It is not too surprising that ‘Pet Astrology’ is becoming popular among pet owners who are eager to understand more about their pet’s personalities. Through Astrology it may be possible to predict a puppy’s, foal’s, or kitten’s needs, wants and compatibilities with a prospective owner, or the creatures with whom it will share a home or pen, by using its birth date and time to find the relevant Star (or Sun) sign. Some people even take birth signs into account for breeding purposes.
Pedigree animal’s Zodiac signs are easily identifiable because these animals come complete with a certificate, giving the date and possibly even the time of birth.
You can usually find out when a puppy, kitten, foal, bird or animal was born by asking the person who you get the pet from. Hopefully they will know the date or will at least be able to give you a fairly accurate date.
Alternatively, you can examine early individual vet records for immunizations and examinations as these are given at set stages of growth, from which you can work out an approximate birth date.
ARIES (21 March - 20 April)
Pets born under Aries are free spirits, totally without guile, independent (unless they want attention) energetic, competitive, and very determined to get or go their own way.
Although natural leaders of any other animals in the home, they will be very loyal to their owners.
Arian animals are fearless in protecting those they love. They are better with adults than children, and need to be kept stimulated.
With Arian animals, boundaries need to be established early in their lives.
TAURUS (21 April - 21 May)
Taurean pets are patient, reliable, practical, loyal and home-loving. They demand the most comfortable spot in the house or stable, the best brands of food and a lot of grooming, petting and attention.
Taurean pets can become very possessive about what they consider to be theirs. They are incredibly attached to their owners and their homes, and thrive on a regular routine. Taurean pets have a tendency to become overweight if left unchecked.
Taurean pets are tolerant with children and young animals, and also make good companions for older people.
GEMINI (22 May - 21 June)
The most intelligent of the zodiacal signs, Gemini pets are very vocal and love new challenges and adventures. They are natural clowns and crave constant attention.
Gemini animals are constantly on the go and even older animals will remain playful and active. Gemini pets need a great deal of exercise and stimulation, and are ideal with teenagers and with anyone with an active or sporting lifestyle.
CANCER (22 June - 22 July)
Cancerian pets are naturally home-loving and whether male or female, they are the ‘nurturers’ of the pet/animal world, taking care of smaller or weaker animals, babies, children and most of all, their owner’s.
Cancerian pets are extremely sensitive and intuitive, and will anticipate your mood before you are aware of it.
Generally, they do not enjoy holidays away from home or unfamiliar territory and are better left with a ‘sitter’ rather than a kennel or cattery.
Cancerian pets are happiest with owners who spend a great deal of time at home.
LEO (23 July - 23 August)
Leos are the noblest of pets even if they are a ‘mongrel’ or a mixed breed cat, horse or other animal, and are constantly grooming themselves. Leo pets love nothing better than competitions. As long as they are the leader, they will be kind to other animals.
Leos are among the most altruistic of pets and would lay down their lives to save their owners or anyone in need.
Because Leo pets need a lot of attention and praise, they are best with one owner as they sometimes find it difficult to share his or her affection, even with another human.
VIRGO (24 august - 22 September)
‘Perfect’ in every way, Virgo pets are always glossy and well-groomed and would be ideal in a well-furnished home.
Virgo animals of all kinds will be good show pets, consistently winning different kinds of awards.
Virgo pets are happy to be left alone while their owner is at work or out. They can, however, be highly-strung and may panic or become ill if stressed or if there is too much noise or confusion.
LIBRA (23 September - 23 October)
Librans are very charismatic pets and enjoy petting, patting and admiration from others - the more the merrier.
Libran pets are very changeable in their food preferences and are sometimes fussy eaters. They can also be incredibly lazy animals and would snooze their lives away if given the chance.
Libran pets make excellent companions that are popular with everyone. They also make good urban pets and love to socialize.
SCORPIO (24 October - 22 November)
Scorpio pets are very psychic and you may feel that you can never fully fathom them. This animal’s trust needs to be earned. Once it is gained, he or she would walk through fire for their owner/s.
Scorpio pets will forever bury and hide objects and they are also natural hunters, so a Scorpio pet will be excellent if you have problems with rats and/or mice.
Scorpio pets are extremely stubborn and can be drama kings or queens if they feel neglected or unfairly treated. Sometimes they take slight to the most minor of slights. Scorpios are excellent pets for people who enjoy a slightly unpredictable pet.
SAGITTARIUS (23 November – 21 December)
Sagittarian pets are the noisiest and most active pets of the Zodiac. Sometimes they may go missing for a few hours, or even sometimes, days.
They love company - the more the better - and prefer a varied and spontaneous routine and lifestyle.
Sagittarian pets are very good at leaning new things quickly and are excellent performers – but only if they are in the right mood. Sometimes they may lack the staying power for animal obedience classes, horse shows, dog and cat shows and the like.
Sagittarian pets are best in a very active household and especially enjoy the company of men and teenage boys.
CAPRICORN (22 December – 20 January)
Of all the Zodiac signs, this pet is the least maintenance. The Capricorn pet is totally reliable and will never beg for tidbits or complain about going out on wet nights. They also don’t mind what they eat and are not considered to be very fussy eaters.
Capricorn pets are very stable and are good with visiting children - although they can sometimes find toddlers to be irritating, and will tend to retreat to their private place if they are around.
Loyal from the earliest days, Capricorn pets will never be lured away or turn their back on you, whatever your troubles may be.
Capricorn pets are cautious to the point of obsession, and prefer older or quieter people, rather than party-goers or a large, boisterous family.
