Synchronicity Journal April 12, 2007

I've had three consecutive days of synchronicity, all centered around the word "wolf". It started two days ago, when my husband and I were taking a walk around the neighborhood. We walked down a street I am unfamiliar with. Behind a chain-link fence, a black dog barked at us. It was saying, "wolf, wolf!" I know, it's not quite "woof, woof", but it is close enough. At about the time the dog started barking, I came upon a black mailbox that had a last name on it. The name was "Wolf".

Fast forward to yesterday morning. I was visiting the blog of a man that Graham had introduced me to in email. The first word in the first paragraph of his blog was "Wolf's".

Fast forward to this morning. I am reading the news on Yahoo! I come across an article that says Josh Wolf is free from jail.

I did some research on the wolf as a totem animal, and came up with these insights:

People with the wolf as their totem form quick and firm emotional attachments. While wolves are sometimes loners, they also have a strong sense of community and travel in packs. They are loyal creatures.

I now understand why I saw a vision of a full moon while meditating a week or so ago. Wolves, after all, howl at the moon!

I used the picture of the black wolf for this post since the black dog was wolf-ing at me when I saw the name Wolf on the black mailbox.

I got the below information from this website: http://www.whats-your-sign.com/totem-wolf-symbols.html

To understand totem wolf symbols, one must first understand the heart of the Wolf. This takes time because the Wolf has had to endure many false stereotypes, misconceptions and misunderstandings.

Some common traits that accompany totem wolf symbols:
Intelligence
Cunning
Communication
Friendliness
Loyalty
Generosity
Compassionate

Not at all the picture of ferocity or terror, the Wolf is a creature with a high sense of loyalty and strength. Another misconception is that of the “lone wolf.” To the contrary, the Wolf is actually a social creature, friendly, and gregarious with its counterparts.

The Wolf is an incredible communicator. By using touch, body movements, eye contact as well as many complex vocal expressions – the wolf makes his point understood. Those with totem wolf symbols are of the same inclination – they are expressive both vocally and physically. Those who have the wolf as their totem animal are naturally eloquent in speech, and also have knack for creative writing.

Totem wolf symbols belong to those who truly understand the depth of passion that belong to this noble creature. The Wolf is a representative of deep faith, and profound understanding.
Further, the Wolf possess a high intellect, and have been observed using strategies about hunting, habitat and migration.

In history, the totem Wolf symbol appears with the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. Legend has it that the two founding brothers were raised and suckled by a she-wolf.
In Norse mythology, the Wolf is a symbol for victory when ridden by Odin and the Valkyries upon the battlefield.

As a Celtic symbol, the Wolf was a source of lunar power. Celtic lore states that the Wolf would hunt down the sun and devour it at each dusk so as to allow the power of the moon to come forth.

In Asia, the wolf guards the doors that allow entrance to heavenly, celestial realms. The Wolf is also said to be among the ancestry of Genghis Khan.

When this gracious creature appears to us, and serves as a totem in our lives, the Wolf beckons us to ask these questions:
Are you thinking about a different form of education?
Are you being a true friend, and are your friends being true to you?
Are you communicating yourself clearly to others?
Are you being loyal to yourself?
Are you incorporating strategies & planning to achieve your goals?
Are you spending enough quality time with yourself, friends & family?

Take some time to know more about the Wolf, you will be amazed at the knowledge these regal creatures can share with you.