It’s my beloved’s birthday, and this might seem a dreary card for his special day – but we shouldn’t ignore the rainbow in the background. We all go through loneliness and loss, but Seal will guide us through those emotions if we let it. Blessings!
Seal – Love, Longing, Dilemma
Meaning: This card calls to you from the seal-people of the sea. The Dan nan Ron– the song of the seals – upsets and frightens many who hear it. Its mournful and human sound stirs the heart of the listener to the core. It is a call from the seas, from the Unconscious, from the depths. It calls to us from the waters of our birth from our beginnings on earth, from our brothers and sisters in the animal realm who are closer to us than we dare imagine. We fear this call, because we feel we may be drowned, overwhelmed by our feelings. But do not let your intellect imprison your heart, as the human imprisons his selkie spouse – the magical seal. Opening yourself to the promptings of the Unconscious, of the Feminine, of your dreams and longings will bring transformation, healing, and love into your life.
On the flip side, this card suggests that you may have come to a time in your life when you are faced with a dilemma. Each way you turn could involve risk and potential loss, and yet you know you must make a choice. The seal speaks of the longing of the heart, of true love, of a sense of humanity and goodness. In the end, these should be the determining factors in your choice. Although the seal may represent loneliness and separation, as the selkie imprisoned on dry land, remember that the time will come when she will be released and will act as a guide and companion through the watery realm of the emotions and the Otherworld.
Druid Animal Oracle by authors Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm and artist Will Worthington
Parting the Mists 
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