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Your spirit animal is the Owl

Characteristics: Intuition, ability to see what other do not see, announcer of change, wisdom
Spirit Animal Profile: The owl spirit animal is emblematic of a deep connection with wisdom and intuitive knowledge. If
you have the owl as totem or power animal, youre likely to have the ability to see whats usually hidden to most. When
the spirit of the animal guides you, you can the true reality and see beyond illusion and deceit.
The owl also offers for those who have it a personal totem the inspiration and guidance necessary to
deeply explore the unknown and the magic of life.
Owl Symbolism
Symbolic meanings for the owl are:
Intuition, ability to see what other do not see
The presence of the owl announces change
apacity to see beyond deceit and masks
Wisdom
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The traditional meaning of the owl spirit animal is the announcer of death, most likely symbolic like a life
transition, change
Owl Totem Quotes
Dont count your owls before they are delivered.
%lbus &umbledore in 'arry (otter
A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard; Why arent we
like that wise old bird
)nknown
The owl spirit animal and the power to see in
the dark
The owl sees in the dark: %s a spirit animal, the owl guides you to see beyond the veil of deception and illusion* it helps
see whats kept hidden. It also symboli+es the ability to cut through illusions and see the real meaning of someones
action or state of mind.
When the owl is one of your power animals, you have a strong intuition and can access information and wisdom thats
usually hidden to most. The spirit of this animal encourages you to look beyond deceiving appearances into the true
reality of a situation or a persons motives.
The owl is a strong spirit guide for discernment and making decision based solid foundations. all on the owl totem when
you have to assess a situation or are going through confusing times.
The unknown and the owl power animal
If you have an owl as a totem or spirit animal, you probably like to e,plore the unknown. The mysteries of life are a
fascinating field of interest. %s the owl guides your steps, you are likely to develop an appreciation for lifes magic.
When the owl shows up in your life, listen and look out for the subtle signs that are around you. -our animal spirit guide is
a great helper to be attentive to what usually goes below your radar, but is now of particular importance.
The owl is also a guide to uncover your hidden potential and abilities. heck whether you need to reveal more of your
intuitive nature.
.ight time is particularly auspicious for your creativity, so take the time to focus your creative energy then.
Owl spirit animals as messengers of change
/wl spirit animals are symbolic of death in many traditions. In most cases however, it should not be taken literally: If the
owl is associated with death, it can be viewed a symbolic death, meaning a transition in life, important changes that are
taking place or about to happen.
When the owl shows up in your life, pay attention to the winds of change. (erhaps you are about to leave some old habits,
a situation that no longer serve you or bring something new in your life.
Dream interpretation of the owl
When you dream about an owl, your spirit animal may be contacting you to warn you about a danger or threat hat you
need to pay attention to. It can bring a wise insight about important matters that you should not ignore.
When an owl appears in a dream, it could also mean that the intuitive part of you is calling for attention: (ay attention and
listen to the subtle signs in your life, to what is important, but not necessarily obviously so.
The owl could also be a animal spirit guide offering you insight about a moment of transition. Since this totem animal is
often associated with death, when an owl shows up in a dream, it could mean that you are receiving guidance regarding
personal transformation, change.
In many dream interpretations, the owl can represent a deceased friend or family member who comes back in the dream
in the shape of a spirit animal.
The owl spirit animal & superstition
0irds, especially birds of the night, are often associated with departed souls. The owl is no e,ception. In some popular
believes, they are considered as bad omen signifying the imminent death of a close relative or someone important.
1omans even believed that an owl hooting from the top of a public building announces the death of an important public
figure. It could also represent the spirit of a deceased family of close friend.
The night owl was the animal associated with the 2ord of &eath in the %+tec tradition. Theres a similar meaning for the
elts who associated the owls spirit with an animal announcing death, especially if it flies into someones window while a
sick person is inside the house. It was viewed as the spirit animal that would carry the souls of the departed to the
underworld.
Other traditional meanings for the owl spirit
animal
In Indian %merican traditions, the owl is called the .ight 3agle. The owl totem has a special connection with the night and
the moon, while the eagle is connected to the sun.
The owl is associated with witchcraft in a number of 3uropean and some %merican Indian traditions. Witches would often
take the owl as an animal spirit guide.
In 4reek mythology, the 4oddess %thena, goddess of the wisdom and war, was represented as an owl. It is said that the
1omans believed that someone would reveal all their secrets during their sleep if an owl feather was placed near their
pillow. What is the owl spirit animal revealing about your secrets5
Horse Spirit Animal
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The horse spirit animal symbolizes personal drive, passion and appetite for freedom. Among all
the spirit animals, it is one that shows a strong motivation that carries one through life. The meaning
of the horse varies depending on whether this animal spirit guide is represented as wild, tamed,
moving freely or constrained.
Horse Meaning
'orses generally represent:
% driving force, what you thrive for or carries you in life
% secondary meaning for the horse spirit animal is the balance between instinctive and tamed part of your
personality.
