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Hawks have the power to soar high above the earth, giving them a perspective
previously only available to the inhabitants of the heavens above. Because of
this, people from various cultures throughout history have seen them as
messengers of spirit, bringing wisdom from the heavens and the value of their
higher vision down to earth. From their vantage point, riding on the wind and
sunlight, they remind us today that there is a bigger picture to be seen.
When we get bogged down with the details of what is right in front of us,
hawks help us remember that we are part of a larger plan and that everything
fits together beautifully and perfectly. Once in this expanded frame of mind,
we can harness their reputation as visionaries, using their keen eyesight to
focus on the exact spot that truly needs our attention. With inspiration and
focus on our goal, hawks teach us how to interpret and then follow our
personal vision.
Hawks were thought to be able to look directly into the sun and see what is
not visible to the rest of us. Using our spiritual vision, we too can look
deeply into the inner light that guides us, seeing clearly what is not
visible unless sought: our personal truth glowing within us. With that
knowledge, we, like the hawk, can confidently ride the winds of chance,
moving as one with the flow of whirling energy. This ability is what inspired
the Egyptians to make hawks the hieroglyphic symbol for the wind.
The hawk's ability to live on land but visit the sky is a good reminder for
us all. They remind us that their strength and survival comes from communing
regularly with the spirit and bringing the guidance received into earthly
affairs. Soaring in the province of the heavenly bodies of the sun, the
stars, and the wind that moves the clouds reminds us to consider a larger
perspective, one that inspires us to move through the world we inhabit with
strength, certainty, and grace.
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