Animal Guidance Series: Panther Medicine

I really enjoy studying different animals. I love looking into their folklore, mythology, unique characteristics and symbolism. Today's member of the large cat family is no exception. This episode is about the Panther, who originally inhabited North America, but slowly moved southward, which is why we find stories about it in Mexico and Peru, as well as Asia. Symbolically, the Panther is connected to leadership, power, movement, sensuality, solitude, strength, instinct, elusiveness, and aggression. It is also seen as an intuitive protector. A Black Panther is actually a leopard or a Jaguar with a genetic mutation. If you see a black panther in Africa, or Asia, it is actually a black leopard. If you see one in North Central or South America, it is a black Jaguar. The greatest of many gifts that the Panther brings is their ability to be silent and still, this spirit often walks alone, with intuitive abilities to hunt in secrecy. In many cultures, the Panther is seen as a symbol of fertility and sexuality. The Black Panthers symbolizes feminine power, grace, intelligence, and the wisdom of women and intuition. It is believed that the panther is a skilled communicator with all other creatures of the forest. 

So call in Panther medicine for transformation, personal power and rebirth. Embrace your inner power and trust your instincts, navigate through darkness and come out stronger on the other side. Call in the Panther’s spirit! “Call IT in With Dar!”

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I really enjoy studying different animals. I love looking into their folklore, mythology, unique characteristics and symbolism. Today's member of the large cat family is no exception. This episode is about the Panther, who originally inhabited North America, but slowly moved southward, which is why we find stories about it in Mexico and Peru, as well as Asia. Symbolically, the Panther is connected to leadership, power, movement, sensuality, solitude, strength, instinct, elusiveness, and aggression. It is also seen as an intuitive protector. A Black Panther is actually a leopard or a Jaguar with a genetic mutation. If you see a black panther in Africa, or Asian, it is actually a black leopard. If you see one in North Central or South America, it is a black Jaguar. The greatest of many gifts that the Panther brings is their ability to be silent and still, this spirit often walks alone, with intuitive abilities to hunt in secrecy. In many cultures, the Panther is seen as a symbol of fertility and sexuality. The Black Panthers symbolizes feminine power, grace, intelligence, and the wisdom of women and intuition. It is believed that the panther is a skilled communicator with all other creatures of the forest. In ancient Egypt, the Panther was highly regarded as a sacred animal. Bastet the goddess of home fertility and protection was believed to have the power of a wild animal. Sekhmet, the goddess of war and healing, was associated with Panther characteristics, such as fierceness and protection. In Greek mythology, the Panther was associated with Dionysus, the god of wine, festivals, and ecstasy. He was often depicted riding a chariot pulled by a wild team of untamed Panthers. The god Apollo often had a panther at his side, emphasizing his connection to magic and to mystery. In Native American cultures, the Panther also holds great significance as a guardian and protector. As a powerful spirit animal, it is associated with strength, agility, and courage. The Panther’s ability to move silently and swiftly is seen as a symbol of adaptability, and camouflage. In Hinduism, the Panther is associated with the goddess Durga, often seen as riding a panther, symbolizing her strength and power at defeating evil forces and overcoming challenges. In ancient Mayan culture, the Panther was associated with the underworld and considered a creature of the night. It was believed to communicate with the ancestors and navigate the spirit world with ease. The Panther is seen in Mayan art as mysterious and powerful. In medieval art, the Panther became the symbol of Christ's resurrection and triumph over death. It was believed that the Panther’s breath had a sweet aroma, that it could awaken a dead person During the Renaissance period, the Panther was featured in large compositions as a companion to the Indian goddess Shiva, or the biblical character of Eve, adding mystery and intrigue to the total artwork. Whether it was a symbol of power, resurrection or inner strength,

the Panther continues to captivate audiences with its elegance and mystery. Its presence in today's art and literature demonstrates that! There are several sports teams and organizations that have adapted the Panther to represent them. Whether it's on the football field, in the realm of politics, or as a military emblem, the Panther serves as a powerful symbol. So call in Panther medicine for transformation, personal power and rebirth. Embrace your inner power and trust your instincts, navigate through darkness and come out stronger on the other side. Call in the

Panther’s spirit! “Call IT in With Dar!”

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