Native American Animal Symbols
Native American Zodiac Meanings
o Native American animal symbols can
encompass just about all the animals, and their symbolic representation to many
tribes of the Americas. To narrow down the focus a pit, this page is devoted to
birth animals – or zodiac animals. Many Native American cultures have the
belief that a person is assigned an animal upon the time of birth.
· Deeply emotional, and wholly
passionate, the Wolf is the lover of the zodiac in both the physical and
philosophical sense of the word. The wolf understands that a;; we need is love,
and is fully capable of providing it. Juxtaposed with his/her fierce
independence, this Native American animal symbol is a bit of a compassionate –
we get the picture of the “lone wolf” with this sign. In a nurturing
environment the wolf is intensely passionate, generous, deeply affectionate,
and gentle. Left to his/her own devices the wolf can become impractical, recalcitrant,
obsessive, and vindictive.
Totem Wolf Symbols: Wolf Meaning and Symbolism
· “The strength of the pack is the
wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.” ~Rudyard Kipling
o To understand totem wolf symbols,
one must first understand the heart of
the Wolf. This takes time because the Wolf has had to endure many false
stereotypes, misconceptions and misunderstandings. Not at all the picture of
ferocity or high sense of loyalty
and strength. Another misconception is that of the “lone wolf.” To the
contrary, the Wolf is actually a social creature,
friendly, and gregarious with its counterparts. The Wolf is an incredible communicator. By using touch, body
movements, eye contact as well as many complex vocal expressions – they are
expressive both vocally and physically. Those who have the wolf as their totem
animal are naturally eloquent in speech, and also have a knack for creative
writing. A quick – list of totem wolf symbolic attributes include…
Loyalty Cunning Intelligence Friendliness Compassionate Communication
Celtic Animal Zodiac and Sign Meaning
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o October 28 - November 24
o Wolves have a strong sense of
purpose, and will go to great lengths to see their point is made, and fully
understood. This Celtic animal sign is fearless, brave and they rarely
compromise. These are the hero's you want by your side in the heat of battle.
They will not back down, and they will take no quarter. Others marvel at their
inner fortitude. Where do they find the energy and wherewithal to keep going?
They thrive on challenge, that's what gives them their stamina. They have
impeccable character, and "honor" is their middle name. They are
strong willed, and sometimes live up to the "lone wolf" label.
Nevertheless, you always know where you stand with them, and they will unite
with you as long as you share their cause.
Native American Moon Sign and Meanings Wabanki people
o January : Wolf Moon Sign
o If you were born under the January
Wolf Moon, you very likely had (maybe still have) many challenges to face in
your life. This makes you uniquely skilled in tackle most difficulties with a
cold exterior. Your accustomed to hard work and moving diligently through
obstacles. People see you as a lone wolf, and tis is true in the fact you would
rather work alone. The truth is you have a very close niche of people (your
pack) whom you feel fierce love for
(although you may not openly show your affection). Your life lesson is about
faith, and letting more than only hard work move you through life.
The Wolf as a Spiritual Guide
o Animal Spirit Guides
In many spiritual and cultural traditions,
animals play an intrigal partin our lives. Each animal provides ito characteristics and gifts to us as a
guide. Some spiritual beliefs carry this idea one step farther and define the
purpose or meaning of the animal based on it's color as well. These spiritual
guides help to show us the way along our own path through life. Teaching us a
little about ourselves and who we are.
In many native American traditions, the wolf is considered
to be the highest spiritual teacher in the kingdom, even above the hawk and
eagle. Each color of the wolf brings a different lesson or knowledge. You can
read about
Spiritual Classifications of the wolf.
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A female wolf is a creature of community. She's
rarely alone. She shares responsibilities of family with her pack. She is loyal
to a fault, some she-wolves have died trying to save one of their own pack
members from danger when she could have run away and saved herself. So being
loyal to a fault isn't necessarily good, but it ain't that bad either.
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A wolf is territorial and not afraid of fighting for
her home or pack. Like many dogs she is a little jealous of those she doesn't
know or trust and will often try to put herself between her home/family and
others. It's an act of protection, not possession. And in typical wolf fashion,
she is also on guard to sense the slightest changes in energy for good or bad.
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When not threatened and when treated with respect, a
wolf will allow others to get close to her and to her pack. But when approached
with deceit, or hidden agendas, she will often pick up on that scent and be
wary of the contact. Often this "feeling" will appear much earlier
than others. She has good ears for listening to the most intricate details, up
close and far off. So that early warning system kicks in, even when the energy is
at a far distance and has not yet arrived. So when you cross the path of a
wolf, they often know you've been coming for a while.
So how does this
"nature" of the wolf help you when a wolf is your spiritual guide?
Well, it tells you a lot about yourself and how you deal with issues in your
daily life. Those of us with a Wolf guide are often around others who are like
minded. That doesn't mean we only associate with others who believe in magik or
practice yoga, but rather with others who are equally spiritual or just as
active. But we often back or protect our family and friends to the point of
getting ourselves
o In the work place and relationships
our territorial nature comes out. We work on a project and after a significant
amount of effort, we can get upset when someone crosses a line and tries to
take it from us or infringes on our part of the pond. When this trait comes out
in a relationship, it's often mis-interpreted as possessiveness. When actuality
it's more often a sense of danger or foreboding. We want to protect our mate
and family.
Symbol of a wolf in your Dream
· http://dreammoods.com/cgibin/dreamdictionarysearch.pl?method=exact&header=dreamsymbol&search=WOLVES
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