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The dream was always running ahead of me. to catch up,
to live for a moment in unison, was the miracle.
Anaïs Nin
I continue reading Memory and Dream, the novel I mentioned the other day… I have been thinking a lot about it. It speaks provides a great deal of insight into both the creative process and the student/teacher relationship. The artist begins to discover an ability to bring faerie creatures to life through her paintings. These creatures “cross over” from “the before” to take up real lives in Isabelle’s world.
What if?… Would I be responsible for this shape-shifting peacock? Would it follow me around, slipping in and out of the wallpaper?
To see a peacock in your dream, represents spring, birth, new growth, longevity, and love. It is a good omen, signaling prestige, success and contentment in your relationship and career.
In Greco-Roman mythology the Peacock is identified with Hera (Juno) who created the Peacock from Argus whose hundred eyes (seen on the tail feathers of the Peacock) symbolize the vault of heaven and the “eyes” of the stars.
In Hinduism the Peacock is associated with Lakshmi who is a deity representing benevolence, patience, kindness, compassion and good luck.
Similar to Lakshmi, the Peacock is associated with Kwan-yin in Asian spirituality. Kwan-yin (or Quan Yin) is also an emblem of love, compassionate watchfulness, good-will, nurturing, and kind-heartedness. Legend tells us she chose to remain a mortal even though she could be immortal because she wished to stay behind and aid humanity in their spiritual evolution.
In Babylonia and Persia the Peacock is seen as a guardian to royalty, and is often seen in engravings upon the thrones of royalty.
… Themes of renewal are also linked to alchemical traditions to, as many schools of thought compare the resurrecting phoenix to the modern-day Peacock.
Contemplate the powers of the Peacock when you need more vibrancy and vitality in your experience. The Peacock can also help you on your spiritual Path, and breath new life into your walk of faith…