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Re: Enneanimals. - symbols of the types

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Posted by Hal on September 22, 1999 at 09:26:15:

In Reply to: Enneanimals. - symbols of the types posted by Tiggy on September 21, 1999 at 20:26:19:

: Redeemed animal symbols.
: 1. Ant (Industry)
: 2. Irish Setter (Warm energy)
: 3. Eagle (Opportune skill,)
: 4. Black Stallion (Beauty, nobility, distinction)
: 5. Owl (Wisdom)
: 6. Deer (Freedom/Grace)
: 7. Butterfly (Fulfillment)
: 8. Tiger (Defending others)
: 9. Dolphin/Whale (Joy in play,)

: Unredeemed animal Symbols.
: 1. Terrier (Aggressive ), Bee (Stinging barbs)
: 2. Cat/Puppy (Fawning) Donkey (Doormat)
: 3. Peacock (Vanity) Chameleon (Appearances)
: 4. Bassett Hound (Sadness) Dove (Mourning)
: 5. Fox (Wilyness) Hamster (Hoarding)
: 6. Rabbit/Mouse (Caution) Alsatian/Rat (Obedience)
: 7. Monkey (Unseriousness) Caterpillar (undeveloped)
: 8. Rhinoceros/Bull (Force) Rattlesnake (Irritation)
: 9. Elephant (Slow, clumsy) Sloth (Inertia

Very nice, Tiggy! I never thought of some of these reasons before, like the 3-peacock-vanity, or the 5-hamster-hoarding. A few specific comments: I look at elephants as 8's--can be overpowering and charge ahead, but can also be benevolent and gentle with those they care for. Some trivia about owls: I once saw the "Skyhunters" show at the Bronx zoo, and the zookeeper said that the "wise old owl" is really a myth--they're actually quite stupid even by bird standards. He said it took them 2 years just to teach one to fly down from a high perch to take some food from the trainer's hand. And finally, I don't think mourning doves are actually depressed--the call just sounds that way to us. :-)

Oh, and a former housemate of mine had a kitten that I'm sure was a 7w6. All of life was a game to her. She was bold and adventurous, as long as things were safe enough to allay her fears; otherwise she would run and hide.

- Hal -

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Re: Enneanimals. - symbols of the types Tiggy 20:03:55 9/22/99 (2)
- Re: My Cat Summer 11:46:56 9/23/99 (0)
- Re: Enneanimals. - symbols of the types Hal 11:17:15 9/23/99 (0)

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: : Redeemed animal symbols. : : 1. Ant (Industry) : : 2. Irish Setter (Warm energy) : : 3. Eagle (Opportune skill,) : : 4. Black Stallion (Beauty, nobility, distinction) : : 5. Owl (Wisdom) : : 6. Deer (Freedom/Grace) : : 7. Butterfly (Fulfillment) : : 8. Tiger (Defending others) : : 9. Dolphin/Whale (Joy in play,) : : Unredeemed animal Symbols. : : 1. Terrier (Aggressive ), Bee (Stinging barbs) : : 2. Cat/Puppy (Fawning) Donkey (Doormat) : : 3. Peacock (Vanity) Chameleon (Appearances) : : 4. Bassett Hound (Sadness) Dove (Mourning) : : 5. Fox (Wilyness) Hamster (Hoarding) : : 6. Rabbit/Mouse (Caution) Alsatian/Rat (Obedience) : : 7. Monkey (Unseriousness) Caterpillar (undeveloped) : : 8. Rhinoceros/Bull (Force) Rattlesnake (Irritation) : : 9. Elephant (Slow, clumsy) Sloth (Inertia : Very nice, Tiggy! I never thought of some of these reasons before, like the 3-peacock-vanity, or the 5-hamster-hoarding. A few specific comments: I look at elephants as 8's--can be overpowering and charge ahead, but can also be benevolent and gentle with those they care for. Some trivia about owls: I once saw the "Skyhunters" show at the Bronx zoo, and the zookeeper said that the "wise old owl" is really a myth--they're actually quite stupid even by bird standards. He said it took them 2 years just to teach one to fly down from a high perch to take some food from the trainer's hand. And finally, I don't think mourning doves are actually depressed--the call just sounds that way to us. :-) : Oh, and a former housemate of mine had a kitten that I'm sure was a 7w6. All of life was a game to her. She was bold and adventurous, as long as things were safe enough to allay her fears; otherwise she would run and hide. : - Hal -

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