AQUARIUS (21 January – 18 February)
Aquarian pets only really need owners for their basic requirements - although they do make excellent pets. They are totally unconcerned about what you can give them materially, and are good companions with their endearing and sometimes quirky behaviour and total honesty.
Aquarian pets need a great deal of freedom and ‘alone time’, so Aquarian pets are ideal if you are out a great deal of the time.
Aquarian pets are curious and intelligent, and will explore their own territory and the world beyond, if given the opportunity. Aquarians are not particularly good with other animals and will bark or yowl if upset.
They are wonderful as a solo pet, especially for a person or couple who will not make constant emotional demands on their companion animal.
PISCES (19 February – 20 March)
Piscean pets are another very intuitive and home-loving creature, whose world is bound up with that of the owner.
Piscean pets will share your moods and so will be a very comforting pet when you are feeling lonely or unloved.
Piscean pets are very dreamy and will often stare out the window or off into space for hours on end.
Although good with babies and children, as well as sick and unhappy people, the Piscean pet can be prone to depression and to psychomatic or stress-related illnesses, and can react badly to family quarrels, smoke and physical pollution.
Piscean pets will grieve dreadfully if an animal or person within the family is hospitalized, leaves home or has died.
Pisceans are especially excellent pets for girls and women.
Astrological Compatibility
The animal/owner compatibility within a household, aviary or animal pen, is no different from that of human lovers or partners.
Although you may decide to choose a pet that is totally compatible with your own birth sign, different factors will emerge in interactions with other household members and pets. You might find it interesting to watch how a pet or human with a less instantly compatible astrological sign learns to give ‘house room’ to others in the household and form an exciting mix.
Also see:
Animals and Their Natural Intuition
Intuitively Choosing the Right Pet for You
Animal and Pet Astrology
Natural Intuition & Instincts of Pets & Animals
*
Joanne Walmsley
Sacred Scribes
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Aug 23, 2010
Herbs and Herbal Remedies for Pets and Animals
Herbs and Herbal Remedies for Pets and Animals
Cautionaries:
* Always read labels for correct dosage.
* Some herbs are unsuitable for pregnant animals or nursing mothers.
eg. Aloe Vera, Angelica, Anise, Barberry, Basil, Bay, Black Cohosh, Caraway, Cayenne, Elder, Fennel, Feverfew, Golden seal, Hyssop, Juniper, Male Fern, Mandrake, Parsley, Pennyroyal, rosemary, Root, Rue, Sage, Southernwood, Tansy, Tarragon, Thuja, Thyme, Wintergreen, Wormwood and Yarrow.
MOST FREQUENTLY USED HERBS
ALFALFA
Internally:
Alfalfa is a great source of vitamins and minerals. It helps the liver and kidneys, it relieves rheumatism, arthritis and allergies.
Alfalfa is a great detoxifier for birds, both pet and wild. Alfalfa restores the appetite in convalescing or chronically ill pets. It is also known to improve breath freshness.
ALOE VERA
Internally:
Aloe Vera is good for arthritis, allergies, digestive disorders and fur balls in the stomach, yeast infections and liver and kidney imbalances.
Use in powdered from with cats.
Externally:
Aloe Vera gel relieves minor burns, skin rashes and wounds. It also relieves skin irritation in birds that pluck their own feathers.
ARNICA
Externally:
Infused Arnica oil, or as a liniment, is excellent for broken bones, strains, sprains and bruises. It is also beneficial for shock and superficial cuts in larger animals, especially horses. Arnica is good to use as a pain reliever or arthritis.
BEE POLLEN
Internally:
Given regularly, Bee Pollen is believed to keep an animal ‘young’ and to keep hormones balances, and to soothe allergies and digestion.
Bee Pollen increases the self-healing powers of the body.
BLACK COHOSH
Internally:
Black Cohosh balances hormones and is good for promoting fertility in female animals. Black Cohosh helps with thyroid problems and helps fur to regrow. Black Cohosh is very healing for animals that have been spayed.
CATNIP
Internally:
Catnip is excellent for all animals with digestive disorders, colds, flus and fevers.
Externally:
Catnip encourages vitality and well-being in cats, when sprinkled around their favourite sitting and sleeping spots.
CHAMOMILE
Internally:
Chamomile is a very gentle herb and is wonderful for digestive disorders and internal parasite problems. Chamomile helps fight bacteria, colds and chest infections.
Chamomile is soothing against stress and calms birds that have been badly shocked or frightened.
Externally:
Chamomile can be used to treat skin problems, helps to prevent wound infections, relieves painful sores and improved the condition of fur.
COMFREY
Externally:
Comfrey is used as a poultice for injured and broken bones on horses. It is also excellent for use on all strains, scratches and sprains in all animals.
Warning: do not use on deep cuts as Comfrey encourages tissue growth which may form over the wound before it heals fully.
DANDLELION
Internally:
Dandelion is helpful for liver and digestive problems, anaemia and arthritis, bladder and kidney problems – especially in horses.
Dandelion is useful to alleviate fluid retention and to detoxify the animal’s system.
ECHINACEA
Internally:
Echinacea stimulates the immune system and helps animals and birds to fight infections and viruses, including colds and flu and also fights bacteria.
Echinacea is good for glands, to aid recovery after an illness or operation, and for the renewal of healthy tissue. Echinacea is useful for skin allergies in birds.
EYEBRIGHT
Externally:
Eyebright is good to use as an eyewash for all pets’ eye problems such as inflammation.
Eyebright is one of the best remedies for parrots with eye problems.
GARLIC
Internally:
Garlic is good for ridding internal parasites and protects the liver from damage caused by modern pollution.
Garlic is a natural anti-biotic that does not interfere with the body’s own natural bacteria in the digestive tract, and is also effective against viruses.
