That last paragraph could be used in the boardroom just as well as in nature, could apply to yesterday just as much as a million years ago.

Today we have many styles of divining.  Tarot is a popular form of divination, and decks range from the traditional to animals, angels, and artistic.   Reading the signals or symbolic signs presented by animals is another form of divination, whether we see unusual behavior that signals an upcoming earthquake, or witness an unusual appearance of an animal or bird in our day.  Many study the powers of totem animal spirits, seeking answers about our own world and behavior by looking at the traits that animals represent.

Symbols are another area of study, with the Mayan calendar and the approaching 2012 a hot topic today.  The 20 glyphs and the 13 numbers of the two wheels that create the Mayan Tzolkin calendar each have their own symbolic meaning.  It is my belief that these symbols hold the key to our abilities and the evolution of our souls, and today is the best time to explore the pieces that make us whole with the 2012 shift to the current 5,000 year calendar ending.

We study psychology, and read the signs presented in a persons eyes, the tone of their voice, and their behaviors.  How is this any different than reading the signs presented in nature?  Reading the signs – everyday we can practice the art of seeing beyond our expectations.

Estee Taschereau is co-organizer of the Healing Drum Retreat.  Estee’s newest book, “Being Here Now” is available in paperback and ebook formats.