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Alligator -Maternal, revenge oriented, quickness, aggression and basic survival instincts
Ant -Group minded, determination, patient, active and industrious
Anteater -Lethargy, curiosity and nosiness
Antelope -Active, agile, jumpiness and willing to sacrifice
Armadillo -Safety oriented, grounded and has boundaries
Badger -Courage, aggression, healer, having problems relating to others and energy conduit
Bat -Rebirth, longevity, secrecy, initiation, good listener and long life
Bears
Black -Discernment, observation and
practicality
Grizzly/Brown -Industrious, instinctive,
healing, power, sovereignty,
guardian of the world, watcher,
courage, will power, self-
preservation, introspection and
great strength, heightened
awareness, sweetness of life,
reclusive nature, spirit keeper
Koala -Dream worker, intuition,
meditation
Panda -Solitude, adaptability,
diplomacy, likes exotic travel and
cultures
Polar -Introspection, purity of spirit,
strength, solitude, way finder,
communication with Spirit,
dreams, transformation, visionary,
defense and revenge intelligent
and fearless
Beaver -Determined, strong willed, builder,
overseer and protector
Bee -Organized, industrial, productive, wise,
community celebration, fertility, defensiveness, obsessive nature and enjoys life
Beetle -transformation, metamorphosis, resurrection and rebirth-of the soul
Birds
Bluebird -Contentment, confidence,
internal peace
Blue jay -Discovery, awareness, higher
knowledge
Cardinal -Spiritual transformations,
intellectual insight, intuition and
perception
Chickadee -Cheerful, truthful, joy,
healing, balancing, open, flexible
and curious
Robin -Growth and renewal, passionate
within heart, independence
through change
Sparrow -Dignity, communication,
cooperation, assertive
Boar -A very powerful totem- prosperity, spiritual strength, organized, self-reliant and fearless
Buffalo/Bison -Sacredness, life, great strength, abundance and gratitude
Bull -Insight, into the past, fertility, rushing into things without proper preparation
Butterfly -Metamorphosis, transformation, balance, grace and ability to accept change
Buzzard -Purification of the mind, body and spirit, uncoverer the truth
Camel -Survival, positive and accomplishments
Caribou -Traveler, mobility, preference to be nomadic, adaptability to adversity
Cat -Guardianship, detachment, sensuality, mystery, magic and independence
Caterpillar -Transformation
Cheetah -Swiftness, insight, nourishment, force and mother figure
Chicken -Fertility, stubborn and outgoing
Cobra -Swift and decisive
Cougar -SEE MOUNTAIN LION
Cow -Swift, insightful and focused
Coyote -Stealth, mischief, trickster, intelligent, wisdom and folly, guile with
innocence, clowning around, ability to recognize mistakes
Crab -Good luck, protection and success
Crane -Solitude, justice, longevity, independent, intelligent and vigilant
Cricket -Heightening intuition, sensitivity and awareness
Crocodile -Insuring your emotions are displayed accurately and appropriately
Crow -Justice, shape shifting, change, creativity, spiritual strength, energy,
community sharing and balance
Deer -Compassion, peace, intelligence, gentle, caring, kind subtlety, gracefulness, femininity, gentleness, innocence and seller of adventure
Dog -Noble, faithful, loyal, teaching, protection and guidance
Dolphin -Kind, salvation, wisdom, happiness, playfulness, prudent, capable of deep emotion
Donkey -Laborer, endurance, stability and focus
Dove -Cross-world communication, spirit messenger and peace
Dragon -Longevity, richness, prosperity, infinity, wisdom, power and fiery
Dragonfly -Flighty, carefree, strong imagination, higher aspirations
Duck -Water energy, helper of seers, can clearly see and deal with emotions
Earthworm -SEE WORM
Eagle -Divine spirit, sacrifice, connection to creator, intelligence, renewal, courage, illumination of spirit, healing, creation, freedom and risk-taker
Elephant -Strength, power, affection, loyalty, royalty and wisdom
Elk -Strength, agility, pride, majestic, independence, purification and nobility
Falcon -New Beginnings, adventure, passionate and leadership
Fish -Graceful, slyness, open-minded, quick to changes one’s mind
Flamingo -Heart healing, psychic, people person and flirtatious
Fox -Cunning, agility, quick-witted, diplomacy, wildness, feminine magic of
camouflage, shape-shifting and invisibility
Frog -Water energy, cleansing, rebirth, sensitivity, medicine, hidden beauty, peace, adaptability, poor character judgment and power
Gargoyle -These are not totems, they are a sign of good luck and can be used to
scare away evil and bad things
Gazelle -Aggressive
Giraffe -Communication, intuition, attaining the unreachable and seeing the
future
Goat -Surefootedness, stubbornness, independence, diligence, lack of foresight
Goose -Self-demanding, reliable, prudent, rigid, vigilance, parenthood and productive
Gorilla -Family-oriented, intelligence, strength, environmental protector and keeps peace through aggression
Grasshopper -Good luck, abundance, forward and progression
Griffin -Guardian of hidden treasures and spiritual enlightenment
Groundhog -Territorial and need for boundaries
Grouse -Personal power and enlightenment
Hawk -Messenger, intuition, victory, healing, nobility, recollection, cleansing,
visionary power and guardianship
Hedgehog -Resourceful, intuition, fertility
Heron/Egret -Aggressive, self-determined, self-reliant, multi-tasking and balanced
Hippopotamus -Power, creation, imagination and healing
Horse -Freedom, stamina, mobility, the land, travel and power
Hummingbird -Messenger, timelessness, healing and warrior
Jaguar -Chaos, shape-shifter, aggressiveness and power
