There is a medicine story that tells of Crow's fascination with her own
shadow. She kept looking at it, scratching it, pecking at it, until her
shadow woke up and became alive. Then Crow's shadow ate her. Crow is
Dead Crow now.
Dead Crow is the Left-Handed Guardian. If you look deeply into Crow's
eye, you will have found the gateway to the supernatural. Crow knows the
unknowable mysteries of creation and is the keeper of all sacred law.
Since Crow is the keeper of sacred law, Crow can *bend* the laws of the
physical universe and "shape shift." This ability is rare and unique.
Few adepts exist in today's world, and fewer still have mastered Crow's
art of shape shifting. This art includes doubling, or being in two
places at one time consciously; taking on another physical form, and
becoming the "fly on the wall" to observe what is happening far away.
The Europeans that came to Turtle Island were named the "boat people" by
Slow Turtle. Even with the knowledge of alchemy possessed by certain
boat people, none had ever seen the powerful shape shifting of shamans
who utilized Crow medicine. Many boat people were frightened by what
appeared to be animals coming into their camps or dwellings to discern
their medicine. Crow medicine people are masters of illusion.
All sacred texts are under the protection of Crow. Creator's *Book of
Laws* or *Book of Seals" is bound in Crow feathers. Crow feathers tell
of spirit made flesh. Crow is also the protector of the "ogallah" or
ancient records.
The Sacred Law Belts, or Wampum Belts, beaded by native women long
before the boat people or Europeans ever came to this continent, contain
knowledge of the Great Spirit's laws, and are kept in the Black Lodges,
the lodges of women. The law which states that "all things are born of
women" is signified by Crow.
Children are taught to behave according to the rules of a particular
culture. Most orthodox religious systems create a mandate concerning
acceptable behavior within the context of worldly affairs. Do this and
so, and you will go to heaven. Do thus and so, and you will go to hell.
Different formulas for salvation are demanded by each "true faith."
Human law is not the same as Sacred Law. More so than any other
medicine, Crow sees that the physical world and even the spiritual
world, as humanity interprets them, are an illusion. There are billions
of worlds. There are an infinitude of creatures. Great Spirit is within
all. If an individual obeys Crow's perfect laws as given by the Creator,
then at death he or she dies a Good Medicine death--- going on to the
next incarnation with a clear memory of his or her past.
Crow is an omen of change. Crow lives in the void and has no sense of
time. The Ancient Chiefs tell us that Crow sees simultaneously the three
fates--- past, present, and future. Crow merges light and darkness,
seeing both inner and outer reality.
If Crow medicine appears in your life, you must pause and reflect
on how you see the laws of the Great Spirit in relation to the laws of
humanity. Crow medicine signifies a firsthand knowledge of a higher
order of right and wrong than that indicated by the laws created in
human culture. With Crow medicine, you speak in a powerful voice when
addressing issues that for you seem out of harmony, out of balance, out
of whack, or unjust.
Remember that Crow looks at the world with first one eye, and then the
other--- cross-eyed. In the Mayan culture, cross-eyeds had the privilege
and duty of looking into the future. You must put aside your fear of
being a voice in the wilderness and "caw" the shots as you see them.
As you learn to allow your *personal integrity* to be your guide, your
sense of feeling alone will vanish. Your *personal will* can then emerge
so that you will stand in your truth. The prime path of true Crow people
says to be mindful of your opinions and actions. Be willing to walk your
talk, speak your truth, know your life's mission, and balance past,
present, and future in the now. Shape shift that old reality and become
your future self. Allow the bending of physical laws to aid in creating
the shape shifted world of peace.
CONTRARY:
So you are an outlaw today, eh? This is one of the varied message of
Crow reversed. The rebel in you has given a yell, and all hell is about
to break loose!
A word to the wise at this point: make sure that if you are stepping on
toes, you have some back-up. The catalyst for a barroom brawl is usually
the person with two black eyes. That is what it means to *eat* Crow.
If you do not plan to go to such extremes, Crow reversed may indicate
that you are merely "cheating a little' on your diet, or covertly
watching the neighbors have a spat, or thinking, "Promises are made to
be broken." In any of these situations, the only loser is you. If you
are lying to yourself on any level, you have lost the power of Crow.
Think about it, and maybe your inner truth will come to you.
In seeing what is true, you may need to weed out past beliefs or ideas
to bring yourself into the present moment. Contrary Crow speaks of
needing to remember that Divine Law is *not* judgment or denial of
self-truths. Divine Law is honoring harmony that comes from a peaceful
mind, an open heart, a true tongue, a light step, a forgiving nature,
and a love of all living creatures. Honor the past as your teacher,
honor the present as your creation, and honor the future as your
inspiration.
Refusing to honor the shifts in your reality can cause emotional pain.
An implosion of energy is apparent when rebellion surfaces. Contrary
Crow speaks of broken law. The law of expansion is broken by
suppression. This may apply to a situation, an old habit, a person you
have given your authority to, or your own fears. It is always your own
creation, so call on Crow and shift that creation to your new reality.
