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Bird & Beast,

Fish & Fowl

Have you ever wondered about Familiars, Totems, and Beasts out of Myth and Legend? Well, one of our members hopes to help you learn about just that and more with this page.... . Greetings and well met. My craft name is Gryphon Ravenwing, and I have been a practicing Pagan for over nine years now. I have my own page (constantly under construction) here on the Crimson Rose site, but I've decided to add to the main page here as well. The following list is of creatures I have encountered in my Spirit Travels and the associations that I know of for each. I've done my best, but I'm only human. I'm sure that there will be people who have suggestions. In that case, please let me know of any additional creatures or additional properties of any creatures... . .Sea Life   -   Insects & Arachnids  -  Fowl  -  Reptiles & Amphibians  -  Beasts  -  Mythical Beasts Sea Life Fish Fertility Plenty The sea's bounty Currents and cycles Sexuality Riches Lucky speculation Dolphin / Porpoise Knowledge of the sea Patron of sailors Change Wisdom Balance Harmony Eloquence Discovery Communication Trust The power of breath and sound Communication skills Freedom Trust Understanding the power of rhythm in your life Use of breath to release intense emotions Water element magick Life Communion with nature The purest of joys Protection Psychic awareness Power balanced with grace and gentility Orca Using the vibrational energy of song to heal Finding your soul song Soul memory Seeing the unseen Ability to seal soul fissures and energy leaks Seal Protection from malicious gossip or physical danger Shapechanging Whale Creation Power of song Awakening inner depths Ancient knowledge Sound awareness Psychic development Insects & Arachnids Ant Industriousness Order Discipline Spider Primordial alphabet Master weaver Weaver of the web of fate Very good fortune Cunning Secrecy Hidden things Money Wisdom Creativity Divine inspiration Shapeshifting Understanding the patterns of illusion Female energy for the creative force of life Butterfly/Caterpillar The power of the whirlwind Transmutation The dance of joy Reincarnation Transformation Frivolous things Non-essentials Transmutation Magick Bee Fertility The honey of life Grasshopper Uncanny leaps forward Damselfly/Dragonfly Dreams Illusions Understanding dreams Seeing the truth in any situation or person Power to escape a blow Power of light Breaking down illusions Swiftness Change Praying Mantis/Walking Stick Ability to manipulate time Power to move between moments Understanding of the circular nature of time Power of stillness Female warrior energy Attack strategy Fowl Canary Power of song and voice Bald Eagle Swiftness Strength Courage Wisdom Keen sight Illumination of Spirit Healing Creation Knowledge of magick Ability to see hidden spiritual truths Rising above the material to see the spiritual Ability to see the overall pattern Connection to spirit guides and teachers Great power and balance Dignity with grace Ability to see the "big picture" Connection with higher truths Intuitive and creative spirit Respect for the boundaries of the regions Grace achieved through knowledge and hard work Chicken Fertility Sacrifice Dove Feminine energies of peace Maternity Prophesy Duck Grace on water Water energy Seeing clearly through emotions Spirit helper of mystics and seers Wealth Plenty Hawk Overcoming problems Courage Defense New life Clear-sightedness Being observant Far-memory Messages from spirits Guardianship Recalling past lives Courage Primal life force Fulfillment Messenger Visionary power Wisdom Illumination Seeing the larger picture Creativity Truth Experience Wise use of opportunities Overcoming problems Eagle Capable of reaching great zenith Bridging worlds Great perception Swiftness Strength Courage Wisdom Keen sight Knowledge of magick Ability to see hidden spiritual truths Falcon Astral traveling Healing Soul healing The release of a soul for a dying person Magick Sending energy and soul-healing to a dying person for an easy transition Goose Movement along one's soul path Storytelling Fertility Fidelity Symbol of 8 & infinity Understanding the power of community Assisting others through illness Happiness Luck Innocence Grouse Sacred dancing & drumming Goldfinch Awakening to the Nature Spirits Heron All aspects of diversity Self-reliance Boundaries Exploration Self-esteem Balancing multiple tasks Dignity Owl Silent wisdom Nocturnal vision Healing powers Silent and swift movement Seeing behind masks Keen sight Messenger of secrets and omens Shape-shifting Link between the dark, unseen world and the world of light Comfort with shadow self Moon magick Freedom Wisdom The arts Watchfulness Night magic Messenger of Athena Hummingbird