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MEDICINE ANIMALS
A SELECTION OF ANIMALS AS MEDICINE TOTEMS & ALLIES:
Animals are often used as totems for people, or sort of spirit guides which help the people through their lives. A person may discover his/her spirit guide by meditation, vision quests, or other rituals. The animal associated with each person usually has something in common with the person, based on the person's personality, and those things attributed to the animal. In this way, the animal world collectively becomes representative of the life of the community generally, and those individuals who comprise that community.
BEAR
The bear, while very large and strong, are often associated with humans because of their incredible gentleness. Because they hibernate, they are associated with dreaming. They are considered introspective and in touch with the cycles of the earth, but they also have a ferocious side. Their return to the earth each winter also suggests a strong feminine aspect, and they therefore also represent nurturing and protection.
BUFFALO
The buffalo or bison is considered by many tribes to be a symbol of adundance for it was the meat of the buffalo that fed the people, the hides that provided clothing and shelter, the bones and sinew provided tools of survival. The Lakota's trace the origin of the sacred pipe to the appearance of the White Buffalo Woman who promised abundance for the tribe as they honored, by prayer, the Great Spirit and all of their relations, meaning the other creations of nature.
DEER
The deer is associated with grace and beauty. They have very well developed senses and intuition. People associated with the deer said to be very powerful in healing. They are very in touch with their surroundings and can use them effectively. They are community oriented, traveling in herds and always staying near the family.
EAGLE
The eagle represents courage, strength and bravery. Because they fly, they
are often associated with high pursuits. They soar majestically, and are therefore considered to be closest to the creator. Because of this, their feathers are said to have great medicine. They are used in prayer and ceremonies as a kind of medium for communication with Great Spirit.
HORSE
Travel, power, spiritual and physical stamina, freedom, persuasiveness, increase clairvoyance, awareness of cooperation and communication abilities, time to move on if you feel stuck, teaches how to go in new directions with freedom and the power to face life and overcoming obstacles with grace. Your journey will take you in new directions. Horse teaches the power to allow and awaken your freedom in movement and will clarify the path in which to take. Do you need to break from current confinements and restrictions? Pay attention to what the individual breed is saying to you.
OWL
Owl sees and knows the truth. It's ability to navigate through the darkest night and bring back nourishment for itself and others is the foundation of this essence. When you have lost your way, owl essence will guide you back to your proper path and wisdom. Owl Medicine is symbolically associated with clairvoyance, astral projection, and magic. Owl is called Night Eagle on several medicine wheels used by Amerindian teachers. Traditionally, Owl sits in the East, the place of illumination. Since time immemorial, humanity has been afraid of the night, the dark, and the unseen—waiting fearfully for the first crack of morning light. Do not fear the dark or unknown. Explore your inner world with confidence. Work on developing Clairvoyance. Use Ritual and the Moon’s influence to generate power and make positive changes. Take time to get acquainted with your shadow-self.
REINDEER
Reindeer teaches endurance, strength, fortitude and perseverance in going the distance. He will teach the power of adaptability in adversity, caution in surroundings and tenacity to get things accomplished. Reindeer will show how to take on the roles of duality, the male and female qualities that you possess. Is it time to take a more dominating role in life and work or perhaps a softer subtler stance in situations? Reindeer/Caribou willalso aid in spiritual transitions, communication and social abilities and skills. Caribou will show how to keep moving onward and flowing with the group. Reindeer/Caribou is about movement and finding your inner peace and your place as you walk through life.
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