Animal Spirits

 

~We will be known by the tracks we leave behind~ {Dakota Proverb}

Our spirit guides walk by our sides throughout this life, and guide us in different aspects of our lives, in the seven directions - North, East, South, West, Above, Below and Within. They show themselves to us through dreams, physical appearance and divination cards.

Like spirit guides, animal guides come in and out of our lives depending on the message we need to be told at the time.

Every animal has a powerful spirit; this spirit may be its own or that of a being who uses the animal image to communicate messages of the world to humans.

A totem is a guide. This guide will lead us as we travel, in this world and the OtherWorld.
An animal spirit chooses you, you do not choose them. A totem is any natural object, being or animal whose energy we feel closely associated with in our lifetime~

North: The animal that gives wise council and reminds you when to speak and when to listen.
East: The animal that guides you to your greatest spiritual challenges and guards your path.

South: The animal that protects the child within so that innocence will be balanced in your personality.

West: The animal that leads you to your personal truth and inner answers.

Above: This animal is the guardian of the Dreamtime - for your personal access to the other dimensions.

Below: The animal that teaches you about inner Earth, and how to stay grounded and on the path.

Within: The animal that is the protector of your sacred space.


Below are listed a few of the totems and their meanings

~Alligator~

*Revenge through patience* *Understanding weather*

~Ant~

*Patience* *Stamina* *Planning*

~Armadillo~

*Protection at all times* *Understanding your vulnerabilities*

~Bat~

*Camouflage* *Invisibility* *Viewing past lives*

~Badger~

*Cunning* *Revenge* *Perseverance*

~Bear~

*Healing and inner knowledge* *Transformation* *Astral travel* *Creature of dreams, shamans and mystics*

~Beaver~

*Being persistent* *Using available resources*

~Bee~

*Female warrior energy* *Reincarnation* *Communication with the dead*

~Birds~

*Associated with death and transitions*

~Black Panther~

*Astral travel* *Guardian energy* *Ability to know the dark*

~Boar~

*Masculine power*

~Buffalo~

*Strength* *Challenge* *Survival*

~Bull~

*Virility, strength and wealth* *Being alert to danger*

~Butterfly~

*Reincarnation* *Magick*

~Cheetah~

*Swiftness* *Self-esteem* *Accelerating time* *Keenness of sight*

~Cat~

*Guardians* *Independence* *Seeing the unseen*

~Cardinal~

*Understanding the power of the wind* *Finding your soul song*

~Cow~

*Economy* *Connection to the grasses*

~Crane~

*Change* *Astral travel* *New knowledge* *Seeing all things associated with secrets*

~Coyote~

*Brings rain* *Illumination* *Stealth*

~Crow~

*Death and War* *Male warrior energy*

~Dragonfly~

*Mysteries* *Understanding dreams* *Power of light*

~Dragon~

*Strength, passion* *Wisdom and earth mysteries*

~Deer~

*Physical pacing and body awareness*

~Dingo~

*Assistance in hunting* *Tracking skills* *Understanding silence*

~Dog~

*Family and wisdom* *Unquestioned loyalty* *Knowledge of all things sensual* *Protection*

~Dolphin~

*Psychic abilities and intuition* *Water element magick* *Communication skills* *Wisdom*

~Dove~

*Spirit messenger* *Communicates between the two worlds*

~Eagle~

*Spiritual philosophy* *Keen sight* *illumination of Spirit*

~Elephant~

*Connection to ancient wisdom* *Removal of obstacles and barriers* *Confidence* *Patience*

~Elk~

*Stamina* *Strength*

~Falcon~

*Assisting in soul healing* *Accompanying soul back to the other world* *Understanding magick*

~Flamingo~

*Ability to filter soul lessons from emotional waters * *Understanding the language of colour*

~Fox~

*Elusiveness and cleverness* *Camouflage* *Feminine courage* *Invisibility*

~Frog~

*Transformation* *Cleansing* *Understanding emotions* *Rebirth*

~Giraffe~

*Communication* *Intuition* *Ability to remain above the fray*

~Goat~

*Independence* *Surefootedness*

~Goose~

 *Movement along ones soul path* *Happiness*

~Hawk~

 *Messages from spirit* *Guardianship* *Recalling past lives*

~Horse~

 *Stability and courage* *Astral travel* *Guardian of travellers* *Warns of possible danger*

