The Griffon is a majestic creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle — the king of beasts joined with the king of birds. In Greek and Near Eastern mythology, Griffons were guardians of gold and divine treasures, dwelling in the mountains at the edge of the world. Fierce and noble, they served as protectors of sacred things, attacking greed and hubris with unrelenting force.

The Griffon symbolizes spiritual vigilance and sovereignty. As the union of earth and sky, it embodies balance between strength and vision — instinct and insight, courage and wisdom. To encounter the Griffon is to be reminded that true power is not domination, but guardianship.

When this card appears, it asks: What treasure are you meant to protect — within yourself or your world? The Griffon calls you to honor what is precious and uphold integrity. It is the archetype of the sacred guardian, the keeper of truth who neither hoards nor abandons what is holy.

Myth and Meaning

1. The Wound —
The wound of the Griffon is mistrust — the pain of betrayal that leads to overprotection. It can manifest as defensiveness, rigidity, or the belief that openness invites danger.

2. The Mask —
You may wear the mask of the Guardian or the Gatekeeper — ever watchful, strong, and self-reliant. This mask hides vulnerability and the longing to be safe enough to rest your wings.

3. The Trigger —
Dishonesty, intrusion, or disrespect of boundaries awaken this archetype’s wound. When what you protect feels threatened, you may respond with fierceness that stems from old pain.

4. The Medicine —
Trust and discernment. The Griffon’s medicine is learning to distinguish between real and imagined threats. Protection becomes sacred when guided by love rather than fear.

5. The Gift —
You hold the gift of guardianship — the ability to defend truth, nurture integrity, and hold space for others’ growth. You remind the world that strength and gentleness can coexist.

6. The Path Forward —
Soften your vigilance. The path forward is wise protection — to guard what is sacred without closing your heart. The Griffon teaches that boundaries built on trust become wings, not walls.

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