(Hey, I wasn't sure what forum to put this in, so if this isn't the right one, I offer my most sincere apologies.)
Recently, on the last new moon, after performing an informal ritual, I had a vision of a salamander accompanied by music (it was an instrumental piece that sounded somewhat similar to the song "Pet Sounds" by the Beach Boys, but I digress). What made this especially significant was that I had planned to do some divination on the new moon with an animal-based oracle deck. The last time I worked with the Tarot I had a strong feeling that I should switch to a deck based on animal symbolism, so my plan was to by this particular deck and break it out on the new moon. As things went, though, I completely forgot that it was the new new moon, and never bought the deck, yet despite this I had a vision of an animal.
I've read a little bit online about the symbolism of salamanders: that their amphibious nature represents a bridge between the elements of water and earth; that being nocturnal they are associated with dreams and the unconscious; that because they regenerate limbs, and because they go through changes from birth to adulthood, they can be symbolic of transformation and rebirth. I just wanted to open up a conversation about any further symbolism any of you might have associated with salamanders, and personal experiences with salamander totems, et cetera.
Also, for clarification, the sort of salamander I saw in my vision appeared to be a grey "mudpuppy". (I would post a picture but the forum is telling me that I'm not allowed to post links, but a quick visit to google or wikipedia will show you what I mean).
Recently, on the last new moon, after performing an informal ritual, I had a vision of a salamander accompanied by music (it was an instrumental piece that sounded somewhat similar to the song "Pet Sounds" by the Beach Boys, but I digress). What made this especially significant was that I had planned to do some divination on the new moon with an animal-based oracle deck. The last time I worked with the Tarot I had a strong feeling that I should switch to a deck based on animal symbolism, so my plan was to by this particular deck and break it out on the new moon. As things went, though, I completely forgot that it was the new new moon, and never bought the deck, yet despite this I had a vision of an animal.
I've read a little bit online about the symbolism of salamanders: that their amphibious nature represents a bridge between the elements of water and earth; that being nocturnal they are associated with dreams and the unconscious; that because they regenerate limbs, and because they go through changes from birth to adulthood, they can be symbolic of transformation and rebirth. I just wanted to open up a conversation about any further symbolism any of you might have associated with salamanders, and personal experiences with salamander totems, et cetera.
Also, for clarification, the sort of salamander I saw in my vision appeared to be a grey "mudpuppy". (I would post a picture but the forum is telling me that I'm not allowed to post links, but a quick visit to google or wikipedia will show you what I mean).
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