Animals


Bat - associated with blood, rebirth, also navigation, finding one's way in the dark.

Bear - introspection, mystery, strength. Direction: North, element of earth.

Dog - loyalty, compassion, kindness. Direction: West, element of water.

Dragonfly - illusion, dreaming. Direction: East, element of air.

Fox - camouflage, stealth, observation. Direction: North, element of earth.

Frog - fecundity, creativity, moisture. Direction: West, element of water.

Hawk - far-seeing, a messenger. Direction: East, element of air.

Horse - power, beauty, that which can be controlled. Direction: East or North, elements of air and earth.

Hummingbird - joy, brevity, speed. Direction: East, element of air.

Jackal - trickster, humor, stealer of fire, psychopomp. Direction: South, element of fire.

Lioness - aggressiveness, pride, protection, healing. Direction: South, element of fire.

Lynx - secrets, silence. Direction: North, element of earth.

Otter - woman medicine, healing, sensuality. Direction: West, element of water.

Owl - deception, scrutiny. Direction: North, element of earth.

Raven - magic, all color in darkness, law, beginnings and endings. Direction: all directions, all elements.

Raccoon - moving in shadows, earth-magic, the unerring attainment of desires. Direction: North, element of earth.

Skunk - reputation, protection, secrecy. Direction: South, element of fire.

Snake - transmutation, rebirth, sacred spiral. Direction: South, element of fire.

Spider - weaving, hunting, single-mindedness of purpose. Direction: East, element of air.

Wolf - teacher, leadership, self-esteem. Direction: North, element of earth.