Over the past couple of weeks I have had 3 ducks pay me a daily visit at the fuel station where I work. Odd thing is, it’s 2 very beautiful male mallards and 1 female. I kind of chuckle when I see them waddle by every morning, thinking to myself…”YOU GO GIRL!” lol I have had such a wonderful time watching them & how they all interact with one another. Most of the time the 2 males will waddle on up to the warm grassy area behind the station to sleep awhile. Where the female is off to, I have no idea. Eventually though she does come looking for her male companions. She’ll take a few steps, stop, look around and if she doesn’t see them she begins to quack very loud and long. Then she stops & looks around again. If she still doesn’t see them, she repeats her calling efforts. I keep looking back on the grassy area to see if they’re paying attention & eventually they do wake up in a flutter and fly over to where she is waiting for them. Then they all waddle off together.
I was trying to figure out for myself what message these ducks had for me. At first I was being silly & thought maybe it was a sign from the Universe that meant I would end up with 2 guys vying for my affections. Not a bad day dream to go from famine to feast! Anyways, I finally did look up the meaning of duck and it explained quite a bit. Darn my luck anyways! 
lol
Love,
Theresa
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Ducks are connected to feminine energies, the astral plane
and emotions through their connection with water.
Ducks remind us to drink deeply from the waters of life.
Find comfort in your element and with those of like mind and spirit.
Ducks teach you how to maneuver through the waters of life with grace and comfort.
Psychologist and therapists often have Ducks as a totem,
assisting them to help others move through emotional tangles. |
The duck is a short necked large billed waterfowl. The legs are placed rearward resulting in a waddling gait. They are swift fliers leaping upward on noisy wings before attaining level flight, usually in compact flocks. Ducks are hatched with a complete covering of down and can take to the water as soon as they leave the nest, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Ducks are at home on the water. Since water is linked to the emotional rivers of mankind it reminds us to honor our deepest emotions and nourish ourselves adequately. Those with this totem have a tendency to look for emotional solace in others. Although emotional support from another is comforting, true emotional strength must be acquired within. Those with this medicine often have specific lessons to learn about balancing emotional discord. They, like the duckling, plunge into the waters depth at an early age to gain understanding about their inner chaos.
Past lives associated with low self esteem is often reflected in present day life for those with this medicine. They are highly emotional and sensitive to everything around them. Sensitivity can be an attribute if it is balanced with logic and reason. Otherwise it can cause chaos and confusion in our lives. Developing a stronger sense of self is part of the teaching duck holds.
Most ducks pair only for a season. Those with this totem often find that long term relationships are difficult to maintain and restlessness within the relationship is common. Learning how to take flight and spread ones wings without destroying the foundation of that relationship is one of their greatest challenges.
Ducks come in a variety of shades from iridescent to bold colors. It is important to understand the significance of this. Iridescent colors represent a fine line between reality and imagination. Bold colors are solid and hold the qualities of strength and perseverance. If your personal duck has iridescent colors examine your emotions carefully. Are you getting lost in the imaginative side of self and creating more chaos than necessary? If strong and bold it is time to take charge of your life and become the master of your emotions.
Affectionate and community oriented duck medicine people love and are loved deeply. They often feel a great need to be of service and make excellent healers. Because the coloring of ones personal duck is symbolic, healing with color can be beneficial.
Ducks are graceful as they glide through the water reminding us to be gentle with ourselves as we heal, learn and grow into our perfected self.
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