| Life is unfolding rapidly before our eyes and we | | | | as well as being synonymous with abundance. |
| sometimes don't realize how truly far we've come | | | | Different meanings are found from all over the |
| in a relatively short span of time. It's time to take | | | | world. The Egyptians share with us the |
| stock of what we have in our life and truly feel | | | | Frog-headed Heket who is an Egyptian Goddess |
| gratitude for the beauty that we DO have, | | | | of birthing and creation. The Celts believed the |
| regardless of all the aspirations and desires we | | | | frog represented curative and healing powers |
| feel we have yet to attain. As spring continues to | | | | because of its connection with water and |
| blossom and unfold, the revving new energies of | | | | cleansing rains and to them, was deemed lord |
| the year are beginning to truly take form and all | | | | over all the Earth. Western and European views |
| that we've intended has grand opportunity to | | | | see the frog as a symbol of resurrection and |
| come into manifestation. These are exciting times | | | | spiritual evolution, deemed by the 3 stages of |
| for us all and it is a blessing to be able to share | | | | development (egg, tadpole, and fully formed |
| the journey together. | | | | amphibian). The 3 stages also associate the frog, |
| Not only can we all benefit from a little spring | | | | for Christians, as a symbol for the holy trinity and |
| cleaning on all levels right now, but could also | | | | resurrection and are found often in Christian art |
| benefit from a bit of "living" and breathing in of | | | | under this guise. To the Chinese the frog is an |
| those parts of ourselves and our lives that await | | | | emblem of yin energy and good luck. Feng Shui |
| our embracing and remembrance. Being in the | | | | practices recommend putting an image of a frog |
| now and realizing the power of this now moment | | | | in the east window of your home to encourage |
| can be transformative in big ways. There is much | | | | child birth and a happy family life. |
| we can learn through the symbolism of nature all | | | | Frogs have also been considered a link between |
| around us. One such symbol that speaks so | | | | the living and dead, represented by Asian custom |
| deeply of spring and sheds some wonderful light | | | | believing if you placed a jade frog in the mouth of |
| on the now of this moment is that of our friend | | | | the deceased, not only would this insure safe |
| the frog. Quite an interesting little fellow that most | | | | passage for their transition, but would allow the |
| would not pay much mind to, in general, yet has | | | | spirit to communicate more clearly with living |
| some powerful messages and insight for us, | | | | loved ones. In Japan, frogs are especially good |
| indeed. The frog hops into our experience of | | | | luck charms for travelers and wearing one was |
| spring to share with us his wisdom and offers us | | | | thought to provide safe passage on long voyages, |
| the chance to embrace and utilize his gifts to help | | | | particularly across waters. The frog took on a |
| support our processes during this very exciting | | | | more cosmic symbolism for Ancient Hindus |
| time. | | | | however, believing frogs not only signify darkness, |
| So here's what our friendly frog has to impart | | | | but that they project the world into orbit in space. |
| and share: | | | | So as you can see, this green little guy is more |
| The frog speaks of luck, purity, rebirth, renewal, | | | | mystifying and powerful than meets the eye and |
| fertility, healing, metamorphosis, transitions, | | | | so synonymous with the energy at hand that |
| dreaming, and opportunity. In many cultures, the | | | | spring provides us. We can simply call upon the |
| frog symbolizes shamanism and magic as well, | | | | energy of the frog to help in these changing |
| teaching us to leap swiftly from one level of | | | | times of our journey, especially when in need of |
| consciousness to another - from this world to the | | | | support in moving more easily through the |
| Otherworlds. Frogs help us to find courage in | | | | turbulent waters of some tough life-transitions, |
| accepting new ideas, to foster a sense of | | | | need a bit of positive encouragement along your |
| self-nurturing, and to discover connections | | | | travels, and when you are actively wanting to |
| between ideas. | | | | connect more deeply to the spirit world and focus |
| When a frog jumps into your life it may be | | | | on your intuitive development. |
| indicative of the opportunities that can be | | | | There is much in store as the year unfolds so it's |
| discovered in the now of your transition. The frog | | | | nice to know you always have a little friend at |
| has a unique growth cycle and undergoes some | | | | hand that can assist. As there are many more |
| incredible transformations in its progression and | | | | adventures to come and so many available if we |
| attainment of full adulthood, just as we humans | | | | embrace the opportunities presented to us and |
| do. Hence he understands what it feels like to | | | | optimize all that is in our present experiences. We |
| endure some serious growing pains, and | | | | can rest assured that if we support ourselves and |
| uncomfortable and even yucky feelings, along that | | | | take the necessary steps, we will be supported in |
| transition. And their ability to lay enormous | | | | return with many blessings and gifts. |
| amounts of eggs lends to their fertility symbolism | | | | |