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These seemingly ordinary animals carried great significance in the Ancient world and still do today.

birds       All birds are messengers from the divinities.

Badger       Tenacity and courage. The badger will teach you perseverance and endurance in the face of adversity. The badger is a powerful protector of both material possessions and ideals held close to your heart.

Bat       The bat is a messenger. The bat may bring a message from either the otherworld or your subconscious.

Bear       Strength and stamina.

Bee       The bee is industriousness, hardworking and very family/clan oriented.

Boar       The boar is sacred. It is both cunning and ferocious.

Bull       Strength and potency, the bull is a symbol of mobile power.

Butterfly       If a butterfly is seen while vision questing, no negative energy will be in the immediate area.

Cat       The cat is a strong protector in confrontational situations. As a prowling animal, the cat is also a strong guardian of inner powers.

Crane       The crane is the bird of the Moon, magic, shamanic travel, secrets and reaching deep mysteries. The crane also represents the logical mind as well as patience while healing occurs.

Crow       The Crow is a symbol of conflict, war and death. Its skill is wisdom with trickery. It is also a protector of scared records.

Deer or Stag       The white Stag is a messenger from the otherworld, following the animal often leads to a quest through the Otherworld. The deer represents grace, swiftness and gentleness.

Dog       Underworld hounds are white with red ears, they hunt and punish the guilty, they represent tracking skills and companionship as well as Loving protection.

Dolphin       They represent harmony, balance and traveling from rough to smooth waters.

Dragon (lizards)       Wealth, raw powers of nature, the treasures of the unconscious mind.

Eagle       Wisdom and long life, Keen sight, Knowledge of magick and swiftness, the eagle is a strong ally when traveling into new territory.

Eel       Adaptability, Wisdom, Inspiration and defense.

Fox       Cunning, slyness, Perceptive. Madra-rua makes fools of those who chase it.

Frog       Shamanism, Magick, Nasty illusion with something wonderful hidden inside.

Hawk       Clear sightedness, teaches how to receive and interpret inner and outer signals.

Heron       Of the Moon and magick, shamanic travel, secrets, the logical mind, through the heron one can find magick in nature.

Horse       Stamina, endurance, and faithfulness, the horse was a faithful guide to the otherworlds.

Magpie       Omens and prophecies.

Mouse       Secrets, cunning, shyness, the ability to hide. If you see a mouse in a vision quest--pay attention to details.

Otter       Enjoying life, recovering from a crisis, faithfulness, friendliness, and being helpful to others. The otter provides valuable assistance in the otherworlds.

Owl       Teaches us to silently observe life, and gather information to gain understanding.

Raven       The battle cry of an upcoming life crisis, it is a powerful protector if one can gain its favor.

Snakes       Wisdom, reincarnation and cunning. If you see a snake while vision questing, be prepared for the power of transformation to enter your life. The snake represents the life-death-rebirth cycle.

Swan       Helps to interpret dream symbols, smoothes transitions and spiritual evolution.

Wren       The wren's song was used in divination, the power of strengthening and cleansing.