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8.3 Associations linked to some animals
When choosing an animal totem, be specific: there are huge
differences in associated images between a pitbull, a german
shepherd and a St Bernhard
Animal Totem Significance
(Most popular “Lifetime” Totems)
EAGLE – “Spirit” – ILLUMINATION: The Higher Mind and
creative force of the Great Spirit.
HAWK – “Messenger” – INTUITION: Being aware of life’s signals
and receiving them.
ELK – “Stamina” – WARRIOR: Realigning the Self with group
consciousness.
DEER – “Gentleness” – COMPASSION – Healing power of
gentleness that touches all hearts.
BEAR – “Inner-Knowing” – INTROSPECTION – Strength of
achievement that comes from intuition.
SNAKE – “Transmutation” – ALCHEMY - Transformation through
thought, action or desire.
SKUNK – “Reputation” – DISTINCTION – Assertion without EGO
and self-respect.
OTTER – “Woman Medicine” – FEMALE ENERGY – Healthy
curiosity and living life without preconceptions and suspicion.
BUTTERFLY – “Transformation” – CYCLES – Going within to
bring fruitfulness without.

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