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Alligator -- Maternal protection, connection to Mother Earth, revenge through patience, understanding ancient knowledge, rough, stern, stealthy, basic survival, 'The Ancient One of the Swamp'. Alligator is a challenger. It warns of danger. If you happen to see one, study its behavior well. "Alligator is an element of maternal protection and revenge through patience. She claims a connection to the Earth Mother. She understands deceit and the weather, and has access to ancient knowledge. She offers protection from manipulation and is a creature of initiation.”
Anole: see under "Lizard"
Axolotl -- Remaining unscarred. Regeneration, healing and health. Remaining firm in your beliefs, remaining unscarred despite trauma, associations with the Aztec God Xolotl, warning against sacrificing your youth. On the negative side; refusing to grow, and seeing change as a sign of weakness.
Chameleon -- A third eye brings clairvoyance and aura sensitivity. Sensitive to changes in the environment. A symbol of the inconstancy of life and the Sun as a source of power. Chameleon teaches how to show true colors of the self in your environment and in your sincere emotional nature. Chameleon gives people the awareness of their own psychic ability and intuition. (Anoles are often mistaken for chameleons. Chameleons are primarily found in the mainland of sub-Saharan Africa and on the island of Madagascar, although a few species are also found in northern Africa, southern Europe, the Middle East, southern India, Sri Lanka and several smaller islands in the western Indian Ocean, while Anoles are found in Southeastern USA, Cuba, Jamaica, and other Caribbean islands. If you are not sure see “Anole” below under “Lizard”)
Crocodile -- Crocodile silently coasts along, submerged beneath the water of his Aquarian world. His long evolutionary path enabling him to watch all, as his lives progress down through the ages.” Primordial power, warns of danger, aggressively defensive, dark and brackish places. "Great Mother of the Nile". According to legend, the little plover bird hops into Crocodile’s mouth and cleans its teeth. Although Crocodile eats birds, she never harms Plover as they have a symbiotic relationship. The plover cleans the crocodiles mouth and the plover gets a meal. We can call upon Crocodile and Plover medicine to help us form alliances with people who are very different from us, and to help us find allies where and with whom we least expect.
Frog -- The perfect symbols of the life cycle. The magic of both water and land, metamorphosis and transformation they are symbols of water magic and the magic of the night for working with emotions and dreams, cleansing the negativity from the environment. The frog is a singer of songs of the ancient watery beginnings of life calling forth the rains. Exceptional sight giving clairsentient and clairvoyant abilities with a sixth sense connection to the greater populace, leading to the discovery of the two-fold aspect of life. (Do not confuse with "Toad", see below)
Gecko -- Having the ability to see through the transparency of life and get to the core of a situation (they have a transparent membrane over their eyes instead of an eyelid), naturally intuitive, seeing things from different angles, blending into the background and moving through life unseen, sticking with people and ideas, pay attention to where you are walking and don't get stuck going down the wrong path. A cute little creature, but one that has managed to achieve great things. Geckos can originate from one country and within the space of 10 years be found in many other locations around the world suggesting the work of a quiet achiever. It also has the feel of networking; sending out your eyes and your ears to gather in information. The Gecko can move on and up any smooth surface with ease. It could represent the ability to tackle any problem with ease. The gecko female is parthenogenic meaning that it can reproduce without a male so it could also represent versatility and the ability to work alone without need of assistance from others.
Gila Monster -- Gila Monster appearing in your life sends you as strong a message as does his poisonous bite. He is one of two venomous lizards and can survive a year without food. He shows you that it is okay to be frugal and warns you to be careful with your resources. Gila Monster also symbolizes the need for self-preservation and not to overextend yourself in any facet of your life. He represents protection and maintaining balance. As your totem, he wants remind you that before you make any final decisions or changes, make sure you weigh all of your options before you let others know about them. Try to keep yourself on a positive level of thought at all times. Preservation, survival, careful use of resources, do not over extend yourself
Goanna -- Journeying to seek desert wisdom. Visualization and visual dream working. Inner and outer strength; confidence and arrogance. Knowing how to protect yourself. Teaching others to protect themselves.
Iguana -- An ancient one who is little understood. Patient, gentle, kind and understanding. Living near water and fond of going swimming. Will die if confined. "The benevolent dragon"
Komodo Dragon -- Ability to enter into long dream states. An adept to Earth vibrations it stands a solid energy grounding position. Great strength on land and in the water. Can swim at great speed through the (cosmic) sea to reach distant realms. Can’t wait to grow up and lead a long life.
Lizard (general) -- The lizard spirit animal is a true survivor. Lizard symbolism seeks to show you that there are powers of survival that are untapped within you.Just like when the lizard loses its tail during battle, you should also learn to surrender what no longer works for you so that you can be open to the regenerative energies of life. Only then can your true transformation and rebirth begin. Relaxed, knows when to back off, hidden defenses, elusiveness, appears when we need to analyze our present reality and brings the message for immediate change in some area of our life, pay attention to your dreams and visions
Skink -- The skink lizard is a small, sleek creature that is found in warm climates all over the world. In ancient Celtic mythology, the skink lizard was often associated with water and rebirth. According to legend, if a person saw a skink lizard near their home, it was a sign that they would soon be blessed with a new baby. The Celts also believed that the skink could change its appearance, and so it was often seen as a symbol of transformation.
