What's the meaning of an image of a turtle?

Question

I know that an elephant with a raised trunk is supposed to bring or mean good luck, but what about turtles?

Answer 1

The Turtle represents longevity in life, determination, strength, endurance and patience. For many Native American people, the turtle represents Turtle Island -- Mother Earth.

Answer 2

Ok well I know that Mackinac Island (in Michigan) is symbolized by a turtle. The Native Americans believed that the island actually rode on the back of a giant turtle, which was linked to Mother Earth.

Answer 3

They could symbolise longevity. Or is that tortoises? They could also symbolise taking the time to choose in which direction one will go, as in "weighing your options carefully." Is there some decision you must make in the near future? That one of the turtles was lagging behind the others might symbolise a feeling of being left behind by a group and trying to catch up to their speed. As with most dreams, interpretation depends largely on your own situation at the time you had the dream. I hope this helps!

Answer 4

i have a turtle tattoo on my right foot. she always leads me in the right direction.



In Native American teachings, Turtle is the oldest symbol for planet Earth. It is the personification of goddess energy, and the eternal Mother from which our lives evolve. We are born of the womb of Earth, and to her soil our bodies will return. In
honoring the Earth, we are asked by Turtle to be mindful of the cycle of give and take, to give back to the Mother as she has given to us.
Turtle has a shell which is similar to the protection that Earth has employed for centuries as her body has been defiled. Mother Earth's protection has come in the form of Earth changes, new plant growth, the creation of new land masses by volcanoes, and
climate alterations. Like Turtle, you also have shields that protect you from hurt, envy, jealousy, and the unconsciousness of others. Turtle teaches you, through its habit patterns, how to use protection. If you are bothered by the actions or words of others, it is time to go inside yourself and honor your feelings. If you are attacked, it is time to give a warning snap.

Source: Sams, Jamie and Carson, David. Medicine Cards (Santa Fe: Bear and Company, 1988).

Answer 5

turtle stands for high age (in Buddhism) therefor there are a lot of turtle statues in Asia> people want to make it to a high age them self.

Answer 6

Sweaty turtles mean you are talking a poopie

Answer 7

It depends which 'group' or origin...Overall, Mother Earth (Native American) Totem symbol: A new beginning, also fertility.

Answer 8

a turtle means to be slow, like a retarded person.

Answer 9

Here are some ideas:

-slow
-patience
-with time
-age

Answer 10

it an phallic symbol representing Milton's satin