tsukino_akume | Topics Meme: January 4th

January 04 - Reincarnation as a Bug

My first response is to say that I want to come back as a caterpillar. I'd get to crawl around and do nothing but eat and get fat and no one could judge me. And then I get to sleep for ages and ages. And when I'm done? I get to be a butterfly. The symbol of the soul in Japanese culture, dainty, beautiful, and dude, I could fly.

I'm also tempted to say Earthworm, but that's not really a bug.

Actually, I think I'd be a beetle.

Beetles aid in transformation, metamorphosis, resurrection and rebirth - rebirth of the soul to a new spiritual ideal and renewed devotion. This animal teaches harmony in the coming changes by utilizing your intuitive abilities and teaches discernment where you need it the most. Beetles have a protective quality that will aid in the ability to socialize and communicate effectively by illuminating problems and situations in the correct perspective. Are you eating correctly? Now is the time to examine eating habits. Can you identify which stage of development are you in egg/larva/pupa/adult?. Is it time to fly or walk in life? Beetle will teach persistence with charm, trust in the process, proper movement and actions which allows the regeneration of your spirit to prosper.

There's been a lot of transformation in my life, in many forms. I've always felt a deep connection to the spiritual world. (I'm also fascinated by Egypt, which is a bonus.) I'm not sure which kind of beetle I'd be specifically, since the totem list I'm going off of is generalized, but I'd be a beetle.

punkpinkpower: Stink Bug. (Before you laugh or maim me, read below. It makes sense!)
Stink Bug aids with clarifying dreams, visions and insights. She can show the connections between seemingly separate unrelated events with heightened intuition. Pay attention to your instincts about people, situations and circumstances. She can demonstrate the order in which things are done, designating each level in the process of metamorphosis. Increased sensitivity to what is hidden and reading between the lines occurs with Stink Bug medicine. She can be a sharp communicator getting to the point. Are you being direct? She helps protect and shield energy and emotions when needed. She teaches the balance of concealment and surfacing. Are you stepping forward at work, school, community or relationships? Are you overloaded and need to step back? Odors have both attractant and repellent qualities. Stink Bug will guide in the proper use and balance of the positive and negative attributes of what is psychically sensed as well as what is physically sensed in your surroundings. Stink Bug medicine shows how to transform and shed what is no longer needed. The first 12 to 14 days will show which direction you should be going. There are five separate stages as insights are gained and growth is achieved. Stink Bug's lessons span a period of about a month when new ideals and thoughts are fully developed.

rosabelle: Firefly. The moment I read over the totem description, she immediately came to mind.
Firefly teaches us to bring things into focus and to lighten the path that is hidden in order to understand our life force. He gives the spark of divine insight and inspiration. Firefly aids in illuminating what is hidden, understands what is confusing, brings wonder and awe in the darkness. He will teach strength to replace fear in the midst of the darkness; spiritual or emotional. Sometimes the faintest the light will see you through. Allow firefly to guide you - in the moment, through the forest of life and to navigate what you are unable to perceive or understanding. It is the light that should be your focus, not the dark. Firefly will show you how, so watch carefully!

starlit_purple: Cricket. Reasons being a) she's naturally musical, and b) she's lucky!
Cricket will attune to new vibrations and will aid in heightening intuition, sensitivity and awareness. Crickets can teach effective communication techniques and subconsciousness communication cues to obtain what is needed or wanted. Crickets are about resurrection and transformation from stages as in the molting process. Is it time to shed old ideas to make way for the new? Expect changes and new developments that will bring growth through reflection and patience as the sensitivity to mental, emotional and physical challenges are coming your way. Are you singing your song to be heard at this time? Is it time to rest in contemplation or jump toward your intended target whether it be at work, in relationships, or personal goal and dream? Cricket will help in finding the right balance of action using intuition and subtle awareness.

