Alligators/Crocodiles: Creation/destruction, birth/death, beginning of a
new period and the death of the old, knowledge is transformed by a new
level of growth, hidden wisdom awaits. Aggression, survival, adaptability
Antelope: Heightened psychic ability, may need to insulate yourself or
come out of hiding, adaptability, strong sense of smell, new opportunities
can be seen
Ants: Sense of community, social structures, industriousness. Group
minded, perseverance, step by step. The ant represents self discipline and
a group effort. Teamwork.
Armadillo: Protection and how to use it, sensitivity to others attacks
either real or imagined, learn to trust what you feel with others, new
birth coming -shows how to deal with it
Ass: Patience, humility, wisdom to know when to use it, outer recognition
of inner potentials, move with the flow, don't be content and complacent,
enjoy the road to the goal.
Badger: Keeper of stories, write things down, sees beneath the surface of
all things and people, including herbs and roots, chances to develop self
_expression and reliance, new chapter in your life
Bat: Initiation, Rebirth, Changes, Blessings, Trust, Instincts,
Perspective. Guardian of the night, cleaner
Bee: Community, Celebration, Organization.
Beetles: transformation, metamorphosis, protective quality, changes in
life, examine eating habits,
Bear: Introspection, Power, Prophecy, Intuition, Sovereignty, Instinct,
Transformation, Strength, Courage, Stamina, Harmony, Healing, Visions,
Leadership.
Beaver: teaches lessons of breath for health, emotions, builder of dreams,
teamwork, time of action to build upon those long awaited dreams, may mean
to go forth with plans.
Bison/Buffalo: Abundance, incorporates our own efforts to embrace and hold
life, burdens and rewards are carried, keep self well grounded, follow the
easiest path, don't use force in areas of life, flow with it. Sacredness,
life builder. The buffalo provides all good things for living, and bestows
great curing powers.
Blackbird: Enchantment, The Gateway, The Inner Call.
Bluebird: Happiness, confidence, fulfillment, look for chances to touch
joy in your life.
Blue Jay: Knowledge survival, proper use of power, helps balance earthy
realm with Spiritual.
Bobcat: Learning to be alone but not lonely, keep confidences of those
around you, able to turn on/off creative forces in life, look for what is
hidden on all levels, trust your senses.
Bull: Wealth, Potency, Beneficence, Fertility, Strength, Power, Courage,
Stamina, Sexuality.
Butterflies: Major transformations, outcome is different than expected.
Symbol of joy, color, lightness, and change in life. Awakens us to dance
on the winds of life.
Cardinal: Renews vitality in life roles, adds color to life, everything
you do is important.
Cat: Guardianship, Detachment, Sensuality, Mystery, Magic, Independence,
Protection, Teacher, Confidence, Gentleness, Caution, Alertness, Spirit
detection.
Cheetah: Decisions, Swiftness, Speed, Self - Esteem.
Chickadee: Cheerful, bird of truth, mind mysteries, joy,
heals/balances/opens perceptions .
Crab: Sensitivity, Emotions, Loyalty.
Crane: Justices, longevity, feminine energies, gives proper focus in all
endeavors.
Crow: Life, death, rebirth, transition magic, watchfulness, look for
opportunities coming up, communication skills, wariness, intelligence and
magical knowledge.
Cougar: Growth, Strength, Power, Opportunities, Balance. Leadership,
courage, elusiveness, swiftness.
Coyote: Wisdom, Tasks, Adaptations, Teaching, Demonstrating,
Communicating, Resourceful, Cunning, Discernment. Prankster, insight,
playful. The coyote symbolizes duality and the ability to present both
sides of an issue. Clowning and humor, perhaps sarcastic.
Crane: Solitude, independence.
Deer: Gentleness, Love, Alertness, Camouflage, Attention, Intuition,
Dreams, Communication, Serenity, Acceptance. gentleness, kindness,
gracefulness and sensitivity, physical pacing, body awareness. Deer
carries the message of purity of purpose, and of walking in the light.
Dog: Guidance, Protection, Loyalty, Faithfulness, Protection, Playfulness.
Dolphin: Dimensions, Curiosity, Playfulness, Balance, Compassion,
Understanding, Love, Calm, Eloquence, Freedom, Emotion. Kindness, play,
bridge man to ocean, psychic abilities, initiators. Dolphin brings us
teachings from the water. Breath control and the awareness of tone is also
Dolphin power.
Doves: Peace, prophecy, maternity, awaken to promise of future with
clarity
Dragon: Passion, Depth, Connection, Power, Potential, Riches, Inspiration,
Insight, Vitality, Transmutation.
