Tortoises comes from the reptile family Testudinidae. They have hard shells which protects them from predators and other threats. Tortoises retract their necks and heads directly backwards into the shell to protect them likewise how humans are asked to go within themselves and search their spiritual selves. They vary in sizes and come in different species, such as the Galápagos giant tortoise, growing 1.2 metres (3.9 ft) in length, whereas others like the Speckled cape tortoise have shells that measure only 6.8 centimetres (2.7 in) long. Several lineages of tortoises evolved with large body sizes in excess of 100 kg, including the Galapagos giant tortoise and the Aldabra giant tortoise. Tortoises live long as land animals in the world. Tortoises are placid, very slow in movement, herbivores because they feed on grasses, weeds, leafy greens, flowers some fruits and some species eat worms or insects. Tortoises are Ancient and live very long almost anywhere. A group of Tortoises is called a creep as they have an exoskeleton and an endoskeleton. They cannot swim but can hold their breath for a long time. Only turtles can swim as turtle is not a Tortoise. Visible differences exists between the two. Tortoises reach maturity with age not by size.
SPIRITUAL SYMBOLISM OF TORTOISE.
🐢Tortoise is a symbol of Order, Slow, Steady, Patient, Stable, Wise, Wisdom, Security, Endurance, Peace, Longevity, Good luck and Prosperity. These are virtues humans find hard to keep world-wide.
🐢Tortoise is a mystical animal because of its inherent wisdom.
🐢It represents guidance from the universe.
🐢It signifies energy to move on from the past with an innate driving force to make your dream a reality.
🐢The nature of the Tortoise simply tells one to mind their life and business.
🐢 It also represents Fertility, Spirituality, Innocence, Wisdom, Safety, Protection and Perseverance.
🐢The tortoise shell is believed to bring steady and correct messages as an animal totem and a medium for (Afa) divination.
🐢Tortoise is the symbol of the universe just like a dome of the sky represented by the tortoise shell, its body represents the earth.
🐢The tortoise spirit teaches the spiritually inclined how to move on from people who hurt them. They do not deserve such hurt but they can emulate the tortoise and let go for a better tomorrow and relationship.
🐢If one dreams about seeing tortoise it can mean Agwụ. Sometimes it connotes happiness and endless success in life. Some times, it can mean pregnancy too. So women be aware that seeing tortoise in the dream means one is likely to conceive.
SPIRITUAL USES OF TORTOISE.
1. Tortoise is used as a talisman for repelling evil-eye and as a charm or a powerful amulet for good fortune, protection, happiness (both of the heart and body), endurance, strength and longevity.
2. The tortoise shell is used as a medium of Afa/divination which is unchangeable, strongly associated with water and land elements. Therefore messages coming from it, is highly reliable
3. The tortoise has many uses in Ọdịnanị Igbo spirituality for different types of spiritual works. Especially in spiritual cleansing every cunning and crafty nature of humans besieging a person negatively, tortoise blood is used in exchange to remove those negative auras.
4. In some cultures, the black, shells represent dead souls. This means that one will be relieved from bad luck and depression when it is used for spiritual work.
5. In some culture to see a turtle crossing the road means good luck will come to the person seeing it and to stroke a turtle shell is also good luck. If the tortoise is put under the front door, any evil eye is warded off, and it gives luck to all those inside the home.
6. Having tortoise as pet connotes long life as tortoise is known for its longevity. If you see any person having tortoise as pet, do not be afraid. Ignorance is killing, I believe when you read this article, it will bring sensitization to many people.
7. Some use the meat of the tortoise for healing certain ailments. This is applicable to other tribes who use it for spiritual healing purposes.
8. Tortoises are used for fortification spiritual works. This is to ensure that one does not fall into the trap set by enemies. It is done to protect and safeguard life.
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