Native American Symbolism

Discover Native American Symbolism with this visual guide.

Different animal guides, also called spirit guides and/or power animals, come in and out of our lives depending on the direction that we are headed and the tasks that need to be completed along our journey.

“A totem is a spirit being, sacred object, or symbol of a tribe, clan, family or individual. Some Native American tribes’ tradition provides that each person is connected with nine different animals that will accompany him or her through life, acting as guides.”

A totem animal is one that is with you for life, both in the physical and spiritual world.

Though people may identify with different animal guides throughout their lifetimes, it is this one totem animal that acts as the main guardian spirit.

“Whom the animals choose to walk with are blessed!”

With this one animal, a connection is shared, either through an interest in the animal, its characteristics, dreams, or other interactions.

“Honor the sacred.
Honor the Earth, our Mother.
Honor the Elders.
Honor all with whom we
Share the Earth:-
Four-leggeds, two-leggeds,
winged ones,
Swimmers, crawlers,
plant and rock people.
Walk in balance and beauty.” 
-Native American Elder

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