It sounds like you are blessed with a lot of wildlife where you live, @janelle! I can imagine it would be harder to read meanings in animals when you see them every day as part of daily life!
Maybe in such a case, you could associate not only their meanings (either from an animal meaning guide like Animal Symbolism or Spirit Animal: Animal Meanings, or from your own personal associations with each animal) but also their actions.
Perhaps if you see more eagles than usual, it is a sign to take off and try something new . Or if you catch sight of magpies picking on a raven, it could mean that you need to pay less attention to material goods and focus more on internal matters . Or perhaps that those close to you are trying to learn about one of your secrets .
Have fun with reading the signs that animals bring! And if you see any particularly interesting critters, feel free to share pics! Here in the city life, I love every rare glimpse of wildlife
Itās a little bit frightening. I honestly think the spike in bear sightings is due to Alaska āHunkering downā right as they were coming out of their dens. The whole state was pretty quiet. A lot of the villages are still on lockdown. Doesnāt help that a lot of folks havenāt converted to the bear safe trash cans, they really do make a difference.
I have these websites book marked on my computer. They are my favorite go-to sites for reference on spirit animals and animal symbolism in general @Francisco@SilverBear
Iāve been seeing a lot of the hooded crows lately, and the other day as I was walking by one just stood on the edge of the sidewalk and didnāt move as I got closer. He just watched me intently- like he was trying to tell me somethingā¦
The Spirit Animal Totem site had some interesting interpretations of the meanings of crows:
Conversely, similar to the Cheetah, the Crow symbolism could also be letting you know that you are spreading yourself a little bit too thin. Thus, the Crow meaning insists itās time to step back and reassess where you. You can do this by taking stock of your dreams and aspirations. Moreover, being clear about your desires is the key to manifesting your intentions.
There was a nagging thought in the back of my mind that I was taking on too many projects between school, work, and hobbies lately- I guess this is a sure sign itās time to take a step back!
Thank you crow, and also thank you for sharing, @Missa!
The Crow is the spirit animal of the Morrigan as well. You just finished a video on Macha, she too transforms into both a horse and a crow. Interesting to consider the connection!
@Missa, great information! Thank you for sharing! How do you know who is your spirit animal? I read about the wolf and it does describe me pretty good! Always had an obsession with wolves, even as a kid. However, how do you distinguish between admiration of an animal or the actual spirit animal?
Mine is a black bear according to a reading I had done with a Shaman. What is your birthday (month and day is all I need) I have a book from Native American culture on spirit guides which coincides on birthdays I can look it up for you.
I donāt know that I have an animal that keeps showing up other than my neighborhood bunnies, squirrels, crows, and other birds. @SilverBear would you be able to find my Native American animal? I was born on November 7. I would be interested to find out.
You were born under the Freeze up Moon (October 24 - Nov 21)
Second Moon of Mudjekeewis and Spirit Keeper of the West
Your animal is a Snake
Plant is a Thistle
Mineral is Copper and Malachite
Color: Orange
Elemental Water - Frog Clan
Characteristics: Vibrant, active, intuitive, mystical, wary and transformative.
Snake people have the ability to bring change to any of the things with which they are involved. While they are usually not very malleable themselves, they can adapt situations around them into whatever shapes they desire. Snake people have high energy running through them at most times, and they have many new ideas about ways in which any situation can be improved. When the snake person is in balance most of their ideas will be sound ones, and one they are fully capable of implementing.
Because snake people are generally attuned to the higher energies around them, once they have purified their own spirits they are capable of helping others with this tasks. Many snake people are natural healers when in balance.
Snake people can also be stubborn, critical, jealous and deceitful and given to times of furious anger, often cuttingly directed toward those who are closest to them. It is important for snake people in this condition to remember that they have all the power they need to bring their energies into a more helpful, pleasant, clear and serving place.
There is a lot more to these totems - but thatās just a sample.
Thank you & I was born under the year of the Snake under the western Zodiac. Itās really interesting & I relate to more than a few things in there about being a Snake Totem. I really appreciate you doing this for me. Thank you again.