symbolic eagle meaning

Symbolic Eagle Meaning

Last Updated on October 1, 2020 by Avia

Soaring Into Symbolic Eagle Meaning

Symbolic Meaning of the Eagle

I’ve been seeing eagles and moles in my meditations lately. When creatures persist in my awareness, I know it’s time to write a page on them. Plus, I’ve gotten several requests from readers of this site wanting to know more about symbolic eagle meaning, so here are a few thoughts.

I’ve had the luxury of observing both bald eagles and golden eagles in the wild. Like our nature-inclined forebears, the sheer size of these creatures is mind-numbing.

Size does matter to the Native mind. It is the mammoth size of the eagle that, in part, wins its title as the King of the Birds in myth and lore. In spite of its enormous size, the eagle still takes flight, seemingly effortlessly. This is the first of many symbolic cues from the eagle about perception (not judging a book by its cover) and, not allowing the illusion of limitation to ground us in our flight.

“Everything nourishes what is already strong.”

~Jane Austen

Perhaps the best way to describe symbolic eagle meaning is the this quote shown above from Jane Austen…

What else matters when considering symbolic eagle meaning? Here are a few attributes and keywords associated with Eagle Medicine…

Symbolic Eagle Meaning Keywords

symbolic eagle meaning
Symbolic eagle meaning keywords
  • Skill
  • Focus
  • Ruler
  • Power
  • Vision
  • Control
  • Freedom
  • Dominance
  • Community
  • Command
  • Action
  • Authority
  • Judgment
  • Liberation
  • Inspiration
  • Opportunity
  • Protection
  • Guardianship
  • Determination

Eagle Meaning in the Native Mind

The eagle presents a myriad of meanings, including intensity and loyalty to their clan. As a totem, the eagle will speak its loudest when you need focus on how to maintain aspects in your life that give you security.

Native wisdom honors the eagle for their opportunistic ways. It’s not that they’re skilled hunters (they are), but the go about gaining their needs in ways that are most efficient. This is a lesson for conserving resources. Work smarter, not harder.

Some Native American (plains tribes) refers to the eagle as an earthly incarnation of the greatThunderbird spirit. Legend further states that lightning bolts shoot from the eyes of the bald eagle, and with the beating of its expansive wings, rain is conjured from the skies. That’s easy to envision, as the eagle stare is so powerfully intense.

Coming from the mindset that all energy is interconnected, an average wingspan of 5-7 feet (in the golden and the bald eagles) could understandably cause some massive energetic ripples in the cosmos. Even prompt rain. I love how eagles as rain bringers segways into the cleansing theme of water.

And, we see from the Native mind that eagle feathers are tribal tools resonating patterns of healing within ritual. Do a little research into Native wisdom, and you will find the eagle is invoked for revitalization, creation and healing purposes. I like to think this deals with the eagle’s connection with water.

Symbolic eagle meaning
Symbolic eagle meaning

Having said all that, we can contemplate the healing messages the eagle may offer us in our daily life. When the eagle soars into our psychic vision, it may be a sign of getting prepared for symbolic cleansing rains. What needs cleaning in our lives?

Of course, as rulers of the sky, eagle meaning is connected with the air element, which symbolizes communication and thought. All bird totems speak to us about higher thinking, dreams, and mental liberation. As king of the birds, the eagle’s message of mental acuity is super-dominant.

Visually, everything about the eagle’s appearance is sharp. Streamlined, sleek, chiseled. This prompts our deeper minds to hone our thoughts and skills. The eagle commands us to tailor our intelligence and talents in a form that best suits our needs. We all have inner abilities, but when the eagle shows up – it’s a clear sign it’s time to use these abilities in a laser-like fashion to bring about focused change in our lives.

To revisit the Thunderbird association, eagles are said to bring down lightning with the storms. This makes me think of flashes of insight, surges of power – electrifying vision.

I also like to look into the eyes of the eagle. There I see the lightning. I see the sun itself living in those all-seeing bright yellow orbs.

symbolic eagle meaning
symbolic eagle meaning

“Be bold, be brave enough to be your true self.”

~Queen Latifah

Do these observations strike a chord with you? If so, take flight with the eagle meaning by experimenting with these visualizations:

Tips To Tapping Into Symbolic Eagle Meaning

♦  Contemplate the power cased in the heart of the eagle.

♦  Synchronize your own heart beat with that of the eagle’s – visualize each pulse as a flash of lighting – an impulse of divine thought.

♦  Picture the power of the gods clapping like thunder with each flap of their wings. With each crack of thunder consider barriers and blockages in your life being shattered.

♦  Then see the great seven foot wingspan of the eagle growing even longer in your vision in order to swipe away the rubble – making all trace of limitation disappear.

♦  Look into the eyes of the eagle, and see the dawning sun shine clarity upon the dawning of your own awareness. These eyes are like a light into your own contemplative vision – let them illuminate your from the inside out.

These kind of powerful connections can liberate on so many levels.

But, you don’t have to take my word for it. Consider our ancestors perspectives on the eagle meaning for more inspiration. Where can you find cultural symbolic eagle meaning? Just keep reading, ‘cuz I got you covered.

Symbolic eagle meaning
Symbolic eagle meaning

Virgil said: “Fortune favors the bold.

The eagle mimics that sentiment.

Always opportunistic, the eagle teaches us to seek resources and use them to their fullest extent.

Eagle Meaning in Cultural Lore and Legend

♦  Alchemy symbolic eagle meaning:
A representation of prime matter, the start of an alchemical operation. The eagle spreads its wings over the step into creation and fans the fire, encouraging growth of new matter.

♦  Aztec and Mayan meaning of eagle:
The eagle carries the veil of night and dark over our existence and awareness. It’s affiliated with the dawning sun, and is a magnificent celestial power, able to shine light into our world.

♦  Celtic animal symbolism of eagle:
Associated with the symbolism of water, and the intuitive oracle water serves as. Perhaps because our Celtic kin observed their magnificent ability to see into waters with miraculous clarity. Like scrying. I like to think the Celts skimmed across the waters of their existence invoked the eagle for assistance in “diving in” for treasures of wisdom.

♦  Christian eagle meaning:
Associated with the Christ himself. Because the eagle seems to easily ascend the skies, looking into the sun with unblinking focus, we relate symbolism of Christ’s unblinking faith in the Way, the Truth, and the Light. We also see themes of renewal (baptism) as the eagle plunges the soul of man into the sea, and lifts them out renewed and cleansed.

♦  Greek meaning:
Another reference as a solar animal, the eagle is symbolic of authority, rulership and virility. It’s depicted with thunderbolts in each talon. In my mind, this seems like a phallic reference would bolster sexual energy as well as warrior status (energy, thrust, courage, bravery, fearlessness). I get a confirmation of this by Zeus’s strong affiliation with the eagle in myth.

I could go on forever about the symbolic meaning of the eagle. It’s an inspiring creature, so it’s only natural that every human eye that has witnessed it would be enraptured by its regal presence.

The eagle imparts spectacular wisdom. Take purposeful, meditative time to connect with the eagle, and discover what kind of glorious insight it can share with you.

Last word on the symbolic eagle meaning: “Fly Higher.”

Don’t miss my page on Symbolic Eagle Tattoo Ideas here.

As always, thanks for reading!

May all your eagle encounters be uplifting.

Avia

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