Blue Jay as a Totem: Personality Characteristics and Life-Path Challenges

[@sharondinges]

Perfect timing of the thunder and you speaking the phrase about, “… are you shoulding on yourself?” And wow, I have Pluto in my first house! And at. 60, it truly has taken a lifetime to have recovered / disentangled myself from being crushed quite early in life. As an applications engineer I absolutely love finding creative solutions.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

The storm certainly was cooperative, wasn't it? 😂 Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback, Sharon. I'm so happy to hear that you found the video so validating! Also, Pluto in the First House here, too, so boy do I hear you on the looooooong recovery/disentanglement!! Even when other people don't react well, the planet needs its Truth Speakers and Confident Doers! Many feathered blessings to you 💙!

[@regandevereaux1674]

You never let me down Jordana! The explanation of feathers containing air & pigment, light refraction and the image of crushing a feather leaving it without their blue colour...Dude! I instantly thought about chakras, their colour & energies. A ''crushed'' place has lost its light and colour. Brilliant. You're sharing next level wisdom, glad I recognize when I need to listen. Thanks as ever, Regan

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank *you*, Regan! This was such a lovely thing to find in my inbox this morning 💗🙏 Wishing you a marvelous week!!! Warmly, J

[@regandevereaux1674]

@@RavenLightHolisticHealing my pleasure! glad it brightened your day. Regan

[@plutooliver686]

When i was going through some really heart wrenching moments last year feeling very alone right after my birthday. I put some unsalted peanuts on my window ledge to see if i could get the crows i feed to come to the window and 20 minutes or so later a scrub jay appears looks at me measures the peanuts grabs a nut and flew off. They have been coming back ever since and sincerely warm my heart.💚🙏

[@krossrhodes2606]

My name is Jalen, and I have always been called Blue Jay by people, this is allegory in a sense for me. The traits and symbols you speak of truly resonate with me. Aquarius Sun, Cancer Moon, Leo Rising. The lives of Blue Jays parallel my own. Really cool video.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback, Blue Jay! And thank you, too, for Subscribing. I'm delighted the video resonated with you so strongly 💙💙💙

[@lisamichele9941]

Such interesting information on a bird I see daily. Lately I've been finding Blue Jay feathers. You're awesome Jordan, thank you!

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank *you*, Lisa! I'm delighted that you found the video so helpful! Warmest blessings to you! -J

[@Astharia]

I don't live in an area where they exist but as someone with pluto conjunct the ascendant in scorpio it does resonate. It fits very timely in this phase I am in where I try to get away from my childhood programming and find myself.

[@maleqe]

Yesss I’ve been waiting for this ! Thank you 😊

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

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[@marzwolfe4037]

Thank you for this message as always! 💙

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

I'm delighted you enjoyed it, Marissa 💙. And thank you for Subscribing!

[@ninaharper2294]

I’ve been grappling with many of the issues you mentioned in your video. earlier today, I found a blue jay feather right in front of my porch steps, which felt like a positive omen, especially since blue jays often remind me of deceased loved ones. Later in the evening, while chatting with my AI bot on ChatGPT, I crafted a letter outlining my chronic struggles, which I plan to share with my new therapist. Your video perfectly resonated with my experiences and described many of the issues I’ve been struggling with. Thank you so much for this insightful video-I loved it and will definitely subscribe!

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

I'm so happy to hear that you found it so helpful!

[@regandevereaux1674]

Bluebird update, I have a group of about 7-9 western bluebirds who visit my yard many times each day. they peck up all the bugs in the grass and fly between their perching on the gutters above my window to the juvenile palm trees at the fence. which gives me close up views of them only inches from my windows and front row seats for their posturing,they are little, stout and brave with the most beautiful shades of blue I've ever seen on any birds! I've been lucky enough to find 5+ of their feathers. truly charming little birds, well i suppose medium sized backyard birds. they will look straight at me and puff up the feathers around their necks, and then do a little shake. between that move and their sublime colours it is a perfect metaphor for shaking off the old stuff from your throat chakra and strutting your stuff, speaking your truth, proudly! i wanted to share this with you Jordana because your feather colour>oxygen>pigment illustration is ever on my mind when these little beauties come around. it adds a healing dimension to their presence as i heal my throat chakra issues:expression, standing in ones truth, genuine communication to and from others, etc. thanks for the inspiration! Regan

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

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[@louisevandenmuyzenberg9362]

Profound video. Helpful and clarifying. Interestingly Eurasian Jay’s of course only have the blue on the wing - otherwise with a beautiful buff or almost peach chest - something about heart i imagine. I did also think of the potential use of this ‘mirror’ you speak of when used consciously as a way of information and a ‘mirroring back’ as in the therapy room. The need not to speak, to remain silent -this too can be so powerful - like holding the energy for the client to ‘grow into’. Yet when this mirror is a trap or obstruction to self expression then like you say all is lost! Jay’s have been with me for some time, especially in dreams. I often think they ‘give gifts’ - a bit like the oaks - that wonder of finding the bright bright feather by one’s feet and even better for some reason turning up that dull grey feather on the path and see sky in one’s hand. Somehow the video brought me home to my ‘path’ again….