Garlic is excellent for keeping down fat levels.
GINGER
Internally:
In water, Ginger prevents travel sickness I pets and is good for digestive disorders.
Ginger is good to use with large birds.
GOLDEN SEAL
Internally:
Golden Seal, when mixed with Echinacea, counters infections.
Externally:
Golden Seal can be used as an antiseptic to cleanse wounds - often combined with Aloe Vera.
KELP (Seaweed)
Internally:
Kelp, in granule or powder form, is a great source of iodine that helps to keep the thyroid healthy, as well as alleviating problems with glands, the metabolism, teeth and fur. It is also excellent to use for digestive disorders.
Kelp is a natural anti-fungal and anti-viral. Kelp is good for maintaining pet health, including birds.
LAVENDER
Externally:
Lavender heads can be sprinkled rear bedding to deter fleas and ticks. Place Lavender oil or pots of Lavender near to where pets sleep to clam a stressed pet.
MILK THISTLE
Internally:
Milk Thistle helps with all liver problems. It is very safe for all pets, animals and birds.
Milk Thistle is excellent for restoring natural immunity and health after prolonged medical intervention.
MINT
Internally:
Fresh Mint in water or food prevents travel sickness in all animals other than cats, as they can sometimes have adverse reactions.
Mint is a natural digestive and breath freshener and is known to restore a lost appetite.
Externally:
Keep fresh Mint in the car with dogs or in a horse float when taking long trips.
NETTLE
Internally:
Nettle is an excellent diuretic, keeping bladder and kidney’s health.
Nettle also relieves anaemia, colds and allergies.
PARSLEY
Internally:
As a natural diuretic, Parsley is helpful for bladder and kidney problems. It is useful in reducing incontinence in older animals, for aiding digestion, and for freshening the breath.
Parsley contains a natural oestrogen and is excellent for breeding females (although it should not be given to pregnant animals).
Parsley is an excellent tonic for older, female animals.
Parsley boosts the body’s natural immunity.
RASPBERRY LEAF
Internally:
Raspberry Leaf helps pregnant animals and will stimulate milk production after the birth.
SLIPPERY ELM BARK
Internally:
Slippery Elm Bark relieves diarrhoea and sickness, and calms over-sensitive stomachs.
Slippery Elm Bark is good to use to ease coughs and congestion. It is also excellent as a nutrient for weak, elderly or chronically ill animals.
Externally:
Slippery Elm Bark is helpful for skin complaints, wounds, inflammations, abscesses and burns of the skin.
TEA TREE OIL
Externally:
A drop of Tea Tree Oil can be used on fungal infections such as ringworm. It is also useful on dry or patchy skin.
Tea Tree Oil is also an antiseptic, but it is best to keep it away from the genitals and the eyes.
Tea Tree can be used as pet toothpaste as it improves the health of teeth and gums.
THYME
Internally:
Thyme aids digestive disorders, colds, coughs and respiratory problems.
Thyme is a powerful antiseptic so it is useful to use on wounds that will not heal.
Thyme is especially useful for urban animals as it counteracts the affects of pollution.
YARROW
Internally:
Yarrow assists with bladder and liver problems, and internal bleeding. Under expert supervision, Yarrow is sometimes used for animals with diabetes.
Yarrow also relieves infections, fever and diarrhoea.
Externally:
Yarrow helps to heal wounds and stop them becoming infected and relieves skin irritations.
NATURAL PEST CONTROL
When it comes to alleviating parasites, herbs really come into their own. There are a number of pet-friendly methods you can use that will not upset children or sensitive adults in the home who may be allergic, or those who object to using chemicals. Herbal flea collars and pet washes are readily available, and easy to make yourself.
To make your own flea collar, add a few drops of Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and/or Lavender essential oil to the inside of a pet collar, on a weekly basis.
When bathing a pet, an herbal concoction can be added to the water to combat parasites. To about half a litre of boiled water, place a mixture of freshly chopped Rosemary, Pennyroyal and Lavender. Leave the herbs to steep for about 10 minutes or so. Strain and discard herbs. Add to a pet bath or apply to the fur and leave to dry naturally. As well as controlling the fleas, you will also have a lovely smelling pet.
This infusion can be stored for about a week in the refrigerator, in a sealed bottle.
Fleas detest the fragrances of Lavender, Tansy and Pennyroyal. Sprinkle these around pet beds and under furniture to deter them.
Also see:
Animals and Their Natural Intuition
Intuitively Choosing the Right Pet for You
Animal and Pet Astrology
Natural Intuition & Instincts of Pets & Animals
*
Joanne Walmsley
Sacred Scribes
Cautionaries:
* Always read labels for correct dosage.
* Some herbs are unsuitable for pregnant animals or nursing mothers.
eg. Aloe Vera, Angelica, Anise, Barberry, Basil, Bay, Black Cohosh, Caraway, Cayenne, Elder, Fennel, Feverfew, Golden seal, Hyssop, Juniper, Male Fern, Mandrake, Parsley, Pennyroyal, rosemary, Root, Rue, Sage, Southernwood, Tansy, Tarragon, Thuja, Thyme, Wintergreen, Wormwood and Yarrow.
MOST FREQUENTLY USED HERBS
ALFALFA
Internally:
Alfalfa is a great source of vitamins and minerals. It helps the liver and kidneys, it relieves rheumatism, arthritis and allergies.
Alfalfa is a great detoxifier for birds, both pet and wild. Alfalfa restores the appetite in convalescing or chronically ill pets. It is also known to improve breath freshness.
ALOE VERA
Internally:
Aloe Vera is good for arthritis, allergies, digestive disorders and fur balls in the stomach, yeast infections and liver and kidney imbalances.
