Animal Symbols & Totems
Have you ever had a special encounter
with an animal knowing there was a meaning? Do you dream about a
particular animal?
This is a message from the universe since all animals carry
symbolic and spiritual meaning. Native Americans knew this and the
ancients were also aware of animal symbolism. Finding the meaning can
be an interesting experience with many different options. Find out
below what these popular animals represent, the nuances of the meanings.
Spiritual Meaning
You can think of an unusual animal encounter as a message, especially
if it tweaks your intuition. Does a rare bird land in your backyard and
sit staring at you? Does an insect fly down and land right on you? Does
a reptile enter your house calling for action? There are many ways the
universe communicates and the animal we be representative of a
situation or often a specific person in your life. Be very careful if
you encounter a reptile or spider on your property that attacks - who
is attacking you in real life? Insects can often carry delightful
messages as do many animals we may see around us.
Totem animals represent WHO we are, so the characteristics of the
animal are similar to our own. Knowing our totem can help us to tune in
more fully to our potential, our strengths and what we are good at.
Below we look at some of the other favourite animal totems and their
spirit meaning. Many of these below are the most powerful of animals
but each have different characteristics. Do not worry if your totem is
not on the list for this is a general list and does not mean your totem
is not important. Where indicated,
click on the link to read about each animal. To learn about the dream
meaning of the animals, click on them.
Animal Meanings
Bear - Strength, Courage,
Power, Tenacity, Healing, Solitude
Bull - Valor, Male Fertility,
Stubbornness, Ferocity & The Devil
Butterfly
- Transcendence, Change, Romantic Love & Angel Sign
Dolphin - A Love Symbol,
Transformation, Friendship, Salvation, Intelligence
Dove - Peace, Harmony, Love
Symbol, Innocence & Purity
Eagle - Power, Action, Speed,
Creativity, Intuition, Freedom, Spirituality
Elephant - Intelligence,
Dignity, Peace, Wisdom, Strength, Longevity
Fox - Intelligence, Sly, Agile,
Stealth, Lithe
Horse - Beauty, Velocity,
Stamina, Power, Royalty & Free Spirit
Lion - Fearlessness,
King/Leadership, Strength, Power, Grandeur,
Panda - Peace, Harmony,
Friendship, Strength & Gentleness
Owl - Wisdom, Secrets,
Intuition, Hidden Knowledge, Sees Through Illusion
Snake - Knowledge, Danger,
Seduction, Fertility, Kundalini, Power, Death
Spider - Power, Wealth, Good
Luck
Tiger - Power, Passion,
Ferocity, Destruction, Speed & Stealth
Wolf - Intelligence, Victory,
Loyal, Vigilance, Cunning or Sneakiness
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