Ancient Native Americans believed that all animals had lessons to teach and had healing or inspirational power. When they held or carried a certain fetish, or meditated on it's meaning, they believed they drew the special energy of the animal into themselves.

Today, in a search for a closer walk with the earth, many are relearning the old ways of these ancient people, using the animal energy as the Native Americans did. To choose which animal energies are right for you, simply take a deep breath, still yourself and ask your inner being. You will have a knowing, as the ancient people did long ago.

Alligator
Survival, Stealth

Antelope
Speed, Grace, Rapid Advancement

Bear
Strength, Introspection, Self-Knowledge

Beaver
Building, Shaping, Structure

Bee
Service, Gathering, Community

Bird
Unity, Freedom, Individuality

Buffalo
Abundance, Healing, Good fortune

Butterfly
Transformation, Balance, Grace

Caribou
Travel, Mobility

Cougar
Balance, Leadership

Coyote
Humor, Trickiness, Reversal of fortune

Crane
Balance, Majesty

Crow
Council, Wisdom, Resourcefulness

Deer
Gentleness, Sensitivity, Peace

Dolphin
Joy, Harmony, Connection with self

Dragonfly
Skill, Refinement, Relentlessness

Eagle
Potency, Healing Power, Illumination

Elk
Pride, Power, Majesty

Fox
Cleverness, Subtlety, Discretion

Frog
Cleansing, Peace, Emotional Healing

Goat
Tenacity, Diligence

Goose
Safe return, Love of home

Hawk
Awareness, Truth

Hedgehog
Self-preservation

Horse
Freedom, Power, Safe movement

Hummingbird
Beauty, Wonder, Agility

Lizard
Letting go, Elusiveness

Loon
Communication, Serenity

Moose
Unpredictability, Spontaneity

Mouse
Illusion, Charm

Otter
Joy, Laughter, Lightness

Owl
Wisdom, Vision, Insight

Porcupine
Innocence, Humility

Quail
Protectiveness, Group Harmony

Rabbit
Conquering fear, Safety, Innocence

Raven
Mystery, Exploration of the unknown

Salmon
Trust, Strength, Determination, Persistence

Sandpiper
Quickness, Foraging, Scavenging

Seagull
Carefree attitude, Versitility, Freedom

Seal
Contentment

Skunk
Caution, Warning, Respect

Snail
Perseverence, Determination

Snake
Power, Life force, Sexual Potency

Spider
Web of Life, Interconnectedness, Industrious

Squirrel
Trust, Thrift

Swan
Elegance, Nurturing together, Relationship, Oneness

Turtle
Love and Protection, Healing and Knowledge

Wolf
Teaching skill, Loyalty, Independence

Whale
Creativity and Intuition