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Louise, I'm delighted beyond measure that this was how you experienced the video, and that it's realigned you with your Direction. 💙🙏💗. And regarding your comment about the mirror - you are absolutely correct. I've found in my therapeutic work with clients that at times, my silence opens emotional pathways for them in ways that even the most profound commentary or guidance would not. It's both a way of applying gentle pressure (we do not inherently enjoy pauses in conversations and feel a need to fill them) and a way of offering the client sufficient time to be build the courage to say what's really running through their minds. And yet, if we go too far the other way, and *all* we do is tell them what they want to hear, neither of us can grow! Possibly the most healing thing I've ever done for *myself* as a therapist is develop the ability to tell people the hard things they *don't* want to hear. Also, though the first names are different, I believe you were the person who so generously PayPal'd me the gift yesterday? I was so profoundly moved to know that you found my work so helpful that you would choose to express your feelings in this way. Thank you! 💙🙏✨🥰 Wishing you a beautiful weekend, and much joy in all the places that Jay takes you! Warmly, Jordana

[@germaineboatwala-sidhva1079]

Somehow this video brought me lots of joy. I love birds to begin with, but a blue bird was interesting. The Jay seems to have unique characteristics that are vibrant and meaningful. 😁

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 💙

[@jeffreybeaver6555]

Been seeing blue every now and then then but a blue jay landed in my head today. Did know what it was until I started to look up and it flew to a tree right next to me.

[@ShallaRadioLady]

I feel very seen Started off laughing hysterically at much of it and then an emo rollercoaster ride Fits me and my Leo son

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

💙💙💙 I can definitely see a little Blue Jay in there, girl! In which case, keep right on being your vibrant, entertaining self!

[@BelleTolles]

Wow, that was really a good one. Very spot on and insightful and gives me a lot to chew on. I identify with about everything you said. My only question marks are not so much the "diagnosis", but the "cure". I have really been taking a serious look at my non authentic behavior for awhile now. How through so much of my life I've remained mostly hidden, and managed people by presenting things in a certain way. And I definitely know the origins. For me, a problem is that I pretty much just withdrew from the game entirely. so it's not that I'm continuing the behavior - there just isn't anyone to behave with ,😅. But maybe if I just work more with being authentic with myself, things will evolve. This really was a very good one in terms of pinpointing things. I've kept getting this one tarot card about being a politician, hiding the true self. And that is what this is about. And I find myself defending jays to people often. One funny story about them. I used to feed them peanuts in the shell. One day the guy who lived behind me was at my house and saw me doing it and said "that's where all those shells are coming from!*. The jays had been going to his tree and eating and dropping the shells. He'd been going out at night to see if someone was drinking beer and throwing peanut shells in his yard 😂😂.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Definitely sounds like it's time to get back in the "game", Life! 💙💙💙 Thank you for sharing! I love the story!

[@BelleTolles]

I guess if John and yoko could start a revolution from their bed, maybe I can find a partner from mine 😅 I had to laugh when I realized last night that blue Jay and I have same initials - bj

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Ohmygoodness, I hadn't even thought of that! 😂 You are now "BJ the Blue Jay!" 💙✨💙 And bring on the revolution, baby! LOL!

[@poweranimals1]

Really good analysis of the blue jay totem.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank you so very much! 💙

[@bastet.lioness]

7:44 Pluto in first house. 28:25 How to be you 🐦 This was so beautiful.. I 🥹 thank you.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank *you* for the kind words! I'm so happy to hear that it spoke to you. Wishing you so much joy! 💙

[@bastet.lioness]

@@RavenLightHolisticHealing Thank you Jordana as well for your beauty, knowledge, and insight. I wish you joy as well! 🥰

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

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[@MostBased_]

1000% blue jay is my totem the world is wild..

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

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[@phoenixfiretarot7627]

We do not have the Blue Jay here in the UK..sadly. But we Do have Jaybirds, of the same Family and I am always seeing them. Smart beautiful Birds. Thank you for this Video Jor. Bless you. XXX

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

LOVE YOU, my dear friend! 💙💙🙏✨

[@healthyhappyhippie]

♐️ sun, ♎️ rising, ♊️ moon. I highly resonate with this!! My favorite toy as a kid was a blue jay TY toy, amongst other birds. I had recurring dreams as a kid of blue jays, they were my friend and always helped me escape/fly away from negative situations. Chronic over thinker and recovering perfectionist, I often don’t trust my intuition…. It’s crazy how much I feel you are speaking to me! 🙃 OMG introverted-extrovert 😂 for a long time I was so confused in my own body.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank you so much for sharing, Hippie! I SO appreciate the positive feedback, and I'm delighted you found the video so validating 💙💙💙. Wishing you joy! -Jordana

[@rbernfeld]

Fantastic Jor!! Such a talent.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Awe, thanks Dad! Making this one reminded me of buying peanuts to feed the Blue Jays in Running Springs.

