Starfish - Seestern

(Asterias rubens)

The starfish as well as the sea urchins belongs to echinoderms. There are approximately 1,500 species all over the world and they live in coastal areas, on the seabed and in the reefs. Starfish are among the best-known marine invertebrates as a result of their striking forms and the fact that they frequently appear in the coasts. They have a flexible skeleton covered by a tough skin. The main surface is the tube feet, small rows covered by protective spines. The asterias rubens has five arms and a striking bright red color. Other starfish may have up to 40 arms. They feed on other stars, sea urchins, ophiuroidea and molluscs, swallowing small prey whole. Most starfish also have the remarkable ability to consume prey outside their bodies. Using tiny, suction-cupped tube feet, they pry open clams or oysters, and their sack-like cardiac stomach emerges from their mouth and oozes inside the shell. The stomach then envelops the prey to digest it, and finally withdraws back into the body. The Starfish can measure approximately 30 cm. They have the ability to regenerate limbs, and in some cases, entire bodies.

Starfish in mythology: The starfish represents the union with the stars i.e. our spiritual home. It represents the Virgin Mary, Isis and the starfish. It is a symbol of pure eternal love and of a safe journey through the sea and stormy seas. It provides hope and confidence.

The starfish in the interpretation of dreams: It is a symbol of happiness and it connects us with the stars.

Starfish Essence: The starfish is an animal with great power of perception. It symbolizes the communication in the horizontal plane. We are able to very consciously perceive the feelings and needs of other people. The starfish represents commercial and labor success. Through a better level of perception you can accurately satisfy the needs of others, trade and work successfully.

On the body level: It helps us perceive our body accurately. We are able to feel our arms, legs and head and experience new body awareness.

Emotional: The starfish is the communicator. People who find it difficult to interact with others and who are rather shy, find their inner focus as well as their balance with this essence. We will feel better and more focused. From this inner security, we can unreservedly approach other people, overcome our limitations and interact openly and lovingly. We will discover ourselves as an active part of the group. We can feel exactly what each member of the group feel and need and we can deal with other people in the proper way.

Spiritual: We will feel our inner star shine and will also perceive the inner light of the other people.