starandrea also came to mind for both Firefly and Butterfly, as she fits both very well, but then I came across the summary for Deer Fly. And yes, Stars would absolutely be a Deer Fly. ♥
Deer Fly teaches lesson of development in all areas. It's the journey not the destinations that are important here. She helps ground oneself in nature by helping contemplate the earth, ground and mud. There is balance of emotions and the spiritual along with physical and mental. She will assist the merging of those qualities. She will teach timing of when to attack along with the power and strength of words and actions. Her truthfulness may sting and bite but they are truths nonetheless. Females may need to be more assertive while males may need to be less assertive thus balancing robust vitality with gentleness. Deer Fly's pupal stage has a strong backbone so she can teach strength and fortitude with independence and courage. She indicates an ebb and flow of life cycles; feelings, emotions, relationships, physical, emotional and mental health. Meditating on black and white stripes will aid in balancing the energies needed and lend another viewpoint for learning. Deer Fly can show how groups of 4-5 people will aid in your journey. She shows an attraction to movement and what is hidden, emphasis on the esoteric, dreams and the subconscious realms. The time period of Deer Fly's lessons shows up in stages. 1st major stage occurs within 5-9 days. The 2nd major stage spans the next 2-3 weeks. When happens in this latter stage can have long lasting effects for up to three years. Deer Fly's medicine will demonstrate adaptability while layers of the self are uncovered for much new and exciting potential. She shows that change is coming.

Scorpion immediately brought

hagar_972 to mind.
Scorpion aids in uncovering what is hidden along with a sense of timing and cunning calculation. He teaches vigilance and an all around intensity to his being. Scorpion uses a sense of navigation via intuition, what is started now will produce results later which equals patience. He shows how to find your place with awareness and tenacity, keep your instincts sharp and ready for they will be correct. Scorpions shows how to defend and attack when needed. Are you striking at an idea at its full potential? Is it time to contemplate and wait for the right moment to move? Scorpion will show to how to move with stealth and fortitude to accomplish any task.

germankitty would be a spider.
Maintains a balance from past to present, helps in creativity and inspiration, helps understanding of illusions and reality, spiritual and physical balance, awakens sensibilities and weaves influences in development in your own world, stay focused on the center of things. Spider is gentleness and strength and will remind you of this pattern. She also will aid in communications and the written word. Are you creating to your fullest potential? Spider will teach the infinite possibilities of creative manifestation and the delicate strength of this balance. Notice the colors, patterns and behavior of the individual spider type for further insight to what Spider is saying.

And

arytra would be a wasp, assuming she didn't fight to come back as a millipede. ^_~
The wasp teaches that it is time of productivity and construction. Increased communication is important at this time. Are you progressing toward your goals? He teaches diligence and keeping things in order along with guiding you in building your mental, spiritual and physical dwelling. It is a time for progression with balancing the spiritual and physical. He demonstrates how to remain grounded to secure a good base for your endeavors. It time to start a new endeavor or work on an existing one.

I debated a few others on my Friends List, but nothing really came to me for anyone. I guess the rest of you get to avoid the bug reincarnation. ^_~

All explanations are taken from: Animal Totems: Dictionary of Insects

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Holy crap that is startlingly spot-on for me. Especially right now. o.O

*Only bug icon I have XD

Hahahahahaha, you are correct in the fact that my initial reaction was to fume at you (how Stink Bug of me!) lol, but I can take a joke ;)

So, it associates me with communication? Mostly? And Medicine? And apparently being able to tell the different between bullshit and sincerity lol. <3 <3 <3

These are all so good, I am proud of suggesting this topic- you gave it a lot of thought!

Actually it was this part that hit me first:

Stink Bug aids with clarifying dreams, visions and insights. She can show the connections between seemingly separate unrelated events with heightened intuition. Pay attention to your instincts about people, situations and circumstances. She can demonstrate the order in which things are done, designating each level in the process of metamorphosis. Increased sensitivity to what is hidden and reading between the lines occurs with Stink Bug medicine.

It made me think of the way you write, and how you give such insight to the characters through your stories, in ways no one else has thought of yet. You're constantly inspiring me to study canon even closer to see what you see. It inspires me every time. ♥

I also read the part about directness and thought of some of your Facebook posts, but really, it was the thought of clarification and paying attention to your instincts about people that made me think of you. ^_~

I'm glad you enjoyed the topic! I had a surprising amount of fun writing it!

♥ ! {{loves you all the ways}}

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