Newt --(see under "Salamander")
Olm -- The olm is a carnivore found in the Alps of southern Europe, they are blind amphibians, living in subterranean waters and is neotenic, retaining larval characteristics throughout adulthood. Sparsity, being able to survive on very little nourishment of all kinds (emotional, physical and others), starvation, retaining childlike characteristics, responding well to vibrational and sound therapies, having a connection to invisible energies (electricity, for example), having a magnetic personality, being attracted to magnetising people and beings, a need for energy conservation, preferring to socialise with those like you, a connection to dragon energy, misfortune, introspection and self-insight.
Salamander -- A fiery element that roams between Earth and Water and those with it as their totem often lead a double life. The salamander signifies all things that are hidden and are often seen as the keepers of dreams. Their ability to live in water and on land can reflect dreaming to be lucid and connected to the Mysteries of the Earth. It can cloak itself in the face of adversity and is a magical talisman that brings comfort in the darkness. The appearance of the salamander heralds that a time of transformation is coming from sources outside of the self. The totem animal of Appalachia.
Seadragon -- Seadragon is a wonderful, gentle guide for people who need to learn how to slow down and 'go with the flow.' Seadragon teaches us how to accept and embrace placidity, not as a sign of 'laziness,' but as a way to move in time with the deeper currents of the earth. Seadragon teaches us to be more free-flowing, and in turn relaxation and a more peaceable way of existing follows. Reef magic. Dragon energy. The protective father. Using beauty and brightness as camouflage.
Slug -- Living in both the male and female, stretching oneself to incredible lengths, following trails already traveled, rainy nights
Snail -- In general, Snail symbolism is letting you know that you need to slow down! In other words, this spirit animal is asking you; What’s the big hurry? In any event, you have been spending so much time focusing on goals that you have missed something. Thus Snail meaning says it is time to let go for a moment so that you will be able to see it. Taking an irregular path, shutting oneself away when things get too hot, "Cupid’s archer"
Snake (general) -- Universal symbol of the exploration of the mysteries of life. Because the snake represents the unveiling of the sacred mysteries many repressive belief systems have linked snake to evil ideas. (The legend of St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland is one example of these repressive systems using the snake as symbol of evil that had to be eradicated.) The snake is a totem which appears as protection from religious persecution. Throughout history the snake has been the subject of legends linking it to creation, fertility, transformation and sexuality. The snake is fire medicine, the medicine of transmutation and it is the symbol of transformation and healing. (The image of the snake is found on the "Caduceus", The snake must shed its old skin in order to survive, symbolizing death and rebirth. (The image of a snake swallowing its own tail is a symbol of eternity) The shedding of the skin is also associated with astral travel and out of body experiences, thus in shedding your skin, the snake symbolically guides you along the path of transformation.)
Adder -- Wisdom, cunning, fertility, can hide in the shortest of grasses when seeking prey or to defend itself from a larger animal
Black Mamba -- Looking into the abyss, being feared, using fear to keep others away and threatening because you feel threatened. Leave me alone!
Constrictors (Anaconda / Boa / Python) -- Becoming the vine. Swallowing whole, gorging and then abstaining. A constricting situation
Coral Snake -- This snake's brilliant colors, its movements and popping sound serve as a warning. Be mindful of these warning signs and allow him to leave. It teaches how to avoid unnecessary confrontations by alerting others to your ability to harm them if provoked. Conversely, by paying attention to warning signs, you can evade confrontations.
Cottonmouth / Water Moccasin -- At home in the water, aggressive action, will stand their ground, showing teeth to intimidate, shut your mouth quickly
Toad -- The keeper of omens. The toad is a powerful symbol of transformation, as it grows from tadpole to toad. It has associations with fertility, magic, fairies, and Witchcraft. The Toad Bone amulet was said to confer many strange magical powers on those that carried it. It is related to the toadstone, a stone said to rest in the head of a toad. The toadstone could grant invisibility to its bearer. A toad totem is a representation of the Moon, and represents both Life and Death and in alchemy, the toad signifies the dark side of Nature. All around the world toads are often featured in fairytales and stories about witchcraft and wizardry. Sometimes toads are seen as ugly frogs people are disgusted off, while in some cultures these animals have extremely positive symbolism. For example, the Chinese worship the toad, believing it to bring people money and fortune. Westerners, however, have always associated them with witches and sin, accusing them of greed and gluttony. As a spirit guide toad may appear as an omen or warning of black magic around you.
Tortoise -- A land bound Earth symbol, feels at home where ever it may go, will go into its shell when scared, non-violent self-preservation, ancient wisdom, feminine energy, changes in climate can affect disposition and a stable environment is needed, a time for you to receive mystical wisdom
Turtle -- Oldest symbol of the Earth, the personification of goddess energy and the eternal Earth itself, self -protection through non-violent defense, healing powers of feminine illness, inner knowledge and thought, slow down your pace and focus on grounding your thoughts and actions, return to the Earth equal to what you take, keeper of doorway into the Faerie Realm (see also 'Water Animal Spirits/Sea Turtle')
Water Dragon -- Water dragons have a strong sense of community and where you see one, you can be sure there are plenty more dragons close by. They are extremely fast agile creatures in and out of the water, jumping climbing and defying physics.
Spirit Walk Ministry
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