Robin Redbreast
Renewal has been a major theme for me lately. New year. New starts. New opportunities. Among the many harbingers of change and signs of transformation that have appeared to me over the past few months, Robins have played a significant role. A robin came to me in a soul renewal shamanic journey and even in the cold of winter I've seen several robins in my neighborhood. As someone who doesn't believe in coincidences, I knew enough to recognize synchronicity at work.
Robin © 2006-2007 by Saktoth at deviantART
As shamanic spirits, robins are symbols of growth and renewal. The robin's red breast symbolizes the activation of creative energy, a stimulus to growth. They are traditionally considered a symbol of spring, which is a season of renewal. When we let go of the past we are renewed and free to nurture and serve both ourselves and others. Like many birds, robins are good parents, and one aspect of this animal power is the ability to nurture oneself into true adulthood.
Where food supplies are sufficient robins will live year-round. This is one of Robin's lessons: during times when our hearts and spirits feel bleak and cold we can flourish if we have sufficient inner strength, courage and faith. For this reason, the Robin Essence is a particularly good one to take during the winter months.
When male robins have territorial disputes they sing to each other. This behavior reminds us that part of growth is learning how to handle conflict in an adult manner and it reinforces the creative aspect of this bird's energy. To become truly mature, we must trust our own intuition - our own unique creative expression.
As an important symbol for me during a period of rich personal and spiritual growth, it seemed fitting that the Robin would inspire the creative expression of a new design for Blogickal. Indeed, just in time for Imbolc.
Posted by Angela-Eloise at 11:16 PM
Comments
I have been seeing a lot of robins in my yard over the last couple of weeks and have even been able to take some lovely pictures of them. I live in Florida, which of course is fairly warm all year long, but I hadn't seen the abundance of these robins until a couple of weeks ago. I wanted to research the spiritual symbolism of the presence of these beautiful creatures and was directed to this website. Any additional information would be greatly appreciated, as I feel God is trying to tell me something. Since I have been in a state of "growth" I want the information to assist me in my journey.
Posted by: Dawn Arrington | March 1, 2007 7:27 AM
Some time ago I often dreamt about robins. It seemed that it wanted to cantact, but I did not react in a right way. So once in a dream a huge robin crashed against my window and in another dream it was digitally "pixled".
The robin seems to be associated with thunderstorm and flashes.
Unfortunately I have not yet found out, what my unconsciousness (or sth. else) wanted to tell me :-(
Nevertheless I feel a special relationship and happiness when I see these birds .
Posted by: LTi | April 2, 2007 3:22 PM
I'm overwhelmed by this.
1. I have a celtic triskele on my ankle that I've had for 7 years.
2. I have been wanting to get a tattoo of a bird for a couple of months now, but I couldn't decide which bird.
3. I stumbled up on the idea of a Robin Redbreast.
4. My middle name is Robin.
5. My divorce was final on March 17 of this year (which is a couple of days before the first day of Spring).
6. Robin Redbreasts symbolize Spring.
7. This is too serendipitous. I'm getting a Robin Redbreast tattoo. I guess "synchronicity" is the right word! lol
Can you tell me where you got your information about this lovely little bird?
Posted by: Annie | July 11, 2008 7:25 PM