Spirit

Phoenix

The Phoenix shows us how to burn through our baggage. We no longer run from who we are and what has happened to us or what we have done. As stagnancy continues to smolder, the Phoenix lifts our spirits up, and we begin to recognize ourselves again. We may catch a glimmer in our eye that wasn’t there before. Look closely. It’s a sign that the fire of transformation is upon your wings.

Sea serpent

The sea serpent represents the energy of expression. He helps us move and direct our energy into a healthy current. When the essence of this card is in balance, we express ourselves creatively and sexually without fear or shame. We know what we desire most, our hearts are at ease, and our relationships are meaningful and enduring. We loosen the grip of self-judgment, and we let the cool waters of forgiveness heal our wounds.

Dragon

The Dragon sees everything; it’s a visionary and can easily drop into witness consciousness. It is almost as if we are traveling with a great friend inside of ourselves. When we look in the mirror deep into our eyes, we may even glimpse the self behind the self, the one watching us. The power of the dragon breathing transformative fire into every cell of our body, witnessing this Omnipotent energy, even briefly, helps us surrender and let go. We let the dragon guide us, help, and hop on its back for a ride as we reverse even the most difficult to Rain.

Golden egg

The magical essence of the golden egg needs warmth, quiet, and time to unfold. No rushing, pushing, or grasping, find a place of deep and restful ease, perhaps through yoga or meditation. If you do not yet have a meditation practice, take some time for introspection or contemplation when the mind begins to settle and the breath is calm, ask the question that weighs heaviest on your heart, staying open to any essence you hear. Engaging the energy of the golden egg is an advanced practice. It requires becoming intimate with our very nature and being uncomfortable with vulnerability.

Black egg

The black egg contains one of life‘s essential treasures, the truth. There is no confusion, excuses, small talk, noise, or lies inside. When the energy of the black egg is not yet assessed, we speak from an unsure place. We say things that others want to hear, gossip, or repeat stories to justify our Subpar behavior. We might even try to convince ourselves that we have no inner truth at all, the energy of the black egg covers and weighs for us to reconnect. It is available. It’s at every moment and in every situation.

Unicorn

It’s difficult to see here or think of a unicorn without immediately questioning if it’s real. We think about a higher power, and our mind hesitates between yes and maybe, male or female. Does it have a name question? Is it a feeling question? The unicorn card appears and wakes us up curious about the higher self and the divine. It’s a card of questioning, exploring, and contemplating the inexplicable.

Cosmic egg

The cosmic egg is the final card in the journey of the animal spirit deck. It represents the unfolding of cosmic consciousness. This state emerges after we have tread the path for quite some time, and through self-effort and grace, we experience self-realization, a sense of contentment, and oneness spontaneously arise within us, and the veils of our self-limiting beliefs are lifted. When the essence of the cosmic egg has not been activated, we may feel as if we’ll never get there or travel alone, disconnected from others. Even if our encounter with this card is brief, appearing as a momentary glimmer or flash of interconnectedness, its potent energy stays with us. The cosmic egg is a remedy for. When the essence of the cosmic egg has not been activated, we may feel as if we’ll never get there or travel alone, disconnected from others. Even if our encounter with this card is brief, appearing as a momentary glimmer or flash of interconnectedness, its potent energy stays with us. The cosmic egg is a remedy for the fragmentation of modern life.