Jellyfish -Inner strength, vulnerability, transparency, truth
Kangaroo -Forward, balance, creative and stamina
Lady Bug -Protection, aloofness, earthiness, time for change
Lamb -Innocent, quiet, good listener, reserved energy
Leopard -SEE PANTHER
Lion -Family, strength. Energy, courage, guardian and protector
Lizard -Conservation, vision, self-protection and hidden defenses
Llama -Comforting to others and secure
Lobster -SEE SHRIMP
Lynx -Keeper of secrets, guardian, listener and guide
Mole -Sensibility, guidance and searching
Monkey -Ability to change the environment, health and success
Moose -Headstrong, longevity, steadfastness and wisdom
Moth -Sensitivity, intuition, physical and spiritual awareness
Mountain Lion -Leadership, loyalty, courage, taking responsibility, foresight,
companion on journeys to other worlds, grace and silent power
Mouse -Scrutiny, order, organizer and eye for details
Mule -hard work, stubbornness, and strength
Octopus -Intelligence, camouflage and nocturnal
Opossum -Diversion, strategist and deceiver
Ostrich -Grounded and practical
Otter -Playful, friendly, dynamic, joy, helpfulness and sharing
Owl -Deception, clairvoyance, insight and messenger
Ox -Sacrifice, chastity and self-denial
Panther -Protection, hidden emotions, introspection, caution and careful decisions
Parrot -Communication, beauty, guide for wisdom, mockery and thinking before speaking
Peacock -Immortality, dignity and self-confidence
Pegasus -Humility, boundaries, inspiration, quick and agile wisdom
Pelican -Resilient, unselfish and rising above
Penguin -Self-discipline, grace, self-confidence and spiritual
Phoenix -Death and rebirth, transformation and regeneration
Pig -SEE BOAR
Porcupine -Innocence, companionship and trust
Prairie Dog -Swiftness, industrious, constructive and preparedness
Puma -SEE MOUNTAIN LION
Quail -Group-work, team player, creator of harmony, group tolerance and
protectiveness (especially toward children)
Rabbit -Fear, timidity, nervousness, humility and rebirth
Raccoon -Curiosity and cleanliness
Ram -Stoic, sensitive, persevering, curious and imaginative
Rat -Fertility, stealth, scavenging, intelligence and enjoys luxury
Raven -Introspection, courage, self-knowledge and magic
Reindeer -Family oriented, skillful in communication and social activities, born leader, innocent demeanor and is helpful to friends and family
Rhinoceros -Wisdom, solitary, insightful and solid
Roadrunner -Mental agility, speed and opportunistic
Rooster -Vanity, likes to be showered with gifts and attention, early riser and settling for nothing than the best
Salmon -Proud, intense, confident, wisdom and inspiration
Scorpion -Transforming, strong, inspiring, chaotic and passionate
Seagull -Versatility, loud, easy-going nature, creativity and laziness
Seahorse -Confidence and grace
Seal -Love, longing, dilemma, active imagination and creativity
Shark -Hunter, survival and adaptability
Sheep -Natural wonderers, meek, timid, warmth, renewal
Shrimp -Come out of shell, inspire of fear try new things
Skunk -Reputation, presence and strength
Snail -Protective, aware and solitary
Snake -Impulsive, shrewdness, rebirth, transformation, initiation and wisdom
Spider -Balance, wisdom, creativity and communication
Squirrel -Planner, gatherer, frugalness and preparedness (also Chipmunk)
Stag -Lord of the forest, masculine power of regeneration and signs
Starfish -Quick to judge others, discerns new opportunities and possibilities
Stork -New beginnings, calm and peaceful
Swan -Grace, balance, innocence, soul, love, beauty and one’s self
Tiger -Strength, valor, power and energy
Toad -Inner strength, luck and self-examination
Tortoise -SEE TURTLE
Turkey -Generosity, life-giver and sharer
Turtle -Nurturer, shy and protecting
Unicorn -Purity, innocence, dreamer, personal power and gentle
Vulture -SEE BUZZARD
Walrus -Feel safe and comfortable with their own kind, isolated and anti-social
Water Buffalo -Simplicity and blessings
Weasel -Strength, energy, ingenuity and stealth
Whale -Wisdom, provider, intelligence and kindness
Wolf -Loyalty, perseverance, success, intuition and spirit
Woodchuck -SEE GROUNDHOG
Woodpecker -Sensitive, protective and devotion
Worm -Growth, regeneration, healing and reflection
Zebra -Agility and individuality
Totem Animals
The word totem comes from the Ojibway word dodaem and means "brother/sister kin". This means that men and women belonging to the same totem regarded one another as brothers and sisters having kinship obligations to each other.
In North America, there is a certain feeling of affinity between a kin group or clan and its totem. There are taboos against killing clan animals, as humans are kin to the animals whose totems they represent. In some cases, totem spirits are clan protectors and the center of religious activity.
Totem: animal spirit guides
A totem is any natural or mythical animal to who you feel a close connection during your life or some particular period of your life. The energy of the totem animal speaks to you in some way that is relevant to your own personality or circumstance in life.
The totem is connected to your spirit.
Native peoples of many countries have animal spirits that play a very important part in their lives.
Many people have chosen to adopt a personal spirit animal helper, which has special meaning to them and may refer to this as a totem.
By getting to know your animal totem, you can gain insight and understanding of your own life circumstances more clearly, and share in the totem power or 'medicine'. Animal totems manifest a specific kind of energy that will align to forces of the spiritual realm that are influencing your life.