Turtles & Symbolism

Lately, I've been so attracted to turtles and turtle shaped things. I even bought turtle earrings I wear everyday and bring my iTurtle speakers with me everywhere ^_^. Well I decided to look it up and this is what I have come up with:

From this site:
Turtles mean: Self contained, creative source, Earth, informed decisions, planning, adaptability.
Native American : Love & Protection, Healing, Knowledge

A common theme for turtle symbolism is a connection with earth and heaven and motherly energy. "Self contained, creative source. Turtle represents Mother Earth. Informed decisions, planning
and adaptability are attributes of Turtle. "

It's cool to connect the meanings to the outer appearance and how we perceive their actions. For example protection and it's shell. I think it's shell is cute. The slowness and their dedication is sometimes a bit funny to see! Here you see a turtle trying to eat a cherry tomato :)

One interesting page told me a story about Turtle Island.
"Many Natives refer to North America as Turtle Island, because their legends say that when the earth was covered with water, Turtle dove to the bottom of the oceans bringing up earth on its back so that the people could have a safe and dry home. Turtle is at home anywhere because it carries its home on its back. It does not become attached to places, for it is free to search for new opportunities wherever they may be found. When they sense danger, or are in uncomfortable and insecure settings, they withdraw into their shell, and are protected. If you have Turtle medicine, you value both the power of the earth, the waters of the earth, and the magic of the heavens, for Turtle symbolizes both the grounding quality of earth energy, and the magic of the mystical. Using Turtle energy can help you achieve real balance in your life and your spirit so that you don't get "stuck in the mud". Turtle's medicine includes a connection with the center, navigation skills, patience, self-boundaries, associated with the feminine, power to heal female diseases, respecting the boundaries of others, developing new ideas, psychically protecting oneself, self-reliance, tenacity, non-violent defense. "

Well that's all I can think of for turtle symbolism for now ^_^ off to eat something; I've been watching this sandwich paradise show on the travel channel with Benji and I want somethiiiiiing ^_^.

<3 Turtles!
katttterina

p.s. I'm performing at waterford heritage day! I do have a hurting jaw but I think I'll do well! I'm so excited :) :) :)! May the luck of the turtle shine upon me:P

it's this saturday. be there or be square ^_~