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Leo Spirit

8/6/2018

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​"Leo Spirit" - acrylic on mat board, 12" square.  SOLD.  Reprints available here.

It is the season of Leo...that big-hearted, fiercely loyal, fiery energy lion of the cosmos.  There are two Leos in our house.  Yet it take the both of us to match the energy of the Gemini head of our household. :)

This piece, inspired by my leonine son, consists of many layers of acrylic paint and gesso on mat board.  Letting the under layers peek through while preserving an overall neutral color theme.  My favorite sumi-e brush and some black gesso added the leo symbol.  Once again, the mat board proves tough under many layers of paint and sprays of water.  I continue to be amazed by its resilience.

If you are drawn to the lion as your spirit animal (even if you are not a Leo sun sign), you face challenges head-on and often assume a leadership role.  Opportunities don't pass you by, as you jump on them immediately.  You find and use your voice in challenging situations.

The Chinese Buddhists believe lions safeguard humans from ghosts and spirits, so your big cat spirit animal may be protecting you from unseen negative influences.

If you are trying to reclaim your space in the world or in your social circle, the lion is the right power animal for you to call upon.  Both lion and lioness are fierce protectors of space and of freedom.  Those with a lion spirit animal are often devoted protectors of religious freedoms and the right to make personal choices.

The message of the lion is one of prudence...not to overdo things, to balance and weigh activities. (oh boy oh boy!  is this message for ME?)  They are the protectors of hearth and home, which includes de-stressing and relaxing.

Let's spend a few minutes with the lions...the only social cat group (the others are solitary), as one researcher asks "are lions lazy?  Or just really patient?"
8 Comments
Carl Stoveland
8/6/2018 08:53:57 am

Wonderful post as always. Your writing rivals your painting in skill and impact.

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jen
8/6/2018 08:57:38 am

Carl! Thank you! That's high praise coming from a blogger like yourself. And high praise is something we leo sun signs really appreciate! Thanks for making my Monday extra wonderful. :)

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Dotty Seiter link
8/6/2018 10:35:03 am

oh! the complete surrender and presence in "Leo Spirit"!

This painting, these words in your post: resting a calming hand on my shoulder, bringing me to stillness, balancing and weighing activities with prudence.

Thank you.

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jen
8/6/2018 11:04:42 am

Dotty, your blog comments are as poetic and well-crafted as you own blog! I love your way with words. Thank you, sweet lady!

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Carol Edan link
8/6/2018 11:51:45 am

I feel a loss of words among your literally followers. Thanks for the clip on the Lion. The lion is also the symbol of Judah and there are many "lions" found in Jerusalem. Nice clip I found https://www.jpost.com/OMG/WATCH-Lions-get-their-morning-caffeine-fix-at-Israeli-safari-547123

Would love yo cuddle with your lion!

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jen
8/6/2018 01:03:58 pm

Carol!!! What an adorable video! I wonder if Pongo would like to roll in coffee grounds as well???

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Carol Edan
8/6/2018 11:56:29 am

In 2005 there was a competition painting lion statues. They were given to prominent artists some were sold or auctioned others remain in prominent places. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Statues_of_lions_in_Jerusalem#/media/File:Old_Jerusalem_Jewish_Quarter_Misgav_Ladakh_lions.jpg

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jen
8/6/2018 01:05:28 pm

What a great idea for a competition! I particularly like the ones with the scepters! So kingly!

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