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Keynote: Joy, Playfulness, and Sharing. Cycle of Power: Spring and Summer. The otter amuses and fascinates most humans. Their playful expressions and activities capture our imaginations. Whether a sea otter or the river otter, there is a natural, joyful curiosity about them. Otters awaken curiosity. They remind us that everything is interesting if we look at it from the right angle. They are playful and seem to have fun at whatever they are doing. Otters always have their homes close to the water. During the summer, they are rarely on the land, especially the river otters. They usually have a large home territory around the water, and they usually mark their homes with a scent. There connection to the water links them to the primal feminine energies of life- especially the pleasurable aspects of the feminine- creation, imagination, joy, and love of the young. Otters remind us that life can be fun if we approach it with the right attitude. Otters are seldom seen alone. They are either with others or playing with some object. The adult otter has practically no natural enemies. They protect their young very well. They are agile and fast in the water, with the ability to out swim fish. If there is a threat, they usually swim away fast, but they can be ferocious fighters. The mother otter usually chases the father out of the den when the young are born, again reflecting the otter's tie to primordial feminine and mothering energies and patterns. When the young are out and about, the father is allowed to rejoin. Usually two to four are born, but they must be taught to swim. This task is handled by the mother. Sometimes otters show up to help awaken the primal mothering energies and responsibilities. It can indicate a need to set up your boundaries within the home and define your feminine role. Otters are extremely agile and acrobatic in the water. They love to slide on their bellies and dive in and out of the water. When under water, the nostrils and ears close. Remember that water is an ancient symbol for the feminine and creative forces of life. An otter's activities and playfulness remind us all- male and female- that we all need the feminine qualities in some form for the greatest joy in our life. If otter has surfaced in your life, it may be time to find some play time. Involve yourself in some creative activity. You do not have to be good at it; just have fun with it. Or are you being too playful? Are you not staying focused? Are you afraid to have fun? Are you getting too serious? Are you worrying? Do you need to awaken your inner child? Treat yourself to something special. Honor otter and it will teach you not only how to have fun, but it will reawaken a new sense of wonder at life and all things within.
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