animal totems Archives

When Animals That Symbolize Love Appear in Your Life

by AviaFebruary 11, 2026February 13, 2026

Over the last two decades of studying symbolism, mythology, and human–nature relationships, I’ve come to believe something simple and powerful: animals that symbolize love are …

by AviaFebruary 5, 2026February 6, 2026

I’m a Native Texan. I know armadillos. I know that they don’t just waddle up into awareness during carefree, wide-open seasons of life. Ha! Nope. …

by AviaJanuary 30, 2026February 9, 2026

I saw a bear once, in real life. I was riding my motorcycle along backcountry roads near the border between NY and Canada, when I …

by AviaJuly 7, 2025July 11, 2025

Let’s talk about capybaras…those wonderfully weird, unbothered beings that seem to float through life like chilled-out Zen masters in fur coats. Here’s the thing…we’ve meme-ified …

by AviaMay 19, 2025November 4, 2026

Spring animal symbolism centers on renewal, growth, fertility, and awakening. Animals that appear in spring (like robins, rabbits, and groundhogs) often symbolize new beginnings, creative …

by AviaMay 10, 2024May 1, 2026

Ah, the month of May. It’s symbolic of revitalization, renewed energy, and life bursting at the seams. As the vibrant month of May unfolds, nature explodes in a …

by AviaFebruary 15, 2024February 1, 2026

Where I live, winter squats long and stubbornly with its cold clutches clinging for what seems like an eternity. At least, that’s how it feels …

by AviaApril 7, 2022April 3, 2026

Every month has overarching themes, and the month of April is no different. These power animals of April are such because this is the month …

by AviaApril 16, 2018December 21, 2025

Refreshing Symbols for Renewal The world is filled with invigorating symbols for renewal that have the ability to breathe new life into our consciousness. It …

by AviaJanuary 4, 2018January 26, 2021

Animal Symbolism: Squirrel Tracks Squirrel Tracks and Meanings in Animal Symbolism: Don’t laugh! Squirrel tracks have meaning too! Animal symbolism goes deep, and even something seemingly …

by AviaDecember 23, 2017March 27, 2023

A Question About Wild Boar Meaning: The following is a question from Amber, a devotee of symbolism and totem meanings. She had a dream about …

by AviaDecember 19, 2017February 27, 2023

Symbolic Cheetah Characteristics: Fast, Faster, FASTEST! That pretty much sums up the main symbolic insight concerning cheetah characteristics. These magnificent beasts are the ultimate rocket ships in …

by AviaDecember 19, 2017February 27, 2023

Symbolic Camel Meaning: When we begin reasoning about the symbolic meaning of camels, we cannot miss the prevalent symbolic themes of journeying. The essence of long-distance travel …

by AviaDecember 19, 2017February 27, 2023

Exploring Symbolic Buffalo Meaning: To be clear, this page on symbolic buffalo meaning actually details symbolism of the Bison. In order to reach a wider …

by AviaDecember 18, 2017March 4, 2024

Solar animal symbolism deals with creatures that correspond with the sun – also known as fire sign animals. The list of solar animals is seemingly infinite (as is …

by AviaDecember 18, 2017March 4, 2023

Exploring Native American Bear Meaning: When we walk on the path of the bear, this animal will inevitably tell us about its long history with …

by AviaDecember 17, 2017March 4, 2023

Exploring ideas and suggestions about knowing your totem animal: This page on your knowing your totem animal is in response to a question from someone …

by AviaDecember 17, 2017October 26, 2024

Reasons Why, and Ways to Invoke Animal Totems: If you’ve been following this website for any length of time, you’ll know I’m a little rabid about connecting …