Water Spirit Animals help us reveal and identify our hidden thoughts or actions.
The subconscious mind is associated with water.
Water Spirit Animals are linked to Spirituality and the elements of the unknown.
They can reveal hidden fears and deepest desires.

Fish (general) -- The Fish animal totem allows us to connect with water, the most creative and mysterious element of our world. Since ancient times, it symbolized the depth of our subconscious and knowledge. There is a secret world beneath its surface, concealing all that is unknown to us who cannot fully explore it. We can never know even a portion of what goes on in the depths of the oceans and seas. We still find many surprises by what is down there. Swimming the currents of life, balance between mind and emotion, immersion in the Cosmic Sea, symbol of the womb and the primordial life force, the subconscious mind, that which cannot be seen but is certainly there. 

Abalone  --  Abalone sheds light on your strengths with a vibrant iridescence. Surround yourself with attractive colors and decorative objects. Pay attention to diet as this affects mood. Abalone reminds you to take care of yourself as you may be prone to allergies, colds, inflammations. He will show how to balance business with rest. Pace yourself and be persistent. He teaches security, being anchored and securely attached to a thought, idea, concept or project. Communication is important, either giving or receiving. Observe and listen carefully. It is a time for you gather your poise and confidence and go forward with enthusiasm. A rare prize, the need for fresh air, influenced by the stars

Anemone,-- The flower of the sea,,but this rose has sharp thorns. Appearing as one thing and being another, many sizes and many colors. Unusual symbiotic relationships. Do not make assumptions and be aware of hidden dangers

Angel Fish,-- Transformation of the spirit with spirit helpers, be aware to others who need assistance and for those who can help you. Understanding beauty as popularity and protection, effective use of color, ability to live within diverse situations. Understanding beauty as popularity and protection, effective use of color. Connection to reefs

Anglerfish -- Anglerfish have a glowing lure that reaches out from their 3rd eye to help them navigate in the dark as well as attract nourishment into its life. When traversing the deepest, darkest places in your life remember to turn on your own light to guide you through. Trust in your ability to see.

Barnacle -- Barnacles are sessile invertebrates (which means that they cannot move on their own), and are permanently attached to the substrate they live on. In their juvenile form they are free-floating, but eventually they attach themselves to any nearby rock, shell, or other object and stay there for the rest of their lives. Symbolizes a roaming youth and finding permanence in maturity. On the negative side, a group glued to its position, getting into a sticky situation

Barracuda -- Transformation of the spirit, barracuda shows how to make your own way and follow your own path with strength and courage. Barracuda can teach a balance of action with inaction, rest and work, rest and play. Barracuda shows the power of actions and strength.  (One of the biggest fallacies regarding Barracuda is that they are vicious predators that frequently attack people. Barracudas are relatively passive towards humans and while inquisitive, will seldom stalk divers with the intent to feed.  Most attacks from barracuda are on divers who are spearfishing and try to wrestle away or deny the barracuda from taking away their catch, but even these are too few and far between to lend any credence to the “man-hunter” qualities of these fish.)

Blobfish -- This deep sea “gelatinous blob” has been called the world's “ugliest fish”, resembling a mini-Jabba the Hutt.  And, the blobfish" is just as lazy as it looks as it barely expends any energy even eating, merely gobbling up whatever just happens to be floating by. Blobfish’s messages include: Think seriously think about your calorie intake and get some exercise or you may be as endangered as this fellow.  You may get caught up with a fat, lazy, slob. Feelings of deep depression and deep sadness. 

Brittle Star,,(Basket Star) -- These starfish like creatures maneuver delicately and successfully in any situation. This creature is very agile and extremely strong. Brittle Star has amazing regenerative properties with an indication of coming back stronger and more abundant, though it can mean that something in your life may take a year to regenerate, but when it does, it will be better and more abundant. Brittle stars in shallow seas tend to avoid light and prefer to hide in dark crevices, becoming more active at night, or they inhabit the,ocean depths where it is always dark. It is a time to keep intuitions sharp and your outer "shell" hard while avoiding the light until your time comes.

Carp -- Youth, bravery, endurance, strength, self-defense, prosperity, often an immigrant in foreign waters

• Golden Carp -- Tenacity, radiant presence, perseverance, longevity, higher consciousness and spiritual understanding
• Goldfish -- The gold fish brings good luck in the form of tranquility, wisdom and long life. It is one among the eight sacred symbols of the Buddha where they represent fertility, abundance and harmony with the flow of life. Ancient Greeksbelieved goldfish enhanced good luck in marriage and relationships. In ancient Egypt goldfish were kept in the house as a lucky omen for the family and helped cheer up domestic situations. Prosperity, beauty, harmony, balance of mind and emotion. Goldfish will help you look for new opportunities and aid you in taking advantage of them.
• Koi,-- "Living jewel". The Japanese recognized these fish not just for their beauty, but for their ability to transport the observer into other worldly states of perception. These altered states of perception ultimately lead to the attraction of higher energy and carries one into other worldly states of perception and its transports one to lands of fantasy

Catfish,-- Need to separate out what benefits and discard what does not, a greater sensitivity to the spoken and written word, if in a bad place you should walk home.
Listen and feel to what is going on around you. Catfish will teach discernment with heightened senses along with sharpening intuitions and feelings. Catfish are also clan animals in some Native American cultures such as the Ojibwe Tribe.  In some South American tribes, catfish are associated with witchcraft and giant catfish appear as monsters in legends.

