Animal Spiritual Meanings A-Z ListIntroductionThe ancients & native people have always known that animals are spirit messengers. They act as totems, omens, guides or protective guardians. They come into your life through either physical form, signs, through images or a kind of etheric magic. Your sighting of specific animals might be fleeting or long lasting.
Whether a domesticated pet, creature of the urban landscape or wild wilderness, each animal has a spiritual meaning with higher spiritual insight & guidance that can guide you on your life journey. |
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Each animal individually or collectively comes into your life though magical manifestation & supernatural power as a kind of mystical emblem.
Be open to receiving messages from our animal friends. They serve as sacred messengers of universal meaning, archetype & symbology & come to you as signs or omens in order to spark your consciousness, provide premonitions, augur warnings or bestow messages or offer higher wisdom about life.
Specific meaning is attributed to each particular animal & is based upon both a sacred wisdom as well as acute physical observation of their unique physical movements, ways, habits, talents & individual gifts. Below is a list of animal meanings from A-Z.
Be open to receiving messages from our animal friends. They serve as sacred messengers of universal meaning, archetype & symbology & come to you as signs or omens in order to spark your consciousness, provide premonitions, augur warnings or bestow messages or offer higher wisdom about life.
Specific meaning is attributed to each particular animal & is based upon both a sacred wisdom as well as acute physical observation of their unique physical movements, ways, habits, talents & individual gifts. Below is a list of animal meanings from A-Z.
Ant
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Bear
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Bee
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Bird
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Birds, as flying creatures who also habitat the land, They largely, as a species, represent freedom and movement, amongst other things. Here is the general meaning of birds:
For more specific bird meanings, you can look up specific birds which are listed here alphabetically, such as eagles, hummingbirds & peacocks. |
Butterfly
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Advice: Think about which stage in the butterfly's transformative process you are in, and that will help you gain insight and understand what steps to take:
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- freedom
- change is coming, so get ready!
- a need for change and more freedom
- courage - you will get through transitional stages and changes
- metamorphosis, growth, transformation
- stages
- lighten up and try not to be so serious
- express yourself and your uniqueness more
- a sign from a loved one in spirit
Cat
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Caterpillar
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Have you ever had visitations or sightings of sweet little green caterpillars? Always traversing alone, the caterpillar catapults its body, from its little hind legs, to its frontal feet.
Caterpillars, like other earth creatures, have messages for us if we are willing to listen. All you need to do is observe its movements and ways of being. They can tell us that big things happen by taking little steps, one, at a time, hat you will get there and that progress is relative and always happening - so long as you take the steps. Part of their message is that working in balance and harmony is key, as well as acknowledging that things happen in stages and phases, and that there is an underlying purpose behind all things and each experience. |
Many of us are in the caterpillar stage of our journey. We are no longer the infantile pupa, and we have taken many paths to date - yet for many, we have yet to experience or break out of the chyrsallis - or perhaps we are just starting to evolve or emerge.
Nevertheless, whatever part of the journey we are on, we are constantly moving in one way or another, and on our good days we trust in the process, take the steps, and prepare to develop our wings so we can fly radiantly in our truth and be free.
Nevertheless, whatever part of the journey we are on, we are constantly moving in one way or another, and on our good days we trust in the process, take the steps, and prepare to develop our wings so we can fly radiantly in our truth and be free.
We acknowledge that we too are in a life cycle just like the butterfly, and we each have our own life path to sojourn. Those of us who take the time to contemplate life and our purpose for being here on earth are aware of the metamorphosis we have already gone through, or it may be that we have experienced various stages of growth and are now seeking or working towards a more profound and enduring transformation.
There are so many more analogies I could make with the butterfly, and perhaps one day I shall write more, however for now, if you could take a moment to reflect on what stage of the butterfly's cycle you are in, and make a little vow to yourself to get out into nature, stop and 'smell the roses,' and heighten all your senses to enjoy the peace, serenity, sacred beauty and mysterious workings of the universe pulsing all around you. You needn't look far to experience it.
There are so many more analogies I could make with the butterfly, and perhaps one day I shall write more, however for now, if you could take a moment to reflect on what stage of the butterfly's cycle you are in, and make a little vow to yourself to get out into nature, stop and 'smell the roses,' and heighten all your senses to enjoy the peace, serenity, sacred beauty and mysterious workings of the universe pulsing all around you. You needn't look far to experience it.
- take one step at a time
- everything happens in phases and stages
Crow
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Dog
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Dolphin
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Dove
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Eagle
The eagle is a symbol of strength and power:
"He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become
weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will
find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." - Isaiah 40:29-31
Eagles are the rulers and leaders of the sky. They own it.
"He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become
weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will
find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." - Isaiah 40:29-31
Eagles are the rulers and leaders of the sky. They own it.
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Eagle feathers are a symbol of healing, power and wisdom. They are highly sacred and used in ceremony in many cultures across the world. Read about Finding Feathers, Feather Signs, Bird & Feather Colour Meanings here.
Elephant
Elephants are grand, revered and majestic mammals. They are a strong symbol for good luck, strenhth, power and wisdom.
Their message is:
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Fox
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Goose
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Hare |
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(also see 'rabbit')
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Horse
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- power, energy, stamina, endurance
- charisma
- warrior, bravery, fighter
- intelligence
- self-reliance, independence
- loyalty, devotion, co-operation
- travel, mobility, moving from one thing to the next, roaming as like a gypsy nomad
- freedom
- magical powers of clairvoyance
- seeking power and freedom of your inner Spirit
- expand your potential
- you will be guided through obstacles
Hummingbird
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Hummingbirds have a magical quality and their sacred feathers have been used for centuries as love charms.
Hummingbirds have a powerful job in the universe that greatly impacts nature. With their long beaks and tongues, they extract nectar from flowers and help pollinate them. Without hummingbirds, flowers would not get pollinated. Hummingbirds are said to be messengers sent by angels. They are a way for the angels to communicate with you. Read about how to communicate with angels here. |
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Ladybug
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Lion
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Mockingbird
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The mockingbird represents the power of song and voice. It could be sending you messages about how to find and use your voice. It is about expressing yourself. It may be showing you the power of not only your own voice, but also songs, singing and music.
- sacred song
- find and use your voice
- sing the song of your soul, sing to your own tune
- express yourself merrily
- express your truth and share your talents
- be your own unique self
- don't worry about how you sound, act or look
- observe people's communication and body language
- be adaptable and go with the flow, as swift changes might take place
- find balance in life
- flush out negativity through voice, sound vibrations and song
- strength, fearlessness, protection
- notice how you are reflected back to yourself through others
Owl
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Peacock
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Praying Mantis
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I recall a praying mantis being in my room when I was a teenager. I befriended it as it felt like a trusted companion, an insect ally. It felt so special and I could feel the connection and meaning. It's presence, meaning and energy felt similar to that of daddy long legs spiders.
I knew it had more meaning than just being a mere insect in my room. It hadn't lost its way, more so it had followed its rhythms and the natural calling to be where it was ad guide me. I watched it move so slowly and felt its calming energy. It kept me company for days and weeks until I learned what I needed to, gained whatever insight, and it was then ready to move on. |
Rabbit
(also see 'hare')
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Raven
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Seal or Sea Lion
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Seagull
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Spider
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Squirrel
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- just like a squirrel collects and gathers nuts, you need to gather & prepare for future upcoming events or possible changes
- get rid of things you don't need or want to prepare for new things to come to you
- heighten your senses & be extra vigilant
- practice caution
- confront issues head on
- be honest with your own thoughts & feelings
- play & socialize
Swan
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Toad
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Vulture
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Whale
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