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ALITA
Alita, the siren, the trickster, the innovator. You are aligned with the element of air, of communication, of transformation. You hold the features of the jaguar, the rabbit, and the butterfly.
As the siren you are a creature of great and terrible beauty, your allure pulls people into your orbit. You are drawn to exploring the taboo and the clandestine. You pay no mind to conventions and will guide others to their temptations and fantasies. Don't let your love for games alienate those around you. As the trickster you change yourself as easily as you change your clothes, but your love for experimentation can also be seen as non committal. It might be hard for your friends to describe you, as you are a different person to each of them. If you lose sight of what good you can accomplish with your adaptability you will simply be a people pleaser without a sense of self. As the innovator, you reject envy and comparison. You look only to the future, the next destination, the next big thing. Being tied to one way of being is to feel lifeless. You live for exploration, change and creation.
PACHA
Pacha, the peacekeeper, the entertainer, the eternal child. You are aligned with the sun, heat and illumination, the power of growth and expansion. You hold the features of the deer, the raccoon, and the quetzal.
As the peacekeeper, you know innately that to enjoy life is to enjoy the journey. You see your existence as part of the divine cycle of life and death and nature. You find stability and fulfillment in your routines. You might find yourself driven to surround yourself with nature through working outdoors, filling your house with plants, or connecting with animals. Be careful that your instinct to nurture does not stifle necessary change, this can lead to exhaustion and resentment. Being the entertainer means you have the ability to relieve tension and bring light even in the darkest of situations. You are just as generous with your care as you are with your laughter. However, your quick wit also makes you skilled at tearing others apart with sarcasm. Do not let your well of childlike wonder go dry. As the eternal child, you know that the wonder of the universe can uplift and remind us what is magical about this life. It is important for you to stay enamored in the simple magics of the universe or risk addiction to man-made vices. Your joy is infectious and draws others into your warm light.
FIRU
Firu, the witness, the devoted, the untamed. You are aligned with the element of death, the state of transition, the liminal space between cycles. You hold the features of the ram, the turtle, and the dog.
The witness does not shy away from injustice, you hold a unique sense of morality and feel an undeniable truth in what is right. This sense motivates all of your choices. You find no sympathy for what you see to be wrong. Be careful that your critiques are not unfairly brutal to yourself and others. Take time to learn and absorb other perspectives. Judgment can be a harsh and isolating force. Unafraid to speak out against what is wrong, you may be especially called to revolution, to sticking up for the underdog. As the devoted, your love and awe is unmatched. You feel your struggle and wellbeing as inextricably entangled with those of others. You find yourself endlessly astounded by the beauty of what the world has to offer, and find ecstasy in erasing the boundaries between yourself and others. As the untamed, the wild one, you do not let the fear of endings stifle your immeasurable lust for life. All things must come to an end, and it is death that makes honey so sweet and singing so delightful. You do not linger in the comfort of the stagnant, You call for change and the shifts of perspectives that come with time.
Espín, the wanderer, the merciful, the artist. You are aligned with the element of fire, of burning passion, of destruction and regeneration. You hold the features of the coyote, the porcupine, and the snake.
You feel an immense call to travel, to discover, to expand past the boundaries set by society. As the wanderer, you constantly seek new experiences and the wisdom that comes from having lived many lives. Your inward journey is fueled and informed by outward exploration, and vice versa. Your sense of adventure is a gift, but can lead you to become unreliable or distant. Staying still is not always a bad thing. Do not assume your journey must be a lonely one. As the merciful, you laugh at the idea of good vs. evil, of right vs. wrong. You are not stunned or ashamed by the things the world tells you are wrong. You do not reject any idea or person, you allow yourself to understand it all. This unapologetic power is feared by many. It may be exactly what leads you to create as an artist, a poet, or a musician. Being the artist drives you to seek the truth, never fearing the immensity of emotions that exist in dark and forgotten corners. You are drawn to the ugly the same way you are drawn to the beautiful, you celebrate the mundane as much as the extraordinary. The work of the artist never ceases. Your voice bears witness and spreads ideas. Tell the world what it means to discover the sacred in the rejected.
ESPÍN
SIMIN
Simin, the mentor, the psychic, the seeker. You are aligned with the moon, illumination in the darkness, mystery and intuition. You hold the features of the bat, the armadillo, and the horse.
The mentor provides a safe and regulated environment for their wards to be exposed to the vast consciousness of the universe. Like a gardener tends to their plants, so does the mentor feed and support the growth of others. You are a steward of future generations and you enjoy the responsibility of guiding the minds and hearts of your students. Take care to avoid jealousy and an over-inflated sense of self. You are not the source of learning but the tool that shapes the outcome. You have the nature of the psychic, one devoted to the study of the world yet in tune with forces beyond our understanding. You tap into energies and abilities that are not your own, and it is your purpose to share them with the world. Your intuition comes quickly, allowing you to make decisions without hesitation and foresee different outcomes and possibilities. As the seeker, you find yourself endlessly searching for knowledge, for solutions, for fulfillment. Questions of meaning and purpose drive you to even more questions. You are not afraid of the unanswerable.
XOCHI
Xochi, the focused, the mystic, the healer. You are aligned with the element of water, empathy and connection, gentle yet forceful. You hold the features of the axolotl, the gecko, the shark.
As the focused, you find purpose in your actions. Having your mission front and center in your mind gives you fierce clarity and the will to achieve your goal. When you lose your purpose, you are plagued by self doubt and confusion. Take care not to abandon your mission as your misplaced strength and drive could lead you down more destructive or violent paths. As the mystic, you are dedicated to transformation, to riddles, to changing the world for the better. Your skill lies in harnessing the potential of the energies in the shadow realm and using them to shine a light. You thrive in contradictions and unresolvable tension. While some may perceive you to be a daydreamer, the work you do in your inner world allows you to better understand and improve everything around you. This goes hand in hand with your role as the healer. You are called to healing as a path of returning, of remembering. What is it to become whole after you have been broken? All true healers have also been the wounded. It is a constant and dire effort to seek a return to harmonic life energy. You are not so much seeking justice, the righting of wrongs, rather you look to bring things back into balance. To make that which is shattered or lacking complete once again.
LUKA
Luka, the academic, the leader, the provider. You are aligned with the element of earth, foundations and stability, patience and persistence. You hold the features of the bull, the owl, the toad.
As the academic, you are dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of the world. You have dedicated yourself to an eternal process of learning. When questions lead to more questions, this does not discourage your curiosity, this fuels it. You excel in a rigorous environment that leaves you enough room to grow. Don't let your hunger for knowledge estrange your mind from yourself as a body. There is so much to know that cannot be learned, only experienced. Not one to simply follow, you find yourself called to be the leader. The responsibility of leadership is dualistic. You both protect and abandon. You have a skill for strategy, but please take care to avoid hierarchical structures. To be successful, those you lead should one day leave you and be able to stand on their own. As the provider, you cannot allow your nurturing side to overcompensate for the leader. Doing so will restrict the growth of those you love. You are driven to care for others and to share all that you have. Some resources cannot be shared. Do not reduce yourself in your quest to sustain others.