Cavefish -- It has no eyes but can sense the in-coming vibrations in its path. In addition, it is very good at smelling out food, having a better olfactory sense for having taste buds all over its head. It is also able to store four times more energy as fat allowing it to deal with irregular food supplies more effectively. (Some creationists believe the cave tetra is seen as evidence against evolution. One argument claims that this is an instance of "devolution"; showing an evolutionary trend of decreasing complexity. But while increased complexity is a common effect, there is no reason why evolution cannot tend towards simplicity if that makes an organism better suited to its environment.)  The cavefish’s lesson is that sometimes by making a process less complicated it will make situations less difficult to deal with and by disregarding how things appear to look one can get to the solution quicker.

Chiton (Moccasin Shell) -- The armadillo of the sea, night life, knowing the usefulness of creating a vacuum, when uneasy crawl under a rock

Chimaera -- Deep sea dwelling creatures that never see daylight that have eyes that do not see, but have a snout loaded with numerous sensory nerve endings, helping it nab smaller fish to eat. One of the chimaera's dorsal fins is poisonous, too. (Not to be confused with the mythological “Chimera”, a fearsome beast in Greek mythology, with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a dragon.)   The ability to sniff out what the eye cannot see.

Clam -- Ability to mine energy that lives within the Earth (bacterial symbiosis), digging deep to find mutually beneficial relationships, going within for answers. Getting around a lot more than others think you do. A good food source of B-12 and Iron and a unique way of life for those who harvest them. ("Happy as a clam" The derivation of the saying comes from the fuller version of the phrase, now rarely heard, As happy as a clam at high water'. Hide tide is when clams are free from the attentions of predators; surely the happiest of times in the clam world.)

• Quahog -- Quahogs, or hard-shell clams, inhabit the Atlantic seaboard from Canada to Florida. The Latin name Mercenaria mercenaria is derived from a word that means wages and was given to the quahog due to the Native American use of its purple inner shell, or "wampum," as money and jewelry. Small quahogs are known as "littlenecks;" larger ones are called " cherrystones;" and quahogs over four inches wide are called "chowders." Only large chowder quahogs have shells thick enough for making wampum. Some quahogs have been found to be as old as 400 years.  Quahogs symbolize money, especially old money as opposed to newly made.
  

Cleaner Fish -- A fish that shows a specialist feeding strategy, by providing a service to other species, referred to as clients, by removing dead skin, ectoparasites, and infected tissue from the surface or gill chambers. The client animals are typically fish of a different species, but can also be aquatic reptiles (sea turtles and marine iguana), mammals (manatees and whales), or octopuses. Being part of the cleaning crew. A totem for maids and housekeepers.

Clown Fish -- Ability to hide within dangerous situations, use of beauty as camouflage, ability to move as your enemies move, transmutation of poison

Conch -- In Buddhism the conch is a symbol which proclaims the truth of the dharma. It stands for the fame of the Buddha's teaching, which spreads in all directions like the sound of the conch trumpet. Shells which spiral to the right in a clockwise direction are a rarity and are considered especially sacred.  Calling together the religious.

Cone Shell -- Finding solutions to illness. Toxic situations and toxic memories. Inability to escape the past. Confronting past issues to find relief. Being forced to reconnect. Finding your way back to spirit. Don't ignore what hurts you. Feeling pain to relieve pain.

Coral -- The right timing. Release. Knowing inner and outer rhythms. Creating your world and the world of others. A solid foundation. Primal structure and support. Trust in where life is taking you. Universal trust.

Crab ,-- Symbol of the Moon. Emotional intensity and powerful intuition that ebb and flow with the tides. The appearance of the crab is a call to examine issues of sensitivity and to find an outlet for emotional release. The crab needs all of its senses to survive, using everything and unwilling to discard anything. They are able to resist changes and flourish in hostile environments. The lesson of being able to change focus and to walk and run sideways in order to confuse enemies.

