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Herbal and Oil Correspondances
Colour Correspondances
Fruits Nuts and Vegetables
Daily Correspondances
Fae Lore
Essential Oil Correspondances
Elements
Moon Lore
Glossary
Tools Of The Craft
Samhain
Yule
Imbolc
Ostara
Beltane
Litha
Lughnassadh
Mabon
The God
The Goddess
Divination
Oils
Incense
Incense 2
Brews
Bath Recipes
Incense Making
Miscellaneous Recipes
Ointment Recipes
Powders
Satches
Substitutions
Tinctures and More Brews
Deities
Chakras
Seven Bodies
Charms
Astrology
Astrology 2
Runes
Runes 2
Runes 3
Candle Magick
Celtic Tree Astrology
Celtic Tree Astrology 2
Celtic Animal Astrology
Auras
Palmistry
Palmistry 2
Palmistry 3
Palmistry 4
Astral Projection
Grounding and Centering
Casting and Banishing A Circle
Invocations
Herb Oil And Crystal Combos
Sabbat Correspondances
Sabbat Correspondances 2
Herbs By Use
Herbs By Use2
Herbs By Use3
Charms 2
Spells and Charms
Tree Correspondances
Rituals
Rituals 2
Numerology
Timing Correspondances
Spell Record Sheet
Animals and Familiars
Animals And Familiars 2
Tarot
Tarot 2
Tarot 3
Fae Garden
Kitchen Witchery
Kitchen Witchery 2
Recipes of Samhain
Recipes of Yule
Recipes of Imbolc
Recipes of Ostara
Recipes of Beltane
Recipes of Litha
Recipes of Lughnassadh
Recipes of Mabon
Recipes of Esbats
Crystals 2
Crystals 3
Types Of Wicca
Fae Dictionary
Fae Dictionary 2
Fae Dictionary 3
Divination 2
Divination 3
Herbal Remedies
Witch Supplies
Spells
Deities 2
Deities 3
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| Herons stand silently in shallow water patiently studying fish, frogs, and crayfish movements. In one quick movement herons plunge their heads into the water and catch their prey. These birds will resolutely defend their feeding territories from other herons. Great Blue herons are the largest of the species in North America standing nearly 4 ft tall, and will live for as long as 23 years. These birds are opportunist eaters who’ll eat practically anything small enough to swallow. When nesting, herons create crude nests in trees out of sticks. If the nest doesn’t collapse in winter, they’ll reuse the same nest only making necessary repairs. In the past herons were killed for their feathers which were used to adorn people’s wardrobe and as cooking utensils. In 1900 the federal government passed the Lacey Act prohibiting the interstate and foreign commercial trade of feathers. By 1918 The Migratory Bird Treaty Act passed, enabling the federal government to set season and bag limits on hunting of waterfowl. Due to these two laws, the nearly extinct heron has returned in respectable numbers. Heron's slow, deliberate manner produces a ceremonial aura, and displays the harmonious natural flow of being ourselves. Heron teaches us how to become comfortable in uncertain situations where we need to watch for an opportunity to arise and quickly grasp it. It calls us to take courage and follow our true path which will be discovered through exploring our inner selves, and finding what draws us to action. If you want to make a deeper connection with your Animal Totem, fill your environment with images of the animal to let the animal know it is welcome in your space. The horse was introduced to this continent by the Spanish, transforming this continent by providing its inhabitants with a freedom of movement and travel no other animal could provide. They pulled wagons and provided a speedy form of travel for the Natives. Because of the horse these people were now able to travel great distances along with their belongings. Pegasus, Centaur and Unicorn are forms horses have taken throughout mythology. These magical creatures can see the essence of a man’s soul. Once wild horses where in the millions, currently there are only a few hundred herds left. They were pushed off the land by humans and hunted for domestication. Despite domestication, their strong love of freedom has kept their spirit alive. Horse represents freedom and power. Horse people are wild spirits that cannot be broken. If Horse comes to you, look for safe passage into the new. We must synchronize our motives with that of others so we can quickly and steadily reach our goals. If you want to make a deeper connection with your Animal Totem, fill your environment with images of the animal to let the animal know it is welcome in your space. Unlike other birds who gain flight power from the down-stroke, hummingbirds find much power in the upstroke as well. This allows them to flap their wings 50 times a second making it a blur. This is helpful since their feet can only be used for perching. Because their breathing, heart rate, and body temperature are so high, they must feed every 10 minutes, consuming 2/3 their body weight daily. Hummingbird’s feathers are prized in many traditions, for their magical qualities. Hummingbird comes when we need to spend time soaking in the love of nature so we can learn how to integrate joy into our lives. If you want to make a deeper connection with your Animal Totem, fill your environment with images of the animal to let the animal know it is welcome in your space. Lizards keen sense of vibrations from the ground, excellent hearing and sharp eyesight enables them to detect the slightest movement. One fascinating ability lizards have, is being able to break off their tails to escape predators. As their tail is writhing it distracts the predator so the lizard can make its escape. Unfortunately, a lizard can only do this once because the tail grows back cartilage instead of vertebrae. In myths and lore, Lizard is associated with dreaming. Dreams awaken our unconscious mind and make us aware of issues we haven't been ready to face in our conscious lives. Lizard appears when we need to analyze our present reality, and brings the message for immediate change in some area or areas of our life. This change can represent letting go of old ideas, or negative behaviors which endanger our growth. If you want to make a deeper connection with your Animal Totem, fill your environment with images of the animal to let the animal know it is welcome in your space. Though these animals appear awkward, they possess a gracefulness