midnight.
Symbolic signs appear in many forms, but the red cardinal has long been embraced as the most notable spiritual messenger who has been sent by our loved ones in Heaven to watch over us. To this day, red cardinals are one of the most common spiritual signs that people receive from Heaven. The word cardinal comes from the Latin word cardo which means hinge. The cardinal is serving as the hinge on the doorway between Earth and Spirit, delivering messages back and forth.
The Woodpecker
The woodpecker meaning encourages you to strike a balance between being kind and being cautious. It symbolizes the need to understand different rhythms, patterns, and cycles, and to do your best to adapt to them and flourish. It represents warnings and prophecies, and the need to be connected with the earth.
Woodpecker symbolism is letting you know that it is time to pay attention because an opportunity is has come knocking along with it. In other words, the Woodpecker meaning is signaling you that significant changes are happening in your life. Therefore, it is up to you to seize the moment. Whether it is the renewal of an old project, the finishing of a new project, or a serendipitous meeting with someone in your life, get busy! Furthermore, whatever way you perceive it, this spirit animal insists that you must understand that the door is wide open for you right now and that success is yours for the asking.
May 13th, 2020 at 11:06 pm
I love this poem and it’s message
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May 13th, 2020 at 11:08 pm
Thank you Sadje. It was the first time I have seen a woodpecker up close in the wild. The cardinal was lovely of course, but the woodpecker blew me away. And such a large bird! A banner day!
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May 14th, 2020 at 12:16 am
How lovely.
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May 14th, 2020 at 2:08 am
Well, I have learned a lot from this beautiful poem. Thank you Kat I really did enjoy this poem and it’s intriguing message and explanation.💜
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May 14th, 2020 at 6:27 am
Thank you Willow. The woodpecker was spectacular! So big!!!
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May 14th, 2020 at 9:04 am
And bright 😀
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May 15th, 2020 at 7:32 am
Yes! Beauty all around! ❤️💜❤️
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May 15th, 2020 at 8:19 am
Yes indeed
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May 14th, 2020 at 7:05 am
Beautiful lines. I loved reading the legendary tales.
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May 15th, 2020 at 7:31 am
Me too. I love learning the symbolism passed down through the ages. ❤️
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May 14th, 2020 at 9:37 am
Don’t you just love twitter – the real twitter, not that Trump rubbish!
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May 14th, 2020 at 9:42 am
Oh I do! That is the normal that makes the new normal livable! 🐦❤️🐦
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May 18th, 2020 at 1:17 am
Very lovely poem💕
Don’t forget to Glee and spread sparkles✨
-Nani 💖
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May 18th, 2020 at 8:18 pm
And a little faerie dust while I’m at it 🙂
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May 19th, 2020 at 1:38 am
💕☺️✨✨✨
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May 19th, 2020 at 8:02 pm
✨🧚♂️✨
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