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Power Animals
Power Animals
Reiki Newsletter January 2008
Sacred Symbols:
We often have symbols that enter into our lives in a varitey of ways...bringing
messages..here are some of the interpretations for Animal Symbolism.
Many cultures have traditionally used animals as symbolism. Native people often view
animals as teachers, as each represents a beneficial quality that can help strengthen
and educate a person. Once we understand each animal’s essence--the specific gifts
and strengths the creature represents--we can then incorporate a particular animal
into a ritual and ask its guidance. For further information see Animal Medicine Cards
(Jamie Sams and David Carsson, Bear and Company).
Bear: introspection, incubating ideas and bring them to fruition, cultivating power and
support
Beaver: architecture and building, teaches structure, problem solving, and the ability
to work with others
Butterfly: transformation, moving forward, trusting life to support you
Cat: independence, playfulness, caution, and gracefulness
Crow: intuition, justice
Deer: gentleness, peace
Dog: loyalty, guardian, and protector
Dolphin: power of play, unconditional love, the ability to release stored emotions
through breath
Dove: peace, calm, and simplicity
Eagle: ability to see above the mundane, clarity, vision, and connection to the divine
Fox: confidence, cunning, and independence
Frog: connection to water rituals, a cleansing of spirit, body and mind, easing change
Horse: power, dependability
Hummingbird: joy, celebration life, and the ability to feel emotionally "lighter"
Lion: leadership, action, assists one in moving through fear
Owl: wisdom, clairvoyance, and clarity of thought
Peacock: wholeness, authority of self, and the expression of one’s own beauty
Rabbit: creativity helps one face fear
Raccoon: unmasking the truth helps one accept hidden aspects of the self, the
ability to play many roles in life
Snake: sexuality, psychic energy, death and rebirth, immortality
Spider: integration, inner connection, and creativity
Swan: ability to see one’s own beauty and goodness
Tiger: confidence, spontaneity, and strength
Turtle: connection with earth grounding helps one slow down and focus on the
present
Wolf: teaching, the ability to establish healthy boundaries, encourages friendship and
sense of community
Reiki Newsletter January 2008
Sacred Symbols:
We often have symbols that enter into our lives in a varitey of ways...bringing
messages..here are some of the interpretations for Animal Symbolism.
Many cultures have traditionally used animals as symbolism. Native people often view
animals as teachers, as each represents a beneficial quality that can help strengthen
and educate a person. Once we understand each animal’s essence--the specific gifts
and strengths the creature represents--we can then incorporate a particular animal
into a ritual and ask its guidance. For further information see Animal Medicine Cards
(Jamie Sams and David Carsson, Bear and Company).
Bear: introspection, incubating ideas and bring them to fruition, cultivating power and
support
Beaver: architecture and building, teaches structure, problem solving, and the ability
to work with others
Butterfly: transformation, moving forward, trusting life to support you
Cat: independence, playfulness, caution, and gracefulness
Crow: intuition, justice
Deer: gentleness, peace
Dog: loyalty, guardian, and protector
Dolphin: power of play, unconditional love, the ability to release stored emotions
through breath
Dove: peace, calm, and simplicity
Eagle: ability to see above the mundane, clarity, vision, and connection to the divine
Fox: confidence, cunning, and independence
Frog: connection to water rituals, a cleansing of spirit, body and mind, easing change
Horse: power, dependability
Hummingbird: joy, celebration life, and the ability to feel emotionally "lighter"
Lion: leadership, action, assists one in moving through fear
Owl: wisdom, clairvoyance, and clarity of thought
Peacock: wholeness, authority of self, and the expression of one’s own beauty
Rabbit: creativity helps one face fear
Raccoon: unmasking the truth helps one accept hidden aspects of the self, the
ability to play many roles in life
Snake: sexuality, psychic energy, death and rebirth, immortality
Spider: integration, inner connection, and creativity
Swan: ability to see one’s own beauty and goodness
Tiger: confidence, spontaneity, and strength
Turtle: connection with earth grounding helps one slow down and focus on the
present
Wolf: teaching, the ability to establish healthy boundaries, encourages friendship and
sense of community