Animal Symbols?

Question

Okay, i know that an elephant symbolises LUCK.
Theres supersicions around a black cat but what other animals are there which symbolise something?

Answer 1

Here are some of the Animal Symbolism from Ancient times.

Alligator- Aggression, survival, adaptability

Ant- Group minded, perseverance, step by step. The ant represents self discipline and a group effort. Teamwork.

Bat - Guardian of the night, cleaner


Bear - Power, mother cunning, healer, gentle strength, dreaming., In the Zuni tradition, the bear symbolizes the direction West. , Black Bear

Beaver - Builder, gatherer

Buffalo - Sacredness, life builder.The buffalo provides all good things.for living, and bestow's great curing powers

Butterfly - Metamorphosis, carefree, transformer

Cougar: -Leadership, courage, power, swiftness and balance.

Coyote - Prankster, insight, playful. The coyote symbolizes duality and the ability to present both sides of an issue.
Clowning and humor, perhaps sarcastic.

Crane - Solitude, independence Crane

Deer - Deer, Love, gentleness, kindness, gracefulness and sensitivity. Deer carries the message of purity of purpose, and of walking in the light.

Dolphin - Kindness, play, bridge man to ocean. Dolphin brings us teachings from the water. Breath control and the awareness of tone is also Dolphin power.

Dragon Fly -Flighty, carefree. Dragonflies symbolize whirlwind, swiftness and activity. The dragonfly is an important insect in Zuni legend, where they are shamanistic creatures with supernatural powers. In Hopi rock art, the dragonfly is symbolized by a vertical line with two or sometimes one,
horizontal cross line.

Eagle - Divine spirit, chief of all the creatures in the air, the primary servant of the sun. Powerful in battle, the eagle protects the people from evil. Eagle medicine attributes
include clear vision and soaring spirit. The eagle is associated with success, prosperity and wealth. In the Zuni Tradition, the Eagle symbolizes the direction Up.

Elk Elk:- Strength, agility, freedom, power and nobility.

Fox: - Cunning, provider, intelligence.Fox represents twilight and feminine magic. Red Fox

Frog - Connection with water element

Grizzly Bear -Mother, nature's pharmacist ,Grizzly Bear

Hawk - Messenger of the sky, observer

Horse: -Stamina, mobility, strength and power. The horse was introduced to the plains tribes by the Spanish. Shaman's are often pictured flying on mythical horses. Horses can symbolize coping under difficult circumstances. Horse is love and devotion, loyalty.

Humming Bird -Messenger, stopper of time. Hummingbird represents optimism and sweetness. Being able to roll with the punches is an attribute of Hummingbird.

Lizard: Conservation, agility. Lizard promotes dreaming. Green Skink

Moose -Headstrong, unstoppable longevity. Moose represents value and integrity.

Otter: - Laughter, curiosity, mischievous. Otter is a feminine power, and the symbol of grace and empathy.

Owl - Wisdom, truth, patience. The Mescalero believe that Owl carries the souls of the recently deceased, a death messenger. Owl is the totem of clairvoyants and mystics.

Rabbit -Alertness, nurturing Rabbit

Raven - Raven: Trickster, teacher, hoarder. To Pacific Northwest Coast tribes, Raven represented the shaman's powers and a belief in transformation between human and animal spirits. Raven symbolizes change in conciousness and is the mark of a shape shifter.

Salmon:- Instinct, persistence, determination Salmon, swimming upstream

Seahorse - confidence, grace

Shark: - Hunter, survival, adaptability

Rattle Snake -Shrewdness, transformation. Life, death and rebirth are represented by the shedding of skin. Among the Pueblo Indians, snakes and lightning are equated with rain and fertility.

Spider: - Creative, pattern of life. Spider connects the past with the future, creating possibilities. Spider-woman is a major Pueblo goddess Tarantula-

Swan - Grace, balance, innocence

Turtle - Self contained, creative source. Turtle represents Mother Earth. Informed decisions, planning and adaptability
are attributes of Turtle.

Wolf - Loyalty, success, perseverance, stability and thought.
Wolves are also regarded as path finders and teachers. Wolf is represented by the constellation Sirius, the Dog. In the Zuni tradition the Wolf symbolizes the direction East.-

Answer 2

Porpoise, dolphin, cricket, grasshopper, beetle= good luck
Parrot, monkey, peacock, elephant, butterfly= resurrection
Goose, deer, sheep, lamb, wild turkey= Divine Favor, grace, mercy
Baby bull, wild ox= Blessing
Fish= fertility, prosperity
Rat, mouse, weasel, cockroach, possum= bad luck, trouble, change
Fly, scorpion, snake, worm= pollution, poison
Moth, vulture, crow= death
Ant, bee, spider, owl, hawk, eagle, bear, wolf, cat = wisdom, competition
Wasp, hornet= cruelty, oppression, tyranny
Flock of blackbirds, flock of birds, swarm of insects (flying)= confusion, doubt
Unusual gathering of vultures, blackbirds (sitting), praying mantis= impending doom
Sudden flights of birds in flocks= bad weather coming

Answer 3

I had a whole unit on animal sybolism in my english class. Here's some of it:
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 - the "fire within" that often needs careful tending
Seal - inner voice
Sheep - sacrifice
Snake - cunning, evil, supernatural power
Spider - destiny, fate, weaving
Squirrel - gathering
Swan - grace
Tiger - courage, bravery, fierceness, strength, being in the now
Turtle - mother earth
Water buffalo -
Weasel - stealth
Whale - record keeper
Wolf - teacher, A Guide to the Sacred
Zebra - Individuality




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