with which they move easily through deep snow and unstable terrain. Their excellent depth perception, and sense of hearing enable them to know when to camouflage themselves. This is an incredible feat since the adult male can stand 7 feet tall and weigh 1,200 pounds. These animals can be unpredictable by running away when it sees you, ignoring you, or mauling you. Moose calves are born with their eyes open, and those with this totem are usually born with their inner eyes open. Moose uncovers the depth of who you are and aligns you with your inherent wisdom. Moose teaches us to value ourselves and reward ourselves for a job well done. There is no reason to be egocentric when one knows their own value. If you want to make a deeper connection with your Animal Totem, fill your environment with images of the animal to let the animal know it is welcome in your space. The otters white whiskers have gained them the nickname of "Old Men of the Sea". As the smallest of all mammals, male otters grow to just over 4 feet long, including their tail. Sea otter babies are almost the same size as their mothers. Otters have huge appetites and will normally eat 5,000 pounds of food a year. Though they’ll eat any type of marine animal, they prefer the slower moving prey. Otter brings understanding of our childlike self and asks us to rediscover our playful side. In its wisdom it advises us to nurture our talents and make good use of them. If you want to make a deeper connection with your Animal Totem, fill your environment with images of the animal to let the animal know it is welcome in your space. Owls, which have been called cats with wings, are the silent hunters of the night. Their downy feathers and the front edge of their wings have a fringe which silences their flight. The wings are substantially bigger than their actual body making their slow smooth flight all the easier. These birds also have a third eyelid which moves from side to side to clean their vision. An owl’s eyes are fixed in the socket. To see in various areas, their incredibly flexible necks can rotate 270 degrees in any direction. Owl’s vision and hearing work harmoniously enabling them to eat their body weight on a daily basis. Owls know when to move silently and when to be still, which makes them the keepers of secrets. These solitary birds don’t feel the need to proclaim their presence to anyone until the timing is right. Owl comes to us when we need to open our eyes, and study the situation at hand. If we watch and listen with our inner selves we can figure out what is happening behind the scenes, and confront those who are trying to deceive us at the appropriate time. If you want to make a deeper connection with your Animal Totem, fill your environment with images of the animal to let the animal know it is welcome in your space. Rabbits normally live alone in the wild making there homes by burrowing underground. Rabbits are curious animals who like to explore their surroundings. They live on a few acres of land, and become familiar with ever square inch. They are territorial creatures who will fight over their piece of land. Their eyes can see in every direction, so they will watch a bird in the air while watching a predator on the ground. When aroused, their ears stand up. All these characteristics combined with their willingness to run away, are what rabbits use to defend themselves against predators. Rabbit is often connected with fear because they are timid and constantly on guard. Rabbit wants us to learn how to face our fear and know when to defend our space or walk away. It shows us that defending ourselves doesn’t always involve fighting back. Rabbit teaches us to listen carefully to what is going on in our environment so we can accurately use our intuition when in danger. If you want to make a deeper connection with your Animal Totem, fill your environment with images of the animal to let the animal know it is welcome in your space. Ravens are the largest songbirds in North America. Their bodies are covered in rich black plumage, which shines with an iridescent bluish color. Though often mistaken with crows, ravens are much larger and their croak is more raucous. Ravens are intelligent masters of mimicking the calls of other animals, and have also been known to mimic some human words. They are good at finding food and communicating with other ravens where food is located. It is their natural talent of recycling, which has gained these birds a bad rap. They do a good job cleaning up nature by eating dead animals. Ravens further recycle by using the same nests year after year, and bringing in new materials for repairs if necessary. These birds build their nest in large trees or the sides of cliffs where they usually lay 4-5 eggs. They don’t wander far from where they were raised and will only get a new mate if one of the pair dies. Ravens are known as the “keeper of secrets” in several native tribes, and are the teachers of mysticism. They have been wrapped in a wealth of myth and lore throughout many cultures and ages. Their black color and diet of dead associates them with the vast void of darkness, which is representative of the unconscious. Raven flies to us with heightened awareness and greater understanding of our consciousness. It is with this new perception that we begin seeing into the hearts of others and experience their feelings. Raven asks us to experience the transformation it brings within our multidimensional self, and be reunited with the mysteries of the universe so we can expel our inner demons. If you want to make a deeper connection with your Animal Totem, fill your environment with images of the animal to let the animal know it is welcome in your space. Sheep are the most widely distributed domestic animal in the world. They were originally domesticated in Iraq, approximately 11,000 years ago. There are currently over 800 breeds of domestic sheep of which half of them are bread for their pelts and wool, to make clothing and carpets. These nimble climbers have four compartment stomachs, and can live up to 20 years. Sheep has been the symbol of purity and innocence for many centuries. Sheep