Totem Animals
Here are the numbers and associations for the Totem animals of the medicine wheel. The messages that are writen here for each animal are very general and abridged and are only meant to give a basic idea of the attributes of the animals.
'Medicine Cards' by Sams and Carson gives much more detailed information on the attributes of each totem animal and includes a beautifully illustrated set of cards. (ISBN: 0-939680-53-X)
| 1 | Eagle | Spirit | Reconnect to the element of air and the higher mind |
| 2 | Hawk | Messenger | Be aware of the signals and messages in your life |
| 3 | Elk | Stamina | Reconnect with those of your gender. Also beware of the effects of stress |
| 4 | Deer | Gentleness | Be gentle of spirit and love others as they are |
| 5 | Bear | Introspection | Take time to meditate and find the answers that lie within yourself |
| 6 | Snake | Transmutation | It is time to bring a thought, action or desire to completion |
| 7 | Skunk | Reputation | Be proud of your achievements and walk tall. Show self respect and confidence |
| 8 | Otter | Woman Medicine | Stop worrying and enjoy yourself for a while. Let life unfold before you |
| 9 | Butterfly | Transformation | Stop and notice where you are in your life. What do you need to do next? |
| 10 | Turtle | Mother Earth | Slow down. Ground yourself and take things slowly for a while |
| 11 | Moose | Self Esteem | Feel good about yourself. Give yourself the credit you deserve. Well Done!! |
| 12 | Porcupine | Innocence | Allow the child in you to play. Indulge yourself. |
| 13 | Coyote | Trickster | Lighten up!! Enjoy the joke. Know that sometimes the joke will be on you |
| 14 | Dog | Loyaly | Are you being loyal and true to yourself and others? What are your goals |
| 15 | Wolf | Teacher | This is a time to share knowledge with others or maybe discover it within |
| 16 | Raven | Magic | Be open and ready for a change in consciousness |
| 17 | Mountain Lion | Leadership | Go where your heart takes you and be aware that others may wish to follow |
| 18 | Lynx | Secrets | Discover the secrets within you by paying attention to your higher self |
| 19 | Buffalo | Prayer and Abundance | Recognise the sacredness in all things. Pray. Be calm |
| 20 | Mouse | Scrutiny | Pay attention to details. Look carefully at yourself and others |
| 21 | Owl | Deception | Use your intuition.Observe omens and messages. Beware of deception |
| 22 | Beaver | Builder | Look for alternatives to overcome obstacles. Put ideas into action |
| 23 | Opossom | Diversion | Expect the unexpected and use your mind to outwit troublemakers |
| 24 | Crow | Law | This is a time for integrity and to stand up against the unjust |
| 25 | Fox | Camouflage | Be silent and move with stealth. Observe and learn |
| 26 | Squirrel | Gathering | Either prepare yourself for a change or clear out the clutter that you no longer need |
| 27 | Dragonfly | Illusion | It is time to let go of illusion and face the changes that need to be made |
| 28 | Armadillo | Boundaries | Now is the time to define or reclaim your own space |
| 29 | Badger | Aggressiveness | Use your agression to move forward and remove boundaries but be it's master. Don't let it master you |
| 30 | Rabbit | Fear | Stop worrying about things that haven't happened. Write down your fears, face them, feel them and let them go |
| 31 | Turkey | Give-Away | Be willing to give or accept a gift be it spiritual, material or mental |
| 32 | Ant | Patience | Have patience and show a little trust. don't try to rush things |
| 33 | Weasel | Stealth | Be discreet. Use your intuition to look for hidden reasons behind things |
| 34 | Grouse | Sacred Spiral | Meditate on and analyse how you move through your world |
| 35 | Horse | Power | Compassion, respect, sharing and teaching are the paths to power |
| 36 | Lizard | Dreaming | Pay attention to dreams and symbols. Keep a dream diary |
| 37 | Antelope | Action | Do it now |
| 38 | Frog | Cleansing | Remove the distractions and 'dirt' from your life. Cleanse yourself |
| 39 | Swan | Grace | Your intuitive abilities are growing stronger. Accept them |
| 40 | Dolphin | Manna | Be aware of the energy passing through you. Allow yourself to connect to the Dreamtime |
| 41 | Whale | Record Keeper | Use your voice to release tension or emotion |
| 42 | Bat | Rebirth | It is time to let go of something which is holding you back |
| 43 | Spider | Weaving | It may be time to create, or you may be getting to entagled in your own life. Beware of becoming tied up in a situation |
| 44 | Hummingbird | Joy | Realx let go of judgements and laugh |
