Maned Wolf as a Totem

by Millie
(UK)

Hi, was just wondering if you knew anything about the maned wolf as a totem, there's not much on the Internet about this, it seems! It would be great to know anything about the maned wolf symbolism that you know of! Thankyou, Millie

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Avia's Response:

Hi Millie,

The Maned Wolf....utterly fascinating.

When or if she comes to me, I will certainly write a page as the maned wolf's messages. That's how it is. The critters come into consciousness, and then the pages are written. Although sometimes I wish I could just pick and choose. Tried it. The writing is always substandard when not guided by the beastie first.

To determine deeper connection with the maned wolf as your totem, I would consult local Aboriginal wisdom-keepers. I'd also do research with local nature centers and/or libraries on the MW.

This bright beastie is of the canine family, so I'd research totemic qualities of wolves, foxes and dogs. I have symbolic pages written on all these. Here's the link to that totem information.

I classify totems according to classic elements: fire, earth, air, water. Canines fall in the earth elements, and I talk about very broad/general symbolic traits of earth totems in this video here.

Above all, I strongly encourage meditations/meta-journeying with your maned wolf for deeper connection. Quiet devotionals with the MW in your heart will reap understanding too. Also consider focusing on the MW right before you sleep. Our canine kin love to run in our dreams and invoking their energy just before sleep has promising results. Traditionally, in classic western (ie: Greek/Roman) cultural symbolism, canines were keepers of the 'Otherworlds.' They are super-confident in the spirit realms, and naturally connect with our deeper consciousness (as well as collective consciousness) in dreams/visions/meditations - more so than most totems I've dealt with.

Hope this helps.

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