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I had another dream about the Devil. In this dream he was a very unhappy being. So, using Reiki, I healed him. He turned into a mortal man. We fell in love, and got married. Sometime later he looked at me sheepishly, and told me he wanted a divorce. I was totally bereft.

What gives?

Best wishes,
Roxy

/*\ Namaste :-}}

- sounds as if "you and your Shadow" have been in a bit of a dance down some of the 'avenues' of the ethers

Reiki All Around,

All Blessings,

Firekeeper

Does the Golden Shadow ever show up in dreams?

Best wishes,
Ms. Roxy

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- quite so!

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- ever have a dream where maybe you were rescuing 'someone'?? Or sheltering someone?? Or mentoring or teaching?? Or fighting 'bad guys'?? Or forgiving somoene?

- many other scenarios likely, as well

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Reiki All Around,

All Blessings,

Firekeeper

Yes, I have. But it's always been cats. I always thought that they symbolized my own vulnerablity.

Is it possible for them to represent the Golden Shadow?

Best wishes,
Ms. Roxy

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- are you saying that in the dreams cats are being rescued?

- I would not see the cat (or other animals) as symbolizing the golden shadow

- animals in dreams often symbolize other aspects of ourselves - including the instincts and other 'drives' such as sexual attraction, aggressiveness, consummatory behavior, etc

- I suppose the matter of vulnerability (fight or flight stuff) could be included)

- but feeling vulnerable is not necessarily the same as actually 'being vulnerable'

- the feeling aspects in dreams being very crucual)

- now, if you are the cat in the dreams and you are rescuing another animal that might be another matter

- hope this helps

Reiki All Around,

All Blessings,

Firekeeper

Forgive me for being dense. I think I misinterpreted your other post. I thought you meant the person being rescued was the Golden Shadow. As for dreams of resuing someone, giving shelter, and such, no, I can't really say that I have had them.

I used to have recurring dreams about a black woman. She was always very nice to me, and helped me out when I needed it. She only got angry when I was betraying my own best interests. Could she have been my Golden Shadow?

Best wishes,
Ms. Roxy

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- no, it is the rescuer who may be symbolizing a growing awareness of Golden Shadow aspects

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- though, your (mis)interpretation brings up an interesting issue - since I might contend that when one begins to become aware of the Golden Shadow one is, in fact, 'rescuing' the Golden Shadow from the darkness of the Unconscious

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- as to the black woman who was compassionate and 'helpful' to you??

- the Black Madonna is a very sacred entity!!

>:-}}

Reiki All Around,

All Blessings,

Firekeeper