What Do the Different Animals Represent?
Armadillo Slow, sure, in no hurry; keeper of the house
Badger Independent, may be sought out for healing based upon knowledge of herbs
Bat Guardian of the night, cleaner
Bear Strength, introspection, spiritual journey, healing
Beaver Power of working and attaining a sense of achievement, builder
Buffalo Endurance to overcome, great emotional courage, provider to all
Butterfly The art of transformation, the ability to know or to change the mind
Coyote The master trickster, laughter, humor, foolishness
Corn Maiden Honored for nurturing her people with the flesh of her body
Crow The keeper of sacred law
Deer The power of gentleness
Dog Loyalty, noble, a true and loyal friend
Dolphin Trust, loyalty, spirit of friendship
Duck Spirits of those who have passed on
Eagle Creator, teacher, loyalty, integrity, spiritual connection to the great divine
Elk Teaches that pacing yourself will increase your stamina
Fish Purifier, character, ability to hide emotions
Fox Camouflage, ability to melt into one’s surrounding and be unnoticed
Frog Bringer of rain and abundance, fertility
Hawk Messenger of the gods; to observe the obvious in everything you do
Horned Lizard Self-reliance, longevity, protects ancestral bounty
Horse Swiftness, strength, enlightenment, possesses healing powers
Hummingbird Messenger, stopper of time
Lizard Conversation, agility
Lynx The knower of secrets, clairvoyant ability
Mole Protector of growing crops and underworld
Moose Headstrong, unstoppable, longevity
Mountain Lion Power of leadership, ability to lead without insisting others follow
Mouse Scrutiny, paying attention to detail
Otter Laughter, curiosity, mischievous
Owl Can see what others can’t, essence of true wisdom, deception
Parrot Symbolic to the sun
Pheasant Confidence, attraction, flamboyance
Porcupine The power of faith and trust
Quail Sacred spirit, ceremonial, holy
Rabbit Virtue, serenity, low curiosity, quiet talent, restrained passion; the special guardian of women during childbirth
Racc00n Bandit, shy, resourceful
Ram Sense of self worth, assures an increase in flocks
Raven Magic, the messenger of the great mystery, a change in consciousness
Seal Family oriented, possesses power in numbers
Sheep Charity, elegance, passion
Skunk Very conspicuous, intense
Snake Power of creation, of transmutation, life, death and rebirth
Spider Creative patterns of life
Squirrel Natural intelligence, saver, protects reserves
Turkey Smart, elusive, festive
Turtle Oldest symbol of Mother Earth, longevity, the art of grounding
Wolf Teacher, pathfinder, sharing of knowledge, never-ending journey