Animal	Qualities and Information
Alligator/Crocodile	Initiation, maternal protection, patience, understanding weather, access to ancient knowledge.
Armadillo	Empathy, discrimination, understanding personal boundaries, respecting boundaries, self-protection, understanding personal vulnerabilities.
Badger	Passion, cunning, control, perseverance, grounding, spiritual protection, Earth magick, revenge, self-expression, aggressiveness, single-mindedness, keeper of stories.
Bat	Initiation, transition, camouflage, invisibility, viewing past lives, understanding grief Bats are sometimes considered am ill omen and often sign of death. For magick, the bat best personifies keen vision and the ability to navigate through difficult circumstances. A Bat on Bloodstone will improve incantations and all types of magickal efforts.
Bear	Healing, Inner Knowledge, Power Native Americans regard the black bear as the guardian of the West which makes the bear an excellent token or the western point of your altar. The Honey Bear is Symbolic of sweetness and truth.
Beaver	Builder, Protector
Buffalo/Bison	Survival, strength, courage, challenge, hospitality, generosity, knowledge, abundance, feminine courage, creativity
Butterfly	Magick, reincarnation, transformation, transmutation.
Cat	Independence The cat was an object of worship in Egypt, Rome and Persia. Artemis sometimes took the form of a cat. The cat was adopted as a popular amuletic symbol to protect travelers on dangerous journeys. Cats became potent amulets for sailors and travelers because they always landed on their feet unharmed. Cats can also walk through a magick circle without doing harm or breaking the circle.
Cheetah	Self-esteem, short-term focus, speed, elusiveness, accelerating time
Coyote	Intelligence, shape-shifting, child rearing, illumination, stealth, balance, spiritual clarity
Crow/Rook	honoring ancestors, shapeshifting, guidance in shadow work, moving through space and time
Deer	Physical Pacing, Body Awareness, Gentleness, Caring and Kindness
Dingo	Loyalty, companionship, finding the truth, protection, intuition
Dolphin	Psychic Abilities, Initiators Apollo is strongly affiliated with dolphins, being able to take their shape. It was in this form, called Apollo Delphinos, that he founded the Delphic Oracle. Dolphins emblemizes the breath of life, helpfulness and the purity of joyful play. It is the child in each of us, leaping to be free.
Dragonfly	Dream interpretation, breaking down illusions, seeing the truth, change, speed
Duck	Water magick, grace on water, clarity despite emotions
Eagle	Wisdom, High Ideals, Spiritual Philosophy
Elephant	Royalty, ancient wisdom, education, removing obstacles, strength, patience, confidence.
Elk	Strength, Agility
Fox	Elusiveness, Ogility, Cleverness The fox is crafty, quiet and skillful. In Western Cultures the fox is regarded as a trickster, while Eastern cultures and Native Americans see them as shape shifters filled with supernatural power.
Frog	Cleansing, transformation, rebirth, understanding emotions.
Giraffe	Intuition, communication, seeing into the future.
Goat	Agility, independence, sure-footedness, abundance, removing guilty feelings
Goose	Happiness, assistance in healing, soul guidance.
Hawk	Perception, Focus, Protection
Heron	Intuition, Organization
Hippopotamus	Maternal protection, aggression, birth of new ideas, moving gracefully through emotions.
Horse	Stability, Courage, Stamina, Mobility
Hummingbird	Healing, endurance, happiness, love.
Jaguar	Shamanic Wisdom, Focused Power
Lion	Strength, courage, energy, self fulfillment, strengthening family ties.
Lizard	Facing fears, lucid dreaming, astral travel, Ego (detaching from), regeneration.
Lynx	Keeping Secrets, Guardianship, Guidance
Mole	Connecting with Earth energies, knowledge of plants and herbs, introspection, sensitivity to touch and vibration, understanding the fluctuation of energy.
Mountain Lion	Strength, Elusiveness
Mouse	Innocence, Faith, Trust
Opossum	Sensibility, deception, recovery, gaining wisdom, guidance in uncovering hidden talent, appearances (use of).
Otter	Psychic awareness, women's healing, faithfulness, playfulness, sensibility.
Owl	Symbolic Wisdom, Shadow Work, Deception, Clairvoyance, Insight (the night eagle)
Ox	Strength
Panther	Protection
Pelican	Controlling ego, recovering from loss, emotional stability, perseverance.
Porcupine	Innocence, protection of boundaries, defense, noninterference, creating a personal path, trust in Spirit.
Praying Mantis/Walking Stick	Female warrior energy, strategy, time manipulation, stillness.
Rabbit	Faith, Nurturance, Humility A Rabbit's foot is considered very lucky, perhaps because the rabbit can hop so quickly away from danger.
Raccoon	Disguise, dexterity, curiosity, seeking guidance and confidence.
Raven	Inner Journeys, Dreams, Introspection, Courage, Self-knowledge
Sheep (ram/ewe)	Fertility, new beginnings, maintaining balance, abundance, assurance.
Skunk	Sensuality, courage, self-respect, willpower, self-confidence, reputation, self-knowledge.
Snake/Serpent	Transmutation, elusiveness, manipulating lightning, exploring the Mysteries of life, elemental energy, Goddess energy, psychic energy, Immortality, the magick cord which links shamans to the spirit world, protection from religious persecution, creative power.
Spider	Creativity, wisdom, shapeshifting, female energy, divine inspiration, weaver of the web of fate.
Squirrel	Resourcefulness, solving puzzles, balance, warning, discovery, change, preparing for the future.
Swan	Dreams Sister Swan is used as a guide into dreamtime.
Tiger	Power, energy, strength, willpower, instinctive action, punctuality.
Turtle/Tortoise	Symbol of the earth, patience, feminine energy, women's healing, self-boundaries, connection with the center, navigation, psychic protection, nonviolent defense, self-reliance, tenacity, developing new ideas, respecting boundaries.
Vulture/Condor/Buzzard	Prophecy, purification, death and rebirth, love of Mother Goddess.
Weasel (Ferret)	Strength, Energy, Ingenuity, Stealth
Whale (orca)	astral travel, healing, seeing the unseen. Alaskans consider the orca the guardian of the sea.
Wolf	Loyalty, Perseverance, Success, Earth Wisdom, Protection