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This middle cycle of the winter season is the time when the Earth is cleansing itself before the pace of life increases and things begin to grow again. The North winds symbolise the power of the mind, and part of the Otters task is to learn the mastery of manifesting what is visualised in the mind. The Otter is known in Norse mythology as a magical creature with the power to change its shape; in early Irish Christian lore there are tales of otters befriending and feeding hermit monks. There are legends of giant otters in the lakes near Dromaheir in Co. Leitrim. Elements: Air predominates. Colour: Silver. |