Use in powdered from with cats.
Externally:
Aloe Vera gel relieves minor burns, skin rashes and wounds. It also relieves skin irritation in birds that pluck their own feathers.
ARNICA
Externally:
Infused Arnica oil, or as a liniment, is excellent for broken bones, strains, sprains and bruises. It is also beneficial for shock and superficial cuts in larger animals, especially horses. Arnica is good to use as a pain reliever or arthritis.
BEE POLLEN
Internally:
Given regularly, Bee Pollen is believed to keep an animal ‘young’ and to keep hormones balances, and to soothe allergies and digestion.
Bee Pollen increases the self-healing powers of the body.
BLACK COHOSH
Internally:
Black Cohosh balances hormones and is good for promoting fertility in female animals. Black Cohosh helps with thyroid problems and helps fur to regrow. Black Cohosh is very healing for animals that have been spayed.
CATNIP
Internally:
Catnip is excellent for all animals with digestive disorders, colds, flus and fevers.
Externally:
Catnip encourages vitality and well-being in cats, when sprinkled around their favourite sitting and sleeping spots.
CHAMOMILE
Internally:
Chamomile is a very gentle herb and is wonderful for digestive disorders and internal parasite problems. Chamomile helps fight bacteria, colds and chest infections.
Chamomile is soothing against stress and calms birds that have been badly shocked or frightened.
Externally:
Chamomile can be used to treat skin problems, helps to prevent wound infections, relieves painful sores and improved the condition of fur.
COMFREY
Externally:
Comfrey is used as a poultice for injured and broken bones on horses. It is also excellent for use on all strains, scratches and sprains in all animals.
Warning: do not use on deep cuts as Comfrey encourages tissue growth which may form over the wound before it heals fully.
DANDLELION
Internally:
Dandelion is helpful for liver and digestive problems, anaemia and arthritis, bladder and kidney problems – especially in horses.
Dandelion is useful to alleviate fluid retention and to detoxify the animal’s system.
ECHINACEA
Internally:
Echinacea stimulates the immune system and helps animals and birds to fight infections and viruses, including colds and flu and also fights bacteria.
Echinacea is good for glands, to aid recovery after an illness or operation, and for the renewal of healthy tissue. Echinacea is useful for skin allergies in birds.
EYEBRIGHT
Externally:
Eyebright is good to use as an eyewash for all pets’ eye problems such as inflammation.
Eyebright is one of the best remedies for parrots with eye problems.
GARLIC
Internally:
Garlic is good for ridding internal parasites and protects the liver from damage caused by modern pollution.
Garlic is a natural anti-biotic that does not interfere with the body’s own natural bacteria in the digestive tract, and is also effective against viruses.
Garlic is excellent for keeping down fat levels.
GINGER
Internally:
In water, Ginger prevents travel sickness I pets and is good for digestive disorders.
Ginger is good to use with large birds.
GOLDEN SEAL
Internally:
Golden Seal, when mixed with Echinacea, counters infections.
Externally:
Golden Seal can be used as an antiseptic to cleanse wounds - often combined with Aloe Vera.
KELP (Seaweed)
Internally:
Kelp, in granule or powder form, is a great source of iodine that helps to keep the thyroid healthy, as well as alleviating problems with glands, the metabolism, teeth and fur. It is also excellent to use for digestive disorders.
Kelp is a natural anti-fungal and anti-viral. Kelp is good for maintaining pet health, including birds.
LAVENDER
Externally:
Lavender heads can be sprinkled rear bedding to deter fleas and ticks. Place Lavender oil or pots of Lavender near to where pets sleep to clam a stressed pet.
MILK THISTLE
Internally:
Milk Thistle helps with all liver problems. It is very safe for all pets, animals and birds.
Milk Thistle is excellent for restoring natural immunity and health after prolonged medical intervention.
MINT
Internally:
Fresh Mint in water or food prevents travel sickness in all animals other than cats, as they can sometimes have adverse reactions.
Mint is a natural digestive and breath freshener and is known to restore a lost appetite.
Externally:
Keep fresh Mint in the car with dogs or in a horse float when taking long trips.
NETTLE
Internally:
Nettle is an excellent diuretic, keeping bladder and kidney’s health.
Nettle also relieves anaemia, colds and allergies.
PARSLEY
Internally:
As a natural diuretic, Parsley is helpful for bladder and kidney problems. It is useful in reducing incontinence in older animals, for aiding digestion, and for freshening the breath.
Parsley contains a natural oestrogen and is excellent for breeding females (although it should not be given to pregnant animals).
Parsley is an excellent tonic for older, female animals.
Parsley boosts the body’s natural immunity.
RASPBERRY LEAF
Internally:
Raspberry Leaf helps pregnant animals and will stimulate milk production after the birth.
SLIPPERY ELM BARK
Internally:
Slippery Elm Bark relieves diarrhoea and sickness, and calms over-sensitive stomachs.
Slippery Elm Bark is good to use to ease coughs and congestion. It is also excellent as a nutrient for weak, elderly or chronically ill animals.
Externally:
Slippery Elm Bark is helpful for skin complaints, wounds, inflammations, abscesses and burns of the skin.
TEA TREE OIL
Externally:
A drop of Tea Tree Oil can be used on fungal infections such as ringworm. It is also useful on dry or patchy skin.
Tea Tree Oil is also an antiseptic, but it is best to keep it away from the genitals and the eyes.
Tea Tree can be used as pet toothpaste as it improves the health of teeth and gums.
THYME
Internally:
Thyme aids digestive disorders, colds, coughs and respiratory problems.
Thyme is a powerful antiseptic so it is useful to use on wounds that will not heal.
