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Jerboa Medicine

11/6/2024

Jerboa Medicine
by Kristin Raphaela Otti

The Jerboa is a mentor and companion who teaches us that we can survive and thrive in any environment or climate, no matter how harsh it may seem. It is creative in its ways and adapts swiftly to its surroundings, looking at any obstacle in its way as a playground to hone and master its skills, never approaching it with fear and dread but with creativity and joy.

Sometimes life seems like a journey through a desert without water, but know that the most beautiful flowers are born in the harshest of climates, nourished by courage and resilience.

The Desert Jerboa says, “No matter, how difficult a moment seems or how harsh the challenge appears to be, there is always a way to be found, if we dare to find it and walk our path nourishing our hearts with hope. Every obstacle turns into playground, if we approach it with creativity and joy instead of fear and dread.”

"White Desert Jerboa", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2024, Cafe Eiles, Vienna)

The Jerboa calls the deserts of Mother Earth home and has adapted to the vast sand oceans and the heat. The Jerboa says, “Sometimes life seems like a journey through a desert without water, but know that the most beautiful flowers are born in the harshest of climates, nourished by courage and resilience. Grown in a desert barren of comfort, the desert rose sings a song of hope eternal.”

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Peacock Medicine

11/6/2024

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Peacock Medince
by Kristin Raphaela Otti

Peacock is a great companion and teacher. It is not afraid of being itself and showing its true colors. It is standing tall and proud, its feathers glistening in the sunlight, showing its talents and gifts openly for everyone to see. Its inner light is emanating from its heart, nothing is hidden away.

Peacock teaches us to show our true colors, to shine and be ourselves, for standing in our power and shining our light has nothing to do with being arrogant but everything to do with daring to be the unique gift we are.

"White Peacock Thinking", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2023)

It sees true beauty in every being and everything. Like a swan it has grown into its precious colorful feathers after a long time of learning and experienced and seen the beauty and uniqueness of the beings around it before the sunlight has touched its own beautiful feathers for the first time.

It has gotten to know its inner strength and power by taking one step after the other on its path and thus it knows, that whatever is needed to achieve its dream, is already inside its heart and growing and will see the light of day at the right moment in time.

The peacock does not hide, it shows its true colors. It has never learned to sing, a songbird it is not. It has no heart for shallow and fake compliments and flattery does not stop it from speaking its truth. It knows, when it is time to speak up. It does not mask its words; it speaks with a loud and clear voice.

"Gentle White Peacock", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2024, Cafe Eiles, Vienna)

The peacock was asked to guard this realm and protect the peace. Nothing goes by its eyes; it finds the viper among a thousand snakes and calls it out. There is no place in his heart for lies and deceit, it is incorruptible and will keep those under its protection from harm.

It sees through a thousand eyes, what was, what is and all the paths that lead into tomorrow. The Peacock knows its past lives and can see through any falsehood and deception. It sees true and is able to mend the eyes of those, that have seen, what they should not have had to see, so they can see the beauty of the world around them once more.

The peacock was asked to guard this realm and protect the peace. Nothing goes by its eyes; it finds the viper among a thousand snakes and calls it out. There is no place in his heart for lies and deceit, it is incorruptible and will keep those under its protection from harm.

"White Peacock", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2023)

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Dove Wisdom

9/28/2024

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Dove Wisdom
by Kristin Raphaela Otti

Dove is a mentor and teacher who comes into our lives, when we are going through difficult changes and transitions. She is a messenger of compassion and kindness, reminding us that no matter, what challenges we are facing, we can choose to be present in every moment and sow seeds of peace and balance instead of bringing strife and disharmony.

"White Dove", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2024)

Dove is a mentor filled with love unconditional, gentle, pure and innocent.

Mourning Dove, the Messenger of Hope and Peace, says, "Mourn and let go of what has passed, of what could have been and what was not. Let your tears mend your heart and gently carry you to new shores."

She helps us find our soul purpose and will guide us back onto our path, no matter how far we went astray and how lost we feel. Dove asks us to trust in the unknown and be open to messages from the spiritual realms.

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Deer Wisdom

9/27/2024

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Deer Wisdom
by Kristin Raphaela Otti

Deer is a gentle mentor and companion who teaches us about leadership, gentleness and that the moment you have learned about your weaknesses they can be turned into your greatest strength. It takes Deer a long time to trust and feel safe, but once Deer does, they give those walking with them the energy and confidence to trust in themselves and their abilities.

