Tiger totem. The power of the totem and its reverse side

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The attitude towards the tiger in the ancient culture of Hindustan is curious - ancient land, where these animals were at all times more numerous than anywhere else. On the early stage development of culture in the cities of the Indus Valley images of tigers are common.

The artist Ivan Dunkai is the bearer of the national traditions of the Amur peoples.

At the same time, it is not clear whether they are of a cult, totemic or purely decorative nature. In the rest of India, figurines and images of tigers were not in use until the accession of the Great Mughals. Perhaps this fact is explained by the fact that the image of this, without a doubt, the most dangerous predator of the jungle was taboo in the early Hindu pantheon, although later traces of the ban ceased to be traced.

The tiger is much less of a werewolf than the wolf. But he personally knows a much smaller number of people… Photo by IGOR AK. [email protected]

A. Bram notes that “... in some areas of India, the tiger is considered a deity, and the inhabitants, speaking about him, use various descriptive names, but do not call him by name”, unfortunately, without specifying which areas this observation refers to. D. Fraser also writes about a similar attitude towards the tiger among the peoples of Southeast Asia:

“...Another dangerous animal, which the primitive man prefers not to touch, so as not to arouse the hostility of his relatives, is the tiger. No persuasion can force a Sumatra to injure a tiger or capture him. He will only do this in self-defense or immediately after a comrade or relative has been torn apart by a tiger. It is known that when Europeans set traps for tigers, the inhabitants of the surrounding villages came to these places at night and explained to the animals that the traps were not set by them and not with their consent. The inhabitants of the hill country near Rajama Hall (in Bengal) are disgusted by the killing of a tiger that did not kill any of their relatives. Otherwise, in order to kill the tiger, they organize a hunt. With luck, they put bow and arrows on the carcass of the killed tiger and call on God to witness that they killed this beast in revenge for the loss of a relative. Having made this act of revenge, they take an oath not to attack the tigers again, unless similar circumstances present themselves.

According to E. Weinberger:

“... in Hindu iconography, there was only a tiger, on which the terrifying goddess-destroyer Durga sat. There is no mention of tigers in the Vidyakara Treasury (the famous anthology of Sanskrit poetry), where the life of an Indian is described in sufficient detail.

According to the ancient Brahmin ritual, when ascending the throne, the king stepped on the skin of a tiger and on a golden dish; on his feet he wore pigskin shoes. But among the primitive tribes that inhabited the jungle, the tigress personified a devouring and fruitful mother.

Tigers are Udege spirits.

The myths associated with the cult of the tiger among the Tibeto-Burmans are widespread. Already during the stratification of patriarchal communities and the formation of the first states of Shu and Ba in the western part of the East Asian region, legends arose about the origin of people from tigers and about the hero’s victory in the confrontation with the striped beast. A reflection of the respectful attitude towards the tiger as a tribal totem is the ethnonym of one of the peoples of Indochina - lahu, which means "Tiger eaten together."

The mystical worship of the tiger was quite recently developed among the small indigenous peoples of the Ussuri Territory - Nanai, Udege, Taz.

Ritual "dance of the tiger" of the Nanais of the village of Gvasyugi. photo by M. Krechmar

According to N. Baykov, “the aliens of Eastern Siberia, the Golds, Orochons and Tungus, as well as the vagrant hunting tribes of Manchuria - the Solons and Manegras, not only revere the tiger as a creature of a higher order, but pay divine honors to it and make sacrifices to it in the form of their hunting mining. Even in recent times, if a tiger was especially impudent and killed people, a human sacrifice was brought to it at the direction of higher spiritual persons - shamans. The doomed victim was tied to a tree standing by the tiger path, and if it was a child, he was swaddled. If the animal accepted the sacrifice and ate it, this tree was considered sacred, and on it passerby hunters left shreds of their clothes. Such trees, revered by the local population, have been preserved in the forest regions of Manchuria to this day, and passers-by, according to old memory, hang long pieces of their clothes on their branches and branches.

I must say that even today, when communicating with representatives of international environmental organizations, local residents, competing for grants, often talk about the fact that among them the traditional attitude towards the tiger as a spirit of the mountains and a deity has been preserved. But, as the local hunting inspector Vladimir Shibnev, who participated in such a conversation, noted, “I confiscated the first tiger skin that they tried to sell to the Chinese from the Udege.”

