~ ANIMAL POWER TOTEM MEANINGS ~
Alligator ~ Survival, Adaptability, Stealth
Ant ~ Perseverance, Teamwork, Orderliness
Antelope ~ Grace, Beauty, Attentive
Ape ~ Strength, Benevolence, Protective
Armadillo -Boundaries, Self Protection, Grounded
Badger ~ Solitude, Self Awareness, Self Sufficient
Bat ~ Guardian of the Night, Cleaner, Messenger
Bee ~ Immortality, Rebirth, Purity, Soul, Messengers between Worlds, Secret
Wisdom, Mother and Priestesses
Birds ~ The Soul, Transcendence, Communication, Freedom, Sight
Bear ~ Primal Power, Healer, Gentle Strength, Nurturing, Protective, Introspection
Beaver ~ Builder, Gatherer, Accomplishing Goals
Boar ~ The Warrior Spirit, Leadership, Direction
Buffalo ~ Sacredness, Life Builder, Prayer, Abundance
Bull ~ Wealth, Potency, Male Procreative Strength, Kingship
Butterfly ~ Metamorphosis, Transformer, Rebirth, Resurrection
Cat ~ Guardianship, Sensuality, Magic, Pride, Intuition
Cock ~ Solar, Courage, Supremacy
Cougar ~ Leadership, Courage, Power, Swiftness and Balance.
Cow ~ Nourishment, Motherhood, Plenty
Coyote ~ Prankster, Insight, Playful
Crane ~ Solitude, Independence, Higher state of Consciousness, Wisdom
Crow ~ Sacred Law, Messenger, Wisdom, Communication, the Underworld
Deer ~ Love, Gentleness, Kindness, Walking in the Light
Dog ~ Guidance, Protection, Loyalty, the Hunt
Dolphin ~ Breath of Life, Kindness, Sea Power, Intelligence, Communication
Donkey ~ Humility, Peace, Stubbornness
Dove ~ Peace, Love, Gentleness and Kindness
Dragon ~ Transformation, Power of Earth, Power, Magic, Guardian
Dragonfly ~ Illusion, Carefree, Swift
Eagle ~ Spirit, Clear Vision, Success, Prosperity
Elephant ~ Commitment, Strength, Memory
Elk ~ Stamina, Strength, Freedom, Majesty
Fish ~ Water, Current, Flow of Life
Fox ~ Camouflage, Cunning, Provider, Feminine Magic
Frog ~ Emotional Healing, Medicine, Cleansing, Peace
Goose ~ Inspiration, Happiness, Safe return, Love of Home
Giraffe ~ Grounded Vision, Peace, Insight
Hawk ~ Messenger, Nobility, Recollection, Observer, Truth
Horse ~ Power, Stamina, Devotion
Hummingbird ~ Joy, Stopper of Time, Optimism, Sweetness
Jaguar ~ Solitary Path, Forest Spirits, Power
Ladybug ~ Helper, Delight, Trust
Lion ~ Courage, Solar, Splendor, Majesty
Lizard ~ Dreaming, Conservation, Agility, Letting go, Illusiveness
Monkeys ~ Quick and Keen of Wit, Curious, Excellent in small Enterprises
Moose ~ Self Esteem, Headstrong, Longevity
Mouse ~ Scrutiny, Illusion, Charm
Octopus ~ The Spiral, Water, Unconscious
Otter ~ Woman Medicine, Laughter, Mischievous, Empathy
Owl ~ Wisdom, Truth, Patience, Divination, Totem of Clairvoyants and Mystics
Peacock ~ Wholeness, Recognition, Beauty, Self-Assurance
Pig ~ Highly Intelligent, Scholarly, Emotions
Rabbit ~ Alertness, Conquering Fear, Safety, Fertility
Raccoon ~ Dexterity, Disguise, Survival, Persona
Ram ~ Sacrifice, Breakthrough, Achievement, Strength, Determination
Raven ~ Trickster, Teacher, Healing, Initiation, Shaman’s Power, Transformation, Change in Consciousness, Mark of a Shape Shifter
Scorpion ~ Defense, Self-protection, Vengence
Seahorse ~ Confidence, Grace, Nourishing, Fathering
Shark ~ Hunter, Survival, Adaptability
Sheep ~ Proud, Domineering, Strive to Help and Guard their Fellows
Skunk ~ Perseverance, Determination Reputation, Respect, Caution
Snake ~ Transformation, Life, Death and Rebirth, Fertility, Knowledge, Power, Life Force, Sexual potency
Spider ~ Weaver, Creative, Pattern of Life, Connects the Past with the Future, Creating Possibilities, The Web of Life, Interconnectedness, Industry
Squirrel ~ Gathering, Trust, Thrift
Stag ~ Pride, Independence, Purification
Swan ~ Grace, Balance, Innocence
Tiger ~ Being in the Now, Creator, Destroyer, Ferocity
Turtle ~ Mother Earth, Self Contained, Creative Source, Love, Protection
Unicorn ~ Chastity, Purity, Dreams, Virtue
Whale ~ Record Keeper, Power of Water, Regeneration
Wolf ~ Teacher, Loyalty, Success, Stability, Pathfinder,
Woodpecker ~ Prophecy, Magic, Guardian of Trees, Change
Wren ~ Spirit, Witchcraft, the Oak King
Zebra ~ Individuality, Protective, Individuality, Deep Truths
All Paintings by Susan Seddon Boulet