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EGRET MEDICINE
By CinnamonMoon

*Mary Summer Rain/On Dreams:
Egret typifies a spiritual sign; a spiritually-related message.

*Bobby Lake-Thom/Spirits of the Earth:
Crane or Egret: This bird is the peacemaker and fisherman. He is a good-luck sign while you are
fishing, or during conflict. He brings peace, stability, harmony, and good luck. He is graceful,
tactful, and direct. The feathers from these birds are used in healing ceremonies to take away
negative energy and anger, and to bring peace and harmony to a situation. That is one reason
why our Indian people use different kinds of feathers in different kinds of rituals and ceremonies.

The symbol and inherent power of the feathers from certain birds are used to bring in specific
kinds of spirits and energies. For example, my uncle Lester had to attend a special meeting a few
years ago with the U.S. Forest Service representatives concerning joint-land-use plans and
proposals. The meeting came as a result of conflict between different groups all wanting to use
USFS land in different ways. Uncle Les did not want to get into any heated arguments with other
people at the meeting. So he prayed on a Snowy Egret feather, asked the bird to share its power
with him, and he wore it in his hat at the meeting. The meeting became peaceful and cooperative.

* I was asked about this Medicine by a Lodge member and have to say that I'm afraid that's all I
have. I also feel that you may have confused Egret with the bird you describe. See if you are able
to find its exact name. Egrets inhabit watery areas rather than pastures.