• Hermit Crab -- Freedom loving, can live anywhere, rapid change, mobility, comfort in the darkness
• Horseshoe Crab -- Living fossil, connection to early life on Earth, ability to maintain balance, proper use of armor

Crayfish -- Native Americans believe that the crayfish is a keeper of ancient knowledge and that they can offer guidance and insight to those who are open to receiving it. In the Celtic culture, the crayfish is a symbol of rebirth and regeneration. The Celts saw the crayfish as a creature that could regenerate its tail, and they saw this as a metaphor for the cycle of life. The crayfish is also a symbol of transformation and new beginnings.  Moving forward in spite of fears, if in encountering danger or trouble by moving forward it can move back and out of trouble.

Cuttlefish --  Master of disguise, attacking from ambush, sneaking up from behind.
Intelligence, adaptability, flashy when the mood is right, unseen when they need to hide. Master of disguise, king of camouflage, survivor extraordinaire. Cuttlefish are seen and unseen, real and unreal, of this earth yet alien.

Doctor Fish (Surgeon Fish) -- The doctor fish is a type of tang fish, a group of fishes named for the sharp, scalpel-like spines located on either side of the base of the tail. Doctor fish have been used in spas across Europe and Asia for quite some time. The fish originate in Turkey, where they've been used to treat serious skin conditions such as psoriasis. The fish feeds on the dead skin of the feet, hands or even the whole body and at the very least it's a creative way to exfoliate. The treatment is painless because these fish are toothless. A totem for dermatologists and for those suffering from skin diseases. Take skin conditions seriously.

Dolphin -- [Do not confuse with the 'Porpoise'] -- Inner sounds that can create outer manifestations. Living in tune with the patterns and rhythm of nature. Using the power of breathing as an emotional release of anger and pain. Swimming freely and goingalong with your feelings.  (Contrary to its popular "Flipper" image, the dolphin can be aggressive and,violent. Out of 48 harbor porpoises stranded on the Welsh coast in 2004, 28 animals were found to have died from,attacks by bottlenose dolphins.)

• Association with 'Tuna'--"Danger of getting caught up in others troubles"

Dugong,-- (A large marine mammal that spends its life in the sea), Moving forward into a wide range of possibilities, achieving wisdom. (seen also: Mermaid)

Eel -- Great transformation through the electric and creative life force of the kundalini. A shape shifter who is not easy to catch ("slippery as an eel"). A connection to spirits of the rivers and lakes. Finding new ways to adapt and defend yourself whenever you need away to fight, in doing so some eels will,taser you.

• Sea Eel,-- Male sexuality, ability to watch unseen, escape when threatened, electricity, awakening of the Kundalini Energy, a great spiritual transformation, a life at sea
• Moray Eel -- Observation, watching for opportunities, unusual partnerships and on-again-off-again relationships 

Flounder -- An incredible transformation. (Changing from a normal appearing fish at birth to a round, flat fish in adulthood) Blending so well with the surroundings that they are hard to see, drifting along in the emotional waters

Fugu -- (see: Pufferfish)

Goatfish -- (Not to be confused with mythical "Sea Goat") Reef dwelling fish with the ability to change colors, however, they are not popular in aquaria because of their eating habits. In ancient Rome until the end of the second century AD, goatfish were highly sought-after and expensive, not as a delicacy, but for aesthetic pleasure, since the fish assume a variety of colors and shades also during death. Therefore, it was paramount to serve the fish live and let them die before the eyes of the guests.

Goldfish -- (see under "Carp")

Grouper (Groper) -- The dominant predatory fish on many coral reefs, groupers are a unique totem due to their reproductive behaviors, having a complex social system that leads them to change sex from female to male. The grouper is a Crying Game sort of spirit animal. It may carry with it a message of adolescent sexual confusion or transgender identification.

Grunion -- A fish out of water, leaving your natural environment in order to express your creativity. (Grunion come out of the water completely on certain nights,in order to lay their eggs on the beach.)

Hagfish -- Hagfish, also called “slime eels,” are similar to extremely slimy eels.  Hagfish energy is spineless, squishy, slithery, with a skull but no vertebrae. If Hagfish is your totem, you will generally take whatever course of action requires the least backbone slitherng away from responsibility. 

Herring -- A streamlined look, a flashy appearance can draw unwanted attention, serving as cover for others, a shallow and rather oily individual, mouth always open, unpleasant smoke odor. Herring is also a symbol of the desire for new experiences in life, for visiting new places and for changing of residence.

• River Herring (Shad) -- The boney nature of the shad became part of Indian legend.  According to legend, an unhappy porcupine asked the Great Spirit to change it into another form. The Great Spirit’s wisdom was to turn the porcupine inside out as a fish (the shad) that would forever have to swim and make the long journey to the sea and back to spawn . the native name for the fish "Tatamaho" roughly translates to “inside-out porcupine.” 

