The Flamingo is a bird with many faces. They live in large flocks and are seldom seen on their own. Living in large groups gives them a sense of security and protection. Those with this totem feel comfortable and safe in groups. They have difficulty being alone or on their own. they are followers rather than leaders and need to pay attention to what they are following and make sure that it honors their personal truth.
The ability to change colors gives them the magical properties associated with illusion and shape shifting. Those who hold this medicine have the ability to appear to be what they are not. This ability serves as a disguise when appropriate and allows them to slide in and out of situations gracefully. They make excellent actors and performers.
The word Flamingo comes from the Latin word flame. The Egyptians revered the flamingo as a living embodiment of the sun God Ra. Because the eye of the flamingo is actually larger than its brain they are associated with clear sightedness. Flamingos see exceptionally well but they are not always able to interpret what they see efficiently. This is one reason why they live in groups. They rely on one another and work with group consciousness rather than individual awareness.
Although those with this totem have psychic abilities they need to strengthen the reasoning powers of the mind using their logic and intuition before making decisions and remember to weigh all sides of a situation before taking action.
Flamingos have a long life span. They are social birds and are very vocal. They are extremely sensitive to loud noises and chaotic situations and will flee from them instantaneously. They teach us how to follow suit and not engage in situations that are detrimental to us on any level.
Flamingos breed for life and are loyal to their partners. They have the longest migration of any other bird. Those with this totem are dedicated to their choices, loyal to their causes and have a tendency to reach further than most to accomplish their goals.
So recently I have realized that I love flamingos I feel drawn to them not just for there whimsical design and coloring but now I realize for what they represent and how they are a piece of me... Enjoy them and there amazing color...
In the words of Lewis Carroll's Alice
These birds are curiouser and curiouser....
