The Skink

This evening I was bicycling along a sidewalk that runs parallel to our neighborhood. The weather was ideal. On the way back, I saw what I thought was snake just in front of me and veered around it. A snake crossing my path…it didn’t sound particularly positive.

When Rob got home from his bike ride – he rides farther and faster – he said he’d seen it – a skink, not a snake. The one I saw had blue streaked through it and the skin looked much smoother than that of a snake.A skink is a type of lizard.

So, I Googled “esoteric meaning of skink.” Most of the links that came up on the first page were for lizard. I liked what I read:

In many cultures, the lizard is a symbol of regeneration and rebirth. It is also linked to feminine power. Lizards also have the ability to make dreams come true.

A lizard is considered to be a very lucky and auspicious creature according to spiritual beliefs. It is said that when it crosses your path, the indication is towards something good that might happen in the coming times.

As a spirit animal, the lizard lets you follow this flow with full faith. It can also tell you when to move slowly, and with caution. To be able to survive in any given situation, you need to be as crafty and perceiving as a lizard. The presence of the lizard as a spirit in your life can make you more resilient.

They all sound good. Bring it on, skink…