"White Deer" white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2023)

The Fawn teaches us about the joy in new beginnings, curiosity and exploring the world with the purity and innocence of the inner child.

The Doe is deeply connected to the spiritual realms, serving as a mediator and teacher of wisdom. She teaches us to take care of those we are guiding with gentleness, for gentleness is not weakness but strength.

The Stag is a gentle leader whose power lies in his calmness and inner strength. Leading with a pure heart he is never aggressive, but he will protect himself and his herd.

"Heart of Hearts", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2024)

The Stag is a natural born leader who does not assume a crown, but leads by example and as a beacon of light guiding others home.

He leads with determination and gentleness and does not control others out of fear and anxiety. The Stag is a natural born leader who does not assume a crown, but leads by example and as a beacon of light guiding others home.

The Does says, "Gentleness is not weakness, but strength. Facing your fears and looking them straight in the eye takes more courage, than burying them deeply in the abyss, where you can hear their growling and their cries, for they want to be seen and acknowledged. Look at them and see them for what they are and for what they are not. Love them and you love yourself. Embrace them and they are darkness no more."

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The Hunt for the White Deer

9/27/2024

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The Hunt for the White Deer
by Kristin Raphaela Otti

A few years ago, when I was still teaching and living in Vienna, I was in the midst of a journey beyond the veils, when the energies around me completely changed.

I had shapeshifted into my white deer aspect and was exploring a forest, conversing with the beings around me and enjoying the peace and quiet. All of a sudden, the shadows grew larger and the scents and smells of the forest changed. What had smelled of peace and healing before, suddenly reeked of danger and demise. I knew that a hunter was on the prowl and he had chosen me as his prey.

Everything grew dark. I started to run. The chase led through the forest, up into one of the mountain regions. I knew where I was headed and I had chosen the path on purpose. I heard the impatient growling of my pursuer behind me and where I was taking a path that would not hurt any tree or bush, he was running right through them, breaking and splintering wood. I reached a cliff, that I knew well, as did I know the abyss it led to. I had been down there on a journey before.

I ran towards the edge of the cliff and at the last moment I made a sharp turn to the left. Since the one chasing me had been blinded by bloodthirst and chosen a form, that would allow him to simply demolish every obstacle, he was not as agile as I was and he went over the cliff.

I went to the edge of the cliff and looked down. There he was. A giant red lion made of fire. He was holding on to the edge of the cliff with one paw, his claws dug deeply into the stone. His glowing eyes were filled with pure hatred. I shapeshifted back into my human form, knelt down, grabbed his foot a bit under the paw and pulled him up onto the cliff and into safety.

"White Deer", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2023)

Gentleness is not weakness, but strength. Facing your fears and looking them straight in the eye takes more courage, than burying them deeply in the abyss, where you can hear their growling and their cries, for they want to be seen and acknowledged. Look at them and see them for what they are and for what they are not. Love them and you love yourself. Embrace them and they are darkness no more.

He lay there, breathing heavily, staring at me in complete and utter disbelief. He growled, “Why?” I replied, “I love you.” Then I shapeshifted back into my white deer aspect, looked him in the eye once more, turned around and walked slowly back into the forest.

Gentleness is not weakness, but strength. Facing your fears and looking them straight in the eye takes more courage, than burying them deeply in the abyss, where you can hear their growling and their cries, for they want to be seen and acknowledged. Look at them and see them for what they are and for what they are not. Love them and you love yourself. Embrace them and they are darkness no more.

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Lion Wisdom

9/27/2024

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Lion Wisdom
by Kristin Raphaela Otti

The Lion and the Lioness are protectors and guardians that lead with grace and dignity, justice and honor, for they know that power comes with responsibility: A leader is not the one getting everything served on a silver platter eating first, a leader is the first servant of the people and the pride he or she has been entrusted with.

"Lionheart", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2024)

Lion leads with compassion and courage, yet knows, when to roar and stand his ground. He is a leader that makes others stronger and does not rule and control by inducing fear but he leads by nurturing the fires in the hearts of the members of his pride, so every single one of them is walking tall and powerful as they are meant to be.

"Wise White Lioness", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2024)

Lion is a leader that makes others stronger and does not rule and control by inducing fear but he leads by nurturing the fires in the hearts of the members of his pride.

