Over the last week, my neighbors and I have been blessed with a family of House Wrens living inside of my neighbor’s antique light post in their backyard. The first time either of us have seen House Wrens in this area and I actually think they just may be Carolina Wrens as they are so similar.
They are loud and chirpy, and my neighbor thought they were playing with her, landing on her shoulders and flying in suspense in her face. It took 3 days for her to figure out they were yelling at her to get away from their home and nest. These are protective little birds with the ability to flit hither and tither and get show some aggression despite their diminutive size. Don’t mess with the nest! Are they Cancerian? Well, at least we know these fledglings were all born under the Sun Sign of Cancer and I can assume if they have had these babies this late, they too may have been born later than most Spring birds and carry the Sign of Cancer the Crab; the Mother, the Nest Maker, The Nurturer. However, don’t be alarmed and think that only the Mother or Female Wren is the caretaker of this family; both the Males and Females of the Wren family care for the brood and take equal responsibility for the nest. They are a loving and caring couple and carry equal traits and skills that we should all pay attention to…….
Funny how it takes me a few days to realize “An Animal Totem” “Pay Attention”… I have been so busy watching this miniature family dart and dance from my wood pile to their Lamp Post, carrying bugs to the clutch; laughing at their antics that I didn’t even think to channel their message. Well, it is obvious the nurturing and protective nature, but tonight Mamma and Papa were out on a date by themselves and perched in my Quince bush, then in my Mulberry tree, staying close to each other as the fluttered from limb to limb. They are so quick, it is only their loud chirping song and a quick rest that enabled me to keep my eyes on the show. I felt the love they had for each other and it reminded me of the importance of play in the relationship and in life. Yes, they have a heavy burden of raising these babies; a 24/7 job, and it was nice to see them enjoying each other and the lovely evening.
If the Wren has come chirping into your life, it is time to pay attention to their messages. The following is from ww.whats-your-sign.com/celtic-meanings-of-wren.html –
Celtic Meanings Connected to the Happy Wren
To understand Celtic meanings of any kind, it’s important to know how the ancient Celts approached daily life. We know from archaeological and anthropological studies that the Celts had a deep reverence for nature. This kind of awe and appreciation of nature comes from intense submersion and observation. In other words,
the Celts keenly observed their surroundings and its animal inhabitants to the point where every nuance of a tree, blade of grass, a bird or animal was notated and attributed to some aspect of life.
Much like Native Americans, Celts translated animal behaviors as highly significant and symbolic.
In so doing, Celtic meanings of this little bird begin with observations in raising their young. Both male and female wrens take part in caring for their young. This is symbolic of sharing tasks within the home. It’s also a reminder to not getting stuck in gender roles, and approach the “traditional” from a fresh, innovative angle.
The wren is an active little bird, and so its symbolic Celtic meanings include activity, vibrancy, alertnessand efficiency. The wren is rarely seen resting on her laurels. The Celts honored that fastidiousness, and took the lesson of making progress each day to heart in their own lives.
Further, the wren is quite sociable. She reminds us to keep a happy heart and be kind to others.
Symbolic Celtic Meanings for the Wren
- Friendliness
- Sharing
- Determined
- Quick-Witted
- Active
- Agile
- Creativity
- Light-Hearted
- Free-Spirited
This light, bright cheer carries over into the delightful song of the wren. Bards were particularly inspired by this songbird’s lyrics, and the wren wins high status as a symbol of musical poetry, art and song.
Like many songbirds, the wren is a champion at migration and movement. She’s content to flit from place to place with shallow roots. This is symbolic of the old adage “home is where the heart is.”
In this respect, the wren reminds us it is not the material items we gain, but the quality of relationships made along the way that enrich our lives.
We can also interpret the wren’s flighty ways as a message to branch out, expand our circle of contacts, and step out of our habitual rounds in life.
The wren may be tiny, but she packs a powerful symbolic message, encouraging us to go beyond the realm of the “known” and to access the adventure that waits for us!