Spirit Animal – Cheetah

Young cheetahs – picture from Cheetahspot.com

 

 

Several times in the last two weeks, Cheetah has appeared in visions, or in pictures that someone has sent me.  Cheetah must have a message for me.

Wikipedia says, “The cheetah  is an atypical member of the cat family that is unique in its speed, while lacking climbing abilities. Therefore it is placed in its own genus, Acinonyx. It is the fastest land animal, reaching speeds between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 460 m (1,500 ft), and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 110 km/h (68 mph) in three seconds, faster than most supercars.”  I found this fascinating!  I love speed when it is appropriate, and loved my one luge run at Olympic Park – it was really fast. 

So what does this have to do with Cheetah?  Cheetah, with its speed, is telling us to make up our minds quickly, and to make changes quickly.  As Yoda would say, “No think. Do!” Cheetah represents that almost new species – a combination of a cat and a dog. It looks like a cat, yet cannot climb and is very light boned.  Cheetah’s message is that we all are evolving into something new.  We aren’t quite what we were, and we are not where we are going, but we are going really fast!  

Cheetah is a meat eater, however, when the tough times hit the Savannah, Cheetah eats insects and fruit and vegetables.  The message is clear, eat what ever is available and do so gracefully.  The colour of Cheetah’s coat provides excellent camouflage for moving through the Savannah.  The Bush People believe that Cheetah becomes invisible and goes between time to pop up to  capture her prey.  The lesson for us then, is to be less noticeable, and to get used to the idea of walking out of time.  Currently, we are quite rule bound by time and corporate policies. 

IF you are hesitant to take action, now is the time, Cheetah says.  Pick up the things you want and let go of the rest… travel light and fast.  Spirituality requires little in the way of hard goods. 

Judy@angelsandancestors.com