Sea Turtle

Welcome to the Calming Hands Reiki blog! Once a month, I hope to explore the meaning of different animals, so we can interpret what they’ve come to teach us when they show up in our lives.

To begin, the first card I just happened to pull, from the Secret Language of Animals by Chip Richards, is the Sea Turtle.

This seems appropriate since the meaning of these gentle creatures is to Begin. Honu teaches us to simply begin with baby steps towards a new journey or life. Know there is no rush, no time limit on when things will happen. The sea turtle teaches us “endurance through peace, patience and gentle perseverance.”

The largest of the Sea Turtles resides in Hawaii, and has a distinctly greenish brown coloring.  “Honu” as the Hawaiians call them are believed to represent strength and resilience, along with a connection between land, sea and spirit.

With Honu, let’s all peacefully begin our new journey or endeavor. Be patient with yourself and others as you gently persevere, finding your own voice within yourself and knowing the universe will always be there to support you.

Stay Safe and Blessings,

Jennifer