is a spiritual helper who shows us that working in groups can enable us to find solutions to our problems, which opens us up to peace entering our lives. If you want to make a deeper connection with your Animal Totem, fill your environment with images of the animal to let the animal know it is welcome in your space. Snakes smell with their tongues, and that’s why it flickers out of their mouth so much. An amazing aspect of snakes is their ability to shed their skin and create a new layer. Before they shed their skin, their eyes cloud over giving them a trance like appearance. Once they have fully shed their old skin, their eyes clear up and they leave the place, never looking back. Snake comes when we are moving toward change, and need to let go of a part of our old self. Snake awakens our spiritual intuition allowing us to explore the mysterious depths of our mind and soul. Its unblinking stare looks into our souls, and teaches us how to birth untapped power and creative wisdom. If you want to make a deeper connection with your Animal Totem, fill your environment with images of the animal to let the animal know it is welcome in your space. Spiders are very delicate creatures that play an important role in the myths and lore of many peoples as the teacher of balance between the past and future, the physical and spiritual. To the Native Americans, Spider is Grandmother, the link to the past and future. In India, its associated with Maya, the weaver of illusions. With its gentle strength, Spider spins together the threads of life with intricate webs. Spider knows the past affects the future and vise versa. It calls us to make use of our creativity and weave our dreams into our destiny. If you want to make a deeper connection with your Animal Totem, fill your environment with images of the animal to let the animal know it is welcome in your space. Turtles love the water, in fact they spend a lot of time in the water, and go ashore to lay and bury their eggs. There are some 250 types of turtles found in the world and only 48 of them live in the United States. Turtle survival is highly based on their body structure. They use the shell (which is actually their backbone and ribs) on their backs as their home and can retreat into it when they sense danger. Another way turtles survive is by sensing vibrations in the water through their skin and shell. If a turtle is flipped over when hiding in its shell, it will use its strong neck to flip itself back over. Turtles have slow metabolisms which enable to live a long time. Turtle teaches us to be careful in new situations and to be patient in reaching our goals. Turtle also teaches us to take things slow, for it gives us time to figure out if we need to protect our self or forge ahead. Turtle shows up in our lives when we need to go into shell and wait until our thoughts and ideas are ready to be expressed. He also teaches us to be adaptable to our environment so we can find the harmony within it. If you want to make a deeper connection with your Animal Totem, fill your environment with images of the animal to let the animal know it is welcome in your space. Whales are the world's largest mammals, and the Blue Whale is the largest creature on Earth! These warm-blooded creatures have blubber to insulate and store food they need. The two main groups of whales are baleen (toothless) and toothed whales. Baleen whales (Gray, Right, and Rorquals whales) have two blowholes as opposed to toothed whales (Killer “Ocra”, Pilot, and Sperm whales) who only have one. Whale bones are soft and porous enabling them to store food in the form of oil, unlike land mammals whose bones are hard. The softness of their bones enables them to grow to an enormous size and still float in the water. Underwater, whales don’t have good eye sight, but they have excellent hearing and use a technique called "echo location" to communicate with other whales. By using their powerful tail flukes to steer and propel them, they are able to utilize their fins to twist and turn about in the water. Having been born with a protective coat of blubber, whales know how important insulation can be. They understand the sacred power of water and realize the importance of taking time out to breathe. Their sensitivity to sound and movement connects them to the core energy of primal life. Whale reintroduces us to our creative and intuitive energies to show us a talent we’ve forgotten about or haven’t been aware existed. People with this totem are able to understand the ancient language of “energy vibrations”, and are able to distinguish where others are truly coming from. Whale asks us to recall our past and listen to its stories so we can creatively heal old wounds. If you want to make a deeper connection with your Animal Totem, fill your environment with images of the animal to let the animal know it is welcome in your space. Wolves are able to maintain their individuality despite their close knit packs. Living in packs provide them with a strong sense of family. Wolves are the epitome of stamina, known to run 35 miles a day in pursuit of prey. They are higly misunderstood animals, who have gained the reputation of being cold blooded. In reality wolves are friendly and social creatures.Aggression is something they avoid, preferring rather to growl or create a posture to show dominance. Wolves represent the spirit of freedom, but they realize that having individual freedom requires having responsibilities. Because wolf is a teacher and pathfinder, he comes when we need guidance in our lives. Those who have a Wolf Totem will move on to teach ofhters about sacredness and spirituality. Wolf can also teach how to balance the responsibility of family needs and not to lose one's personal identity. Wolf teaches us to develope strength and confidence in our decisions. He shows we will learn to trust our insights once we learn how to value our inner voice. This wisdom keeps us from inappropriate action. If wolf appears in your life examine where you need to develop more confidence and if you need more balance between friends, family, and yourself. |
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