~Heron~

 *Organization* *Self-reliance*

~Hummingbird~

*Joy* *Happiness* *Love*

~Hyena~

*Knows the secrets of the wild* *Communication in dark spaces*

~Jaguar~

*Shamanic wisdom and focused power* *Understanding the patterns of chaos* *Moving without fear in the darkness*

~Jackal~

 *Ability to see in the dark* *Connection to the Pyramids of Egypt*

~Leopard~

*Stalking* *Sensitivity to touch*

~Lion~

*Strength* *Courage* *Energy*

~Lizard~

 *Detachment from ego* *Facing fear*

~Lynx~

*Divination* *Developing psychic senses* *Keeper of all secrets*

~Manatee~

*Seeing clearly what lives in water* *Connection to water herbs*

~Mongoose~

*Use of speed in defence* *Lack of fear in attacking and defending oneself*

~Mouse~

*Innocence, faith and trust* *Shyness* *Quietness* *Understanding details*

~Mountain Lion~

*Strength and elusiveness* *Using leadership power wisely and without ego* *Freedom from guilt* *Balancing power, intention, strength*

~Mole~

*Guardian of the lower regions* *Knowledge of herbs, roots, minerals, seeds*

~Opossum~

*Proper use of deception* *Use of appearances*

~Otter~

*Sensibility without suspicion* *Guidance in unmasking talents*

~Owl~

*Symbolic wisdom* *Messenger of secrets and omens* *Comfort with shadow self

~Pelican~

*Control of ego* *Recovery from loss*

~Penguin~

*Astral Projection* *Patience* *Endurance*

~Peacock~

*Ability to see into the past, present, and future* *Dignity* *Self-confidence*

~Polar Bear~

*Creature of dreams, shamans, mystics and visionaries* *Defence and revenge* *Communication with Spirit*

~Porcupine~

*Protection of boundaries* *Defence when threatened*

~Raccoon~ *Disguise* *Dexterity*

~Raven~

*Inner journeys, dreams* *Symbol of the Shape changer* *Divination* *Change in consciousness* *New occurrences*

~Ram~

*Fertility*

~Rabbit~

*Faith and nurturance* *Living by one’s own wits*

~Rat~

*Abundant reproduction* *Ability to live unseen*

~Reindeer~

*Power of wandering* *Protection while travelling*

~Salmon~

*Deep emotion and great knowledge* *Understanding divination messages* *Rebirth of spiritual knowledge*

~Scorpion~

*Attacking from the rear* *Death and rebirth* *Transmutation of poison* *Reflecting dark and negative energy back to its sender*

~Seal~

*Protection during change* *Lucid dreaming* *Protection from danger*

~Shark~

*Never being caught off guard* *Ability to defend oneself*

~Sheep~

 *New beginnings* *Abundance*

~Skunk~

*Will-power* *Self-confidence*

~Snake~

 *Transmutation* *Exploration of the mysteries of life* *Primitive or elemental energy*

~Snow Leopard~

*Understanding one’s shadow side* *Trusting one’s inner self*

~Spider~

*Shapeshifting* *Understanding the patterns of illusion* *Female energy*

~Sow~

 *Healing* *Deep Earth magick* *Past life knowledge*

~Squirrel~

*Warning* *Discovery* *Change*

~Swan~

*Understanding dream symbols* *Seeing into the future*

~Tarantula~

 *Defense of territory* *Intimidation by size* *Use of environment to conceal oneself*

~Tiger~

*Power* *Energy* *Strength in the face of adversity*

~Turtle~

 *Self-reliance* *Tenacity* *Non-violent defence*

~Vulture~

*Death and rebirth* *Prophecy*

~Weasel~

*Cunning* *Ingenuity* *Revenge*

~Whale~

*Finding your soul song* *Soul memory*

~Wren~

*Messenger from the gods* *Power of voice* *Fearlessness* *Seeing future events*

~Woodpecker~

 *Warnings* *Prophecy* *Associated with thunder*

~Wolf~

*Earth wisdom, protection and shadow work* *Guidance in dreams and meditations* *Instinct linked with intelligence*

~Wolverine~

*Standing your ground* *Fierceness*

~Zebra~

*Balance* *Power*