Animals carry meaningful messages and lessons guiding our attention to something that needs to be acknowledged, dealt with or explored, bringing new understanding about ourselves and our relationship with our world and the situations we are presented with.
Animals may present themselves to you through dreams and meditation or you may encounter them in their physical form. When an animal appears and acts out of the ordinary or when the same animal repeatedly appears, this is an indication that the animal has a message for you and is calling you to acknowledge its presence, to help guide you to a more meaningful and fulfilling path.
Here are some questions to think about when you experience your spirit animal either in physical or symbolic form.
What was memorable about the interaction?
How did the interaction or experience make me feel?
When have I experienced this same feeling in my own life?
What characteristics of this animal come to mind?
How do these characteristics present themselves in my life?
Here are some more common interpretations and meanings of animals that may present themselves to you.
Eagle
The eagle is fearless and is symbolic of victory. The eagle reminds us to listen to our heart, reconnecting with our spirit path, helping us reach new heights. The eagle encourages us to look closely at the small details to gain a better perspective on the larger picture. The eagle is predatory and confident, encouraging us to reach new heights and inspires new beginnings. Our handmade pocket totem representing the eagle is a great little reminder to keep with you and draw from the characteristics of your spirit animal.
Elephant
The elephant is symbolic of power, strength and triumph. Known for their wisdom and intuition the elephant symbolizes stability, strength and endurance. Elephants encourage us to recognize the power that lies within, embracing our inner strength. Elephants want us to attune to our intuition to guide us through our lives, becoming more connected to our inner self and what is happening around us.
Fox
The fox is cunning and also deceitful. The fox is a symbol of wealth and fertility. The fox is a teacher and can help guide you around obstacles, embodying the foxes adaptability, astuteness and quickness. The fox inspires quick action and swiftness and implores analytical intelligence and observation. The fox brings to light relationships and paths that may be intended to trick you. Check out our handmade resin pocket totem of the fox, keep this little token in your pocket as a reminder of the characteristics of the fox.
Frog
The frog is a symbol of transition and transformation. The frog is strongly connected to water and the process of cleansing, either physically or emotionally. The frog is a symbol of rebirth, fertility and abundance. The frog can help renew your perspective and can help eliminate toxic energies. The frog transitions from water to earth during its life cycle and similarly, guides you to undergo change and transition smoothly and powerfully.
Grasshopper
The grasshopper is a symbol of good luck and positive energy. The grasshopper is constantly moving and can be a symbol of taking a leap of faith in life. The grasshopper encourages us to move forward when faced with decisions.
Giraffe
The giraffe inspires us to understand others and how we relate to them, putting life in perspective. The giraffe is empathetic, sincere and non-violent. The giraffe is a symbol of kindness, individuality and inner calm. The giraffe encourages optimism and calmness, knowing that you will keep your head held high when faced with adversity. The giraffe is peaceful and silent, inspiring us to express emotions clearly and calmly regardless of the negativity or tension surrounding us.
Hawk
The hawk is s a symbol of courage, inner wisdom and self awareness. The hawk encourages us to use our intuition and see events from a higher perspective. The hawk is powerful and has clear vision, the hawk is a messenger of the spirit world. The hawk helps us avoid obstacles and encourages us to take initiative. The hawk is observant and implies clairvoyance, allowing us to perceive what others do not. When we follow the hawk we are on the right path.
Horse
The horse is symbolic of the driving force and passion that carries us through life. The horse has a strong urge for freedom and inner strength. The horse is powerful and can be tamed by humans but maintains a sense of freedom. The way we tame a horses energy is much like how we can harness our energy to succeed in life.
Hummingbird
The hummingbird is speedy and light, it is playful and optimistic, always moving from place to place. The hummingbird symbolizes feeling lightness in situations and not taking things too seriously. The hummingbird enjoys life, is versatile and resilient. The hummingbird guides us to enjoy the simple aspects of life, opening our heart to love and light.
Jaguar
The jaguar is a powerful predator and is graceful, but ferocious. The jaguar encourages us to reclaim our inner power through spiritual rebirth. The jaguar is mysterious and guides us to embrace the power of the unknown. The jaguar is a protector and is confident encouraging us to evaluate where we stand in life and embrace change, ridding ourselves of old habits that no longer benefit us.
Lion
The lion symbolizes power and authority. The lion is a leader and guardian, representing courage and strength. Lions are predators and may bring to light feelings of being threatened and an emotional struggle. The lion encourages us to face our fears and brings awareness to that which is causing concern in our life, so that we may find a resolution.
Ladybug
The ladybug is a symbol of change, growth, good luck and abundance. The ladybug undergoes metamorphosis and encourages us to embrace transformations in our own life in a graceful and positive manner. As the ladybug flies, she opens her wings symbolizing that we too should elevate ourselves, embracing our vulnerability and trusting that we can also spread our wings.
Check out this great spirit guidebook and journal to track and explore the meaning of your our own spirit animal encounters.
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