Lexicon of spirit animals: eagle

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Mode of life:

Eagles belong to the bird of prey species and can be found on all continents, except South America, depending on the species. Most well-known eagle species are the bold eagle (left image below) and the golden eagle (right image below), both of which virtually don't have any natural enemies apart from Humans. Eagles impress with a strong hooked beak, massive talons, fethered legs and wingspan of up to 2,5 meters. They populate the world's most massive mountain ranges, whereby they construct their nests high up on rocks or treetops. Since mountains are considered to be the home of gods, many cultures honor the eagle as the "King of birds" owing to its majestic appearance and extraordinary eyesight (4-8 times as good as the Human eye). Eagles live monogamously: a pair stays in its territory for an entire year while it uses one eyrie (=eagle nest) for breeding. Female eagles usually hatch 2-3 eggs within an incubation period of roughly two months. The hatched eaglet stays in the eyrie up to six months. During the first weeks the female eagle rears the offspring, while the male eagle provides food for the family. Later, on male and female eagle switch roles. After fledging, the eaglet stays one more year in the parents' territory to learn some basic skills. Only once the eaglets leave home, the parents incubate anew.

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Spiritually light aspect:

Eagles bring freedom, clarity and progression. By connecting with the eagle we increase our ability to look at situations from heightened vantage points of perspective with some healthy detachment. This enables us to not get embroiled in duality thinking, the root of judgment, thus endowing us with the competence to not only keep a level head in precarious predicaments and not becoming immersed in them in the first place, respectively, but to also pour oil on others' troubled waters. Just like the eagle's sharp eyesight, speed and power inevitably causes prey dire straits, detached astuteness allows us to act as swift as an arrow with an uneering instinct for maximum individual and collective benefit; being the majestic king of birds, wanting the best for all is a top priority. On top of that, the eagle introduces us into our inner treasure trove of means helping us to develop, maintain and secure our confidence in the most potent and natural way. The eagle teaches us how to literally spread our own august wings to explore the limitless potential beyond our formerly set boundaries, hence gifting us with the ability to pave ourselves the way into ultimate freedom.

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Spiritually dark aspects:

Having no natural enemies thanks to a power and speed that is unmatched in the aerial realm, eagles potentially suffer from aloofness and extreme thirst for power, both of which entail a sense of greed and false pride. In such state we prefer a maverick mindset that makes us feel weak and hurt in our lofty confidence when there is no way but to cooperate in order to succeed. Such penchant naturally insinuates voracity for the spotlight which if not cast onto us complicates appreciation of others' merits, making for interpersonal shortcomings. Ultimately, respecting each other unconditionally is the way to collective blossoming.

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Much Love and Light,

Alex