A solitary katydid visited me last night. At first, I wasn’t sure what she was (ok, I’m assuming she was a girl because after all, I researched and found out she wasn’t a grasshopper like I thought at first, she’s a katydid)!
She was as big as a small mouse, just sitting quietly on my porch banister. Because she was so large, I wasn’t sure what she was at first from afar, but as I got closer, I thought she was a grasshopper. But I was wrong.
She never moved as I took some photos. Here’s another angle. Nor did she make any noise.
So what’s a girl to do but to see what the spirit totem is for a visit from a katydid, especially right before a solar eclipse!
When I looked it up, here’s what I found from Facebook’s page called: Animal Speak by Ted Andrews (who I found out passed away in 2009, but a fan of his keeps up the website). Thank you to the fan!
Katydid:
Katydid teaches attunement to new vibrations and will aid in heightening intuition, sensitivity and awareness. They teach transformation in five stages as part of the molting process. Is it time to shed old ideas to make way for the new? Expect changes and new developments that will bring growth through reflection and patience as the sensitivity to mental, emotional and physical challenges are coming are your way. Katydids also teach the art of camouflage and the ability to evolve and use many survival techniques. Are you adapting to your surroundings? Are you blending in or standing out? Katydid will aid in strengthening senses and perceptions of the seen and unseen so whatever transformation stage you are in will be a time to be aware; mentally and spiritually sharp.
Well, that’s sounds about right for me these days. I’m noticing all sorts of nuances in the air, in nature, in how people act and even our cats! A fine time for strengthening the senses to transform as the new challenges continue to come my way.
How about you? Have you ever seen a katydid up close?
By the way, I heard a bunch of her friends calling to her, but they were not seen, just heard. She however, chose just the opposite – I saw her up close, but she never uttered a chirp!
Shine On!
xo
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That totem message is so right-on! Thanks!
Thank you for stopping by! I thought the message was wonderful for us all!
It’s cool you had this experience! I love having interactions with nature like this too. We get Cicada’s here – I think of them as my little shaman of the trees.
Oh lovely! Shaman of the trees! Beautiful Saymber!
When I saw the pic, I thought to myself how it was interesting that you found it (or it found you!) when it was in an interim stage of its development. What a lovely shade of brilliant green, too, – another beautiful sign as green is the color for healing. Looks like a wonderful thumbs up from the universe for my dear Misi! (But keep that critter OUTSIDE!)
Yes indeed! She gets to stay outside and not inside! I do not like outdoor animals inside my house as you well know! LOL I know we feel the same way! ha ha
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Glad your Katydid brought you positive vibes.
Me too! I think they were for all of us! 🙂
I have never heard of this!
Me either! But I learned about katydids! How fun!