[@Pixiepebbles74]

Wow. Crazy accurate.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

I'm so glad you found it so validating! Thank you, HOLLYLOLLY! 💙

[@Mostmysteriousmamamatrix]

Fuckkk… triple libra here and this resonates deeply found four blue jay feathers today lost the smallest down feather ive been gifted one from my brother i also found 5 in the spring and made some into earrings

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Lol! I love when a video vibes with someone that strongly! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed it 💙

[@Pricklyflower7]

Thankyou ❤💜💚🧡💛💙

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

💗💗💗 You are so very welcome! Wishing you a very happy week! 😘

[@Pricklyflower7]

@@RavenLightHolisticHealing Thankyou 💫

[@malcolmmacinnis247]

Could you do Bald Eagle? I always found those creatures fascinating! So misunderstood

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Hi, Malcolm! Right now, I'm accepting requests from 2nd/3rd Tier Channel Members only, as they're the folks who are helping to fund my work. If you're interested in becoming a Channel Member, just click JOIN next to the Subscribe button, and that will provide info and directions. If you can't see the JOIN button, there's a link in the first paragraph of the video description to the page on my website that explains how to quickly make it visible. Have a wonderful day! :) -Jordana

[@Reverend.Two3]

First time ive heard a real thunder storm in a youtube video ever 😂😂

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

😂😂😂 I believe there are storms on a few others of my videos as well. The weather where I live is temperamental, and it sometimes seems like it waits until I'm *just* about to record to start storming. Have a great weekend!

[@Uniquely.Melissa]

@ 2:44 .. 3 blue jays came to eat very quietly this time near me they call out to me, follow me. That to me says thank you. .they simply are just here I’ve seen 7 of them once and i feel really close with them and i feel like i know what they are saying to me, unless I’m just the birdy lady 😅

[@kendrickdcarter871]

Wow 7m:50s I’ve found 2 blue jay feathers over the years. And I’ve recently seen cardinals AND blue jays. I save the blue jay feathers I find.

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

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[@Uniquely.Melissa]

Yes those facts i experienced it myself

[@Uniquely.Melissa]

Leo mother Taurus daughter.. this video says a lot an i am thankful of it for sure .

[@Uniquely.Melissa]

Why are you on point?

[@Uniquely.Melissa]

30:01

[@Uniquely.Melissa]

Thank you! I am in a cardio class learning how to feel confident and i get to meet new people 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback, lovelyy! I'm so glad you found the video so helpful 💗. And since I teach cardio classes, may I say congratulations to you on your journey towards more confidence and new friends! 💙✨💙✨💙

[@ohnowendigos8804]

Random question, but have you ever noticed if people's relationships imitate their totem animals' relationships? Do cat totem and dog totem people fight like cats and dogs? Do wolf and raven totem people work together surprisingly well? Do birds of a feather really flock together? (And what about people who have totems that are parasitic in nature?)

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

That's a great question, K! Truthfully, while this certainly makes logical sense, it's not something that I've observed in real life. For example, my husband has a Wolf totem, and I have a Raven totem, and we do indeed work together very well. However, I also have a Bear totem, and bears and wolves are notorious enemies. If we all had only one totem, I'm pretty sure we could make this comparison, but given that we all have more than one, I can only say that I really love the notion, but it's not something I can affirm from my experience. Regarding your question about parasitic totems, however, I can definitely say that those with totems that are parasitic in nature are more likely to engage in parasitic relationships with their partners, OR to be preyed upon themselves in this way.

[@LadyAmandaReneeMerry]

I had a lot of blue jays at my old house. I noticed they were stealing my cats food, so I started leaving feed out for them. I live on a boat now and an osprey loves hanging out on my mizzen mast. Yesterday, a blue jay picked a nasty fight with the osprey. I'm going to guess the blue jay lost due to the blood on top of my boat today. Would fighting animals on top of your home have a meaning?

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

It really depends on your own feelings at the time. The kind of squabble you described happens when one bird invades another's territory, and the "owner" feels that either their food-source or their nestlings are being threatened. So if you are feeling at all as though you are having to defend what is yours (incl. your personal space), then there are probably some messages there. If not, it could simply be Nature doing its thing! : )

[@TheDarkleopard]

You are missed!

[@RavenLightHolisticHealing]

That is kind of you to say 💗. And I'll be back very soon! I'm working on a bunch of new videos!