Jellyfish -- Acceptance and faith, sensitivity to water energy (emotions), understanding of the value of floating rather than swimming through trying emotional times, ability to become untangled from the webs of peril in life, what is needed will be provided, a nasty sting. Jellyfish may be very transparent but she shows the heart’s truth, if you will follow it. This includes the pain and growth that may arise in the journey

Koi -- (see under "Carp") 

Leaf Fish -- Masters of camouflage, resembling a dead leaf floating on the water. Very good hunters they live in the leafy shallows and feed on any other fish that is small enough to fit in their mouths. Beware of the stalker who blends innocently with the surroundings. 

Leech,-- Ability to alter the flow of life force energy, simplicity of movement in cycles, latching on for dear life, can be a "blood-sucker"or a "blood-healer" (Fresh blood is the highest known source of pranic energy ) Leech directs you toward the Life Force, so trust the process you cannot see.

Limpet --,Pay close attention to your feelings and inner knowings. The limpet teaches flexibility and completion of endeavors along with balancing emotions and equalizing one's duality. Slowing down will bring balance and harmony and restore peace within. Aids in discerning which attachment is the most correct one for you. Limpet guides you home again to a safe secure atmosphere, your own unique place of being connected and grounded.

Lionfish -- Facing danger, standing your ground and not being swayed away by anything.  Hidden peril, something in your life is hidden and very dangerous to your wellbeing. Use of beauty as defense, and the peril associated with depending on beauty. Use the control of movement and speed to conform to the situation. 

Lobster -- Lobster symbolizes independence and solitude, longevity, and regeneration. For a lobster to grow, they must shed their shells. They live lives of seclusion, hiding themselves on the sea floor among the rocks and seaweed. Their life spans are long - up to 50 years and they grow continually throughout their entire life cycle.  Lobster shows how to keep protected on all levels; mental, spiritual, physical, guarding yourself with camouflage if needed along with balance and grounding. Progressing backward is sometimes needed to move forward, trust Lobster to show when and how to move into the next phase of your life. Concentration, coordination, ability to transcend the mind/ego, regeneration to restore what is lost, handiness

Manatee (Sea Cow) -- Gentle and loving. Childlike and playful. Power in the sadness of the eyes with a face only a mother could love. Moving slowly and gracefully to get you there faster. Control of elements and thought, open to new experiences and new relationships. Using your appetites for Good. A need to watch for oncoming traffic.

Manta Ray -- Manta Ray symbolizes grace, flow, and calibration. Manta Rays are sensitive to the flow of energy and can help you be more efficient at tapping into this flow and dancing with it. Manta Rays are susceptible to external parasites so they often visit cleaning stations where other fish clear them of debris. Make sure you surround yourself with healthy, positive friends often to help protect and encourage you. Ability to swim slowly through emotional waters, positive use of size, understanding differences

Marlin,-- Ability to shake off negative energy, freedom fighter, ability to pierce the shell of an enemy and a flair for making grand entrances. Marlin shows the power of being alone with confidence that demonstrates an inward peaceful strength. Marlin people are loners, they love being alone not because they fear the company of others but because they are a lot more comfortable on their own.  They feel confident that they can do everything on their own and only weak people need the help of others.  Marlins are proud and sometimes result to a bad decision due to their being stubborn.  Marlin also shows that playing of words is important in life.  A flick of a tongue can destroy a relationship, and a simple word can cure the loneliest heart.  When you want to learn the art of speech call on Marlin and he will provide you with the wisdom to speak what is necessary.  

Minnow -- Power of group protection, connection to youth, understanding peer issues, issues related to size, maintaining the self within the group

Mussel -- Clumping together, metamorphosis, attachment, use of minerals

Nautilus -- Symbol of beauty and proportional perfection, sacred geometry, architecture, knowing when spaces are alive with energy or dead and empty. The study of fractal geometry.

Oarfish -- The oarfish is so named because of its long oar-like pelvic fins. Little is known about them, but a few examples of these fish have appeared over the years were usually found dead at the surface or washed up on a beach. At least one account describes the oarfish as giving off "electric shocks" when touched. Oarfish may provide the basis for many tales and fables of sea monsters from all over the world. According to ancient Japanese folklore, Oarfish were the messengers from the sea god's palace who either forebode a tremendous catch of fish or a disastrous earthquake.

Octopus -- Always on the move. Though it is in constant motion, it remains at the bottom of the ocean. This means that it is always grounded and does not get carried away (Keep your cool and remain fully aware of the circumstances surrounding you.) As the octopus does not have a spine, it has flexibility to extricate itself from very tight spots and it teaches you to be flexible enough to get out of tricky situations. The octopus willfully detaches a part of its body when it is under attack from a predator and leaves that part behind as a distraction and this part is regenerated to make the body a whole again. The octopus reminds you that any emotional parts of your life which you discard can be replaced. The octopus changes its colors to merge into its surroundings making it seen to disappear. The symbol of the octopus teaches you to use your knowledge as camouflage to do the same disappearing act. When this fails, and the octopus is seen, it reacts quickly and tries to escape fast by ejecting a cloud of black ink, avoiding confrontation when it is no to its advantage.

