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Ellen Scusa wrote:

>I believe that my totem animal may be a ape, gorilla. But I don't see

>it as part of the totem animal listing's.

 

Would you post the URL where you are looking at totems?

 

Thanks so much.

 

Cat

 

 

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Do you have access to a book called AnimalWise by Ted Andrews? Gorilla is on

page 199. A quick looks tells me key qualities are strength, nobility and

generosity. There are at least two pages of writing on this and there are other

apes as well.

Michelle

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Ellen Scusa

Chinese Traditional Medicine

Saturday, February 21, 2004 10:15 AM

[Chinese Traditional Medicine] Gorilla as a totem????

 

 

I believe that my totem animal may be a ape, gorilla. But I don't see

it as part of the totem animal listing's. I want more information on

it. How likley that this is my totem animal although not common? Does

anyone know any information about the gorilla as a totem and where

can I find it? Not a monkey, I do see that when I look around but a

actuall ape or gorilla of some kind. Not too sure. There in my dreams

constantly. I even become half ape in my dreams. I do not have any

association with gorilla's in my wakening life to make me dream about

them. I have been searching for my spirit guide and totem animal for

some time and have asked that they come to me in a dream. Gorilla's

is what I get. Soooooo, if any one know's I would greatlty appreciate

any info. Because I cannot find any. Thanks, Ellen

 

 

 

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On Feb 21, 2004, at 10:15 AM, Ellen Scusa wrote:

 

> There in my dreams

> constantly. I even become half ape in my dreams.

 

Hi Ellen,

 

My training in traditional Chinese medicine enables me to answer a few

questions that come up on this list, but your question isn't really TCM

as far as I can tell.

 

Still, I'm intrigued by your dreams.

 

A few things:

 

TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) doesn't really have totem animals.

There are a few animals that show up in Chinese mythology that has made

its way into TCM a bit here and there such as the definition of armpit

odor which is described as " fox smell " or something like that. Foxes

are an important animal in Chinese mythology. But no spirit guides or

totems to my knowledge.

 

Next, totems are unique to American indians (again, I'm not an expert

in these things, so pardon my ignorance) and probably do not include

gorillas or apes in their pantheon of animal spirits because apes and

gorillas are not seen in North America (all of the Americas?) outside

of zoos and California single's bars.

 

Still, you're having some interesting dreams and I would encourage you

to look at the appearance of gorillas, apes, or half human half ape

animals as yourself. It might be interesting to replace the word

" Ellen " for " ape " whenever it comes up in a dream. Perhaps that would

provide some insight into your own personal symbols and dream

metaphors.

 

The half-man/half horse animals of Greek mythology for instance

represented the half animal/ half divine nature of human beings.

Perhaps your half ape/half human dream animals are pointing to a

similar experience. For instance, do the apes in your dreams do things

that you would like to do, but can't because they're against the law,

unethical, or immoral?

 

If so, I'd go take a nap and have some fun. Then get up and get on with

your more socially responsible life. : )

 

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Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.

-Adlai Stevenson

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Well, there are many. Here are a couple. Is this what you wanted?

Ellen

http://www.sayahda.com/cycle.htm

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/8793/totems/totems.html

 

 

 

Cat <iceisit wrote:

Ellen Scusa wrote:

>I believe that my totem animal may be a ape, gorilla. But I don't see

>it as part of the totem animal listing's.

 

Would you post the URL where you are looking at totems?

 

Thanks so much.

 

Cat

 

 

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Often totem animals are powerful archetypes with healing potential.

They sometimes represent qualities the person has but has suppressed,

been afraid of, or failed to appreciate or develop. The appearance of

the totem animal often marks that the person has reached an important

crossroads in his or her life and is ready to grow as well as heal in

some way.

 

The book Black Elk Speaks has some references to this type of healing.

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Hi Ellen,

I think it is very likely that Gorilla is your totem...at least at this time.

Also, if you are dreaming repeatedly of it, Gorilla is trying to get your

attention; has something important for you right now. That one link had a lot

of Ted Andrews " Animal Speak " stuff on it, but I still would highly recommend

the companion volume of Ted Andrews, " Animal-Wise " since it actually has gorilla

in it. Both are the best volumes I've come across for totems.

Michelle

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Ellen Scusa

Chinese Traditional Medicine

Saturday, February 21, 2004 10:15 AM

[Chinese Traditional Medicine] Gorilla as a totem????

 

 

I believe that my totem animal may be a ape, gorilla. But I don't see

it as part of the totem animal listing's. I want more information on

it. How likley that this is my totem animal although not common? Does

anyone know any information about the gorilla as a totem and where

can I find it? Not a monkey, I do see that when I look around but a

actuall ape or gorilla of some kind. Not too sure. There in my dreams

constantly. I even become half ape in my dreams. I do not have any

association with gorilla's in my wakening life to make me dream about

them. I have been searching for my spirit guide and totem animal for

some time and have asked that they come to me in a dream. Gorilla's

is what I get. Soooooo, if any one know's I would greatlty appreciate

any info. Because I cannot find any. Thanks, Ellen

 

 

 

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