The heart of a lioness sings the song of working in circles and hunting together. Lionesses have no need for petty power struggles, but know of the strength each and every single one of them carries within and how to use their unique gifts to work together for the well-being of their pride.

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We Are One - A Water Ceremony Vision

9/26/2024

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We Are One
Written by Kristin Raphaela Otti

I opened space and lit my fire, opening my heart. “Calm your mind”, a gentle voice whispered. I became still, one with the ocean, the waters. Time and space ceased to exist. I was called back into the here and now after a while and saw, that Julia had taken her seat in the circle, calmly and gently. A message was to be given. Julia had been invited to journey deep into the sea. Anja had arrived, equally calmly and gently taken her seat in the circle and a message was to be given: “Great Grandmother Ocean wants to speak to you.” We became still again, sitting together in silence, one with the waters again. I found myself swimming alongside a gentle blue whale elder.

“We are the Ocean, for we are one. The Ocean is us, for we are one. We are the waters. We are the clouds. We are the rain. Father Sun calls the waters into the sky, so they can return to Mother Earth, nourishing her, healing and cleansing her, thus nourishing us, cleansing us, healing us, for we are one.”

I saw a battlefield, a sea of blood and Father Sun called the blood into the sky. The blood became the rain, nourishing Mother Earth, nourishing us with blood spilt and cries of pain. For we are one.

I saw violence, a hand inflicting pain, and Father Sun called the tears into the sky. The tears became the rain, nourishing Mother Earth, nourishing us with screams of pain. For we are one.

I saw compassion, gentle hands, caressing, loving, embracing, and Father Sun called the tears of joy into the sky. The tears became the rain, healing and mending Mother Earth, healing and mending our hearts with love unconditional. For we are one.

"White Blue Whale", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2024)

"White Whale", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2023)

I saw compassion, gentle hands, caressing, loving, embracing, and Father Sun called the tears of joy into the sky. The tears became the rain, healing and mending Mother Earth, healing and mending our hearts with love unconditional. For we are one.

We are one.

We are the boon.

We are the bane.

We are the heart.

We are the mind.

We are the soul.

We are the spirit.

We are one.

We swam out into the ocean of stars and I saw a giant tear drop slowly falling down on Mother Earth. “This tear is of our creation.” I saw floods of times past, the raging waters of our own creation. “This tear is of our own creation. It is us. For we are one.”

We are the laughter.

We are the pain.

We are the healing.

We are the storm.

We are the flood.

We are the medicine.

We are one.

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Migizi the Eagle

2/15/2024

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Migizi the Eagle
A story told be the Ojibwe retold by Kristin Raphaela Otti

A long, long time ago, when the hearts of our ancestors had frozen and were ruled by hate and greed, their eyes could no longer see the beauty of creation and the gifts and wonders in the world around them. They had made a habit of taking more than they needed, pillaging the lands, the waters and the mountains, taking the lives of their brothers and sisters, giving jealous breath to lies turning words meant to heal into venom eating their hearts bit by bit.

And so it happened, that the guardians of the lands, the mountains, the seas, the winds and the volcanoes, gathered in the east and held council, talking about, how the humans had lost direction and were wandering astray far from their hearts. In the south, the spirits of the plants, the trees, the herbs and the flowers, gathered and spoke about how their voices of healing wisdom were met by ears that had become deaf to the world around them. At the same time, the animal spirits gathered in the west, talking about how they were being hunted for pleasure and not survival and about how their medicines were no longer being honored but simply taken by force and used in darkness. The Council of Creation gathered and listened to the guardians, the spirits of the plants and the animal spirits. They decided, that there was no love left in the hearts of humankind and that humanity had to be changed forever.

Migizi the Eagle had been listening and watching carefully and felt his heart grow heavy with sorrow. He stepped forward and said, “Please wait! My heart says, that there is still love in the world and that not all has been lost. Let me prove it to you and find it! I can fly higher than any other being and my eyes see farther than any other pair of eyes in creation! Please, let me fly out there and prove to you, that not all is lost.” The Council of Creation pondered Migizi’s words and replied, “The human world is shrouded in a dark night and your eyes are used to the light of the sun. How are you to see?” Migizi answered without thinking, “My heart will be my eyes.” The Council of Creation said, “We will give you four days to find proof of love in the heart of man and that they deserve to be part of this world.”

