Antelope - Grace, speed, endurance, curiosity, sense of smell
Armadillo - Personal protection, discrimination, empathy, strong defense
Ass (Burro) - Wisdom, humility, stubbornness, patience, opportunity
Badger - Bold self-expression, reliance, healer, keeper of stories
Bat - Transition, promise, auditory perception, initiation, discrimination
Bear - Strength, power, self awareness, survival
Beaver - Builder of dreams, creativity, strong family & home environment
Bobcat - Independence, solitary, cautious, sensuality
Buffalo - Abundance, prayer, spiritual blessings, natural rhythm
Butterfly Transition, joy, dance of life, energy, color
Cat - Mystery, magic, independence, curiosity, healing
Cougar - Independence, powerful, fast, magic, sensuality, stealthy
Coyote - Teacher of wisdom, intelligence, happiness, trickster
Deer - Gentleness, love, peace, innocence, gentle sensitivity, attunement
Dolphin - Intelligence, power of breath and sound, love, joy, harmony
Dog - Faithfulness, protection, love, companionship
Dragonfly - Prosperity, Good Luck, Strength, Peace & Harmony, Purity
Elk - Strength, fast, power, pride
Fox - Clever, swift, smart, magic, shapeshifter, sexual energy
Frog - Cleansing, emotional healing, weather & water, abundance, fertility
Goat - Surefootedness, seeker of new heights, climbing, energy
Horse - Travel, safety, power, freedom, clairvoyance
Lynx - Secrets and visions of the unknown, supernatural
Lizard - Life changes, new beginnings, relaxation, subtlety, sensitivity
Moose - Unpredictable, power, contradictions, camouflage, grace, speed
Mouse - Energy, detail, fastidiousness, pay attention to something
Otter - Joy, happiness, humor, sharing
Rabbit - Sensitive, gentleness, artistic, fertility
Raccoon - Curiosity, cleanliness, adaptability, dexterity
Seal/Sea Lion - Creativity, imagination, dreamer
Skunk - Sensuality, respect, self esteem, confident, fearless
Snake - Life, sexuality, power, rebirth, wisdom
Squirrel - Preparation, energetic, activity
Weasel/Ferret - Speed, energetic, gracefulness, curiosity, playfulness
Turtle - Longevity, peach, motherhood, earth
Whale - Creation, power of inner depth song, instincts, reasoning
Wolf - Spirituality, guardianship, ritual, loyalty, strength & power
BIRD
SPIRITS
Albatross
- Be alert of approaching opportunities
Blackbird - Find a new perspective of the power of
nature
Black vulture - Time of transformation is approaching
Blue
jay - Use your great talent and power properly
Burrowing
owl - Stay grounded while working with spirits
Canary
- Trust in the power of your voice; work with Music
Cardinal
- Increase in your vitality, recognizing self importance
Chickadee
- Be truthful and make sure others are as well
Chicken - Time of fertility; trust in divination
Cock (rooster) - Time of increased fertility and
resurrection
Conure - Attend to the family and young around you
Crane - Spiritual justice is at play
Crow
- Magic is calling and all about you
Cuckoo - A new fate is unfolding and calling
Dove - Time of peace and prophecy
Duck - Seek out emotional comfort
Eagle - Illumination of spirit, healing,
creation, spiritual power, vision, wisdom,
connection with the divine
Emu
- Fulfill responsibilities while you explore
possibilities
Finch
- Greater opportunities, activity and potentials
awakening
Flamingo
- Time to heal the heart
Flicker
- New beginnings are near
Goldfinch
- Increased contact with spirits and nature
Goose
- Heed the call to the new quest
Grackle
- Clear out the emotional congestion
Great
Blue Heron - Assert your authority and strike while you
can
Grosbeak
- Improvement in family matters
Grouse
- A time of new sacred rhythms is at hand
Gulls
- Watch how you behave and communicate
Gyrfalcon
- Maintain a knightly code in your activities
Hawk Visionary power, guardian,
messenger, leads to life's purpose
Harrier hawk - Stay grounded while among new spirit and
psychic energies
Harris
hawk - Cooperate with others for greater success
Hawk
Spirit - vision and guardianship around you
Heron
- Act with self-reliance
Hummingbird
- Tireless joy and
happiness, the nectar of life, healing, strength
Kestrel
- Act with speed and grace
Killdeer
- Guard your creative activities
Kingfisher
- New sunshine and prosperity coming
Kite
- Need to be adaptable and flexible
Lark
- Connections to the ancient bardic tradition opening
Loon
- Pay attention to the important dream activity
Macaw
- Trust your sharp vision and spirit perception
Magpie
- Use magic and knowledge properly
Meadowlark
- Find joy within yourself rather than outside of you
Merlin
- Time for magical maneuverings
Mockingbird
- Look for new opportunities on your path
Night
hawk (swisher) - Be diligent and persist
Nuthatch
- Have faith but not blind faith in others
Oriole
- New sunshine is coming
Osprey
- Assert new efforts; check your commitments
Ostrich
- Be practical and grounded with the new knowledge
Owl
- Magic is at play; Pay attention to your dreams
Parakeet
- Messages from spirit are at hand
Parrot
- Develop and use power of speech for success
Peacock
- Protection through psychic/clairvoyant perceptions
Pelican
- Time for unselfishness; don’t be overcome with
emotions
Penguin
- Time of lucid dreams and astral projections
Pheasant
- Time of fertility and success
Pigeon
- Seek security around the home
Puffin
- Time for prayer and a sense of humor
Quail
- Protection and success through group activities
Raven
- Awakening of magic; situations shape shifting
Roadrunner
- Stimulate the mind; act quickly
Robin
- Trust in your new creative ideas
Sandhill
crane - Time to participate in the dance of life
Sapsucker
- Seek out sweetness beneath the surface
Short-eared
owl - Carefully develop and use your skills
Sharp-shinned
hawk - Be prepared to act when opportunities appear
Sparrow
- Maintain your dignity and pride
Starling
- Time for proper behavior and communication
Stork
- Focus your movements for best success
Swallow
- Keep objectivity; protect your environment
Swan
- Trust in your heart, your true self and your
creativity
Swift
- Act now in pursuit of your quest
Tufted
titmouse - Maintain your dignity and your inner
nobility
Turkey
- Blessings and abundance are present
Vulture
- A time of rebirth and renewed health
Waxwing
- Time for gentleness and sharing
White
crane - Spiritual justice for you is at play
Wood
Pecker - Time of new rhythms and new beginnings
Wren
- Be resourceful and use what is
available
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During my research this is the most used explanation I
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