Dragonfly: Lightness of body, _expression of emotional and mental aspects,
fresh air and a new perspective will come soon, allows our inner light to
shine through. Flighty, carefree. Dragonflies symbolize whirlwind,
swiftness and activity. The dragonfly is an important insect in Zuni
legend, where they are shamanistic creatures with supernatural powers. In
Hopi rock art, the dragonfly is symbolized by a vertical line with two or
sometimes one, horizontal cross line.
Ducks: Emotional comfort and protection, teaches how to move w/grace and
comfort in life
Eagle: Understanding, Completion, Initiation, Power, Intelligence,
Renewal, Courage, Healing, Creation. Divine spirit, high ideals, spiritual
philosophy, chief of all the creatures in the air, the primary servant of
the sun. Powerful in battle, the eagle protects the people from evil.
Eagle medicine attributes include clear vision and soaring spirit. The
eagle is associated with success, prosperity and wealth. In the Zuni
Tradition, the Eagle symbolizes the direction Up.
Elephant: Power, Strength, Warrior, Memory.
Elk: Nobility, about to hit your stride in life, don't give up, have
endurance for the long run, don't neglect the need to relate to others,
adjustment of diet needs to be made to have strong energy levels.
Strength, agility, freedom, power and nobility
Finch: Energy amplification, new experiences, more active life with
increase in potentials
Flicker: New rhythm of growth, healing love, insights, intuitions
activated, perceptions change
Fox: Cunning, Diplomacy, Wildness, Camouflage, Shapeshifting,
Invisibility, Survival, Intuition, Adaptability, Observation. provider,
intelligence, elusiveness, agility, cleverness. Fox represents twilight
and feminine magic.
Frog: Cleansing, Clairvoyance, Medicine, Sensitivity. Connection with
water element
Giraffe: The neck is the bridge between the realms, farsightedness to see
beyond, _expression and communication through body language. Teaches
balance of sky and earth. One has stronge relationships and inner
perceptions.
Goat: Climbing, Stability, Confidence, Achievements, Loyalty, Ambition.
Goldfinch: Awakening to nature spirits, helps w/endurance in transition of
physical to spiritual
Goose: Questing call, travels, imagination, communication, imagination is
stirred
Grasshopper: New leaps forward in life, trust in your own instincts and
rhythms, let inner voice guide you, be bold and move with pride and with
great movement.
Grizzly Bear: Mother, nature's pharmacist
Groundhog-Woodchuck: One gets deep into areas of interests,
building,studying and working for 2 years will show results. Dreamtime and
altered states heightened, death and dying upon rebirthing, metabolic
control.
Grouse: Sacred dancing and drumming, higher rate of consciousness, opens
energy to rhythm of life
Gulls: Subtle lessons in behavior and communication, teaches to read
people more effectively
Hawks: Nobility, Recollection, Cleansing. Visionary power, guardianship,
swiftness, leadership, sees more in life, observant, strength Messenger of
the sky, observer, Perception, Focus, protection
Heron: Determination, balance, follow your own path, helps look deeper
into aspects of life, innate wisdom Intuition, organization
Horse: Travel, Power, Freedom. Stamina, mobility, stability, courage,
strength. The horse was introduced to the plains tribes by the Spanish.
Shamans are often pictured flying on mythical horses. Horses can symbolize
coping under difficult circumstances. Horse is love and devotion, loyalty.
Hummingbird: Knowledge, Contradiction. Ecstatic, love, happiness, beat of
life, miracle of joy of living, don't burn yourself out, Messenger,
stopper of time. Hummingbird represents optimism and sweetness. Being able
to roll with the punches is an attribute of Hummingbird.
Jaguar: Ferocity, Strength, Agility. shamanic wisdom, focused power
Kingfisher: Prosperity, love, warmth, peace, prepares you for something
new, exciting and wonderful
Ladybug: metamorphosis, growth, socializing too much or not enough
Leopard: Silent, inconspicuous, intuition, instincts, Perseverance,
Dignity, Aggression, Confidence, Swiftness, Cunning, Strength, Boldness,
Visions, Vitality, Perception, Achievements, Knowledge.
Lion: Leadership, Organization, Wisdom, Enthusiasm, Assertion, Strenght,
Courage, Energy, Creativity, Intuition, Imagination.
Lizard: Conservation, agility. Lizard promotes dreaming
Lynx: Secrets, Knowledge, Clairvoyance, Meditation, Patience,
Achievements.
