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Native American Animal Medicine Animal medicine is the idea that, when we see animals, they are trying to tell us something. This is different from the idea of animal totems, which are with an individual throughout his or her life and represent something intrinsically meaningful to them. Tribes, families and other groups also have totems. Lessons from animal medicine are immediate concepts that are important to the person who sees the animal. Some of these foud in the American Southeast and elsewhereare: Bat - Rebirth, longevity, secrecy, initiation, listening Beaver - Determination, will, building, protection Bees - Organization, productivity, wisdom, community, celebration, fertility, defensiveness, obsessiveness Cat - Detachment, sensuality, mystery, magic, independence Crab - Good luck, protection, success Crow - Justice, shape shifting, change, creativity, spirituality, energy, community, sharing, balance Deer - Compassion, peace, intellect, gentleness, caring, kindness, subtlety, gracefulness, femininity, gentleness, innocence, the beginning of adventure Dog - Nobility, faithfulness, loyalty, teaching, protection, guidance Dove - Cross-world communication, spirits, peace, gentleness, love Dragonfly - Freedom, imagination, higher purpose Falcon - New beginnings, adventure, passion, leadership Fish - Grace, slyness, open-mindedness, changing your mind Fox - Cunning, agility, wittiness, diplomacy, wildness, shapeshifting, invisibility Frog - Rebirth, sensitivity, medicine, hidden beauty, peace, adaptability, poor character, judgment, power Duck - Prophesy, emotional maturity Eagle - Divine spirit, sacrifice, intelligence, renewal, courage, illumination of spirit, healing, creation/connection to creation, freedom, taking risks Goat - Surefootedness, stubbornness, independence, diligence, lack of foresight Goose - demanding a lot of yourself, reliablility, prudence, rigidity, vigilance, parenthood, productivity Hawk - Messages, intuition, victory, healing, nobility, recollection, visions Horse - Freedom, stamina, mobility, land, travel, power, freedom Hummingbird - Messages, timelessness, healing, the warrior Lizard - Conservation, vision, protection, hidden defences Mouse - Scrutiny, order, organization, paying attention to detail Opossum- Diversion, strategy, deception Owl - Deception, clairvoyance, insight, messages Peacock - Immortality, dignity, self-confidence Quail - Teamwork, group tolerance, protection (particularly of children) Rabbit - Fear, timidity, nervousness, humility, rebirth Raccoon - Curiosity, cleanliness Rat - Fertility, sneakiness, scavenging, intelligence, luxury Raven - Introspection, courage, self-awareness, magic Rooster - Vanity, love of attention, refusing to settle Seagull - Versatility, relaxation, creativity, laziness Skunk - Reputation, presence, strength Snake - Impulsiveness, shrewdness, rebirth, transformation, wisdom Squirrel - Planning, gathering Stag - Masculine power, regeneration, signs Swan - Grace, innocence, the soul, love, beauty Turkey - Generosity, life, sharing Turtle - Nurturing, shyness, protection Woodpecker - Sensitivity, protection, devotion
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