Orange Roughy (Slimehead) -- A relatively large deep-sea fish and it is the poster child of unsustainable fishing in Australia , being 'Conservation Dependent' .  Orange roughy are slow growing, taking up to 30 years to reach maturity and is notable for its extraordinary lifespan, attaining over 200 years. They have a complex sensory system that can detect minute changes and may be able to sense low-frequency , making them very good at avoiding predators. (Adapt to conditions which offer shelter during relaxation periods and between trips as you are likely to have others use you to the point of exhaustion)

Oyster -- Being of the water element, the oyster flows with the tides and can accomplish anything an oyster puts their mind to is achieved. Filter out life's static and know when it is time to hide what is precious. Taking the grit you endure and finding the pearls of wisdom within.

Paddlefish -- (see under "sturgeon")

Parrotfish -- A shapeshifter, having the ability to adapt and transform to its changing environment. It is, in essence, neither wholly male nor female, changing sex repeatedly throughout their lives, but able to harness the universal yin/yang, masculine/feminine energies  The parrot fish also wears the colors of the rainbow, the pattern and hues displayed subject to change throughout its lifetime, like a chameleon of the sea. The parrotfish calls us to balance the energies within us. To connect the elements of air and water and bring forth our creative gifts into this reality. It calls us to fully and fearlessly express our true selves. This beautiful being reminds us that we are more that what we appear to be on the surface, and that our true mysteries lie within, waiting to be expressed.

Perch -- Adept at going with the current as well as in finding its own way. It is more at home in fresh water, liking its presence to preferring that of clean surroundings. The Perch symbolizes toughness and persistence., It guides us so that we may be able to pay more attention to what goes on around us and respond with the right actions.

Periwinkle -- Can survive in a tiny puddle, differing colors depending on the environment, migrating up and down with the flow of the tide

Pike -- Unexpected virtue, generosity, holy truths, union with the divine, preferring simplicity over the complex, finding 'higher thought' pointless, living a rich life, sometimes being too assertive or overwhelming when sharing thoughts with others, learning to accept that others find their own truths in their own time, you cannot make someone believe what you do.

Piranha -- Service to the river and the life within it, savagery, tearing apart enemies, understanding the power of groups, ability to totally consume (use) what is given to you

Porpoise -- [Do not confuse with the'Dolphin'] -- Bearer of wisdom, the power of breath and sound, harbinger of good fortune,,rarely going along with the group. The Legend of the Porpoise says that if you pray to see your true gift revealed a "dream porpoise" will deliver it.

Prawn -- see "Shrimp"

Pufferfish -- Defense through inducing fear in ones enemy, changing size to deter, transmutation of poison, power to induce a death-like state

Quahog -- (see under "Clam")

Remora,(Suckerfish) -- Cannot,live in calm waters, being unable to focus, stoic sufferer, (It is not a parasite, but it will attach itself to a host animal, such as a shark. In Medieval lore it was called Echeneis and was said to attach itself to ships to slow them down.) Others holding you back in your attempts to get ahead

Salmon -- Salmon have inspire both with their brilliant colors and ability to leap over obstacles. The Salmon migrate either from seawater to freshwater or from a lake to a stream to breed. They have instincts so remarkably specific that each generation returns to spawn in the exact same breeding place and symbolize the value of returning home, a transforming spiritual journey. The salmon shows how to swim the sacred waters upstream, overcoming all obstacles to return to the source. Although struggle is part of its journey the salmon teaches us how to focus our energy and attention on an objective and maintain the discipline necessary to accomplish it. Sometimes it takes single minded determination to overcome obstacles and achieve a desired goal. 

Salp -- A salp is an unusual looking creature that is a free floating tunicate and is barrel shaped. The creature is able to move by pumping water through its translucent body, which is jelly like. These tunicates are quite interesting to look at because of the simple yet complex way that they move through the water and feed at the same time. A creature with clearly nothing to hide. 

Sand Dollar -- Freely developing childhood, living partially hidden, the money of the mermaids

Scallop -- The scallop resembles the setting sun and symbolizes a Celtic death journey westwards towards the setting sun. In medieval Europe, the scallop was considered an embodiment of the spirit; further, the scallop shell itself was the badge of pilgrims. It is an omen of fertility and a symbol of Aphrodite.

Scorpionfish -- Warning. Feeling cornered and cornering others. Finding yourself in a tight spot.,Finding beauty threatening or harmful.

Sea Butterfly (Sea Angel) -- Swim freely in emotional waters, letting go and floating along with the currents of life. Listening to intuition that guides movement in the depths of the emotional world. Passivity but also being aggressive when needed. Nearly colorless,it shows how to utilize transparency, discernment, seeing through the core issue. Take opportunities to be around others as they will help uplift you in knowledge and wisdom.