"Eagle Reborn", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2023)

When the sun rose on the first day, Migizi took off and flew into the eastern lands. He was sure, that he would soon find proof and be able to return to the Council of Creation with glad tidings. He soared higher and higher, but he could see nothing but hearts that had lost the ability to listen to their own songs and were heavy with envy and jealousy. After the sun had set, he returned to the Council and said, “I have not found any proof today, but tomorrow I will fly even higher than I did today.”

"White Eagle", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2023)

"My heart says, that there is still love in the world and that not all has been lost. Let me prove it to you and find it! I can fly higher than any other being and my eyes see farther than any other pair of eyes in creation! Please, let me fly out there and prove to you, that not all is lost.”

When the second day was dawning, Migizi took off again and flew in the southern direction. He flew higher and higher, but all he could see from above were hearts mercilessly waging war against one another. Desperately he flew even higher, only to watch the wars spreading in all four directions. He could not find any proof of love and he returned to the Council of Creation, his heart filled with sadness.

When the morning sun rose on the third day, Migizi sighed. He did not want to fly out into the world, but he had taken on a task and given his word. He would honor it. He took off and flew in the western direction. He decided to fly even higher than before, looking as far as he could, but again, he only saw darkness and sickness in the hearts of man. He returned to the Council of Creation, when the night fell. “I could not find any proof of love in the heart of humankind today either.” The Council said, “You have but one more day.”

When the sun rose on the fourth and last morning, Migizi felt tired. He took off and flew towards the northern lands. He did not fly as high as before, but near the ground and when the short winter day ended, he decided to keep on flying for some time despite feeling hopeless. His eyes were not used to the darkness and when he first saw a fire in the distance, he thought that his eyes had played a trick on him. When his sight cleared, he got curious and flew towards the fire. He saw a young boy and his father, two hunters. The young boy had just killed his first deer and taken a life. When the father wanted to start cleaning the animal, the boy said, “Please wait! Grandmother has told me, that whenever we take a life, we must honor that life. It is our responsibility as people not only to take, but also to provide and give.” The boy held up a leather pouch. “Grandmother has given us a gift of tobacco.” The father nodded and began to smile. Then he took out the tobacco, said a prayer and put it into the fire.

Migizi let out a scream and flying faster than he ever had, he headed back to the Council of Creation. Happily and excitedly, he screamed, “Look, look! There is still some love and compassion in the hearts of humankind!” The Council of Creation agreed and that day, Migizi the Eagle became the bearer of messages, prayers and visions.

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The Warrior and the Eagle

2/8/2024

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The Warrior and the Eagle
A story told by the Lenni Lenape retold by Kristin Raphaela Otti

A long time ago, the Lenni Lenape had come to believe, that if you could just pluck a feather from the tail of an eagle by being cunning and swift, your heart would not just only be filled with never-wavering courage, but good fortune would always be your faithful companion.

One day, there was a young hunter and warrior, who was known for his recklessness and ambition. He wanted to pluck eagle feathers for a headdress, showing his prowess. He went out looking for the highest mountain, he could find in the lands, for surely, only the most beautiful and strongest eagles would call the snowy mountain tops their home. On his way to the mountain top, he took the life of a large wolf, whose liver he wanted to use to bait the eagles. Without care or honoring the life, he had just taken, he left the remains of the wolf at the wayside and followed his path to the mountain top.

As soon as he had placed the wolf liver on a sunlit rock, an eagle dove out of the sky in an attempt to grab the fresh morsel. The young warrior screamed in anger and drove the eagle away, for he deemed it too small and its feathers not large enough. All day, he screamed and shouted, driving away one eagle after the other, for their plumage did not satisfy him.

When the sun was about to set, he heard the loud flapping of wings and looked up. A giant eagle, much taller than any man, was flying straight at him. Its feathers were bloodred. Instead of grabbing the meat, the eagle seized the young warrior with its sharp talons and carried him away to a high cliff. The young man soon realized that he would not be able to escape, unless he decided to jump down and cause his own demise.

There was a large eyrie with four young eagles on the cliff. The giant bloodred eagle spoke, “I am the Chief of the Eagles and I have been watching you from the skies far above. I asked my warriors to gift a feather to you, but you were not satisfied with the feathers of the eagles, who agreed to bestow their gifts upon you. Your greed has brought you here. You will stay atop this cliff and care for my young, until they have grown large enough to carry you back to where I picked you up. Perhaps by then, you will have learned to honor the gifts given to you.” The Chief of the Eagles took off.

