The Rabbit is known for its ability to procreate, its fleetness, and its movement is by leaps. People with this totem may find that their endeavors go in leaps and bounds also.
If a Rabbit totem has appeared in your life, it may indicate a need for more planning or to check those plans already set in motion. Do not box yourself in a corner.
This totem may also bring a need to examine the kinds of foods you eat. Perhaps a vegetarian diet, if only for a short time, can help you strengthen and heal.
The Rabbit is associated with the goddess Hecate.
Duck Totem
Emotional Comfort and Protection
Ducks are connected to feminine energies, the astral plane and emotions through their connection with water. Ducks remind us to drink deeply from the waters of life. Find comfort in your element and with those of like mind and spirit. Ducks teach you how to maneuver through the waters of life with grace and comfort. Psychologist and therapists often have Ducks as a totem, assisting them to help others move through emotional tangles.
Coyote tote
Wisdom, Folly
The Coyote teaches you how wisdom and folly go hand-in-hand. In the folly of others, we see our own foolishness and we learn from their mistakes.
If a Coyote totem has appeared in your life, be prepared for "Murphy's Law" to enter your life with a vengeance. Your sense of humor will arise full force in keeping with the things happening around you. Blind dates, things that suddenly don't work, all this is Coyote humor. You need to learn to laugh at yourself and Life's irony.
Coyote energy is tied to simplicity and trust. It stimulates and renews innocence and reawakens a childlike wisdom in the world. A Coyote's howl touches your soul, reminding us of our primal connections.
Coyote people are very adaptive to new situations and have close-knit families, especially when children are involved.
Road Runner Totem
Mental Speed and Agility
The Road Runner teaches mental agility and speed. Those with this totem learn to think quickly and on their feet. This totem can help you learn to shift your thought processes from one task to another with ease. Road Runner people have increased opportunities to plan and then bring those plans to fruition. Road Runner people are always thinking. Their minds are always at work.
What do you think ? Do the totems match our favorite characters?
I have yet to find a Tazy Devil totem if you know of one do tell!
A cat totem encourages agility in both body and mind. You will be challenged with new ideas and places. The cat gives you clearer perception.
This spirit helper is resourceful, strong and fearless. It will give you courage and confidence.
Examine the colors, character and behaviors of your Cat. Everything about it will reflect in your own life.
When a Cat becomes predominant in your life, magic and mystery come alive.
Associated with the Norse Goddess of Fertility Freyja and the Hindu Goddess of Childbirth, Shasthi and of course, the Egyptian Goddess Bastet who takes the form of a cat.
Boar/Pig totem
Self-Reliance, Protection
The Boar (or Pig) is a very powerful totem. It is a totem of prosperity and spiritual strength and a strong protector totem. Boar is deeply connected to Mother Earth and the mysteries of Nature.
Very different than how culture portrays them, Boars and Pigs are very organized, clean creatures who is the master of his domain. A Boar totem can teach you this same self-reliance to you. You will know that you can face life-problems and emerge the conqueror.
Associated with Cerridwen, the Celtic goddess of new life and fertility.
A Boar totem can guide you fearlessly through the trials and tribulations inherent on everyone's lifepath.
Rabbit totem poem Scurry, scurry, worry, worry, Like the hare I run about, Busy, busy, in a tizzy, I only hear the voice without. Quiet, hare. Do not despair. The voice within is strong and sure. If you just listen, you'll learn your mission, Be confident and self-assured.
Coyote totem poem
Trickster, Shape-Changer, keep me from danger.Cunning magician, teach me your waysOf magical fire, powers much higher.Lead me to new life. Brighten my days.
(No Duck or Roadrunner poems as of yet sorry Duck and Rev fans)
-- Edited by Mistress of Fear at 19:45, 2007-05-05
-- Edited by Mistress of Fear at 19:46, 2007-05-05