Antelope - Grace, speed, endurance, curiosity, sense of smell
Armadillo - Personal protection, discrimination, empathy, strong defense
Ass (Burro) - Wisdom, humility, stubbornness, patience, opportunity
Badger - Bold self-expression, reliance, healer, keeper of stories
Bat - Transition, promise, auditory perception, initiation, discrimination
Bear - Strength, power, self awareness, survival
Beaver - Builder of dreams, creativity, strong family & home environment
Bobcat - Independence, solitary, cautious, sensuality
Buffalo - Abundance, prayer, spiritual blessings, natural rhythm
ButterflyvTransition, joy, dance of life, energy, color
Cat - Mystery, magic, independence, curiosity, healing
Cougar - Independence, powerful, fast, magic, sensuality, stealthy
Coyote - Teacher of wisdom, intelligence, happiness, trickster
Deer - Gentleness, love, peace, innocence, gentle sensitivity, attunement
Dolphin - Intelligence, power of breath and sound, love, joy, harmony
Dog - Faithfulness, protection, love, companionship
Elk - Strength, fast, power, pride
Fox - Clever, swift, smart, magic, shapeshifter, sexual energy
Frog - Cleansing, emotional healing, weather & water, abundance, fertility
Goat - Surefootedness, seeker of new heights, climbing, energy
Horse - Travel, safety, power, freedom, clairvoyance
Lynx - Secrets and visions of the unknown, supernatural
Lizard - Life changes, new beginnings, relaxation, subtlety, sensitivity
Moose - Unpredictable, power, contradictions, camouflage, grace, speed
Mouse - Energy, detail, fastidiousness, pay attention to something
Otter - Joy, happiness, humor, sharing
Rabbit - Sensitive, gentleness, artistic, fertility
Raccoon - Curiosity, cleanliness, adaptability, dexterity
Seal/Sea Lion - Creativity, imagination, dreamer
Skunk - Sensuality, respect, self esteem, confident, fearless
Snake - Life, sexuality, power, rebirth, wisdom
Squirrel - Preparation, energetic, activity
Weasel/Ferret - Speed, energetic, gracefulness, curiosity, playfulness
Turtle - Longevity, peach, motherhood, earth
Whale - Creation, power of inner depth song, instincts, reasoning
Wolf - Spirituality, guardianship, ritual, loyalty, strength & power
BIRD SPIRITS
Blackbird - Understanding energies of mother earth, insight, vitality
Bluebird - Modesty, confidence, happiness, plaintive song
Blue Jay - Proper use of power, adaptability, fearless, resoursefullness
Canary - Power of song, voice, sensitive
Cardinal - Vitality, recognizing self importance, camouflage
Crow - Mystic, secret magic of creation, intelligence
Dove - Feminine energies of peace, maturity, maternity, prophecy
Duck - Emotional comfort and protection, affection
Eagle - Illumination of spirit, healing, creation, spiritual power, vision, wisdom, connection with the divine
Finch - Song, energy of variety and multiplicity
Flicker - New rhythm of growth and healing power, love, balance
Goldfinch - Awakening to the nature spirits
Goose - Vision quest, travel, new adventure, fertility, communication
Grouse - Sacred dancing & drumming, creation, energy, protective
Hawk - Visionary power, guardian, messenger, leads to lifeÕs purpose
Heron - Aggressive self determination and self reliance, balance, wisdom
Hummingbird - Tireless joy and happiness, the nectar of life, healing, strength
Magpie - Proper use of intelligence, occult knowledge, adaptability
Meadowlark - Cheerful journey inward, sublimation, imagination, courageous
Mockingbird - Finding your sacred songs, recognition of your innate abilities
Owl - Mystery of magic, omens, silent wisdom, visions
Parrot - Sunshine and color healing, mimics
Peacock - Resurrection, watchfulness, protective, wisdom
Penguin - Lucid dreaming, out of body experiences, creative energy
Pheasant - Family, fertility and sexuality
Pigeon - Return to the love & security of home, fertility
Quail - Group nourishment and protection, ability, fertility, spot danger
Raven - Magic, creation, shapeshifting, vocalising, playfulness
Road Runner - Mental speed and agility, running
Robin - Spread of new growth, song energy
Sparrow - Awakening, triumph of common nobility, ability to multiply
Stork - Birth and unspoken communication, dance, protective
Swallow - Protection & warmth for home & proper perspective
Swan - True beauty, sensitive, powerful, grace
Turkey - Shared blessings, harvest, energy, sharing
Vulture - Purification, death, rebirth, new vision
Waxwing - Gentleness and courtesy, polite
Woodpecker - Power of rhythm and discrimination, new inner rhythms
Wren - Resourcefulness and boldness, medicine for own environment
Please note that some animal meanings
change from tribe to tribe.
During my research this is the most used explanation I
could find.