Ability to heal by using light as a laser from mouth Endurance over long journeys Ability to fly into small places to heal Joy Communication Visitors Happiness Tireless joy The nectar of life Love Parrot Sunshine Color healing Brashness Color Scandal Peacock Luxury Splendor Vanity Penguin Fatherhood Understanding female energy within the male Waking dreams Astral Projection Patience Endurance Pelican Self sacrifice Storage The need to watch your words Proper use of abundance Control of ego Recovery from loss Ability to float through emotions Ability to return from the edge of extinction Raven/Crow/Rook Help with divination Wisdom Magick, especially of the Crone Guardian of the place before existence Carrier of souls from darkness into light Working without fear in darkness Creation Guidance while working in shadow Moves freely in the void Secret magic of creation Understands all things related to ethics Shapeshifter Trickery Boldness Skill Cunning Single-mindedness Bringer of knowledge Swiftness Eloquence Road Runner Mental speed Agility Pigeon Return to the love and security of home Sea Eagle Carries souls back to the dreamtime Soul world memory Retrieves lost soul parts Oversees soul retrievals Stork Birth Unspoken communication Turkey Shared blessings Harvest Sacrifice of self for a higher purpose Understanding the gift of giveaway Honoring the Earth Mother Harvest bounties Swan Sensitivity Emotions Dreaming Mysticism Longevity Awakening the true beauty of the power of the self Good luck Understanding dream symbols Seeing into the future Understanding spiritual evolution Developing intuitive abilities Divination Self transformation Self images Sensitivity Empathy Moon magics Grace in dealing with others Vulture/Buzzard/Condor Death and rebirth Prophecy Love of the Mother goddess Knowledge concerning the death of a loved one New vision Purification Wagtail Camp protector Brings messages about relatives Protector of lost children Patron of child care providers Teaches the proper use of gossip Woodpecker Connection to the earth Ability for find hidden layers Understands rhythms, cycles and patterns Warnings Prophecy Associated with thunder The Earth's drummer Power of rhythm & discrimination Pecks away at deception until the truth is revealed Reptiles & Amphibians Adder Wisdom Cunning Reincarnation Snake/Serpent Messenger of the Rainbow Serpent Elusiveness Manipulates lightning Transmutation Exploration of the mysteries of life Primitive or elemental energy Protection from religious persecution Goddess energy Psychic energy Creative power Immortality Wisdom Eternity Masculinity Secrecy Rebirth Resurrection Initiation Healing Transformation Knowledge Connection to or forms the magic cord by which the shaman travels to the soul world Alligator/Crocodile Maternal protection Connection to the earth mother Protection from manipulation Understanding deceit Revenge through patience Initiation Understanding weather Access to ancient knowledge Cobra Spiritual wisdom from the Goddess Protecting yourself from religious persecution Frog Reminder of common bonds with all life Singer of songs that celebrate the most ancient watery beginnings Transformation through water & sound Cleansing Understanding emotions Rebirth Lizard Detachment from ego Power to regenerate that which is lost Facing fear Controlling dreams Moving in the otherworld Toad Healing magic Faith Miracles Beasts Armadillo Understanding your personal boundary Respecting the boundaries of others Personal protection Discrimination Empathy Carrying your protection with you at all times Understanding your vulnerabilities Badger Keeper of stories Bold self-expresssion Aggressiveness Single-mindedness Passion Cunning Revenge Perseverance Control Antidote to passivity or victimization Persistence in the service of a mission Groundedness Knowledge of the earth Earth magick and wisdom Creative action in a crisis Protection of rights and spiritual ideas Bat Shamanic death and rebirth Pollination of new ideas Transition Initiation Viewing past lives Understanding grief The use of vibrational sound Camouflage Invisibility Ability to observe unseen Beaver Maintaining the ability to be productive in all ways by not limiting your options Action Building Being persistent Using available resources Using alternate ways of doing tasks Master builder of all things Not damming the flow of experiences in life Achievement through completion of tasks Understanding dynamics of group work Bear Introspection Awakening the power of the unconscious Thoughtfulness Need for retreat Strength in the face of adversity Communication with Spirit Dreams Death and rebirth Transformation Creature of dreams, shamans, mystics and visionaries Defense and revenge Rest Natural strength Caribou/Reindeer Connection to home