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Alligator Totem

The Alligator has walked on Earth mother for millions of years and is known in many myths and lore as the keepers of ancient wisdom.
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Ant Totem

The power of ant medicine is teamwork.

Each ant will do its part to ensure the survival and health of the whole colony, regardless of the role it has been assigned. If ant has to fight, it will; if ant has to dig tunnels, it will; if ant has to carry leaves for miles, it will, all for the good of the community.

Those who have a Buffalo totem must walk a sacred path, honoring every walk of life. You will achieve nothing without the aid of the Great Spirit and you must be humble enough to ask for assistance and then be grateful for those gifts.

A Buffalo totem will seek to help you establish a deep connection to Mother Earth and it will ask you to help the endangered species of our planet. He will bring you strength of character and an independent spirit.

The powers of bear medicine

KEYWORDS: The gifts that bear offers to those with this totem are strength, introspection and knowledge. black bear brown bear kodiak bear polar bear totems bear medicine bears animal guide spirit guide animal guardianship

There are several types of bear including the Grizzly, Brown, Black, Kodiak and Polar. Unlike other animals who are active during a specific time of day, the bear is active both day and night. This symbolizes its connection with solar energy, that of strength and power, and lunar energy, that of intuition. It enhances and teaches those with this totem how to develop both within themselves.

Animal Totem from Your Zodiacal Birth Sign KEYWORDS: zodiak animal totem animals associated with zodiak signs

Many people recognize the symbol of their birth sign as their spirit helper. Those of you who know that your sign is Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius, or Aquarius are already complaining that you have no animal representation. However, many resources show a relationship with the same animal for those signs so I have included them here.

Native American Zodiac, based on the Medicine Wheel cosmology interpreted by native americans Wabun and the late Sun Bear. KEYWORDS: native american zodiac totem animals medicine animals spirit guides

If you don't feel connected on a spiritual level with the animal totem provided with your birth date in the standard zodiacal depictions try blending with your animal sign from the Native American Zodiac, based on the Medicine Wheel cosmology interpreted by native americans Wabun and the late Sun Bear.

Totem animals of the Chinese Zodiak

The Chinese Zodiac consists of a twelve-year cycle, each year of which is named after a different animal totem that imparts distinct characteristics to those born in a given year. KEYWORDS: animal totems spirit guides animal medicine animal guide rat totem ox totem tiger totem dragon totems rabbit totem snake totem horse totem sheep totem monkey totem cock totem animal dog totem boar totem

Exponents of the Chinese Zodiac believe that the year of a person's birth is the primary factor in the determining of his or her personality traits, physical and mental attributes, and the degree of happiness and success attained throughout that person's lifetime. The Chinese Zodiac consists of a twelve-year cycle, each year of which is named after a different animal totem that imparts distinct characteristics to those born in a given year.

Totem animals of the Patron Saints

Many of the saints of Christendom are identified by an animal symbol. Keywords: totem animals of the Patron Saints spirit guides medicine animal Many of the saints of Christendom are identified by an animal symbol. Here's the list.
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Tortoise totems have a strong psychic connection to mother earth

In myth and folklore the tortoise totem represents determination and longevity. KEYWORDS: tortoise totem animal tortoise sprit guide powers of tortoise

In myth and folklore the tortoise represents determination and longevity. Tortoises have high domed shells and heavy elephant like hind legs. The weight of its shell keeps it from moving too fast. The heaviness of its hind legs gives it the strength to carry heavy loads. Those with this totem often carry the loads of others as well as the burdens of self. They make good therapists but must be careful not to take on the problems of other people.

Tigers are nocturnal hunters and hold the teachings of focus, patience and surprise. Tigers are also known for their healing properties... KEYWORDS: tiger totem animal tiger medicine spirit animal guide spiritkeeper totems tigers

Tigers are nocturnal hunters and hold the teachings of focus, patience and surprise.

Tigers are also known for their healing properties. Their body parts are sought for use in traditional Chinese medicine and exotic herbal remedies. Their orange gold coloring symbolizes vitality and regeneration. Those with this medicine heal quickly.

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