If you talk to the animals
they will talk with you
and you will know each other.
If you do not talk to them,
you will not know them.
~~~Chief Dan George
Ant ~~ group mind, patience, action
Alligator ~~ maternal, revenge
Antelope ~~ action, agility and sacrifice
Armadillo ~~ safety, boundaries, medicine shield
Badger ~~ aggressive, healer, energy conduit
Bat ~~ rebirth, secrets and initiation, long life
Bear ~~ power, industrious, instinct, healing
Bearpaw ~~ power and direction
Beaver ~~ determined, strong-willled, builder, protector
Bee ~~ organization, industrial, productive, wisdom
Buffalo ~~ sacredness, life
Butterfly ~~ metamorphosis and transformation
Cheetah ~~ swiftness, insight, focus
Coyote ~~ the trickster, intelligence, stealth
Crane ~~ solitude, justice, longevity, independence, intelligence, vigilance
Crow ~~ law, shape shifting, change, creativity, spiritual strength, energy
Deer ~~ intellectual, gentleness, caring, kindness
Dog ~~ noble, faithfulness, loyal, teaching
Dolphin ~~ kindness, salvation, prudence
Dragon ~~ longevity, infinity, wisdom, power, movement through space
Dragonfly ~~ flighty and carefree
Duck ~~ water energy
Eagle ~~ divine Spirit, sacrifice, connection to creator
Elephant ~~ strength, power, wisdom
Elk ~~ strength and agility
Falcon ~~ new beginnings, adventure, passionate, leadership
Fox ~~ cunning, agility, quick-witted
Frog ~~ water energy, cleansing, rebirth
Gazelle ~~ the soul, agressive
Goose ~~ self-demanding, reliable, prudent, rigid
Hawk ~~ messenger, intuition, victory, healing
Horse ~~ stamina, mobility
Hummingbird ~~ messenger, timelessness, healing
Jaguar ~~ chaos, shape-shifter
Lion ~~ family, strength, energy, courage
Lizard ~~ conservation
Llama ~~ comforting others
Lynx ~~ keeper of secrets, guardian and guide
Moose ~~ headstrong, longevity, steadfastness, wisdom
Mouse ~~ scrutiny, order, organizer
Opposum ~~ diversion, strategist, deceiver
Otter ~~ playful, friendly, dynamic
Owl ~~ deception, clairvoyance, insight , messenger
Ox ~~ sacrifice, self-denial, chastity
Peacock ~~ immortality, dignity, self-confidence
Porcupine ~~ innocence, companionship, trust
Rabbit ~~ fear, timidity, nervousness, humility
Raven ~~ introspection, courage, self-knowledge
Salmon ~~ proud, intense, confident
Seahorse ~~ confidence and grace
Shark ~~ hunter, survival, adaptability
Skunk ~~ reputation, presence, strength
Snake ~~ impulsive, shrewdness, rebirth
Spider ~~ creatrix, web spinner
Squirrel ~~ planner, gatherer
Swan ~~ grace, balance and innocence
Tiger ~~ strength, valour, power, energy
Turkey ~~ generosity, life-giver, sharer
Turtle ~~ nurturer, protector, mother energy
Whale ~~ wisdom, provider
Weasel ~~ strength, energy, ingenuity and stealth
Wolf ~~ loyalty, preserverance, success
Woodpecker ~~ sensitive, protective, devotion
Sources:
A Dictionary of Symbols by J. E. Cirlot
Earth Medicine by Kenneth Meadows
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