Sea Cucumber -- Heightened communication, emphasizing hormone levels along with unconscious signals and nerves. Ability to change from rigid to soft by utilizing emotional balance. She shows how to remain firm in tight or delicate situations. Watch for potential symbiotic relationships to form. 

Sea Dragon -- Placidity. Currents. Gentle movement. Free-flowing. Gentle masculinity. Paternity. Going with the flow. Shelter. The protective ocean. Reef magic. Dragon energy. The protective father. Using beauty and brightness as camouflage. Facade.

Seahorse,-- Seahorse teaches balance in parenting, how to get in touch with the Masculine Divine, and to get through difficult periods with greater ease. Delve deeply in Seahorse symbolism and meaning to find out how this animal spirit guide can support, assist, and inspire you. 

Seal,-- Imagination is your playground. Delving into the sub-conscious and swimming in the emotional sea. At home in the emotional waters but needing to be grounded to express creativity.Go with the flow to discover hidden mysteries.

• Elephant Seal -- Bold, gutsy vigor, an ability to make others feel uncomfortable, embracing discomfort as a way of challenging internally held thoughts and feelings, hiding your vulnerabilities, accepting assistance from others, using stones and gems in energy work, making a noise for what you believe in, using volume in arguments and debates, submitting to a stronger,force.
  

Sea Lion,--,Not having a social structure away from family and children. Poorly defined boundaries. Needing physical touch to feel comfortable with others. Dominating with physical size and presence. Imaginative and,creative,,vivid dreams 

Sea Monkey -- (A brand name for brine shrimp often sold in hatching kits as novelty aquarium pets. Beginning in 1957 the product was heavily marketed, especially in comic books, and remains a presence in popular culture)  Sea Monkeys are a true miracle of nature as they exist in suspended animation inside their tiny eggs for as long as 50 years. The instant-life crystals, in which the eggs are enclosed, preserve their viability and help to extend still further their un-hatched life span! Sea-Monkeys are real Time-Travelers asleep in biological time capsules for their strange journey into the future. The sea monkey thrives on fun, and practical jokes. Although once thought to be extinct, the Sea Monkey has recently re-emerged. Biologists confirmed that the species was never actually extinct. The entire species was playing a game of hide and seek. It became apparent at some time that with all the Sea Monkeys hiding, no one was searching for them. The sea monkey‘s message is to bide your time and wait for the future, while enjoying life in the meantime. 

Sea Otter -- The sea otter brings understanding of our childlike self and asks us to rediscover our playful side. In its wisdom it advises us to nurture our talents and make good use of them.  Call upon her for the energies of resourcefulness and inventiveness

Sea Slug -- Renewal through shedding ones outer skin, transmutation, protection through reputation, use of color to show how you feel. Sea Slug teaches the power of letting go of what is not needed. Slug will show when to move andwhen to rest. There is great power in this timing.

• Nudibranch -- Teaches to smoothly move in emotional waters.Move in a slow and steady pace by grounding in attitudes and principles all the while taking small steps toward the goal. Listen to intuition and senses along with your dreams for they will aid you in the direction you should be going. Time to learn something non-traditional?
• Sea Hare --Sea Hare follows intuition and instincts by an extremely heightened sense of "smell" so follow the faintest scent to discover the root cause. Sea Hare guides movement in the emotional world. Listen to your dreams. The color of Sea Hare is the color of what it eats, so pay attention to the color. Observe and incorporate its colors into your wardrobe and surroundings for connective energies.

Sea Snail -- Teaches flexibility and completion of endeavors along with balancing emotions and equalizing one's duality. Slowing down will bring balance and harmony and restore peace within. When snail comes to you it offers an opportunity to show a graceful balance in life is possible. Although stern and cold on the outside has a soft-hearted manner.

Sea Snake -- Releases air bubbles (restrictions) when under water, camouflage, anonymity, keeper of family secrets,,water magick

Sea Squirt (Tunicate) -- The sea squirt is a highly evolved marine animal with a spine, although it looks like a plant. The sea squirt is a potato-shaped marine animal that also looks like a tube. Most sea squirts live underwater, permanently fixed to a hard surface, but some can move up to 1.5 cm per day. They can live on places like a ship’s hull, rock, back of a large crab, seashell, or the pilings of a pier. Sea squirts are animals that can live alone or in a colony. It gets its name from its habit of squirting water when it is disturbed. It starts life as a well-adjusted organism that spends its time eating and growing. Its passing into adult life is marked by establishing a home on some coral and then eating the one organ that it no longer needs - its brain. A typical couch potato.

