Gnu

(Connochaetes gnou)

Gnus are cloven-hoofed and belong to the antelope’s family, which live in large herds. Cloven-hoofed animals are herbivores and most of them are able to escape from their enemies very quickly. The head and horns of the gnus have bovine features. They have cylindrical mobile ears, an excellent sense of smell and their eyes are placed on the side of the head. Both males and females grow short and strong horns. Gnus can reach 6ft (2 meters) in length, stand 4ft (1.3 meters) tall at the shoulders and weigh up to 440lb (200 kilograms) they have a dark gray coat, the tail has a tuft at the tip which they use to keep the flies away. They live in large herds, in the savannas of eastern and southern Africa.

Gnus in Mythology: In African mythology, the Earth is regarded as sacred, it´s a Mother Goddess, prevailing over humans and animals. The Earth lives and gives birth to every living being. It lets the grass grow when the sky gives its rain; and the gnus are also part of the cycle of life. They feed on grass, move from one side to the other and provide a basis for crocodiles, hyenas and wild cats. Since ancient times, the people of Africa lived with these animals, which gave them their meat and coat. Their shamans are telepathically linked with them. They can be seen in some cave paintings.

Dreams: it reminds us of our willpower and our capabilities whilst providing strength and endurance.

Gnu Essence: It helps us find our limits. The essence strengthens our ability to stay in our position, gives civic values and provides us the courage to experiment and develop our true potential.

On the body level: The essence enhances our yang aspect, supports our male part, our strength, our resistance and the ability to be able to stay in our position.

Emotional: The essence provides a clear will power. We know what we want and we can also articulate it clearly, learning to impose ourselves softly but vigorously. The essence helps us recognize our limits clearly and by learning to defend our space, it gives us protection and limits.

Spiritual: The essence provides a precise connection with our Higher Self. We clearly feel what we want, what is important and the right thing for us is.

Note: During the preparation of the essence, three gnus stood in front of me in the savanna. They communicated through their horns. While I prepared the essence the three of them sang rhythmically together. When the elaboration process was finished, their song also finished and I thanked them.