A Vital Matters Perspective: Scorpions as Messengers: Signs, Warnings, and Meani
Scorpions as Messengers: Signs, Warnings, and Meaning
Cyndy García Weyandt explains that in Wixárika tradition, scorpions are seen as messengers, often carrying warnings from elder ancestors. A scorpion sting can signal that a ritual or practice—such as those related to corn cultivation—was not properly followed. In this way, scorpions serve as spiritual alerts, reminding individuals to reflect on their actions and realign with traditional practices. In yarn paintings, scorpions represent these messages, reinforcing their role as carriers of ancestral communication and guardians of cultural protocols.
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