Totem Dream Meaning

Dreams of a totem pole signify a sacred marker to remind you of your power and of who you really are.A totem pole can also represent rank, status, and power....

In American culture, we usually think of animals carved upon a tree trunk by Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest (totems were also found among ancient cultures throughout the world)....

1- In a dream a totem pole can link us back to a very primitive need for protection.It is not the protection afforded by a father, but by those spirits...

All cats relate to the power of the feminine principle.The larger the cat, the greater the power of this totem. As with the jaguar and the cougar, the spots of...

All cats relate to the power of the feminine principle.The larger the cat, the greater the power of this totem.The jaguar is the third-largest feline, after the lion and tiger,...

Change and transformation are part of this animal’s totem power.The dragonfly spends an enormous amount of time in the larval stage, which represents the hibernation that must accompany great change....

Though a turkey is a bird and therefore merits some attention as an animal totem, in the United States it is almost entirely synonymous with the Thanksgiving holiday.

A pole can be a symbol of female sexuality. There are a number of idiomatic uses of the term to which a dream might be alluding, as in the expression...

The bear symbolizes spiritual strength and power, both latent – for example, when a bear hibernates – and also apparent. In shamanism the bear is a very powerful totem animal...

The figures of animals are an easy way for us to accept the help the subconscious and spiritual realms can offer. Your totem animal is traditionally your ‘guide’ through the...

The horse is the ultimate symbol of power. We even use the horse as a measurement of an engine with the term “horsepower.” When harnessed, this mighty beast can take...

The king of the jungle is a cat and thus resonates as an embodiment of the feminine principle. Courage, decisiveness, leadership, and strength are all parts of this majestic animal...

The beautiful plumage of the male peacock contains some of the most startling colors in the natural kingdom and has long been associated with royalty and therefore great abundance.A peacock...

The symbolic meaning associated with the raccoon is based on its markings that look like a mask. In this way, the raccoon as a totem connects to the idea of...

The donkey is an indefatigable worker domesticated to be of selfless service to humans through its strength and fortitude. As such, its medicine as a totem animal connects to this...

All cats relate to the power of the feminine principle.The larger the cat, the greater the power of this totem.The distinction of the cheetah is related to its speed; it...

One of the most remarkable visual creations in the animal kingdom, the zebra reminds you to stand out from the crowd.The medicine of this animal totem is originality and whimsy.The...

All cats relate to the power of the feminine principle.The larger the cat, the greater the power of this totem. This medium-sized cat is actually named for the brightness of...

All cats relate to the power of the feminine principle.The larger the cat, the greater the power of this totem.The mountain lion is one of the smaller of the great...

The tiger is the ultimate animal symbol for strength and sensuality and is also connected to vitality and health. When a tiger appears in a dream, you are being acquainted...

Clearing evil or decay, or taking in good, is symbolized as devouring it – that is, eating it greedily. Kali, the hindu mother goddess, as the keeper of the graveyard,...

The elk is a member of the deer family, so any meaning associated with it will be based on a foundation involving grace, beauty, watchfulness, and the ability to navigate...

The principle of death and rebirth is what is represented by the scorpion. In the astrological zodiac, the scorpion is the only archetype that can kill, so Scorpio relates to...

“Slow and steady wins the race” is the credo of the turtle. Patience and fortitude are the hallmarks of the medicine associated with this animal totem. When a turtle appears...

The panda is a powerful symbol of abundance and prosperity. Pandas eat bamboo, long a symbol of luck and good fortune; they also eat it slowly and endlessly, connecting the...

One of the most well-known aspects associated with the kangaroo is that as a marsupial, the female carries her young in her pouch for a long time after birth. In...

A creature of water, the lobster relates to the depths of the unconscious mind. Lobsters continually grow throughout their lifespan and can regenerate a lost limb. In this way, the...

This legendary mythological creature has the head of an eagle on the body of a lion.The lion is the king of the beasts and the eagle is the king of...

A great symbol of luck and abundance, the rabbit in your dream points to great good fortune. Rabbits are traditionally associated with prolific reproductive ability, so they naturally connect us...

Stately and powerful, the moose is a study in understatement. We rarely see moose in any other posture but stillness, but the amount of brutal strength they possess is astronomical....

Whenever an animal is present in a dream, it is pointing to a more instinctual approach to life. You may be obsessed with a pervasive thought pattern that won’t let...

One of the most communal of all animals, the bee is a master at communication and community organization. Through a complex societal structure, bees produce one of nature’s most exquisite...

The manatee is a mammal and thus relates to us more directly as beings of consciousness. Manatees are, however, fully aquatic animals and as such connect to the unconscious as...

All cats relate to the power of the feminine principle.The larger the cat, the greater the power of this totem.The cougar is nocturnal and therefore relates more to shadow elements...

The ultimate predator, this is a very common image in a dream that represents fear and anxiety. As a totem, the power of the shark is phenomenal. Sharks represent our...

The platypus is an incongruous creature with the bill of a duck and a mammal’s body, and yet it is the only mammal that lays eggs. In this way, its...

This magical creature is a powerful symbol of magic and spiritual purity.It is an ancient symbol that has permeated modern media more than any other creature.The unicorn is a white...

Like bees and ants, wasps have an overall totem energy that connects with community regulation and interdependent structure. Wasps are predators by nature, and lower forms of insects are their...

(see Animals, Birds, Wings)American: Freedoms and liberties in which everyone deserves to share Soaring with an eagle: A type of flying dream.Many solar gods are equated with this symbol (see...

This is one of the most beloved of all animals and holds a very high place in many belief systems of the New Age.The dolphin’s intelligence and beautiful song have...

In most ancient cultures, consider­ation and even veneration of dreams played a great pan. Some groups felt that dream life was more real and imponant than waking life. Not only...