Peacock

Peacocks are members of the pheasant family. Males are peacocks and females are peahens. The peacock's train of feathers is used in display of dominance and courtship. The train of ocelli are round spots that look like shining eyes which drop once a year and regrow within a few months. This dropping and regrowth has been likened to a phoenix rising. If you watch the train-rattling display as a peacock struts for the attention of the female peahen, the iridescent tail feathers energetically shake while the eyespots appear to remain still. The eyespots actually have tiny hooks on the end that anchor, which is why they appear not to move. This grand display to attract the attention of the peahens for mating, evolved, according to Charles Darwin, by sexual selection. The more grandeur the eyespotting of the train, the more likely the females are to mate with that male.

Creativity
The peacock feather is a powerful mythical symbol for joy and creativity. When we think of the sacral chakra, the energy center of our sexual desire, reproduction, creativity and emotion, the color mostly associated with the sacral chakra is orange; however, blue-green is also associated with the sacral chakra. Blue-green is heavily represented in the coloring of a peacock.

The sacral chakra governs relationships. When intuition nudges to let us know the pleasure has dulled or not expanded, we are encouraged to take action. When we are in tune with our intuition, it can spark our creativity, expression and bring forth new ideas. With creativity, we bring in more joy! Creative expression comes from the collective consciousness, so as we create, we add to all of creation. Intuition is reinforced/heightened in the process, and thus, the cycle continues to expand us to new ideas, new vision, more joy!

Peacock cruising the beach in Cozumel, Mexico. It was entertaining to watch the peacocks move about the resort- flying to nearby trees, handing out on patio railings, calling and strutting around.

All-Seeing God, Vault of Heaven
In Hinduism, peacock feathers adorn the crest of Lord Krishna and are associated with the goddess Lakshmi. In Christianity, the eyes of the peacock symbolize all knowing, all-seeing God. The peacock eyespots can symbolize the cosmos as the vault of heaven dotted by the sun, moon and stars. The imagery of a peacock was often found in engraving on thrones of royalty.

Immortality
In ancient Greece, the peacock was the symbol of immortality. In Greek Mythology, the Greek goddess Hera, wife of Zeus, had a chariot pulled by peacocks. Hera's hundred eyed servant, Argus, was instructed to guard Io, a mortal lover of Zeus, turned into a heifer. Zeus had Hermes, the messenger of the gods, kill the servant Arugs through eternal sleep, in order to free Io. To commemorate her faithful watchman, Hera had the hundred eyes of Argus preserved forever in the peacock's tail.

As a symbol of immortality, the peacock feather serves as a talisman, protecting from evil spirits and absorbing negative energies.

Use this smudge fan not only to clear and protect the energy in your home, but also inspire creativity and seek balance of desires.

When collecting feathers for this smudge fan, I knew I wanted to pair the peacock feather with the white turkey feathers. Then I was drawn to the blue-green feathers and chrysocolla (my favorite stone). I often create something and then discover the overall meaning of why I was drawn to certain ideas, after the project is complete. No wonder I am so drawn to blue-green as a color of creativity. It is found throughout my home decor, clothing, accessories, etc. Everyone who knows me, knows that it's "my color".

How does creativity show up in your life? Are you a painter, a writer, a singer, a baker? Notice, they all end with "er"? That's action. Share your action...it brings more joy.