Power Animals

Power Animal Symbolism

Alligator - stealth, survival                          

Ant – diligence, industry, community, remarkable strength, hard working, success, patience

Antelope – action

Armadillo – boundaries, self protection

Badger – aggressiveness, passion and drive

Bat – rebirth, longevity, joy, good luck

Bear – gentle strength, dreaming, introspection, power, protection

Beaver – builder, accomplishing goals

Bee – divine messenger, love, service, gathering, community

Bird – enlightenment, perspective, swiftness, vision, prophetic knowledge

Boar – nature-based wealth, prosperity, success, protection, courage

Buffalo – prayer, abundance, survival needs met, good fortune, healing

Bulls’ horns – a good symbol in meditation for motivation

Butterfly - rebirth, the soul, transformation, the three phases of life

Cat – feminine energy, mystical power, used to keep the wearer safe in travel, wholeness

Chameleons – ever-changing future, inconsistency

Cheetah – speed, focus

Cougar – power, swiftness, balance

Cows – red cows are a symbol of hope, inspiring symbol for nurturing efforts

Coyote – trickster

Crane – longevity. A pair of cranes symbolizes “Long Marriage”

Cricket – good luck charm, singing, Spring, fertility

Crow – sacred law, gateway to supernatural, shape shifting, illusion

Deer – graceful gentleness, sensitivity, compassion, kindness

Dog – companionship, health, service, loyalty, protection, future prosperity

Dolphin – manna, joy, childlike play, helpfulness, breath of life, harmony, intelligence, self connection

Donkey – fertility, easy childbirth, efficiency, health, well-being, and luck

Dove – peace, innocence, fidelity, love, gentleness, kindnes

Dragonfly – good fortune, magic, vision, dreams, luck, and ancient knowledge, illusion

Dragon – wisdom due to long lives and potent magic, royalty, Emperor, eternity, courage, strength, rain, Spring

Eagle – courage, spirit, bravery, strength

Elephant – commitment, strength, astuteness

Elk – stamina, pride, power, majesty

Fish – miracles, providence, sea/water magic, good luck and prosperity, foresight, fortune, salmon in particular, are associated with knowledge

Fox – camouflage, adaptability, integration, tricksters, shape shifters, and possessors of great magic

Frog – healing, cleansing, messages, health, honesty, fluidity, purification

Gazelle – awareness

Giraffe – grounded vision

Goat – tenacity, diligence, can help to achieve goals, endure criticism, and stay safe. Goat’s fur or foot – an anti-evil talisman.

Goose – safe return, love of home

Grasshopper – nobility, prosperity

Hawk – nessenger, strength, foresight, truth

Hippopotamus – emotional depths

Horses – power, stamina, speed, transportation and communication – A black horse with a white marking on its forehead is lucky

Hummingbird – joy, pure love, celebration of life

Ladybug – delight, trust

Lamb – filial piety (dutiful respect or regard for parents).

Lion (baby) cubs – inspire mercy and gentleness.

Lion (grown) – inspire strength, courage

Lions – pride, nobility, cunning, courage, just laws, fairness, the sun, images can protect sacred ground.

Lizard – dreaming, foresight, ancient secrets

Lynx – secrets

Monkey – benevolence, drives away evil

Moose – self-esteem, assertiveness

Mountain Lion – wisdom, leadership

Mouse – frugality, rebirth, scrutiny

Opossum – strategy, diversion

Otter – medicine (woman), balanced feminine energy

Owl – deception, wisdom, clairvoyance, magic

Ox – evil spirits that disturb lakes, rivers, and seas

Peacock – wholeness, dignity, beauty, recognition, self assurance, pride

Pig – rebirth and rejuvenation

Porcupine – innocence

Rabbit – fear, fertility, moon magic, speed, swiftness, longevity, courage, strength

Raccoon – dexterity, disguise

Raven – magic

Robin – growth, renewal

Rooster – courageous, warlike disposition, warmth and life of the Universe

Scorpion – death and rebirth, reflecting negative energy back to its sender

Seal – inner voice

Sheep – sacrifice

Snake – cunning, evil, supernatural power

Spider - destiny, weaver of the web of fate

Squirrel – gathering

Swan – grace

Tiger – courage, bravery, fierceness, strength, being in the now

Turtle – mother earth, connection with the center, healer, feminine

Weasel – stealth

Whale – record keeper

Wolf - teacher, A Guide to the Sacred

Zebra – Individuality