| Albatross- bearing burdens a weather prophet forecasting storms. Killing one brings a curse. Servent of the sea God Cockeral- protection sacrificial bird. Buried under building foundations as a guardian. If one crows in the afternoon a visitor will arrive, If one crows at sunset it will be a wet sunrise. Crane- health a symbol of longlife Crow- change a bird of Apollo and sacred to Athena. A white crow is associated with Branwen. The guardian of the sacred laws. Cuckoo- prosperity heralds spring. When oyu first hear one turn your money over to get more. Dove- reconciliation and love emblem of Venus. A symbol of peace and healing quarrels. If a white dove perches on a roof there will be a marriage soon. Duck- consolidation a quacking duck away from water means prosperity. Flying ducks mean happier times are coming Eagle- vision and courage the King of birds. Courage and power. Its feathers carry prayers. Emblem of Zeus and Jupiter and earthly power. Falcon- vigilance an omen warning of disaster if it swoops from the left. Goose- home linked with Hera and Juno- symbol of domestic happiness and good housewifery. To hear geese cackling means you have hidden enemies. Hawk- enlightenment sacred to Horus, The triumph of light returning after dark, and emissary of Apollo. Hummingbird- truth and joy if you hear one it brings health and happiness. The feathers are good luck charms. Ibis- wisdom the incarnation of Thoth, Associated with Hermes and writing. Kingfisher- harmony After you see one the next 14 days will be tranquil. Associated with Yule. Magpie- good news A divinatory bird Ostrich- justice A symbol of Maat. Balances the hearts of the dead. The egg is a symbol of fertility. Owl- learning wisdom and bringer of bad tidings. Bird of Minerva and Athena. Bird of the darkness and the Crone. One form of Gwynn, God of the underworld. Peacock- lasting happiness, elders bird of Juno. If it spreads its tail feathers it means happiness and prosperity. Symbol of immortality. A weather prophet. Pelican- motherhood, nurturing indicates maternal instincts. Quail- fertility fire and passion. To see one brings fertility. Eat the eggs at a full moon to increase your fertility. Heralds coming of spring and victory. Raven- battle the guardian amd prophet of disaster. Sacred to Bran and Cathubodva. If they leave and are it indicates hard times are coming. The birds of Odin. If they nest in your house they bring luck. They are finders of lost property. Robin- compassion can grant wishes. If one visits your garden it brings good luck. Seagull- travel the souls of dead sailors. If a gull settles on a ship, the journey will be good. Stork- babies, children bringer of life. The Goddess as a mother, sacred to Venus. A nest near your home is a blessing. Swallow- revival, consolidation the awakening after winter. Renewal of life. Sacred to Isis. Swan- creativity the souls of great artists past Turkey- self sacrifice a sacrificial bird Wagtail- love a divinatory bird Wren- inginuity blessed bird. It is luck to see one whilst hunting. ~ author unknown |
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