So it happened, that the ambitious warrior could do nothing else but stay and watch over the young eagles. After some time, his mind calmed down and his heart opened up. He did so well, that the young eagles began to call him friend and speak to him in a loving way. The ancient eagle would fly by from time to time and bring them a deer or other game in its talons, feeding them.

"White Harpy Eagle", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2023)

“I am the Chief of the Eagles and I have been watching you from the skies far above. I asked my warriors to gift a feather to you, but you were not satisfied with the feathers of the eagles, who agreed to bestow their gifts upon you. Your greed has brought you here. You will stay atop this cliff and care for my young, until they have grown large enough to carry you back to where I picked you up. Perhaps by then, you will have learned to honor the gifts given to you.”

The young warrior stayed for many days and finally the young eagles learned how to fly and would stay away from the eyrie and the cliff all day. He was left to his own thoughts, but instead of listening to his mind wondering if the ancient one would honor his word, he listened to the song of his heart, watching the young eagles grow into magnificent birds. When the giant bloodred eagle returned the next time, it said, “My grandchildren have grown strong enough, to carry you home, for you have taken good care of them. I will fly along with you to see, that you reach your lands safe and sound.” The young eagles seized the young man with their talons and carried him back to the mountain top, where the ancient one had seized him.

When the young warrior made his way down the mountain, he found some eagle feathers lying on his path. He knelt down and gladly accepted the gift given to him. He no longer felt the need to take away anything from another living being by force, but was happy to open his heart to all the gifts given to him without condition by the world around him.

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Eagle Medicine

2/1/2024

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Eagle Medicine
by Kristin Raphaela Otti

Eagle is a mentor and companion who dares you to fly high up into the skies and see the bigger picture. The keen eyes of the Eagle look deep into the past, focusing on the seed of light and healing planted during a night long gone.

He says, “Everything you have experienced on your path has brought you here, to this very moment. The pain you caused, the pain you suffered. The joy you brought, the gifts of joy you received. Let go of the old that is weighing you down, the regrets and the paths not travelled. Spread your wings and let the healing wisdom of the past carry you to new heights today.”

"White Harpy Eagle", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2023)

The call of the Eagle challenges you to look deeper into yourself, be courageous and walk your path without fear. Living fearless means living in truth.

Eagle says, “Look deep into your sun, the light within your heart, and dare to look beyond the dark mist clouding your eyes. Let the fiery touch of the sun caress you and burn away your old and worn feathers, so you can rise again, reborn from the ashes of your past, filled with the fires of a new day dawning.”

Eagle was named the messenger and bearer of prayers to the spirit realms and messenger and bearer of visions to Mother Earth and all of creation by the Great One.

"White Eagle", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2023)

“Stay true to yourself and choose to fly near the sun. Take the high road and let your light shine. Do not react on the spur of the moment, but take a deep breath deep into your heart and respond with a balanced and calm mind.”

Eagle accepted the sacred duty to speak from the heart with love and to relay the messages and visions without ill-will and without deceit. He says, “Stay true to yourself and choose to fly near the sun. Take the high road and let your light shine. Do not react on the spur of the moment, but take a deep breath deep into your heart and respond with a balanced and calm mind.”

Eagles build their eyries in places that are inaccessible to predators and fiercely protect and defend their sanctuaries. Eagle says, “You are the one responsible for what you are bringing into your eyrie, your home. Your home is your sanctuary. Be mindful and aware of who you let into your inner circle, your thoughts, your energies and your beliefs.”

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Jerboa Medicine

Jerboa Medicine
by Kristin Raphaela Otti

Peacock Medicine

Peacock Medince
by Kristin Raphaela Otti

Dove Wisdom

Dove Wisdom
by Kristin Raphaela Otti

Deer Wisdom

Deer Wisdom
by Kristin Raphaela Otti

The Hunt for the White Deer

The Hunt for the White Deer
by Kristin Raphaela Otti

Lion Wisdom

Lion Wisdom
by Kristin Raphaela Otti

We Are One - A Water Ceremony Vision

We Are One
Written by Kristin Raphaela Otti

Migizi the Eagle

Migizi the Eagle
A story told be the Ojibwe retold by Kristin Raphaela Otti

The Warrior and the Eagle

The Warrior and the Eagle
A story told by the Lenni Lenape retold by Kristin Raphaela Otti

Eagle Medicine

Eagle Medicine
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