over long distances Power of wandering Protection while traveling Social skills Retention of one's power in group situations Ability to go long periods in the dark Buffalo/Bison Earth Creativity Feminine courage Abundance Knowledge Generosity Hospitality Sharing work Courage Strength Prayer Manifesting abundance through right action & prayer Challenge Survival Giving for the greater good Formulating beneficial plans Black Jaguar Keeper of the circular time continuum Gatekeeper to the Unknowable Seeing the roads within chaos Understanding the patterns of chaos Moving without fear in the darkness Facilitating soul work Developing the ability to walk without fear in otherworld realms Releasing fear Empowering oneself Moving in unknown places Shapeshifter Psychic sight Cat Strong protector Self-assurance Search for hidden information Seeing spirits Aloofness Balance Wisdom Intellectualism Recuperative power Reincarnation Mystery Magick Independence The cat is a time honored symbol of magic Cougar/Mountain Lion/Puma Coming into power Using leadership power wisely and without ego Balancing power, intention, strength Savagery Fury Remorseless Cunning Hunting and seeking of freedom Using power in leadership Gaining self-confidence Freedom from guilt Cunning Cheetah Speed Making events occur quicker Ability to focus intently on something for a short period of time Swiftness Self-esteem Accelerating time Keenness of sight Cow Vitality Health Money Prosperity Life of the land Coyote Understanding that all things are sacred--yet nothing is sacred Wisdom & folly Teaching that only when all masks have fallen will we connect with the Source Intelligence Singing humans into being Childhood trust in truth Teaching us how to rear our young Brings rain Ability to laugh at one's own mistakes Placing the North Star Shape-shifting Teaching balance between risk and safety Illumination Stealth Deer/Hart Keen scent Swiftness Alertness to any danger Psychic powers Gentleness in word, thought and touch Ability to listen Grace Appreciation for the beauty of balance Understanding of what's necessary for survival Power of gratitude and giving Innocence Gentle luring to new adventure Healing Connection to Earth and the forests Ability to sacrifice for the higher good Connection to the woodland goddess Alternative paths to a goal Dingo Reborn Human Soul Assistance in hunting Finding warmth in cold situations Companionship Tracking skills Loyalty Understanding silence Finding the truth Protection Willingness to follow through Correct use of intuition Dog Devotion Loyalty Total trust Love Friend Faithfulness Protection Fidelity Donkey/Ass Wisdom Humility Elephant Strength Royalty Removal of obstacles and barriers Ancient wisdom & power Reclaiming primordial royalty Confidence Patience Using education opportunities Memory Fox Cleverness Observational skills Cunning Stealth Feminine courage Ability to observe unseen Persistence Feminine magic of camouflage Shape shifting Invisibility Gentleness Swiftness Adaptation Cunning Slyness The ability to make fool out of those who pursue you Wisdom Knowing the time and place for action Ferret Getting information Seeing truth behind the facade Giraffe Sees far into the future Ability to reach things that are unreachable to others Communication Intuition Far sightedness Ability to remain above the fray Goat Abundance Independence Surefootedness Removing guilty feelings Understanding nature energies and beings Seeking new heights Agility Hippopotamus Proper use of aggression Ability to move gracefully through emotions Mother-fury when necessary Birth of new ideas Protection of family Horse/Pony/Mustang Freedom Power Strength Stamina Endurance Faithfulness Freedom to run free Control of the environment Awareness of power achieved with true cooperation Interspecies communication Expanding one's own potential abilities Friendship and Cooperation Travel Astral travel Guardian of travelers Checking a situation for possible danger Guide to overcoming obstacles Grace Dignity Jaguar Seeing the roads within chaos Understanding the patterns of chaos Moving without fear in the darkness Facilitating soul work Developing the ability to walk without fear in otherworld realms Releasing fear Empowering oneself Moving in unknown places Shapeshifter Psychic sight Lynx Keenness of sight Divination Developing psychic senses Keeper of all secrets and mysteries Secrets Vision of the hidden and unseen Movement through time and space Mole Guardian of the lower regions Connection with the energies of the Earth Knowledge of herbs, roots, minerals, seeds, rivers, and other hidden bounties of the earth Ability to turn inward Introspection and blindness to all but light and dark in the material world Love expressed in nature Sensitivity to touch and