Sea Turtle -- Representative of Mother Earth, ever returning to the Sea, bravery of the young, traveling long distances to,return to home and family, dedication to duty, reverence for life's cycles,,a long and dangerous journey to adulthood.  (Of the thousands and thousands of sea turtle hatchlings who take to the sea only a handful will survive to return to lay their eggs.It is a reminder of how few that set out on their spiritual journey will ever succeed in returning to the Cosmic Egg.) [see also 'Reptile Animal Spirits'/Turtle] 

Sea Urchin -- Teaches discernment and the art of underlying circumstances. Slow and methodical, it shows how to maneuver with tenacity and patience. Nothing is impossible when Urchin is guiding you. Care of your feet, physical movement and grounding properties hallmark Urchin’s meaning. Pay attention to the color of the Sea Urchin for this will aid in understanding. 

Shad: see Herring

Shark --,Survival by,instinct and acting without judgment. Sharks have a bad reputation as being dangerous, fearless and unpredictable. They can ignite a feeling of fear and terror in many people. If there is a situation that,needs to scared away the shark totem will help as the shark has the power to fend off negative elements. Having no swim bladder the shark can never stop swimming or,it would,sink to the bottom, so staying busy and active is important. The shark's sensitivity to electromagnetic currents is a call to develop and refine sensory ability in order to bring a greater connection with the spiritual realm. Studying aromatherapy would be beneficial to help develop hunting prowess.

• Dogfish Shark -- Persistence and strength, a born leader.  A bottom dweller who goes to great depths to find what it seeks
• Epaulette Shark -- (Walking Shark) Epaulette sharks have nocturnal habits and frequent shallow water or in tidal pools. This shark has evolved to cope with the severe nighttime oxygen depletion (hypoxia) in isolated tidal pools by increasing the blood supply to its brain and selectively shutting down non-essential neural functions.  Controlled breathing and exercises in controlling your breathing to achieve a meditative state
• Goblin Shark -- The most mysterious (and ugliest) of all sharks. The goblin shark represents evil and deception on one level and they also serve as symbols of desire gone rampant. They represent a state of innocence that is in a constant struggle against evil temptations

• Lantern Shark – (These rare sharks actually have the ability to create an optical illusion that renders them visually undetectable to predators and prey. These sharks use their light-emitting capabilities in addition to their natural shimmer to create the illusion of light matching their surroundings.) What you are seeing is an effect caused by the way that the light falls on things, and does not really exist in the way that it appears.

• Reef Shark -- Hawaiian's see this shark as their "aumakau" (ancestral spirit protector).  A never-ending energy to explore their surroundings and sometimes their curious nature can get them stuck on dry land.
  
• Tiger Shark -- Legendary thug of the sea. The vast majority of shark attacks are by tiger sharks. A terrifying demon in Japanese legends. A merciless predator hides beneath a placid surface, waiting for unwitting victims to enter its realm

• Whale Shark -- (Gypsy of the Deep) The biggest shark in the world. Generally the type who wait for others to approach them instead of the other way around, and are often better off for it. They attract souls who are just as curious, intelligent, and open-minded as they are.

Shrimp (Prawn) -- Do not to hide from your fears; try new things. They show us how to come out of our shells and serve as a reminder to come forth in spite of fears and to move forward.

• Brine Shrimp -- see "Sea Monkey"
• Mantis Shrimp -- Reconciliation of opposites. Seeing what is hidden. Seeing situations from all perspectives. Remaining grounded in water.

Siamese Fighting Fish -- Protection of boundaries within relationships.  Warrior energy and understanding the nature of violence. Confrontation of ego.

Skate -- Use less mobility in your actions, be careful in planning new ventures

Slimehead -- (see: "Orange Roughy")

Sponge -- Absorption powers, effective movement of water and emotions, hermaphroditic characteristics

Squid -- Ability to read the moods of others, can read body language of those around them, uses light, color and form to communicate, blushes easily

Starfish,-- The starfish is said to be a star fallen from the sky into the sea and is considered as a celestial symbol, a totem with a deep divine spiritual meaning. Starfish is associated with experience and guidance and instructs one to use your intuition, as well as your observations. Starfish will remain still in one place and wait for its prey to come to it and it is a message that to achieve what you need you should heed its example, do not try to manipulate circumstances or control others and do not become discouraged if your efforts to reach out and touch others are rejected.   

• Crown-of-thorns Seastar -- Being overwhelmed and overwhelming others. Ignorance. Closed-mindedness. Surviving on little. A lack of love. No support. Supporting yourself through the hard times. Taking and never giving back. Taking others for granted.

Stingray -- The stingray often shows itself as a totem to anyone who has enhanced "feeling" senses. It is the stingray's natural electrical sensors that alerts it to potential dangers. When the stingray appears it could be a sign that you need to become more aware of your surroundings. Look around and see if you're missing something obvious.

