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- Jul 20, 2016
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Sunday - July 4
Event
Midday, in the kitchen, looked outside, and saw four bucks (3 good size and 1 youngster) cruising along the back fence. They were snacking on the vegetation for about half an hour.
Among the white-tail deer, younger males may form "bachelor groups" in the spring and summer and travel around in the evenings. During this time, their antlers are beginning to grow and, depending on the environment, form large or not so large racks. This year, there has been plenty of rain and food. They break up in late fall as they fight for superiority.
We have a local herd, and I've watched and interacted with them for near 15 years. Moms and fawns often come to the fence throughout the day. Sometimes they park their newborn fawns at the fence while they go off to eat. Our dogs often have laid near the fawns on our side of the fence as protectors (coyotes and fox). I've seen bucks here and there but never at the fence. Also, they did not seem concerned when I went out on the deck. All in all, it was very unusual.
My Take
Looking up info on bucks, I discovered that the full moon for July is .... wait for it .... the buck moon. So, I'm figuring this is a "Hey, Linda, pay attention to this" moment. (I've not heard the July moon called this before, but it is what popped up first.)
I'm sure Janne will have to say about this moon in a couple of weeks, but for now, I discovered that it represents new beginnings, strength, clarification of goals, as bucks are regrowing their antlers and preparing for the mating season that continues the life of the herd.
Deer are significant among Native American tribes, as well as the Celts (both in my ancestral lineage). Southwestern tribes consider them the ancient caretakers of the Earth. The Celts consider the buck to be strongly connected to the earth and protector of the forests, and the doe to have access to the fairy world and serve as teacher for humans.
Then there is the number four - four guys cruising along the fence. I'm not a big numbers person but did find references to angels available to help, sacred space, building a foundation.
In my life, the job I loved (teaching children about trees and farms) went away 18 months ago. Since then, I've been overseeing repairs to the home, but am yearning for more. At a party last night, some people asked me what I've been up to lately, and I said getting things repaired and that there is value in having someone at home who can manage all that. Then I was asked if I finally was retired, and I said technically, yes, but I'm still looking for something else to do.
I figure many of us are in this same boat - looking around and trying to figure out what to do next. So, this is the time when ideas can come together, and we can be ready for what comes next.
Event
Midday, in the kitchen, looked outside, and saw four bucks (3 good size and 1 youngster) cruising along the back fence. They were snacking on the vegetation for about half an hour.
Among the white-tail deer, younger males may form "bachelor groups" in the spring and summer and travel around in the evenings. During this time, their antlers are beginning to grow and, depending on the environment, form large or not so large racks. This year, there has been plenty of rain and food. They break up in late fall as they fight for superiority.
We have a local herd, and I've watched and interacted with them for near 15 years. Moms and fawns often come to the fence throughout the day. Sometimes they park their newborn fawns at the fence while they go off to eat. Our dogs often have laid near the fawns on our side of the fence as protectors (coyotes and fox). I've seen bucks here and there but never at the fence. Also, they did not seem concerned when I went out on the deck. All in all, it was very unusual.
My Take
Looking up info on bucks, I discovered that the full moon for July is .... wait for it .... the buck moon. So, I'm figuring this is a "Hey, Linda, pay attention to this" moment. (I've not heard the July moon called this before, but it is what popped up first.)
I'm sure Janne will have to say about this moon in a couple of weeks, but for now, I discovered that it represents new beginnings, strength, clarification of goals, as bucks are regrowing their antlers and preparing for the mating season that continues the life of the herd.
Deer are significant among Native American tribes, as well as the Celts (both in my ancestral lineage). Southwestern tribes consider them the ancient caretakers of the Earth. The Celts consider the buck to be strongly connected to the earth and protector of the forests, and the doe to have access to the fairy world and serve as teacher for humans.
Then there is the number four - four guys cruising along the fence. I'm not a big numbers person but did find references to angels available to help, sacred space, building a foundation.
In my life, the job I loved (teaching children about trees and farms) went away 18 months ago. Since then, I've been overseeing repairs to the home, but am yearning for more. At a party last night, some people asked me what I've been up to lately, and I said getting things repaired and that there is value in having someone at home who can manage all that. Then I was asked if I finally was retired, and I said technically, yes, but I'm still looking for something else to do.
I figure many of us are in this same boat - looking around and trying to figure out what to do next. So, this is the time when ideas can come together, and we can be ready for what comes next.
