05/29/2026
You have the innate ability to attract many things into your world, so you can afford to be choosy about what you really want and need and leave all else aside. Balance your need to fly high with diving beyond the superficial and into the deeper aspects of life. Look beneath the surface into he depths of the soul. Your inner vision will show you what is happening beyond mere appearances. Go after what you want directly, boldly and with clear intention. You have the inner strength to protect you from outer circumstances.
Pelican’s pronounced bill has a large pouch that is used much like a fishing net. Pelican dives and fills its bill with more than its stomach can hold. Once it has a fish, pelican tilts its head to filter out the water and position the fish. Pelican teaches us that to cast a wide net, to receive abundantly and learn that there will always be more available to us that we could ever want or need so it is important to filter out and let go of what is not helpful.
Pelican shows us how to be open to life but also how to be choosy. When we shy away from the world because of sensitivity, fears of contamination or exposure to negative energies, Pelican helps us realise there is no need to be afraid as we have the freedom to choose what to take in and the ability to cast aside everything else. Pelican has some death-defying hunting skills, including a rapid, air-into-sea bill dive from heights of several storeys. Pelican has adapted various techniques, so they can do this without harming themselves when they hit the water. It can take some mastering to balance a strong centre with the powerful surrender needed for this manoeuvre.
Pelican teaches the soul how to be bold, direct and fearless while protecting itself from danger. Pelican encourages us to stay strong yet non-resistant, so that we can glide through hard-hitting circumstances without being shaken by external forces. Pelican also reminds us not to expect perfection on our first attempts, but to practice so that skilfulness can grow with experience.
Wings of Wisdom - Alana Fairchild
