Totems

Totems are a large part of our culture and therefore we include them. Now in order to have a totem you'll have to have a ceremony where the Shamaness meditates on which totem is correct for you. It may be some of the few listed below or you can look over more totems and their meanings here. You can then talk to the Shamaness about which totem you feel best suits you and she will take this into consideration during her meditation. There will be a totem ceremony and your totem will be announced to the whole tribe.


Ant: group mind, patience, action

Antelope: action, agility and sacrifice

Armadillo: safety, boundaries, medicine shield

Bat: rebirth, secrets and initiation

Bear: power, healing

Bearpaw: power and direction

Beaver: builder, protector

Boar: is one of the most important totem animals of the Gaelic Celts: the South and the element of Fire: The life giving power of the sun

Buffalo: sacredness, life, abundance

Butterfly: metamorphosis and transformation

Cat: Independence

Coyote: the trickster, devilment

Crane: solitude and independence

Crow: law, shape shifting, change

Deer: gentleness, caring and kindness

Dog: noble, loyal, teaching

Dolphin: kindness and play energy

Dragon: longevity, infinity, wisdom, movement through space

Dragonfly: Illusion - Transcendence

Eagle: divine Spirit and connection to creator

Elk: strength and agility

Fox: cunning, agility, quick-witted

Frog: water energy

Hawk: messenger, intuition, discernment

Horse: stamina, mobility

Hummingbird: messenger, timelessness

Kokopelli: fertility, music and joy

Lion: Power of feminine energy

Lizard: conservation

Lynx: keeper of secrets, guardian and guide

Moose: headstrong, longevity, steadfastness

Mountain lion: courage, leadership and foresight

Mouse: scrutiny, order, organizer

Opossum: diversion, strategist, deceiver

Otter: playful, prognostication, woman medicine

Owl: deception, clairvoyance, insight (the night eagle)

Porcupine: innocence, companionship, trust

Rabbit: fear, timidity, nervousness, humility

Raven: introspection, courage, self-knowledge

Seahorse: confidence and grace

Shark: hunter, survival, adaptability

Skunk: reputation, presence, strength

Snake: shrewdness, rebirth

Spider: Creatrix, web spinner

Squirrel: planner, gatherer

Swan: grace, balance and innocence

Turkey: generosity, life-giver, sharer

Turtle: nurturer, protector, mother energy

Whale: wisdom, provider

Weasel: (ferret) strength, energy, ingenuity and stealth

Wolf: loyalty, perseverance, success