Anyone Know About Magpies?

Question

Ever since I was a child, I've been fascinated with magpies. My mum told me recently that she was pushing me in my pram through a field once and literally about a hundred magpies all flew down into the field. It happened again about a year ago, walking through a park. I see them everyday and I always feel compelled to "salute" them and say "good morning/good afternoon Mr Magpie" (sad, I know).. I used to believe that something bad was going to happen to me when I saw one on it's own but since then I've stopped thinking that as it drove me mad and I see at least 1 everyday. I've researched what different cultures believe about magpies and the general belief is that they're unfortunate creatures of ill omen. I've always wondered why I have this fascination and if it means anything. I know some cultures also believe that everyone has their own "animal" if that makes sense. If mine is a magpie, what does this say about me? I think they're beautiful birds...

Answer 1

i think their beautiful creatures and i would feel blessed if that happened to me! i dont believe the 1 for sorrow 2 for joy thing either, im not a supersticious person, although i do touch wood from time to time lol

Answer 2

Hi there, definitely sounds like the magpie is one of your totem animals. here's what my favorite website says about them:

Related to the crow the magpie is an intelligent and adaptable bird.  Ancient folklore associated with the magpie suggests that when two or more fly into ones life good fortune is coming soon.  Since magpies are opportunists and seldom miss a chance to get something for nothing those with this medicine should pay attention to subtle omens that appear in their life then act accordingly so opportunities are not missed.  The magpie asks us to wake up and be conscious in every area of our life.

Magpies are curious and have a reputation for steeling anything that they can carry away.  They use whatever they find and teach us how to be resourceful.  Magpie medicine people have the ability to succeed in life.  Those with this totem are usually eclectic and able to draw on a variety of resources to assist them in their pursuits. Being able to adapt to different situations in a spontaneous way is one of the magpies strongest attributes. Those with this totem often find that their interests are varied which make master ship of any one thing difficult although not impossible.

Magpies are extremely vocal especially in groups.  They help those with this medicine learn how to use their voice to attract attention, attain desired goals as well as acquire respect from others.  This applies only if this medicine is developed sufficiently.  Otherwise the voice and its expression may need improvement for positive results to be obtained. Proper communication is one of the lessons that needs to be learned by magpie medicine people .

The black and white coloring of the magpie associates them to the world of magic, prophecy and witchcraft.  They know how to live within the light and the dark simultaneously and understand the pros and cons of both.  Magic is symbolic of creation.  Occult knowledge must be understood fully before it can be used in a beneficial way. Those with this totem have the opportunity of creating a new and better life for themselves once they develop their psychic gifts completely and use those gifts with pure intention and self less service. Past life ties regarding the misuse of magic are common amongst magpie medicine people.  The gift of a new creation will be offered to you only when you are ready.  When the magpie flies into your life, get ready, your about to embark into the world of opportunity.