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TOTEM ANIMALS
A totem is any natural or mythical animal to whom you feel a close connection
during your life or some particular period of your life. The energy of the totem
animal has lessons, challenges and information for you during your life, or
certain times in your life.
Almost all cultures revere, respect and learn from
animals. Most sporting teams, countries, clubs, and other groups, use animals as
powerful symbols, borrowing from their energy in different ways, courage,
wisdom, strength, agility, mothering abilities for example. . In Chinese
astrology all the signs are animals and in western astrology most of the signs
are animals.
You may feel an affinity with a certain animal , you may
be greeted by a certain animal during meditation or dreams, or you may go on a
particular guided journey to meet your totem animal. You have more than one, and
different animals for different issues, challenges and experiences in our life.
Once you know - it is lovely to keep pictures, images, crystal carvings and
other symbols or representations of this totem animal with you as you work on
your growth. This is particularly good if you cannot keep the animal as a pet
(dingoes, whales, and Elephants come to mind here)
Totem Lesson
Bear Teaches Strength, solitude, focus
Butterfly Teaches Change, Love, Transformation
Buffalo Confidence to achieve goals
Cat Teaches Magic & Mystery, Clear perception, Agility
Coyote Teaches how to get free of a trap, stop fooling oneself
Cow Teaches Nurturing and Growth
Dog Teaches Loyalty, Unconditional Love
Dolphin Teaches Communication, Harmony, Trust
Dragon Teaches Fertility, Wisdom
Eagle Teaches Courage, Freedom, Spiritual Balance
Elephant Teaches Strength, Intelligence, Loyalty
Fish Teaches Life, Transitions
Fox Teaches Camouflage, New worlds, Supernatural power, Fox is a Protector
Frog Teaches Abundance, Fertility, Transformation
Giraffe Teaches Flexibility, Intuition
Hippo Teaches Motherhood, Routines
Horse Teaches Friendship, Freedom, Power, Stamina
Hummingbird Teaches how to find joy in all circumstances
Lion Teaches Personal Power, Courage, Strength
Llama Teaches Endurance
Monkey Teaches Energy, Curiosity
Otter Teaches Curiosity, Joy
Owl Teaches Magic, Wisdom
Panther Teaches Valor, Grace, Swift action
Penguin Teaches Change, Agility, Order
Pig Teaches Prosperity, Intelligence
Pigeon Teaches Perseverance toward a goal
Rabbit Teaches Love, Vigilance, Fertility
Ram Teaches Adventure and Power
Rooster Teaches New beginnings, sexual prowess
Seal Teaches Balance, Intuition
Snake Teaches Rebirth, Wisdom, Healing
Squirrel Teaches Trust, Preparedness
Tiger Teaches Passion, Sexual energy
Turtle Teaches Longevity, Opportunity
Whale Teaches Provision, Creation, Awakening
Wolf Teaches Freedom of Spirit, Discipline, Loyalty
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