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Gecko

Here it is, part 3. I’ve received emails from many people requesting animal meanings. It impresses me how many people feel attracted to specific animal. This part includes meanings for the gecko, giraffe, the frog, deer, and goose. For this article I used another source for finding deeper meanings of some of these animals. As I’ve mentioned before, Ted Andrew’s has a book called “Animal Speak”. This book has a sequel which goes deeper into the meanings of specific species. The book is called “Animal-Wise“.

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The turkey is usually associated with silliness, and in some cases stupidity. But that could not be further from the truth. The turkey is a symbol of “shared blessings” and the harvest. The turkey is referred to as the “Earth Eagle”, and is linked to many Native American myths and legends. The turkey is very adaptable, and although once a threatened species, have regained their numbers in the wild.

If the turkey has come to you as a totem, it may be indicating a bountiful harvest. A harvest may not reflect an actual farm harvest, but it could mean something such as a harvest of wealth, or a harvest of family. Thanksgiving is the time for family togetherness, maybe the turkey is responsible for that.

This Thanksgiving, take a moment to thank the one participant that sacrificed the most for your day, the turkey. You may be surprised at the results yo may earn on a spiritual level.

Here is part two of animal totem meanings. These animals, the mosquito, monkey, crab, orca, wolf, and guinea pig were requested by readers.

I added the osprey as a personal choice since I encountered one on a bike ride this weekend, and my wife wanted me to research cat.

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Once you have established your power totem, the animal or animals that you feel the strongest connection to, you need to learn to honor it. In order to better understand its meaning and purpose in your life, you should honor your totem by surrounding yourself with its likeness.

Honoring your totem is more than just hanging a picture of it in your office or bedroom. You need to learn your animal. Research it from all aspects, including the scientific aspects, and the metaphysical. For example, the Dolphin is a symbol of breathing through your problems. But did you know that a dolphin’s rib cage compresses when it dives deep? What could this mean? Could it mean that you’ve compresses your difficulties and problems, and need to release them? Does it mean you problems are too wide spread and need to be compacted and focused on? Understanding more about your totem can open more pathways to understanding their relationship in your life.

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