Red Headed Woodpecker – Spiritual Meaning:
Passion
“I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life.” — Deuteronomy 30:19
The crown of the red-headed woodpecker holds ancient ties to spiritual teachings.
In just about every culture, red has symbolized raw life force, vibrant passion and deep-rooted energy.
It somehow reaches into the very center of life and signals me to participate with all my senses.
Red is also considered a color of the root chakra.
This chakra means survival, connection to earth, physical energy.
Seeing the red-headed woodpecker I realize that I need to stay grounded.
I need to star connected to source and not be afraid of these changes.
This bird literally looks like a summon to be back to life force and into connection with my joyous spirit.
This woodpecker is not pecking aimlessly.
It is foraging and surviving. It also helps me to not hate on the survival instincts that I have.
Seeing these traits brings me back to myself.
I know now that life is finite, so I must live intentionally, intensely, aware of my spiritual aliveness.
It is about persistence
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” — Isaiah 40:31
The red- headed woodpecker is so characterized by its persistence.
I had watched them for only 3–5 minutes and observed how tirelessly they pecked at the bark of trees looking for insects, or making a nest site.
This carries some deep spiritual meaning for me.
Persistence takes on a metaphorical spiritual form of “keep going, keep moving forward no matter what” type of energy.
If the red-headed woodpecker does not obliterate itself with its own crazy stunts, then I will not give up in life too just because it is difficult and seemingly impossible at times.
Symbolically, the woodpecker tells me to persevere, to drum on my tree until I hear what I need.
Its inner strength reflects back to me the need for perseverance. Its energy resonates with those of us commited to our spiritual journey.
In the times of agony, a woodpecker is one of the symbol encouraging me to hold my determination.
Sacred Spaces
“And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.” — Exodus 25:8
Woodpeckers are well known for their cavities in trees.
Thus, the red-headed woodpecker works as a protector of sacred places.
Both here on earth and in the spiritual plane.
It becomes a protector of sorts protecting that with whom or what it comes into contact from harm.
I also need to establish and protect sacred space within my own life.
I have to protect the spaces where I meditate and the invisible barrier around my health.
The spaces are sacred because here that allows me to go away from the outside world rudeness and concentrate on spirituality.
Resourcefulness
“I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger.” — Philippians 4:12
I see in the red-headed woodpecker a being who exemplifies resourcefulness.
It can live in the deep woods or suburban landscape, anywhere it can find resources.
This bird tells me a deep spiritual tale of how to adapt.
The red-headed woodpecker shows me how to be flexible in my own.
With the help of this bird I learn to trust that overcome anything from within.
The woodpecker does not peck on wood solely to find food, but also creates nests within them.
This is teaching me that it is possible to turn life around and make something amazing out of the worst times.
I have faith that can create new solutions even in the harshest of circumstances.
It is about precision
“The wise in heart shall be called prudent.” — Proverbs 16:21
All of its pecking is planned, intentional, and directed towards some purpose.
It does not perform on random. It keeps doing and trying till it reaches the destination.
On the spiritual level, focus and precision are the two areas red-headed woodpecker can teach me.
Dedication and intention are the master keys to any spiritual practice.
I need to take the same level of care with my spiritual practices it does with its work.
It is about authenticity
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.” — Matthew 5:14
The red-headed woodpecker is without a doubt the easiest bird to identify in this family due to its bright red head that contrasts sharply with the forest.
This bird is representative of non-conformity and realness.
When all seems to little more than asking for conformity, that I only stay true and gloriously stand out.
It also tells me to be real and walk in my naked truth; the true me is indeed amazing, spiritually allowing my light to shine bright.
This speaks to the perception of being yourself without worrying about what other people think.
The more I allow myself to be me, the more I can share my light with the universe and those around me.
The red-headed woodpecker lets me know that being a bit loud and proud.
So the red-headed woodpecker shows me that it is okay to be and live unapologetically.
Inner Guidance
“‘This is the way; walk in it.'” — Isaiah 30:21
It feels as though the universe is knocking at my consciousness with the persistent knock of that red-headed woodpecker.
Birds are considered messengers in a lot of spiritual traditions, and the red-headed woodpecker is here with a message to have faith in my intuition.
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