Animal Totems
Animal Symbolism
Armadillo Patience, conflict avoidance, tenacity at work
Badger Guardian of the South, strength, ferocity, protection, passion
Bear Guardian of the West, healing at all levels, introspection, protection
Beaver Industriousness, guardian and facilitator of the emotions, skill
Buffalo Provider of abundance, power, mysticism, love
Butterfly Transformation, beauty, balance in fragility
Coyote Trickster, reminder of humor, deep introspection
Cat Flexibility, communication, protector of psychic territory
Deer Grace, love, acceptance in giving
Eagle Communicator with the Divine, aspiration, reaching new heights
Elk Majesty, confidence, renewal
Fox Clever, develop family ties, ability to blend in
Frog Fertility, bringer of rain, emotional cleansing
Hawk Communicator of divine messages
Horse Guardian of travel, love, freedom
HummingbirdReminder of joy, instigator of love, fierce emotional protector
Lizard Related to the element of fire, assists in dreams, relaxation
Mole Guardian of the underworld, telepathic, grounding
Mountain LionGuardian of the North, passion, power, rage, protection, wisdom
Otter Playful, parenting skills, emotional facilitator, conflict resolution
Owl Messenger of the night and the world of the dead, wisdom
Rabbit Fertility, passivity, gentleness, getting out of bad situations
Raven Mystical messenger, helps show the way, gives warnings
Snake Transformation, sexuality, feminine power and balance
Turtle Grounding, steadiness, peaceful protection, balance
Squirrel Planning, reminder to be prepared, happiness, playfulness
Wolf Guardian of the East, protector of the family, loyalty, group facilitator