Hera's Feather
11 x 15
tea, watercolor, colored pencil, pen on Reeves BFK
I have had this idea floating around in my mind for a few weeks now and I finally sat down and executed it. Peacocks are amazing birds with the most beautiful feathers.
"Peacock symbolism speaks of attributes such as:
Glory, Vision, Royalty, Spirituality, Awakening, Immortality, Refinement, Incorruptibility
It
is a possessor of some of the most admired human characteristics, and
is a model of integrity and the beauty we can achieve when we endeavor
to show our true colors.
In history, myth, legend and lore, the Peacock symbolism carries:
Nobility
Holiness
Guidance
Protection
Watchfulness
In
Greco-Roman mythology the Peacock is identified with Hera (Juno) who
created the Peacock from Argus whose hundred eyes (seen on the tail
feathers of the Peacock) symbolize the vault of heaven and the "eyes" of
the stars.
In Hinduism the Peacock is associated with Lakshmi
who is a deity representing benevolence, patience, kindness, compassion
and good luck.
Similar to Lakshmi, the Peacock is associated with
Kwan-yin in Asian spirituality. Kwan-yin (or Quan Yin) is also an
emblem of love, compassionate watchfulness, good-will, nurturing, and
kind-heartedness. Legend tells us she chose to remain a mortal even
though she could be immortal because she wished to stay behind and aid
humanity in their spiritual evolution.
In Babylonia and Persia
the Peacock is seen as a guardian to royalty, and is often seen in
engravings upon the thrones of royalty.
In Christianity the
Peacock symbolism represents the "all-seeing" church, along with the
holiness and sanctity associated with it. Additionally, the Peacock
represents resurrection, renewal and immortality within the spiritual
teachings of Christianity. Themes of renewal are also linked to
alchemical traditions to, as many schools of thought compare the
resurrecting phoenix to the modern-day Peacock.
Contemplate the
powers of the Peacock when you need more vibrancy and vitality in your
experience. The Peacock can also help you on your spiritual Path, and
breath new life into your walk of faith.
The Peacock can
rejuvenate self-esteem levels too. If you're feeling "blah" and blue,
imagine the glorious, techno-color display the Peacock provides. This
puts us in a proper mood to embrace your own nobility. In no time,
you'll be walking tall and proud as a Peacock too!
Peacock
Feathers have been used for healing for tens of thousands of years in
every culture throughout time. They are said to carry Spiritual Healing
Energy that can be used to assist people seeking balance and harmony in
their lives. With the proper guidelines of use, they allow the
individual to connect with the Universal Healing Energy and use this
energy to heal people of all of their complaints, imbalances and
disease. This tradition is based on this principle."
