Animal Guidance Series: Monkey Medicine

Do you love to laugh? Does laughter seem to be second nature to you? If so, monkey medicine will seem like the perfect fit for your life. Monkeys are all about leaving room for fun. legendary for their playful, humorous, curious and mischievous antics. Making time to “monkey around” and having compassionate relationships with others is part of the monkey spirit. So, these creatures symbolize joy, inner child innocence, compassion, communication, laughter and problem solving. There is a loyal, strong and brave Monkey God of the winds in Hinduism that presides over justice. In Japan, you might be familiar with the three monkeys representing “hear no evil, see no evil, and speak no evil”. The Japanese term for monkey means “no evil”, and is the divine messenger who blesses marriage, pregnancy and birth, as well as protects people from negativity and toxins. In China, Buddha's stories depict the monkey as a brave intelligence and a protector. In the Mayan culture, a monkey was a respected Prophet, the Aztecs associated the spirit of the monkey with the element of fire and the sun. Through the monkey spirit the animal may bring messages of joy and childlike fun, there is plenty to learn from the monkey's trickster like nature. When Monkey Spirit comes into your life, it could be time to look around to see if someone is trying to fool or trick you. Is your life being steered in the right direction? Monkey can guide you to be more perceptive and aware of your surroundings. Your innate curiosity can lead you to new places. But remember to remain loyal to your friends and family at home. 

So, call in the monkey to enrich your life. Call in monkey medicine for adventure, compassion, creativity, humor, healing, intelligence, mischief, problem solving, innocence and ingenuity! Call in the monkey! Call IT in With Dar!

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Do you love to laugh? Does laughter seem to be second nature to you? If so, monkey medicine will seem like the perfect fit for your life. Monkeys are all about leaving room for fun. legendary for their playful, humorous, curious and mischievous antics. Making time to “monkey around” and having compassionate relationships with others is part of the monkey spirit. So these creatures symbolize joy, inner child innocence, compassion, communication, laughter and problem solving. There is a loyal, strong and brave Monkey God of the winds in Hinduism that presides over justice. In Japan, you might be familiar with the three monkeys representing “hear no evil, see no evil, and speak no evil”. The Japanese term for monkey means “no evil”, and is the divine messenger who blesses marriage, pregnancy and birth, as well as protects people from negativity and toxins. In China, Buddha's stories depict the monkey as a brave intelligence and a protector. In the Mayan culture, a monkey was a respected Prophet, the Aztecs associated the spirit of the monkey with the element of fire and the sun. Through the monkey spirit the animal may bring messages of joy and childlike fun, there is plenty to learn from the monkey's trickster like nature. When Monkey Spirit comes into your life, it could be time to look around to see if someone is trying to fool or trick you. Is your life being steered in the right direction? Monkey can guide you to be more perceptive and aware of your surroundings. Your innate curiosity can lead you to new places. But remember to remain loyal to your friends and family at home. Call in monkey medicine, when you want to fit in with a new community, making sure that the new group matches your values, ethics and Life Outlook. Call in the monkey for ingenious problem solving when you need help being an innovator. Monkey medicine can also help us leave everyday worries behind and not feel guilty taking time out for self-care. Overall, the monkey symbolizes adventure, compassion, creativity, humor, healing, intelligence, mischief, problem solving, and a sense of ingenuity. In the Chinese zodiac, monkey people have extremely high intelligence and are fast learners. They are playful with a sense of humor. They don't trust easily and need a partner who understands they're inquisitive and restless nature. Monkeys have found their way into countless tales across a variety of cultures. Many of these highlight the supernatural. Like Canu Man, the Monkey God in Hindu mythology, often depicted as a monkey faced, very muscular humanoid. There is also the Chinese Monkey King, Son Walkin, a powerful monkey with incredible strength and magical abilities. As a disciple of a Buddhist monk, there is a tale of self-discovery and enlightenment. He went on a journey to retrieve a sacred Buddhist scripture. In Japanese folklore, the monkey is the leader of earthly spirits depicted as a bearded monkey, carrying a spear and wearing a traditional Japanese hat. In African mythology, there is a God of iron and war with a powerful monkey at his side, representing cunning and agility. The Mayan god of arts and crafts is also accompanied by a monkey symbolizing creativity and skilled craftsmanship. These were just a few examples of how several cultures have elevated the monkey to the status of gods and deities. This is the testament to the monkeys enduring appeal and significance in human culture over the ages. 

So, call in the monkey to enrich your life. Call in monkey medicine for adventure, compassion, creativity, humor, healing, intelligence, mischief, problem solving, innocence and ingenuity! Call in the monkey! Call IT in With Dar!

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