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Spirit animals carry meaning, wisdom, and power. Finding out what your spirit animal or totem means is like a going on a journey. Meanings will be revealed as you deepen your personal connection with it. Go beyond generic animal symbolism and connect with the true essence of your power animal.
Hummingbird
The hummingbird generally symbolizes joy and playfulness, as well as adaptability. Additional symbolic meanings are:
Lightness of being, enjoyment of life
Being more present
Independence
Bringing playfulness and joy in your life
Lifting up negativity
Swiftness, ability to respond quickly
Resiliency, being able to travel great distances tirelessly
Turtle
The turtle symbolism is characterized by the association with the Earth and earth symbols of being grounded and patience:
Symbol of the world, of the Earth
Ability to stay grounded, even in moments of disturbances and chaos
Slowing down, pacing yourself
Determination, persistence
Emotional strength and understanding
Ancient wisdom
The turtle is also linked to the spirit of the water and the fluid nature of emotions
Lion
The lion as a spirit animal or totem symbolizes:
Strength, assertiveness, personal power
A common meaning for the lion spirit animal is predatory feelings, such as anger, aggression directed at someone else or towards you
Personal struggle to deal with these feelings
Lion spirit animals warn about a threatening situation or event in your life
Butterfly
This animal totem is primarily associated with symbolism of change and transformation:
Powerful transformation, metamorphosis in your life, personality
Moving through different life cycles
Renewal, rebirth
Lightness of being, playfulness
Elevation from earthly matters, tuning into emotional or spiritual
The world of the soul, the psyche
Bear
The bear has several meanings that will inspire those who have this animal as totem:
The primary meaning of the bear spirit animalis strength and confidence
Standing against adversity; taking action and leadership
The spirit of the the bear indicates it’s time for healing or using healing abilities to help self or others
The bear medicine emphasizes the importance of solitude, quiet time, rest
The spirit of the bear provides strong grounding forces
Deer
The meanings associated with the deer combine soft gentle qualities and strength and determination:
Gentleness
Ability to move through life and obstacles with grace
Being in touch with inner child, innocence
Being sensitive and intuitive
Vigilance, ability to change directions quickly
Magical ability to regenerate, being in touch with life’s mysteries
Owl
Symbolic meanings for the owl are:
Intuition, ability to see what other do not see
The presence of the owl announces change
Capacity to see beyond deceit and masks
Wisdom
The traditional meaning of the owl spirit animal is most likely symbolic like a life transition, change
Panda
The panda is a symbol of gentleness and strength. The general meanings associated with this animal are:
Gentle strength
Peace
Good luck, positive outlook on life
Connection with Eastern wisdom
Snake
The snake spirit animal means:
Snake spirit animals represent healing
Transformation, life changes
The spirit of the snake is connected to life force, primal energy
A meaning for the snake spirit animal is spiritual guidance
Dragonfly
The dragonfly is generally associated with the symbolic meaning of transformation. Here are common meanings for this animal totem:
Change and transformation
Adaptability
Joy, lightness of being
Symbol of the realm of emotions, invitation to dive deeper into your feeling
Being on the lookout for illusions and deceits, whether are external or personal
Connection with nature’s spirits, fairies realms
Horse
Horses generally represent:
A driving force, what you thrive for or carries you in life
A secondary meaning for the horse spirit animal is the balance between instinctive and tamed part of your personality.
Sexual energy, especially – but not limited to – masculine energy
Strong emotions, passionate desires
Frog
The symbolism of the frog appears in many traditions around the globe. This animal is generally associated with the water element and its cleansing attributes. The frog is symbolic of:
Cleansing
Renewal, rebirth
Fertility, abundance
Transformation, metamorphosis
Life mysteries and ancient wisdom
