The initial sketch for this mixed media image began one summer solstice and was completed over the process of 10 months. It provides a visual meditation on the process of patience. The Soulsitce Turtle features a multi colored and swarvski crystal adorned shell inspired by my meditations on the moon and the cosmic activity ever present within the depths of the night sky. In my research, I found the sea turtle has served many cultures as a totem of peace, protection, tranquility, and grounded harmony with the environment.
Attentive eyes will find there are 13 segments within the shell of this turtle. In the spirit of Sankofa, we look back and find that many ancient cultures organized time with a calendar in accordance with the movement of the moon. These same cultures clearly held the creative power and wisdom of the divine feminine in harmonious high esteem as reflected by the health and prosperity of their communities. Contrary to the gregorian calendar, when we observe Grandmother moon, we find there are thirteen months within in an annual cycle with each month marked by her waxing and waning illumination. The serendipity of the number 13 continues as the 13th day often marks the half way point and most fertile time of a womban’s natural menstration cycle.
It has been observed that while pregnant, sea turtles are known to travel miles within our oceans to give birth to their future generations upon the same island where they were born. Perhaps The Solstice Turtle provides each of us the gentle reminder to remember where we come from, honor our divine feminine energy, and to pay attention to natures cycles so that we may live in unity with the cosmic current. Her prayer for us is that we allow patience and purpose to guide our life journey, and to always remember the land, wisdom, and foundations that we stand on. With this reverence we can intelligently use our creative power to birth healthy nu generations.
What About you Dear Soul?
Perhaps you would allow yourself to have a quiet moment with the Soulstice Turtle to absorb whatever message may come up for you at this time.
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Until next time, peace and power dear soul.