Healing Properties of Animals – Western Symbolism

You can find different symbolism depending on defined by Native societies, in Dream books, your religious, racial, cultural and family beliefs. Finally, your own experiences of animals influences who a crystal version will help you.

Alligator

Timing, Integration and Possibilities.

Bear

Power and Bravery: Warrior and Hero. Patience and Connection: Cycles of life. Nurturing and Protection: Parenthood. Confidence and Authority. Symbol of Artemis – Huntress goddess..

Bird

Intellect and Spirituality.

Cat

Elegant and Mysterious. Independent and Clever. Intuitive and Astute. American Indians – good luck animal

Dog

Loyalty and Faithfulness. Friendship and Fidelity. Resourcefulness, Co-operation and Assistance. Hero and Healing symbol to Celts

Dolphin

Playfulness and Adventure. Transcendence and Resurrection. Community and Generosity. Intelligent and Contentment.Special friend of man & saviour of shipwrecked. Symbolised Social Love.

Duck

Profit and Pleasure. Nurture. Introspection. Celtic symbol of Honesty, Simplicity and Resourcefulness

Eagle

Power and Freedom. Liberation and Vision. Perception and Opportunity. Guardianship and Dignity. Control and Command. Successful undertakings. Used in Presidential Seal.

Elephant

Determination and Loyalty. Sensitivity and Social Connection. Reliability, Wisdom and Memory. Dignity, Power and Royalty. Ganesh is elephant-headed and helps remove obstacles in life.

Fish

Good Luck and Creativity. Change and Transformation. Eternity and Happiness. Faith and Abundance. Symbol of Christianity’s Christ.

Frogs

Forecast good to all conditions. Cleansing. Romance. Opportunities and Transitions (great for the challenges of puberty). Symbol of transformation. Regeneration, New life and Resurrection.

Giraffe

Elegance and Vision. Cooperation and Gracefulness. Intuition and heightened sensory awareness. Eloquent and Powerful Self-Expression

Gorilla

Nobility and Dignity. Resourcefulness and Co-operation. Self-confidence, Leadership and Loyalty. Responsibility and Connection.

Rabbit / Hare

Luck and Future. Love and Family. Fertility of Resources. Growth and Rebirth. Awareness and Harmony. Nimble and Creative.

Hedgehog / Porcupine / Echidna

Connection with Source and Centredness. Perception and Protection. Practical and Unique.

Horse

Power and Valour. Beauty and Grace. Nobility and Strength. Independence and dynamic energy (potential) – mental, physical, sexual or creative.

Kangaroo

Kitten

Joy, Peace and Happiness at home.

Lion

Power and Ferocity. Majesty and Dignity. Dominion and Justice. Wisdom and Courage. Symbol of most European Kings.

Lizard

Adaptation and Flexibility. Variation and Shrewdness. Quickness and Introversion.

Monkey / Ape

Playful and Instinct. Swift and Energetic. Balance and Control. Community and Intelligent. Emblem of Wisdom in Egypt and of god Thoth patron of art & writing.

Mouse

Adaptability and Groundedness. Modesty and Determination. Resourcefulness and Fertility. Detail and Methodology.

Ostrich

Owl

Wisdom and Mystery. Transition and Messages. Intelligence and Patience. Mysticism and Secrets.
Romans – bird of Wisdom.

Ox

Plenty and Sacrifice. Patience and Strength

Parrot

Pelican

Magic, Camaraderie and Friendliness. Focus and Teamwork. Humility and Charity. Direction and Responsibilities. Generosity and Self-sacrifice.

Penguin

Dreams and Renewal. Evolution and Intuition. Adaptability and Unconventionality. Faithfulness and Communion.

Pig / Hog

Sensuality, fertility, faithful lover. Chinese symbol of good luck.

Ram

Force and Virility. Drive and Energy. Protection and Power. Fearlessness and Leadership

Rooster / Cock

Pride and Courage. Vigilance and Flamboyance. Success and Honesty. Was the herald of Apollo and held scared to the Sun.

Seal

Sexuality. Ability to Insulate Self. Thick Skinned and Intuition and Sixth Sense.

Shark

Calculating and perceptive. Primal and Instinctive. Knowing and Powerful. Dynamic and Efficient. Superior and Unique Vision.

Snake

Patience and Healing. Eternity and Cycles. Releasing the old in order to grow (shedding skin). Cunning and Instinct. Symbol of Doctors.

Swan

Wealth and Happiness. Love and Partnership. Grace, Union and Balance. Purity, Beauty and Elegance. Dreams and Transformation. Scared bird of Norsemen and Eastern Europe.

Tortoise

Success after perseverance.

Turtle

Order and Patience. Creation and Longevity. Stability and Endurance. Innocence and Protection. Wisest of Souls.

Whale

Deeper Awareness and Cosmic Consciousness. Song and Dance for Connection. Nurture and devotion to Community. Emotional Rebirth and Understanding. Importance of Balance. Native wisdom: the whale is symbolic of the beginning, the creation of all life on earth.

Butterfly

Next Step. Spiritual Growth.

Wolf

Teacher, Guide, Pathfinder.