The tiger has not bypassed the ancient belief that a strong and dangerous beast can turn out to be a werewolf, like a wolf among the peoples. of Eastern Europe. The werewolf tiger is found in the legends and beliefs of the inhabitants of Southeast Asia - in Thailand, Laos, Annam, Malaya and the islands of Indonesia. But this image, in terms of the frequency of mentions and the harmfulness attributed to it, cannot be compared with such classic werewolves as the wolf, fox, badger and West African leopard.

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TOTEM - TIGER

Key attribute: passion, strength, devotion and sensuality
Activity period: night time - full moon and new moon

The tiger causes a feeling of admiration and reverence in everyone who has ever seen him. There are several varieties of tigers: Bengal tigers, Amur tigers, etc. If a tiger is your totem, then it makes sense for you to study the characteristics of each subspecies. In addition, you should study information about cats and panthers, as there are many similarities between them.
Tigers are known for their ferocity and strength. Unlike other large cats, they are excellent swimmers. This connects them with complex symbolism associated with the element of Water. Most tigers prefer solitude. They pair up only to breed. Each tiger hunts in its own territory, which is often huge.
Many believe that the most majestic among the tigers is the Amur or Siberian. Most experts agree that this species originated in northeast Asia. Later, they migrated and adapted to life in warmer climates. The Amur tiger is hardy and tireless. In one day he can cover great distances. Tigers prey on all kinds of animals, but their most common prey is wild boars.
The Bengal tiger lives in southern Asia. He mainly hunts deer. As a rule, the Bengal tiger has several dens, one of which is used for breeding. At the age of eight weeks, his cubs are already joining their mother during the hunt. At six months old they already know how to kill, but are not yet able to provide for themselves until they reach the age of sixteen months.
Most tigers hunt slowly and silently. This tactic is also useful for those who interact with the tiger as a totem, regardless of where they are going to use it. Tigers are known for their greed. In order to hide their prey, they are able to drag a carcass weighing almost a hundred kilograms for more than four hundred meters. Tigers hunt at night. People who have a tiger as their totem may notice that they work most effectively at night. The traditional black and orange coloration of tigers connects them with the magic of the new moon and full moon.
Smooth and strong muscles, smooth movements, soft and thick coat of a tiger - all this suggests sensuality. All cats are distinguished by their ability to languidly stretch and rub against other cats or other objects. People associated with this totem will find themselves awakening in themselves a special susceptibility to touch.
The tiger is present in the myths of most different peoples Asia. Learning these associations will help you identify the tiger's role in your life and possible connections. past life with other parts of the world.
In Korea, the tiger is considered the king of beasts. In ancient Indian traditions, the tiger was a sacred animal to the goddess Kali, who personified creation and destruction, sexuality and death. In Greece, the tiger was associated with the god Dionysus, who was born twice.
Chinese culture is replete with myths and legends about the tiger. In Chinese astrology, the Tiger governs the third year of the twelve year cycle. It is believed that strong and bright personalities are born this year. They are passionate people who love adventure and often behave unpredictably.
In China, the tiger is a symbol of darkness and the new moon, as well as light and the full moon. Chinese legends describe five mythical tigers. The red tiger symbolizes the south, summer and the element of Fire. The black tiger is a symbol of the north, winter and water. The blue tiger represents the east, spring and the development of plants, and the white tiger represents the west, autumn and all kinds of metals. The yellow tiger dominates all the rest. He governs the Earth and all the energies acting on it.
If a tiger has appeared in your life, then this indicates that new adventures await you. Count on your life to change in six to eight weeks. Pay attention to your overall energy level. Is there enough love and passion in your life? Are you still capable of reckless actions? If a tiger has appeared in your life, then in the near future you will again find love for life in all its manifestations.

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The tiger reminds you that it takes perseverance to achieve your goals. Be patient, use tried and true methods, repeat them again and again when necessary, use determination to achieve the goal. You will succeed - but only through patience.

The tiger may be letting you know that you need to do some careful planning and maneuvering to get what you desire.

If you chose the "Tiger" Totem Power Animal:

• Stay focused, be patient, this is what will help you achieve your goal faster.
• Soon you will find a way to heal faster from a physical ailment or an emotional disorder that has come due to a violent outburst of vitality.
• Create your own sacred place at home, where access to other people will be possible only with your permission, take the time to enjoy solitude and meditation in this place.
• Soon you will experience a surge of strength and intensity of passions, this turbulent period will last for some time, so be prepared for this, and do not violate your principles, stay focused and moderate.
• Get ready for a new adventure, which, although it will be difficult for you, will entail significant changes in your life for the better.

