The Lioness in My Dream

The veil was thin and I got the help I asked for

The Lioness in my dream has been nudging me the past few days to tell you her story. I mentioned in my Autumn Equinox post about the thinning of the veil. And, my animal dreams. So, here goes.

Four years ago, I was faced with a situation that involved speaking in front of a group of people. It’s not my favorite thing to do, and generally, I avoid it at all costs. This was something I was sort of excited about, but nonetheless, slightly terrified.

I was in a group art show in NYC, and the curators had asked me to put on an event at the gallery - something more in sync with the holistic healing part of my life. So, I decided I’d lead a group in a shamanic journey to the Lower World.

I went to bed the night before and consciously asked for help to let go of the fear and anxiety I was experiencing. 

I still cannot believe what happened. I remember my Lioness dream so vividly, as if it was yesterday. It was on the September New Moon, 2018.

I was walking through a large field when I came upon a dozen lionesses lying in the tall grass. I was terrified because I had to walk right by them to get where I needed to go.

As I passed by, one of them got up and started following behind me. I was too afraid to look back. All of a sudden, a black door frame appeared in front of me. Not a door - just the door frame. 

I walked through the frame with the Lioness following behind me and then woke from the dream. I remember feeling that all of the fear and anxiety had been wiped away! That evening I was able to speak to the group of people and actually enjoy my time with them. No fear.

I’d printed out a photo of the Lioness and put it on the little altar I’d set up. It’s no coincidence that the event I was doing was leading a group on a shamanic journey to the Lower World, which is where I always go to meet up with the animal spirits.

This was the second time a Lioness had appeared to me in a dream. She once climbed through my bedroom window in Jersey City and I woke up in a cold sweat.

Lately, I keep getting nudges from her.

She gave me permission to Roar.

2020 was the year I began to exercise my throat chakra. To speak my Truth. To learn how to set boundaries. To let go of needing to be liked.

This beautiful Lioness nudges me when I consider holding back because I know people will bristle at what I have to say. I’m getting stronger with each word I write. With each conversation I have. 

At the same time, I feel a gentleness about her power and it has made me congnizant of how easily our voice can wander from being a force for good to causing more division in the world.

When fear tries to get its grip on me for one reason or another, the spirit of the Lioness whispers in my ear. It is truly remarkable how this unseen presence can have such an effect during my waking hours.

I call her in when I’m recording these voiceovers, because I’m still getting used to my voice being heard, after all these years.

And when I pick up my drum, and travel to the Lower World, guess who is always there? My Lioness guide greets me with my other friends - Wolf, Bear, Pigeon, and Turtle. My animal spirit family.

Much love,
Barbara