Thyme is especially useful for urban animals as it counteracts the affects of pollution.
YARROW
Internally:
Yarrow assists with bladder and liver problems, and internal bleeding. Under expert supervision, Yarrow is sometimes used for animals with diabetes.
Yarrow also relieves infections, fever and diarrhoea.
Externally:
Yarrow helps to heal wounds and stop them becoming infected and relieves skin irritations.
NATURAL PEST CONTROL
When it comes to alleviating parasites, herbs really come into their own. There are a number of pet-friendly methods you can use that will not upset children or sensitive adults in the home who may be allergic, or those who object to using chemicals. Herbal flea collars and pet washes are readily available, and easy to make yourself.
To make your own flea collar, add a few drops of Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and/or Lavender essential oil to the inside of a pet collar, on a weekly basis.
When bathing a pet, an herbal concoction can be added to the water to combat parasites. To about half a litre of boiled water, place a mixture of freshly chopped Rosemary, Pennyroyal and Lavender. Leave the herbs to steep for about 10 minutes or so. Strain and discard herbs. Add to a pet bath or apply to the fur and leave to dry naturally. As well as controlling the fleas, you will also have a lovely smelling pet.
This infusion can be stored for about a week in the refrigerator, in a sealed bottle.
Fleas detest the fragrances of Lavender, Tansy and Pennyroyal. Sprinkle these around pet beds and under furniture to deter them.
Also see:
Animals and Their Natural Intuition
Intuitively Choosing the Right Pet for You
Animal and Pet Astrology
Natural Intuition & Instincts of Pets & Animals
*
Joanne Walmsley
Sacred Scribes
Jul 30, 2010
Spiritual and Native American Animal Symbology
A
Aardvarks: Prolonging life (healing within)
Ant: Patience
Antelope: Grace of readiness, taking action
Armadillo: Keeping the feelings of others and troubles (reflected) boundaries
Ass: Time to move forward and not rest on your laurels
B
Badger: Taking charge aggressively, showing competence in difficult situations
Bandicoot: Finding inner strength and faith to attain inner harmony
Bat: Rebirth through darkness
Bear: Reflection and introspection
Beaver: Keeping busy and productive
Bee: Reproducing the good things in life, sharing the abundance of life, organisation
Beetle: Regeneration
Bilby: Releasing fears of the unknown
Birch: Discovering truth
Bison: Manifesting abundance
Blackbird: New understanding of life
Bluebird: Opportunities, happiness and confidence
Blue Jay: Using intuition to speak the truth
Bobcat: Reconnecting with inner self and accepting one's own company
Bowerbird: Dissecting situations to take a closer look
Brolga: Over analysing, being too critical of the self
Buffalo: Prayers being answered, being of assistance
Bull: Releasing excuses to cultivating productive ideas, ideal and plans
Butterfly: Making a transformation, being reborn
C
Canary: Using the power of the voice
Camel: Conservative and proper use of resources
Cardinal: Recognising the importance of your life and the role you play within it
Cassowary: To walk the walk and talk the talk
Cat: Enhancing independence, wisdom, magic and psychic connections
Catbird: Ability to communicate, new people being introduced into your life
Cheetah: Accomplishing tasks with speed and agility
Chickadee: Healing through truth
Chicken: Fertility
Chipmunk: Respect the smallest parts of nature through inter-relationship and equality
Cock: Optimism, resurrection and rebirth
Cockatoo: Taking pride in all your own attributes
Condor: Life, unity and equality for eternity
Cougar: Learning by trial and error, initiating what has been learnt and putting it to use
Coyote: The trickster, reconnecting with the inner child
Crane: Manifesting creativity and focus on life's significance
Crocodile: Digesting and assimilating truth
Crow: Divine law – wisdom, discernment, destroying deception
Cuckoo: Going with the flow of life, Intuitiveness
D
Deer: Tenderness and sensitivity, reconnecting with the innocence of life
Dingo: Be cautious before acting, uncovering the truth
Dog: Serving humankind with loyalty
Dolphin: Breath deep to tap energy, life force
Donkey: Shouldering the load of responsibility
Dove: Peace, feminine energies, letting go of the past
Dragonfly: Breaking through illusions of the tangible world
Duck: Finding comfort through understanding your own emotions
E
Eagle: Rediscovery, having foresight, flying above situations to get a better view
Echidna: Initiating changes and embracing new things
Eel: Conductor of love
Elephant: Old age wisdom, being of assistance to other
Elk: Stamina and persistence
Emu: Nuturing, being of assistance, unification
F
Falcon: Communication, receiving inner guidance through messages
Feather: Messenger of Spirit
Ferret: Answers by using deductions and reason
Finch: A busy time with new people and experiences
Fish: A need to stay focused yet going with the flow of life
Flamingo: Opening human heart
Fox: Learning to blend in, charm and charisma
Frog: Cleanse, refresh and replenish
G
Gazelle: Sure footedness
Giraffe: Far sightedness, seeing the forest through the trees
Goanna: Assessing situations, being observant
