The Turtle Tattoo

The Turtle

The turtle is one of the oldest symbol of mother Earth. Native peoples believe the creator made earth on the back of a turtle.

Turtle medicine teaches us to ground ourselves in the energy of mother Earth. Most of us have heard different stories about the race between the turtle and the hare.

Turtles are known for their slow and methodical approach to life. Many of us, particularly as children felt the need to help the turtle on their journey by picking them up and moving them closer to their goal.

Turtles, generally tolerate our help, and once we put them down, they continue on their journey. Turtle people do not need the help of others. They are happy traveling life at their own pace.

Attributes we associate with are patience, longevity strength and endurance. Turtle medicine teaches us to enjoy the journey as well and the destination.

Many of us are always in a hurry, so we don’t notice the beauty of the journey. Turtle people are sure and steady, enjoying everything along the way.

Turtle medicine people are protectors. As a turtle can withdraw into its shell for self defense, so turtle people can withdraw into themselves.

Since Turtles have few natural predators, they can live to be very old. Hence longevity is a turtle attribute. Perhaps this is why the creator made mother Earth on the back of a turtle.

Turtles appear to have a carefree attitude and are thought be very wise. They seem to take life one day at a time. Not rushing or reacting, just moving slowly along. A lesson many of us should learn from the turtle.

If you are a turtle person, you are fortunate in your outlook on life is to enjoy each moment and not rush through any of it. The rest of us miss a lot, that you will

Tags: Animal, Animals, Earth, Indigenous People, Kids and Teens, Medicine, Predation, Reptile, Reptiles and Amphibians, School Time, Self-defense, Turtle