"Three of the most ancient & powerful creative forces have always been water, sound, and breath. In the dolphin, all three of these creative powers come together. When dolphin shows up there will always be a dramatic increase in fertility and creativity within your life.

Dolphins are one of the few mammals of the sea. This is in itself very significant, for many of the most ancient myths tell of how all Life came from the primordial waters. Water is a powerful archetypal symbol of creation, fertility and new life."

I am consistently amazed at Ted Andrews' ability to tie in major archetypes with the animals he selects for his cards . . .At first glance I scoff: Dolphin? You have to be kidding!. . . but then reading about the dolphin it makes so much sense ;-)

"The appearance of dolphin also reveals that our words are taking on greater power and intensity. Things said more lovingly are felt more lovingly. Things said more hurtfully cut more deeply. The creative power of our voice is growing.

Dolphin was a messenger in the ancient Greek tradition, sacred to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, passion, sensuality, and fertility. When dolphin swims into your life, all of these qualities are going to be enhanced. We will experience more love, passion, sensuality, and fertility --- often in various areas of our life at the same time.

The sea of life is pregnant with possibilities. Dolphin reminds us to focus on those possibilities and our own ability to be creative & fertile."

I can see Dolphin as Empress: creative, fecund, empathetic, fertile. . . In the waters of the beginnings of life swims dolphin, animal empress. . .

Blessings,

Valerie

Valerie
ShamnAar@aol.com