Goat: Starting new ventures and initiating changes
Goose: Breaking free of family restraints and conditioning
Gorillas: Communication and teaching through actions
Grasshopper: Taking a leap forward, bounding towards achieving goals or solutions
Groundhog: Exploring altered states, going within
Grouse: Dancing to a new beat in life
Gulls: Understanding what is and is not being communicated
H
Hawke: Communicating through visions, psychic powers
Hen: Tend to plans and ideas that need to be hatched
Heron: Listening to your wisdom and own inner self
Horse: The proper use of gifts, talents and abilities, will, endurance, authority and talent in proper manner without abuse or misuse
Hummingbird: Knower of loving all things is to love reflection
I
Iguana: Taking the time to understand situations, being patient
J
Jaguar: Secular and spiritual leadership potential
K
Kangaroo: To give unselfishly, nurture maternally
Kestrel: Patience is the key to attainment
Kingfisher: Peace and prosperity through new life experiences
Koala: Being supportive, looking to build on solid foundations of trust, love, sharing and nurturing
L
Leopard: Understanding the patterns that lead to self mastery
Lion: Taking pride in your life and achievements
Lizard: Dreaming solutions and envisioning
Llama: Nurturing and being of assistance
Lynx: Share when asked for wisdom (secret knower of)
Lyrebird: Being accepting of oneself, trust in your individuality and self expression
M
Magpie: Talent for relieving pain of others
Mammoth: Remembering
Mockingbird: Recalling and repeating all that is heard
Mole: Seeing the dark travel under earth, looking for what is buried beneath
Monkey: Relocation, embracing change
Moose: Self esteem, becoming more self aware
Moth: Bring intangible of spirit into tangible world
Mountain Lion: Leading through example
Mountain Ram: Tenacity and willingness to meet challenges head on
Mouse: Pay attention to detail – one task at a time
N
O
Octopus: envelop in love, able to undertake more than one thing at a time
Opossum: planning and strategy
Osprey: Breaking and setting of bones
Ostrich: How to interact through communication
Otter: Being young at heart, innocence, joy and delight
Owl: Being able to hear and see all that is hidden
P
Parrot: Understanding others more efficiently, healing through colours
Panther: Leaping fearlessly into the void of the unknown
Peacock: A need for stable foundations, wisdom and vision
Pelican: Overcoming the emotional ties, learning to let go
Penguin: Awakening of dreams, spiritual connections and dimensions
Pheasant: A strong connection with family, children, fertility
Pig: Intellect and reasoning ability
Pigeon: Returning to a place that symbolises feeling at home, messages
Platypus: solitude and self discovery
Porcupine: Faith and innocence
Possum: Staying focused on goals
Prairie Dog: Reconnecting with family, life and community, becoming more social
Praying Mantis: A need to wait patiently before moving into new situations or directions
Q
Quail: Being observant to all that is around whilst moving ahead without doubt
Quetzal: Totally free, uninhibited spirit who is willing to express all aspects of the self
Quoll: Being courageous, finding inner strength
R
Rabbit: Not to listen to unrealistic fears
Raccoon: Protector of the under-dog, weak, frail and elderly
Ram: Learn to trust that your decisions and choices are the right ones
Rat: Through persistence and sensibility success will be achieved
Raven: Keeper of magic, who sort the void of the unknown to effect change
Rhinoceros: Trusting in your own inner wisdom
Robin: Being creative with life and opening new doors, walking your walk and talking your talk
Rosella: Tapping the inner resources to bring forth sustenance and growth
S
Seal: Riding waves of emotions and feelings to discover one's self
Skunk: Reputation and ability to attract or repel what you need in life
Snake: Transmutation, Transformation
Snowy Owl: Eliminating lies and deception
Sparrow: Believing in the power of inner strength and self worth to undertake any situation or problem
Squirrel: Gathering energy and saving a little extra for lean times
Spider: Desire to create, deciding to create, taking actions
Starling: It is alright to be yourself, be a leader not a follower
Stork: Easy labour, giving birth
Sugar Glider: Listening to your inner guidance, guides and spirits
Swallow: Letting go of old limiting feelings or habits
Swan: Surrender to the flow
Swift: Taking responsibility for actions
T
Tasmanian Devil: Feeling defensive about what is significant to your needs or wants
Tiger: Awakening the passion for life, reclaiming your power
Toucan: Warning system in jungle (trouble, danger)
Turkey: Release and give away Turtle Dove: Nurture dreams of peace
U
V
Vulture: Waste not want not
W
Walrus: Altering actions and feelings in order to interact with the changes life offers
Whale: Remembering talents and using them
Weasel: guile, stealth, ingenuity and observing the obvious
Wolf: Ability to create new paths for learning teaching
Wombat: Perseverance and persistence
Woodpecker: Strongest protection against shadow and evil
Wren: A need to look at the big picture and not be so concerned about the little things
X
Y
Z
Zebra: Nothing final or absolute, all not as it seems.
