Dark Moon Spirit,
traveler of the astral world.
wizard master,
a seer of the secrets of the night.
metaphysical meaning
Astral Travel, Spiritual, Secret, Silent, Elegant, Courage, Connected to the Moon, Solitary, Feminine, Ancient Mysticism, The Old Woman (Wise Old Woman), Guardian Energy, Power and Strength, God of Darkness, Courage, Old Soul, Recovery of power, higher telepathic communication, loners, visionaries, shapeshifters, sensuality, distant healing, fearless, alchemy, the goddess, self-empowerment, symbol of the shaman.
spiritual symbolism
Panther heralds a time to awaken and uplift the inner passions that drive our own personal life force. Panther medicine amplifies all of the senses and redirects our psychic spiritual energy, to create a highly focused manifestation, seen by others as personal power and magic. The panther spirit symbolizes establishing yourself, feeling comfortable with yourself, and generating great personal power. Panther allows us to recognize our own personal sense of purpose in life and develop a strong spiritual understanding of why you are here.
A Black Panther may be smaller than lions and tigers, but they are the most powerful attackers with superior talent. Panther asks us to look deep into our dark feminine side, our fears, secrets and subconscious. If we learn to be comfortable with our dark side, it will bring healing light to the hidden sides of ourselves. The hero’s path is taken by the panther spirit.
Animal Totem/Spirit Guide
Panther-spirited people encourage others positively through their own zest for life and the pursuit of fulfilling dreams and desires. Panther reminds us to release our fears, acknowledge our own power, and accept our dark shadow. Panther helps to honor one’s feelings. Panther spirit people have contained in them knowledge of the cosmos and other worlds, communicating with beings on an astral level.
Out of body experiences accompany Panther as your spirit guide, his medicine is extremely powerful, magically transferring this to you, allowing a state where astral travel is not only achievable, but also controllable. Panther spirit people have a healing element behind the look in their eyes, giving way to telepathic healing. On the other hand, the gaze of a panther is paralyzing, slightly hypnotic, and will instill a fear of death within whoever looks at it. Panther-spirited people are often prophets and healers with a universal vision.
Mythology from around the world.
The Native American Indians, the Tucano of the Amazon, thought that the roar of the panther was the roar of thunder. Symbolizing the black panther as the god of darkness that causes eclipses by swallowing the sun. In Egyptian mythology, the panther is related to the witch of the crossroads, Hecate. In China, panthers were embroidered on the robes of generals in the belief that the courage and ferocity of the panthers would be passed on to the wearer.
Within the Egyptian Book of the Dead, King Pepi must cross the roof of heaven dressed in his panther skin. Placing the skin on his shoulders symbolized that he had removed his desire for the earthly realm and materialistic energy from him.
How do you know if Panther is needed in your life or is your spirit guide?
If you feel you need to protect someone in your life right now, the panther spirit is on the prowl and offers to help. Having Pantera coming to you in your dreams is a strong message that she wants you to observe her medicine. Panther nightmares or scary dreams are not negative, it simply means that you are not accepting and clearly seeing your true self. Being passionate about panthers is a sign that you have a connection with her. Unwittingly receiving a panther image or ornament is a sign of her presence and a spiritual message to study her magic.
