Spiritiger
Topic: Life
Since part of my name is 'Spiritiger' (chosen for my animal spirit totem), I've decided to do a little research today and I've come up with some very interesting information. If you know me personally, see how close these tidbits are..
(According to http://animalspirits.ladyinblack.com/tiger_spirit.htm)
The tiger is a solitary spirit, protecting its territory and coming together to mate and raise their young. In this aspect, you are a person who needs plenty of "space". You can feel suffocated easily by one who does not understand this. You are very loyal, loving and sensual, but must be with someone who really understands you. The tiger is a nocturnal animal and gives those with the "spirit of the tiger" a special power during the night hours. Your creativity is enhanced during those hours. The tiger is also connected to the new and full moon and the phases of the moon can influence you greatly. You should learn more about the power of the moon and how to use its various phases to the best advantage in your life. As with most cats, the tiger is a sensual creature. It stretches, it muscles are smooth and sleek, it rubs against trees, other cats, and is very sensitive to touch. A tiger spirit person has a great feeling of touch and could learn psychometry very easily. This person also is sensitive to the touch of others and can be very sensual in physical relationships.
The tiger spirit person has an affinity for water and often lives near the water or would like to. The water element is one of psychic ability and emotional elements. You can be overly sensitive and emotional, but if you call upon the power and knowledge of the tiger, you can control your life. The tiger is a free spirit and loves to roam and experience new things. The tiger spirit is adventurous and loves to travel and experience new cultures, learn new philosophies, meet new people and yet can still maintain that "solitary" image and feeling. At the same time, the tiger has very strong ties to its young. The tiger spirit has great motherly devotion and raises and teaches their children all that they can while the children are within their territory.
Tigers hunt silently and slowly and this can be a very beneficial trait to learn in the tiger spirit life. Weigh things carefully, don't be in too much of a hurry, At the time in your life when the tiger spirit speaks, slow down and become deliberate in your choices. If you feel you are being selfish, that is probably for your own good. Everyone must learn to "do for themselves" before they can help others. You may also find yourself interested in various pursuits that have not previously appealed to you. Follow your instincts. The tiger is a great leader.
THE SPIRIT OF THE TIGER IS:
POWER
COURAGE
DEVOTION
PASSION
ADVENTURE
SENSUALITY
It's been said that the white tiger, which occurs in both the Bengal family and the Siberian, is a "spirit tiger", but as of yet I have been unable to find any information via the web, aside from an artist's page, that confirms this or elaborates further. The artist's page however, can be found at (http://www.rusticmooncrafts.com/BIGCATS.html)
There is, however, an article by Robert Wessing that might shed some more light on the origins of this, entitled "The Last Tiger in East Java: Symbolic Continuity in Ecological Change", where he discusses the religion of Islam and the Qur'an book of Samsul Muarif (SS, EIR and SJS 1992, 39). He also explains how tigers are often viewed as manifestations of guardian angels.
Here's a direct quote from the article:
"Many of these beliefs come together in stories centering on a white
tiger named Kopok, who watches over the area of Mt. Gunung Agung
(or Gunung Ringgit) near Situbundo. Some say that this tiger is associated with Kanjeng Raden Candrakusumah, whose grave he guards on Gunung Agung; the Kanjeng's descendants need not fear tigers, it is claimed, because Kopok chases them all off. Others explain that Kopok protects the grave of Syeh Abdurrachman Rama Agung, who pioneered the area.'' Kopok is the Syeh's gift; because of him, thieves are afraid to operate in the area. Every year during the month of Ruwah offerings are made to the guardian tiger;" meat may not be included, however, since this would make the tiger wild."
The Temple of the Tiger at (http://www.freewebs.com/tigerstemple/tigertotems.htm) offers this information about the totem of the white tiger:
Role: Seeker of Personal Truth Lesson: Power of Conviction
Element: Fire
Wind: South, Recalling the Inner Child
Medicine: Uniqueness
White tiger souls are individuals in every sense of the word and pride themselves upon standing apart from the group. It is this inner drive to be recognized for their unique contributions, that will often propel he/she who walks with white tiger, into positions of public attention and recognition. Consequently, many leaders who have elicited sweeping changes and reformation have had the blessing of the white tiger.
The white tiger reminds us that although we are all one, it is the specialized contribution of the Individual that begins the spark that later becomes the blazing torch that illuminates the night, growing brighter with each individual spirit that contributes their own unique light.
If the white tiger manifests the contrary medicine, then he/she may be the proverbial rebel without a cause, tossing a stone into a calm lake without the intent of a Higher Good being served and merely to watch the ripples spread outward.
Yet when the powerful and highly individualized energies so abundant with this Totem can be harnessed and channeled in a constructive manner, then their gift of uniqueness can spread lasting changes that benefit the whole. The resulting manifestation is as a brilliant star in a night sky beckoning all to partake in the beauty and fire of life.
I'm not sure what all I've gained from my research, perhaps further insight into myself or perhaps confirmation of the things I already knew, but either way it was an interesting read lol.