Stonefish -- It is the deadliest fish in the sea, with incredibly effective venom. Its venom can be lethal to humans.. The stonefish does a very good job of not being seen. It has camouflage that allows it to blend into rocks almost perfectly. It does not stand up when asked to stand and does not tell its neighbors where it is going on vacation. Of course, if a diver's foot comes down on it due to this amazing camouflage, all hell breaks loose.

Sturgeon -- The word sturgeon means “stirrer” because they tend to spend their time at the bottom of the lake, stirring up the mud, looking for food.  (The sturgeon is a great producer of quality caviar.  It is often called the first-timers caviar for its bold and earthy flavor.) The medicine of sturgeon will teach about determination, perseverance, depth, knowledge, generosity, strength, and sexuality. Sturgeon keeps going in even the toughest circumstances. It can be quite stubborn and sometimes, you just refuse to hear the other person’s side of things. 

• Paddlefish -- They have a large, tapering operculum flap, a large mouth, and a flat, paddle-shaped proboscis that measures approximately one-third of their body length. Long-lived, and sexually late maturing. Females do not begin spawning until they are seven to ten years old, some even as late as sixteen to eighteen years old. A long adolescence before acquiring adulthood.

Sunfish,(Mola) -- Overwhelmed by freeloaders. Clumsy and staggering. Weight gain

Swordfish -- Vigorous, powerful fighters, ability to jump (breaching) to dislodge pests, loose associations

Tang Fish -- The tang fish is among the most common aquarium fish species. Its popularity soared after the release of the  2016 movie "Finding Dory". Tang fins contain spines sharp enough to be comparable to a surgeon's scalpel. Humans or predators foolish enough to grab a regal blue tang can expect a painful and sometimes venomous stab. Although they are armed with sharp spines, tangs "play dead" to deter predators. (an aquatic opposum), lying down on their sides and staying motionless until the danger has passed. These fish can be colorful and attractive, but underlying these appealing visual characteristics is perhaps a reminder that that which appears appealing may be quite less so on closer examination.

Trout -- The gentle movement of its body is pushed forward with water. In terms of energy, water is the most receptive element. This incredible energy is constantly passing in and out of the fish's body and it is keeping it alive. The waters in which it swims is an energy source that the fish uses to move through. Do not let yourself closed off I am to the energy source within everything. Different appearances in different environments, cool clear emotional waters

Tuna -- Physically altering,to fit ones environment, fast mover, danger of accumulating toxins in the system. Tuna represents feelings about insight or wanting a new idea that doesn't need to be awesome, brilliant, or the most important. Insights or ideas that help you by simply not being fake. An attitude that says "nothing fabulous, but I deserve to be here, too." Ideas or insights that help you by not needing a lot of attention.

• Association with 'dolphin' "Going along with other groups for protection"

Walrus,-- A,loner who likes to be an individual, has little respect for others who are not of its own kind,using a fierce mask wisely, an opportunity to uncover something hidden

Whale,-- The whales lesson is to learn to listen to your inner voice and to be in touch with your own personal truths. Whale totem teaches how to awaken your inner creativity and how to create your personal song. Go deep within yourself to awaken your inner knowledge associated with voice, the use of psychic and telepathic abilities and all aspects of the Cosmic Sea. (The Record Keeper of Mother Earth)

• Beluga,-- Extremely social, curious and playful touching, playing tag
• Blue Whale -- The biggest fellow there ever was yet seen as,mouse like. Ability to communicate between cosmic realms and over vast distances. (If consuming dairy products use those made from organic whole milk and not low fat.)
• Gray Whale -- An elaborate courtship of playing coy and stringing several along. Being extremely protective of children. (Check children for lice and other parasites.) Always vacationing in the same place.
• Humpback,-- A famous singer and songwriter, enjoys acrobatics, prefers a smaller family, works well in group projects, a blowhard
• Narwhal,,(a.k.a. "The Sea Unicorn") -- A whale with a long spiral tusk that the,medieval Europeans believed to be the horns from the unicorn. (The tusks were used to make cups that were thought to negate any poison.) The ability to detect subtle changes in the environment in order to avoid becoming trapped,,able to break the ice, able to poke holes in false fronts.,The shape-shifting servant to the Sea Goddess.
• Orca (Killer Whale) -- Creator of the Cosmos, breaking down the barriers of the human mind, obliterating the concept of good or evil, using the vibrational energy of song to heal, brings food and aid to a chief injured and helpless on the ice
• Sperm Whale ("Moby Dick") -- The biggest brain and the deepest soul. Protection of the family group, easily approached and vulnerable when resting, warns with a loud slap. Going to extreme depths to find answers but only when you are mature enough. Slaughtered to oil the machinery of Man. Be warned that when you think you have overcome a foe it may end with you being the one taken you for a ride

Zebrafish -- Thriving in confined spaces, likes attention, the white mice of the fish world

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