Two days ago I read this: http://www.scribd.com/doc/152000108/Owl ... O-Abductee
As one who ascribes to Shamanistic connections between Nature and Spirituality, I have always been drawn to the "air" element. Crows (Law), Hawks (Messenger), Ravens (Magic), etc. I have never seen an Owl in the wild, although I gathered Barn Owl feathers from one that had perished in traffic. Of course I have heard Owls before, and hooted back at them, always at night, but I've never seen one.
So this morning I walked out the back door for a smoke, and there, 10 feet away, was a squatty small creature sitting on the telephone wire, directly in my line of sight, with its back to me. It was still dark, but I could see it clearly against the sky. I could see the ridged areas above the eyes, and instantly knew this was my first owl sighting. It sat there for a few seconds, then silently lifted off and flew away. It was less than a foot tall, so I am guessing it was a juvenile.
I use the David Carson/Jamie Samms "Medicine Cards" for reference: http://www.medicinecards.com/
Here is a snip of Owl's Medicine: http://scottfoglesong.printandwebdesign.com/21-owl.pdf
" If you have pulled the Owl card, you are being asked to use your powers of keen, silent observation to intuit some life situation. Owl is befriending you and aiding you in seeing the total truth. Owl can bring you messages in the night through dreams or meditation. Pay attention to the signals and omens. The truth always brings further enlightenment."
Since I read that above article, I have meditated on Owls every time I've gone outdoors, and this morning, 48 hours after reading the article, I see my first one.
Woo, Screen Memory, or Coincidence?
Me = Woo