*
NATIVE AMERICAN ANIMAL SYMBOLOGY
ANIMAL MESSAGE
Crow/Raven portent
Bluebird happiness
Chickadee optimism
Cardinal/Red Bird beauty
Quail family
Bat macabre
Hummingbird joy
Robin balance
Meadowlark protection/protective
Hawk opportunity
Owl diviner/divination
Blue jay pushy
Peacock ostentatious
Wild Pheasant/Wild Turkey quick
Sparrows ordinary
Mockingbird initiative
Magpie knowledge
Roadrunner traveller
Pigeon on the ground inertia
Pigeon in the air mission
Chicken foolish
Turkey forgetful
Parrot playful
Heron spiritual
Lark weather
Pelican saver
Eagle highest power
Canary joy
Snow Goose fidelity
Domestic Goose quarrelsome
Wild Duck adventure
Flamingo grace
Red-headed Woodpecker resourceful
Ostrich stubborn
Dog loyalty
Cat independence
Goat friendly
Bighorn Sheep conqueror
Domestic Sheep follower
Cow docile
Wild Horse freedom
Race Horse high strung
Work Horse plodding
Pig intelligence
Bull/Stallion sexual energy
Buffalo strength
Rabbit gentle
Skunk defended
Porcupine protection
Raccoon enterprising
Possum avoidance
Otter playful
Badger aggressive
Armadillo defence
Beaver accomplishment
Squirrel resourceful
Turtle/Tortoise old wisdom
Llama practical
Camel ornery
Donkey helpful
Mule stubborn
Elephant old memory
Elk brave
Moose pride
Antelope action
Lynx psychic
Deer loveliness
Bear strength
Mountain Lion/Cougar leader
Coyote cunning
Fox wily/sly
Wolf organizer
Snake challenger
Lizard/Toad wisdom
Frog sorcery
Chameleon adaptable
Cricket disharmony
Cockroach lowest
Fly parasite
Butterfly friendly
Spider deceit
Beetle hidden knowledge
Mole lack of foresight
Rat survival
Mouse busy
Whale Universal mind
Dolphin/Porpoise teachers
Shark killer
Sturgeon dominant
Sea Gull freedom
*
Joanne Walmsley
Sacred Scribes
Aardvarks: Prolonging life (healing within)
Ant: Patience
Antelope: Grace of readiness, taking action
Armadillo: Keeping the feelings of others and troubles (reflected) boundaries
Ass: Time to move forward and not rest on your laurels
B
Badger: Taking charge aggressively, showing competence in difficult situations
Bandicoot: Finding inner strength and faith to attain inner harmony
Bat: Rebirth through darkness
Bear: Reflection and introspection
Beaver: Keeping busy and productive
Bee: Reproducing the good things in life, sharing the abundance of life, organisation
Beetle: Regeneration
Bilby: Releasing fears of the unknown
Birch: Discovering truth
Bison: Manifesting abundance
Blackbird: New understanding of life
Bluebird: Opportunities, happiness and confidence
Blue Jay: Using intuition to speak the truth
Bobcat: Reconnecting with inner self and accepting one's own company
Bowerbird: Dissecting situations to take a closer look
Brolga: Over analysing, being too critical of the self
Buffalo: Prayers being answered, being of assistance
Bull: Releasing excuses to cultivating productive ideas, ideal and plans
Butterfly: Making a transformation, being reborn
C
Canary: Using the power of the voice
Camel: Conservative and proper use of resources
Cardinal: Recognising the importance of your life and the role you play within it
Cassowary: To walk the walk and talk the talk
Cat: Enhancing independence, wisdom, magic and psychic connections
Catbird: Ability to communicate, new people being introduced into your life
Cheetah: Accomplishing tasks with speed and agility
Chickadee: Healing through truth
Chicken: Fertility
Chipmunk: Respect the smallest parts of nature through inter-relationship and equality
Cock: Optimism, resurrection and rebirth
Cockatoo: Taking pride in all your own attributes
Condor: Life, unity and equality for eternity
Cougar: Learning by trial and error, initiating what has been learnt and putting it to use
Coyote: The trickster, reconnecting with the inner child
Crane: Manifesting creativity and focus on life's significance
Crocodile: Digesting and assimilating truth
Crow: Divine law – wisdom, discernment, destroying deception
Cuckoo: Going with the flow of life, Intuitiveness
D
Deer: Tenderness and sensitivity, reconnecting with the innocence of life
Dingo: Be cautious before acting, uncovering the truth
Dog: Serving humankind with loyalty
Dolphin: Breath deep to tap energy, life force
Donkey: Shouldering the load of responsibility
Dove: Peace, feminine energies, letting go of the past
Dragonfly: Breaking through illusions of the tangible world
Duck: Finding comfort through understanding your own emotions
E
Eagle: Rediscovery, having foresight, flying above situations to get a better view
Echidna: Initiating changes and embracing new things
Eel: Conductor of love
Elephant: Old age wisdom, being of assistance to other
Elk: Stamina and persistence
Emu: Nuturing, being of assistance, unification
F
Falcon: Communication, receiving inner guidance through messages
Feather: Messenger of Spirit
Ferret: Answers by using deductions and reason
Finch: A busy time with new people and experiences
Fish: A need to stay focused yet going with the flow of life
Flamingo: Opening human heart
Fox: Learning to blend in, charm and charisma
Frog: Cleanse, refresh and replenish
G
Gazelle: Sure footedness
Giraffe: Far sightedness, seeing the forest through the trees
Goanna: Assessing situations, being observant
Goat: Starting new ventures and initiating changes
Goose: Breaking free of family restraints and conditioning
Gorillas: Communication and teaching through actions
Grasshopper: Taking a leap forward, bounding towards achieving goals or solutions
Groundhog: Exploring altered states, going within
Grouse: Dancing to a new beat in life
Gulls: Understanding what is and is not being communicated
H
Hawke: Communicating through visions, psychic powers
Hen: Tend to plans and ideas that need to be hatched
Heron: Listening to your wisdom and own inner self
Horse: The proper use of gifts, talents and abilities, will, endurance, authority and talent in proper manner without abuse or misuse
Hummingbird: Knower of loving all things is to love reflection
I
Iguana: Taking the time to understand situations, being patient
J
Jaguar: Secular and spiritual leadership potential
K
Kangaroo: To give unselfishly, nurture maternally
Kestrel: Patience is the key to attainment
