Animal Symbology

Adapted from Spiritwolf's list.

Ancient Native Americans believed that all animals had lessons to teach
and had healing or inspirational power. When they held or carried a certain fetish,
or meditated on it's meaning, they believed they drew the special energy of the animal into themselves.
Choose which animal energies are right for you, simply take a deep breath, still
yourself and ask your inner being. You will have a knowing, as the power of the Animal
Spirit comes into you and allows you to partake of it's essence,
drawing into yourself that which you have need of in your life!
You may also wish to view the page upon Spirit Guides, Familiars and Totem
Animals, or to use the Guided Visualization techniques that are listed in the Visualizations
page to find your Sanctuary and meet your Spirit Guides (be they Human or Animal in form!)
Here is a quick list of the animals, their energy, and what they will be able to bring into your life.

Alligator: Survival, Stealth

Ant: Patience

Antelope: Action, Speed, Grace, Rapid Advancement

Armadillo: Boundaries

Badger: Aggressiveness

Bat: Rebirth

Bear: Introspection, Strength, Self-Knowledge

Beaver: Building, Shaping, Structure

Buffalo: Prayer, Abundance, Healing, Good Fortune

Butterfly: Transformation, Balance, Grace

Caribou: Travel, Mobility

Cougar: Balance, Majesty

Coyote: Humour, Trickiness, Reversal of Fortune

Crane: Balance, Majesty

Crow: Council, Wisdom, Resourcefulness, Law

Deer: Gentleness, Sensitivity, Peace

Dog: Loyalty

Dolphin: Joy, Harmony, Connection with Self

Dove: Sexuality, Love, Passion, Peace

Dragonfly: Skill, Refinement, Relentlessness

Eagle: Potency, Healing Power, Illumination, Spirit

Elk: Stamina, Pride, Power, Majesty

Fox: Camouflage, Cleverness, Subtlety, Discretion

Frog: Cleansing, Peace, Emotional Healing

Goat: Tenacity, Diligence

Goose: Safe Return, Love of Home

Hawk: Awareness, Truth

Hedgehog: Self-preservation

Horse: Freedom, Power, Safe Movement

Hummingbird: Beauty, Wonder, Agility, Joy

Lizard: Dreaming, Letting Go, Elusiveness

Loon: Communication, Serenity

Lynx: Secrets

Moose: Self-esteem, Unpredictability, Spontaneity

Mountain Lion: Leadership

Mouse: Scrutiny, Illusion, Charm

Opossum: Diversion

Otter: Medicine (woman), Joy, Laughter, Lightness

Owl: Wisdom, Vision, Insight

Porcupine: Innocence, Humility

Quail: Protectiveness, Group Harmony

Rabbit: Conquering Fear, Safety, Innocence

Raven: Mystery, Exploration of the Unknown, Magick

Salmon: Trust, Strength, Determination, Persistence

Sandpiper: Quickness, Foraging, Scavenging

Seagull: Carefree Attitude, Versatility, Freedom

Seal: Contentment

Skunk: Caution, Warning, Respect, Reputation

Snail: Perseverance, Determination

Snake: Transmutation, Power, Life Force, Sexual Potency

Spider: Web of Life, Interconnectedness, Industrious, Weaving

Squirrel: Trust, Thrift, Gathering

Swan: Grace, Elegance, Nurturing Together, Relationship, Oneness

Turkey: Give-Away

Turtle: Mother Earth, Love & Protection, Healing & Knowledge

Whale: Record Keeper, Creativity & Intuition

Weasle: Stealth

Wolf: Creativity & Intuition, Teacher


Crystal Correspondances  |  Herbal Correspondances  |  Colour Correspondances
Dream Correspondances  |  Time & Day Correspondances  |  Elemental Correspondances
Chakra Correspondances  |  Healing Correspondances  |  Oil Correspondances
Animal Symbology  |  Tool Correspondances  |  Tree Symbology

Wiccan Correspondances  |  Grimoire  |  The Wiccaning