Spiritual Meaning Of Seeing a Hawk

Hawk is a common name for the bird of prey.

Hawks have a very sharp vision this is due to the number of nerves form the retina connected to the brain. Their intelligence is not an exception; a recent test on Avian IQ suggests that hawks are one of the most intelligent bird creatures.

Hawk has a great influence on the Aztec culture. Hawks are the main reason why Aztecs decided to stay in Mexico. It was told that the Aztecs saw a hawk landed on a cactus that grows out of a rock.

The presence of this bird is also evident on myths and folklores. Three different type of this animal is associated with some Greek Gods. One is connected with Hera, Goddess of Marriage, another with Apollo as his messenger and the last was with Ares, God of war.

In ancient Egypt, Gods were depicted with the image of a hawk. Ra, Horus, Khensu, Sokar, Rehu, Mentu, Ptah Keghsenuf are some of the Egyptian Gods connected with the hawks. Hawks symbolizes royalty and often used to symbolize the letter "A" as found on the hieroglyphic tablets.

Native American tribes believed that the hawk is caught in a never ending battle to protect the man from the evil spirit of the air. They describe the hawk as Guardian and Protector of Mother Earth. Moreover they believed that the tail of the Red hawk is holy and is often use in various ceremonies and rituals.

To the Christians, the hawk is a sign of hope, triumph and new life. Black Hawk is the symbol of Saint John the Evangelist. When Emperor Charlemagne united Europe under Christianity, he used a double headed eagle to represent him. Chinese also find this creature as a symbol of authority and courage.

The ability of the hawk to zoom its vision to small objects reminds us to extend our views to life. Look for a higher spiritual consciousness and be open-minded. The hawk tells us that we can achieve growth and development by having a clearer vision of our life.

The hawk is sending us a message to soar high, but keep your feet on the ground. As you may observe the hawk has the ability to fly high but still he has a keen observation of what's happening below him. Furthermore the hawk is also telling us to be a good observant. Take a notice of your surroundings, small creatures can help us in a way we can never imagine.

The hawk is also one of the most formidable predators, patiently waiting for the right time to grab its meal. The hawk is advising us to be patient and wait for the right time until the fruit is ripe. Do not go unprepared to the battle field; bring your armaments with you.

Have you ever heard the unique cry of a hawk? Hawk makes sure that his voice and message will be clear to everybody. A hawk is a messenger it communicates with us and it would be nice to listen to him.

Hawk shows up as a spirit guide when

• You need a message from spirit.
• You need a messenger of the sky.
• You need to be observant.
• You need guardianship.
• You need to recall your past.

Call on hawk as a spirit guide when

• You need to have awareness.
• You need to make wise use of opportunities.
• You need to be truthful.
• You need to be focused.
• You need to defend yourself.
• You need protection.