Kingfisher: Peace and prosperity through new life experiences
Koala: Being supportive, looking to build on solid foundations of trust, love, sharing and nurturing
L
Leopard: Understanding the patterns that lead to self mastery
Lion: Taking pride in your life and achievements
Lizard: Dreaming solutions and envisioning
Llama: Nurturing and being of assistance
Lynx: Share when asked for wisdom (secret knower of)
Lyrebird: Being accepting of oneself, trust in your individuality and self expression
M
Magpie: Talent for relieving pain of others
Mammoth: Remembering
Mockingbird: Recalling and repeating all that is heard
Mole: Seeing the dark travel under earth, looking for what is buried beneath
Monkey: Relocation, embracing change
Moose: Self esteem, becoming more self aware
Moth: Bring intangible of spirit into tangible world
Mountain Lion: Leading through example
Mountain Ram: Tenacity and willingness to meet challenges head on
Mouse: Pay attention to detail – one task at a time
N
O
Octopus: envelop in love, able to undertake more than one thing at a time
Opossum: planning and strategy
Osprey: Breaking and setting of bones
Ostrich: How to interact through communication
Otter: Being young at heart, innocence, joy and delight
Owl: Being able to hear and see all that is hidden
P
Parrot: Understanding others more efficiently, healing through colours
Panther: Leaping fearlessly into the void of the unknown
Peacock: A need for stable foundations, wisdom and vision
Pelican: Overcoming the emotional ties, learning to let go
Penguin: Awakening of dreams, spiritual connections and dimensions
Pheasant: A strong connection with family, children, fertility
Pig: Intellect and reasoning ability
Pigeon: Returning to a place that symbolises feeling at home, messages
Platypus: solitude and self discovery
Porcupine: Faith and innocence
Possum: Staying focused on goals
Prairie Dog: Reconnecting with family, life and community, becoming more social
Praying Mantis: A need to wait patiently before moving into new situations or directions
Q
Quail: Being observant to all that is around whilst moving ahead without doubt
Quetzal: Totally free, uninhibited spirit who is willing to express all aspects of the self
Quoll: Being courageous, finding inner strength
R
Rabbit: Not to listen to unrealistic fears
Raccoon: Protector of the under-dog, weak, frail and elderly
Ram: Learn to trust that your decisions and choices are the right ones
Rat: Through persistence and sensibility success will be achieved
Raven: Keeper of magic, who sort the void of the unknown to effect change
Rhinoceros: Trusting in your own inner wisdom
Robin: Being creative with life and opening new doors, walking your walk and talking your talk
Rosella: Tapping the inner resources to bring forth sustenance and growth
S
Seal: Riding waves of emotions and feelings to discover one's self
Skunk: Reputation and ability to attract or repel what you need in life
Snake: Transmutation, Transformation
Snowy Owl: Eliminating lies and deception
Sparrow: Believing in the power of inner strength and self worth to undertake any situation or problem
Squirrel: Gathering energy and saving a little extra for lean times
Spider: Desire to create, deciding to create, taking actions
Starling: It is alright to be yourself, be a leader not a follower
Stork: Easy labour, giving birth
Sugar Glider: Listening to your inner guidance, guides and spirits
Swallow: Letting go of old limiting feelings or habits
Swan: Surrender to the flow
Swift: Taking responsibility for actions
T
Tasmanian Devil: Feeling defensive about what is significant to your needs or wants
Tiger: Awakening the passion for life, reclaiming your power
Toucan: Warning system in jungle (trouble, danger)
Turkey: Release and give away Turtle Dove: Nurture dreams of peace
U
V
Vulture: Waste not want not
W
Walrus: Altering actions and feelings in order to interact with the changes life offers
Whale: Remembering talents and using them
Weasel: guile, stealth, ingenuity and observing the obvious
Wolf: Ability to create new paths for learning teaching
Wombat: Perseverance and persistence
Woodpecker: Strongest protection against shadow and evil
Wren: A need to look at the big picture and not be so concerned about the little things
X
Y
Z
Zebra: Nothing final or absolute, all not as it seems.
*
NATIVE AMERICAN ANIMAL SYMBOLOGY
ANIMAL MESSAGE
Crow/Raven portent
Bluebird happiness
Chickadee optimism
Cardinal/Red Bird beauty
Quail family
Bat macabre
Hummingbird joy
Robin balance
Meadowlark protection/protective
Hawk opportunity
Owl diviner/divination
Blue jay pushy
Peacock ostentatious
Wild Pheasant/Wild Turkey quick
Sparrows ordinary
Mockingbird initiative
Magpie knowledge
Roadrunner traveller
Pigeon on the ground inertia
Pigeon in the air mission
Chicken foolish
Turkey forgetful
Parrot playful
Heron spiritual
Lark weather
Pelican saver
Eagle highest power
Canary joy
Snow Goose fidelity
Domestic Goose quarrelsome
Wild Duck adventure
Flamingo grace
Red-headed Woodpecker resourceful
Ostrich stubborn
Dog loyalty
Cat independence
Goat friendly
Bighorn Sheep conqueror
Domestic Sheep follower
Cow docile
Wild Horse freedom
Race Horse high strung
Work Horse plodding
Pig intelligence
Bull/Stallion sexual energy
Buffalo strength
Rabbit gentle
Skunk defended
Porcupine protection
Raccoon enterprising
Possum avoidance
Otter playful
Badger aggressive
Armadillo defence
Beaver accomplishment
Squirrel resourceful
Turtle/Tortoise old wisdom
Llama practical
Camel ornery
Donkey helpful
Mule stubborn
Elephant old memory
Elk brave
Moose pride
Antelope action
Lynx psychic
Deer loveliness
Bear strength
Mountain Lion/Cougar leader
Coyote cunning
Fox wily/sly
Wolf organizer
Snake challenger
Lizard/Toad wisdom
Frog sorcery
Chameleon adaptable
Cricket disharmony
Cockroach lowest
Fly parasite
Butterfly friendly
Spider deceit
Beetle hidden knowledge
Mole lack of foresight
Rat survival
Mouse busy
Whale Universal mind
Dolphin/Porpoise teachers
Shark killer
Sturgeon dominant
Sea Gull freedom
*
Joanne Walmsley
Sacred Scribes
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