
The toad
The toad symbolism connects to transformation, the concept of death and rebirth, fertility, and wealth. Due to their dual nature of living both on land and in the water toads also represent adaptibility. Their camouflaging ability helps them to evade predators and live and thrive in a range of different environments. In various belief systems toads are associated with rain, which holds in it the essence of renewal and rebirth of life on Earth. Some toads are able to produce a toxic secretion from glands in their skin that actively wards off predators making them a spiritual symbol of protection against negative influences and energies.
The toad undergoes a significant metamorphosis in its life-cycle from its initial tadpole stage to a mature amphibian. This symbolizes big spiritual transformation and renewal bringing us opportunities to grow and gain new skills. The exceptionally powerful toad spirit helps us to overcome setbacks and difficulties, step out of our comfort-zones, and reinvent ourselves through this process of personal growth with strength, endurance, and adaptibility. As a nocturnal animal the toad is also linked to the moon, the natural cycles, and the lunar qualities of mystery, magic, and intuition. Toads bring wisdom and guidance from the higher realms for our spiritual awakening.

Channeled message
My beloved ones,
It is a great pleasure for me, Archangel Zadkiel, to be present here with you and share my words of wisdom and encouragement on the subject of transformation. I have chosen the symbolism of the toad to help you grasp this concept in a tangible and down-to-earth way. During his lifetime the toad undergoes big changes with regard to his body and natural habitat, yet he manages to thrive because of his profound inner magic and wisdom. The toad is a master-shapeshifter and excels at finding ways to survive, even if this means he has to wander far out of his comfort-zone. Today I would like to encourage you, dearest ones, to discover these same qualities within yourselves, because you too are magicians in your own right and you possess the powers to facilitate several big transformations in one lifetime.
Transformation is often preceded by major disruptions in your life, that can be of a physical or material nature or they can be caused by patterns of behaviour and belief-systems that you have outgrown. Whatever the cause, the result will be an avalanche of overwhelming feelings of frustration, anger, sadness, loss, or even defeat. Although it may seem to you that you would have never consciously chosen to experience these disruptions, your soul knows that they are part of a bigger plan, of the higher laws regarding the expansion of the universe as a whole and your personal growth. Without these eye-openers and wake-up calls you would not be willing to thouroughly investigate and readjust your beliefs, opinions, and conduct to improve your life and that of others, to move closer to the Source of love and light that brings you true joy and fulfilment, and to break free from what used to serve you, but what is now blocking your expansion.
This fire of disruptive and even explosive energies might scare you and even lead you onto a path of quilt, shame, or victimhood, but I am here to tell you that it is merely a matter of shifting from a lower energy-frequency to a higher energy-frequency. Things, situations, and people are never inherintly good or bad, they are just vibrating and therefore unfolding or acting out according to their frequency. The metaphorical fire in your life that initially burns you to wake you up and initiate change, will itself transmute into a fire of purification, renewal, and new beginnings. The fire that started at a lower level now burns brightly on a higher level of consciousness to prepare the way for a transformation, that will enhance and enrich your life experience and increase your awareness of the truth of oneness, wholeness, and worthiness that lives deep inside your heart and is never forgotten by your soul. This process can be compared to the rotting debris of plants, leaves, and fruits, that turns into rich compost for the soil fertilizing and preparing it for new life and growth. Better yet, think of a vulcano erupting with great force causing havoc to its immediate environment, but the lava and ashes will produce extremely fertile soils ensuring increased harvests in the years to come. Remember this analogy when you feel low due to the initial burns you have caused or that were inflicted upon you, and know that they can be transmuted into rich metaphorical minerals and elements for your future happiness and well-being.

Now let us return to the toad spirit and the lessons it wishes to teach you on how to handle change and transformation in your life. I would like to point out three qualities that will inspire you to rise like the phoenix out of the ashes of the fire of transmutation. I, Archangel Zadkiel, am the Keeper of the Violet Flame and I wish to bestow upon you how you this powerful high-frequency energy is at your disposal for the transmutation of your fire. Firstly, we will look at the quality of your inner magic and wisdom, secondly we will go into your ability to adapt and flow on the currents of life, and lastly I would like to enlighten you about how to ground yourself in the process.
You are all magical beings, dear ones, with an abilty to look beyond the mundane world into the higher realms of love and light. Your energy is connected to the Source of all life, and you are never cut loose or abandoned. The feelings that are conjured up by the initial fires of change in your life might challenge this truth for you, therefore it is important to remember it in the midst of emotional turmoil and hardships. The spirit of the toad teaches you how to become extremely flexible and adaptable when your body or life’s circumstances undergoe significant changes by mastering the elements of water and earth in a specific way. In your material world water and earth are used to smother fire, cutting it off from the oxygen it needs to burn and causing it to die out. In a spiritual sense, the elements of water and earth can be used to smother a low-frequency fire and transmute it into a high-frequency fire that cleanses, rejuvenates, and enhances your spiritual energy. The toad thrives on land as well as in the water and has evolved into a masterful amphibian. I would like to encourage you, dear ones, to become a spiritual amphibian by taking to heart the following guidance and inspiration.
When you are in the process of transmuting your fire, use the element of water to calm down your body in a literal way by drinking water, splashing your face with cold water to cool down, or taking a hot shower to relax your senses. Use visualizations of natural waterfalls and streams to release overheated emotions and cleanse your energy-field. Bring fluidity in your ways of thinking and rigid convictions by taking a step back and looking at your life as an objective observer. Bring fluidity in your body by relaxing your muscles and imagining your energy flowing easily through it and all of your cells opening to the light of Source. Water is never stuck and is always flowing, as are you. Water never holds on to anything and so can you release and let go of what is no longer needed. Release the concept of being stuck by telling yourself that just like water you will find your way forward towards a new beginning and we will now explore the element of earth to actualize this new beginning.
The element of earth in the context of transformation helps you to stay grounded and take practical action-steps from ideas that flow to you when you are open, relaxed, and fully aware of the present moment. Mother Nature will help you reach this inner state if you allow her to nurture and heal you by connecting to the natural world on your planet. The healing qualities of the energies of nature are accessible to you when you choose to feel at one with all other life on your planet. The natural building blocks, nutrients, and minerals are at the heart of your existence as a human being in a physical body and their energy supports the condition of your spiritual heart. Go out into nature and breathe in the fresh air as often as you can, and visualize the energy that is at the root of your natural world to enliven you and heal you and be appreciative of the splendour, richness, and abundance that you see around you every day, even it is only a tiny potted plant or a cat curled up in a windowsill. Your awareness and gratitude will unlock the Earth’s magical powers for you that will support your growth and spiritual journey. Nature possesses the greatest power of transformation and brings you wise lessons of cycles, seasons, and change. So allow the elements of water and earth to increase your vibration and access the transformational powers of the Violet Flame that cleanses and restores the balance in your life until you are ready for another life changing transformation, because this is how it is meant to be, there is no end to your growth and expansion! Let my guidance soothe, support, and inspire you on your journey, dear ones!

© 2023 – Flowing with Angels

Dear Marielle, I love the toad symbolism! Thank you. Your beautiful message and the message from Archangel Zadkiel is just what I needed to hear. The energy of the flowing water cooling down the overheated ideas and psyche is very healing. I know that I will read and listen to this message more than once. With love and many blessings, Madeline
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Dear Madeline, thank you as always for your kind words and support! I found the earth and water elements of the toad in combination with Archangel Zadkiel’s explanation of the transmutation of fire very fascinating as well. A bit of alchemy for the soul! Lots of love and blessings to you too! 🙏💛🌞✨
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