Se,ual energy, especially 6 but not limited to 6 masculine energy
Strong emotions, passionate desires
% comprehensive presentation of the horse spirit animal takes into account different ways to look at this animals
symbolism, showing positive and negative meanings, so you can decide which one resonates the most with you.
The horse spirit animal symbol of the
appetite for life
'orse spirit animals are likely to represent your inner strength and driving force in life. % typical symbolism for the horse is
one of an animal representing physical strength, vitality, but also our psychological or emotional ability to go on in life.
&epending on what this spirit animal means to you, it could symboli+e your ability to overcome obstacles in life and
pursue your goal no matter what may stand on your way.
Horse spirit animals symbols for freedom of
e!pression
'aving a horse as a spirit animal points to how free you feel to e,press yourself in life. The horse is an animal that is
domesticated by humans, but maintains a strong energy and drive of its own. %s a power animal, it relates to your ability
to e,press yourself freely and assertively in social environments such as work or school, or in closer circles of family and
friends.
When reflecting on your spirit animal, if you see the horse running wild, it could be worth reflection on positive and
negative meanings. /n the positive side, a horse running free is a sign that your drive to be free and e,press yourself
freely is strong and alive. /n the negative side, a horse running wild could symboli+e a part of your personality or
emotions that are hard to manage and are running your life instead of you running it.
Horse spirit animals present life energy
%ccording to psychologist arl 7ung, horses symboli+e natural forces mastered by human beings. 7ust like we harness a
horse to ride it or use its power, we can harness our own energy or natures to serve us and bring us further.
% horse spirit animal, especially when it appears to you in a dream, is likely to represent your energy or drive to e,press
your authentic self and succeed in life. This spirit animal could also be a reflection of how well you deal with your primitive
desires and urges, whether you live with them in harmony or if they are difficult to control.
In addition to a common animal totem meaning that sees horses as symbols for se, and se,uality, riding a horse may also
represent how we control the driving forces in our life. This could include se,uality, but also creativity, survival drive, or the
energy spent providing for oneself or a family.
The dark side of horse spirit animals
If you see your horse spirit animal constrained in stable or that cannot move easily, you are likely to have to cope with
limitations imposed in your own life upon the authentic e,pression of yourself or strains put on your vitality.
(erhaps the horse is tied up or confined in a cage. Such representation of your spirit animal suggests that you need to
check what is limiting you in your life. The animal could symboli+e your energy and drive in life as its being prevented
from flowing freely and easily by attachments to people, places or responsibilities youve taken on.
This representation of your power animal could indicate you where to look to find the roots of these limitations. They could
be related to an e,ternal influence such as a relationship partner, someone or a responsibility 8ob or family9related* an
internal influence such as limiting beliefs or feelings* or a choice youve made that is hard to sustain or reali+e.
Horse spirit animals" Symbols of se!uality
The horse is a strong symbol for se,ual e,pression. This is particularly true in dreams. 'orses are symbols for se,
according to :reuds perspective on dream analysis. &epending on the dream scenario, the horse could represent
repressed or flourishing se,ual energy.
If youre dreaming of riding a horse and moving harmoniously with the animal, the dream is likely e,pressing strong erotic
desires in a positive way. If the horse is getting out of control, your erotic desires or the ones of somebody else in your life
may feel overwhelming or need to be e,pressed more carefully. If the horse is strongly attached or in reins, look at what is
holding you back on how you e,press your se,uality.
Dream interpretation" Horse in bad dreams
If your horse spirit animal appears to you in a bad dream as a weak or suffering animal, it could characteri+e a mental or
emotional state you e,perience in your waking life. If the horse is mistreated or suffers in the dream, your animal spirit
guide could warn you to take your needs seriously before youre going deep in trouble.
Such an image is likely a call to consider what supports you and brings your energy and 8oy in life as opposed to confining
yourself into limiting beliefs or other peoples e,pectations. :or instance, look at constructive ways to support others while
taking into account your own needs.
More dream interpretations of horse spirit
animals
#lack horse totem
% black horse in a dream could represent a part of the shadow self or a part of your personality that you usually prefer to
keep hidden* instinctual urges operating in the dark recess of your mind* the unknown, what is mysterious.
$hite horse totem
White is associated with elevating your mood or spiritual aspirations* the white horse is a symbol for developing
awareness of your instincts and intuition.
Dreaming you%re betting on a horse
&reaming of placing a bet on a horse suggests that youre currently taking risks in your life and warns you about whether
you think youre likely to succeed. The horse spirit animal could symboli+e business9related matters or romantic and
se,ual aspects of a relationship.
The dream could signal that you need to weigh pros and cons of a situation or relationship that looks uncertain or risky. Is
your horse winning or losing in the race5 The outcome may reflect how you feel regarding your relationship, especially as
it relates to se,uality.
Seeing a horseshoe in your dream
'orseshoes are symbols of chance* they are considered as lucky charms in a lot of cultures and could be a sign that luck
is on its way in resolving matters regarding personal health, relationship and possibly business.
Dreaming about a talking horse
% horse who talks in your dream could be a manifestation of your animal spirit guide bringing you a message from your
instinctive self or your unconscious.

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