Wow... now you are loosing me NW. Right on over my head. Very heady stuff. Not sure I'm following the interest in symbols. Is if for their role in transcending and transforming that peaks your interest? Their channeling and communication capacity? How do you see archetypes play out in your own sense of spiritual, mental, physical, emotional wellness? Do they play a particular role as a conduet in your relationship with God? Lot's of questions hey. Just curious about the significance of achetypes in your life and wellness.

In my experience the native trickster is more akin to that of a pest or a storyteller of parables -- transformation animals. I've not seen the trickster equated with Creator but I'm not an authority either. Spirits yes but diety... not so sure. The apearance of trickster varies from east to west, north to south in native traditions. In my territory he appears as a trouble maker, disturber, contrary thinker.

I'm a very visual person and traditional symbols do impact me, speak to me. Working with the ancient symbols of my native ancestors and those I have permission from others to use in my art and design work is always a spiritual experience. Prayer and blessings from spiritual authorities is always a part of the making of masks, regalia and any other application or reproduction of spiritual symbols and designs. Art, design, music and spirit are very close together. They express the balance of body, mind and soul.