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| Ant - tenacious, strong, aggressive, generous, meticulous, patient. Antelope - act sensible, understands circles of life and mysteries of life and death, fearless, pursues higher objective, trust intuition and strength, courage. Bear - introspection, inner-knowing, transformation, visionary, defense and revenge, wisdom, self-observation, search for inner answers, winter solitude, honesty. Beaver - construction, industriousness, community, achievement, persistent, using available resources, not damming the flow of life experiences, achievement thru completion of tasks, understanding dynamics of group work. Buffalo - abundance, prayer, unconditional love, generosity, earth creativity, feminine courage, knowledge, hospitality, sharing work, giving to the greater good, affluence, respect, gratitude, spiritual. Butterfly - transformation, development, analysis, clarity, inward journey between old self and new self, joy, sharing. Coyote - reawakening, fun, childhood trust in truth, ability to laugh at one's own mistakes, teaching balance between risk and safety. Cougar/Mt. Lion - assertion, decisiveness, using leadership power wisely and without ego, balancing power, intention and strength, gaining self-confidence, freedom from guilt. Crow - watchfulness, messenger, mystery, honoring ancestors, working without fear in darkness, guidance while working in shadow, understands all things related to ethics, perceives outter and inner truths simultaneously, guards the law of truth, changeable. Deer - gentleness, compassion, perception, ability to listen, grace and appreciation for the beauty of balance, power of gratitude and giving, ability to sacrifice for the higher good, alternative paths to a goal. Dog - faithful, reliable, servant, compassionate, overlook human weaknesses, loyal, forgiving. Dolphin - emotion, change, wisdom, balance, harmony, communication skills, freedom, trust. Dragonfly - power of flight, understanding dreams, power of light breaking down illusions, seeing the truth in situations, change. Eagle - observor, sees all, trust, strength, power, defeat fears. Elk - stamina, nobility, honoring those of your gender, ability to pace oneself in tasks, strength. Fox - cleverness, cunning, stealth, observational skills, persistence, gentleness, swiftness. |
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