vibration (the kinesthetic sense) Understanding of energies and fluxes Lion Learning to relax Letting go of stress Strong family ties Strength Influence Royalty Power Courage Energy Self fulfillment Ferocity Group interaction or movement Assertion of the feminine The power of the female sun Verbal skills Moose Acknowledges the truths that have been denied by the soul Movement to and from the soul world Movement in the void Finds the parts of the soul that have been hidden Building self- respect Strength Wisdom Bridge to the elders Unseen speed Mouse Shyness Quiet Scrutiny Attention to detail Sneakiness Poverty Thievery Prudence Opossum Proper use of deception Use of appearances Sensibility Guidance to uncovering talent, psychic or physical Gaining wisdom Recovery Otter Woman's healing wisdom Sensibility without suspicion Guidance in unmasking talents Psychic awareness Faithfulness Recovery issues Understanding the value of playtime Playfulness Adventure Joy Playfulness Sharing Feminine power The magic of joy Youthful exuberance Zeal Rabbit/Hare New life Guile Releasing fear Overcoming the past Resolution to change Fertility Creativity often directly pertaining to conception Paradox and contradiction Living by one's own wits Receiving hidden teachings and intuitive messages Quick-thinking Humility Moving through fear Strengthening intuition Panther Reclaiming one's true power Swiftness Sunning Strength Perseverance Boldness Beauty Gaining confidence Porcupine Innocence Trust in Spirit Renewed sense of wonder Creating your own path Protection of boundaries Defense when threatened Allowing others their path Non-interference Polar Bear Ability to navigate along the Earth's magnetic lines Introspection Solitude Expert swimmer through emotional waters Finding one way back from the brink Ability to find sustenance in barren landscapes Strength in the face of adversity Communication with Spirit Dreams Death and rebirth Transformation Creature of dreams, shamans, mystics and visionaries Defense and revenge Turtle/Tortoise Motherhood Longevity Linking heaven to earth Awakening to opportunities Symbol of the earth Connection with the center Navigation skills Patience Self-boundaries Sluggishness Fertility Potential Stagnation Associated with the feminine Power to heal female diseases Respecting the boundaries of others Developing new ideas Psychically protecting oneself Self-reliance Tenacity Nonviolent defense Slow progress Retreat Grounding Chastity Conservation Raccoon Understanding the nature of masks Disguise Dexterity Seeking guidance and confidence Questioning without fear Curiosity Creativity with problems Balancing curiosity Sheep/Ram/Ewe Maintaining balance in dangerous situations Confidence in one's abilities Fertility Courage needed to maintain balance New beginnings Abundance Assurance in new areas Skunk Understanding how to "walk your talk" Reputation Sensuality Understanding energy flows Self-respect Courage Willpower Self-confidence Squirrel Storing for the future Balance in giving and receiving Power of rest during times of non-movement Warning Discovery Change Conservation Storage Activity Preparedness Avoiding danger by climbing to a higher place Wolf Cunning Escaping hunters Ability to pass by dangers invisibly Outwitting those who wish you harm Strong protection Spiritual guidance in dreams and meditations Facing the end of one's cycle with dignity and courage Death and rebirth Spirit teaching Guidance in dreams and meditations Instinct linked with intelligence Social and familial values Outwitting enemies Teacher Guardianship Ritual Loyalty Spirit Ability to pass unseen Steadfastness Skill in protection of self and family A pathfinder Psychic energy Inner Divinity Teaching Careful study Taking advantage of change Tiger Power Energy Strength and will-power in the face of adversity Passion Power devotion Sensuality Acting in a timely manner Action without analysis Weasel Stealth Cunning Ingenuity Revenge Sly Secret circumvention &/or pursuit Keen observation Ability to see hidden reasons behind things Power of observation Zebra Balance Seeing in black and white Clarity without filters Power Sureness of path Maintaining the individual within the herd Mythic Beasts Dragon Ancient powers Elemental magick Extra power to magick Protection and intruction in the spiritual Intelligence Ferocity Air and fire magic Phoenix Overcoming impossible odds Reincarnation New life/cycles Cleansing energy of fire Rebirth Renewal Growth spiritually The renewal of strength and energy Sphinx Initiation End of a cycle Element magick Meeting the Dark Mother Instruction from the Crone Unicorn Spirit of purity, innocence and childhood The magic of nature, power of light Wyvern Revenge Retribution Creating protective barriers of fear as a defense