Ancient Native Americans believed that all animals had lessons to teach and had healing or inspirational power. When they held or carried a certain fetish, or meditated on it's meaning, they believed they drew the special energy of the animal into themselves.
Today, in a search for a closer walk with the earth, many are relearning the old ways of these ancient people, using the animal energy as the Native Americans did. To choose which animal energies are right for you, simply take a deep breath, still yourself and ask your inner being. You will have a knowing, as the ancient people did long ago.AlligatorSurvival, Stealth
AntelopeSpeed, Grace, Rapid Advancement
BearStrength, Introspection, Self-Knowledge
BeaverBuilding, Shaping, Structure
BeeService, Gathering, Community
BirdUnity, Freedom, Individuality
BuffaloAbundance, Healing, Good fortune
ButterflyTransformation, Balance, Grace
CaribouTravel, Mobility
CougarBalance, Leadership
CoyoteHumor, Trickiness, Reversal of fortune
CraneBalance, Majesty
CrowCouncil, Wisdom, Resourcefulness
DeerGentleness, Sensitivity, Peace
DolphinJoy, Harmony, Connection with self
DragonflySkill, Refinement, Relentlessness
EaglePotency, Healing Power, Illumination
ElkPride, Power, Majesty
FoxCleverness, Subtlety, Discretion
FrogCleansing, Peace, Emotional Healing
GoatTenacity, Diligence
GooseSafe return, Love of home
HawkAwareness, Truth
HedgehogSelf-preservation
HorseFreedom, Power, Safe movement
HummingbirdBeauty, Wonder, Agility
LizardLetting go, Elusiveness
LoonCommunication, Serenity
MooseUnpredictability, Spontaneity
MouseIllusion, Charm
OtterJoy, Laughter, Lightness
OwlWisdom, Vision, Insight
PorcupineInnocence, Humility
QuailProtectiveness, Group Harmony
RabbitConquering fear, Safety, Innocence
RavenMystery, Exploration of the unknown
SalmonTrust, Strength, Determination, Persistence
SandpiperQuickness, Foraging, Scavenging
SeagullCarefree attitude, Versitility, Freedom
SealContentment
SkunkCaution, Warning, Respect
SnailPerseverence, Determination
SnakePower, Life force, Sexual Potency
SpiderWeb of Life, Interconnectedness, Industrious
SquirrelTrust, Thrift
SwanElegance, Nurturing together, Relationship, Oneness
TurtleLove and Protection, Healing and Knowlege
WhaleCreativity and Intuition
WolfTeaching skill, Loyalty, Independence