If "Tiger" is your Spirit Power Animal:

You are naturally endowed with the gift of clairvoyance and are able to foresee future scenarios, with age these abilities manifest themselves even more strongly.

You have the ability to heal, and since you have a highly developed tactile sensitivity, if you wish, you can heal with touch.

You are an extremely confident person who is desperately persistent in achieving your goals, an adventurer, a strong and passionate personality, loving life in all its manifestations.

You are strong-willed - and once you have made your choice, you will not change it, while you will not be in a hurry, and will try to calculate and balance all the possibilities before making a decision.

You enjoy silence and solitude and are keenly aware of everything around you.

At night, your performance increases.

Your movements have a supple grace and sensibility, and love playing sports, especially if they require physical activity.

You love to be independent and rely on always having a quiet place to fall back if things get tense.

You tend to fit in easily or adapt to social situations.

Your natural charisma often attracts many to you.

OPPOSITE Tiger:

If you chose the opposite Tiger:

If the task is unpleasant, the Tiger reminds you that you have the strength and will to complete the task. Don't waste your energy looking for someone to blame for procrastination. The solution to the problem is in your hands.

Refer to the "Tiger" Totem Animal of Power when:

You are striving to finish something important. And for this you need perseverance and perseverance in achieving the goal.

For some time you are dependent on some kind of relationship, but you want to become independent.

You want to be confident in yourself and not doubt your abilities.

You are bored with life because of the regularity and routine that surrounds you and you want to bring excitement, passion and new vivid impressions into your life.

Here you will find a description of only some animals and their totemic properties, and the rest of the work on getting to know your totem, you will have to do it yourself. The article contains the characteristics of only animals, but plants can also serve as totems, look for descriptions of their properties, and I think you will certainly find it, if not, then ask and I will tell you.
Now let's dive into the world of totems and their true meaning.

Cat - The key ability of the cat is to always land on its paws - this totem makes its owners lucky, evasive, and very dodgy people with a well-developed vestibular apparatus. He endows people with the ability to “sneak” what they want, makes it possible to sneak up unnoticed and quietly.
Qualities: independence, gentleness, curiosity, desire.
In addition to "pleasant" qualities, the cat totem can endow its owner with the power of a "hitman" - Make him ruthless, secretive and heartless. Another mystical property of cats is the possession of nine lives. It makes the owner of such a totem "more" tenacious.
Among the American Indians, the Cat is a sign of theft, so those who were engaged in the thieves' craft loved to call him.
Of the magical properties, it is also worth noting the ability to cause damage, to see the invisible, the ability to cause rain, to heal. The traditional prey of a cat is a mouse - small rodents, but its diet is not limited to this. Cats are no less successful in catching birds and rabbits. The traditional enemy of a cat is a dog, although in reality the list of its enemies is much longer. And yet everyone who is connected with the cat as a totem animal should first of all study mice and dogs. This will help to better understand the magic of the cat and its characteristic balance of energies.

Lynx - symbolizes visual acuity, noiselessness, mystery and secrecy. Lynx is often called a wild cat, so these totems have a lot in common. The lynx is a loner, and if it turns out to be your totem, you also prefer solitude. The lynx will teach you how to be alone without feeling lonely. If the lynx is your totem, then it is possible that friends are used to telling you their secrets, since the lynx knows how to keep them very well.
Operating under the cover of night, the lynx will teach you how to use life force to achieve your goals silently and efficiently. The lynx does not like excessive popularity, so if you start talking with others about your relationship with this totem, its strength in relation to you may dry up. It is very important to learn when, to whom and how much you can talk about your personal affairs.
The keen eyes of a lynx will teach you to distinguish what other people are trying to hide, and will also give you the ability, by bringing an object to your face, to capture the energies of people and events associated with it.
If the lynx has become your totem, then it is possible that many people will become uncomfortable next to you. They will understand that you see what they do not want to show you, and hear what they diligently keep silent about. These abilities can turn you into both a skilled diplomat and a consummate manipulator. Learn to trust your feelings and impressions. If something seems wrong to you, do not doubt your conclusions - even if they are contrary to common sense. To awaken the ability to recognize the secret at a trot, learn to meditate and contemplate, sit more often and watch what is happening as a spectator. Watching how people behave and what they say.

Tiger It is a creator and a destroyer at the same time. He also has royal dignity, cruelty, strength, power, courage and fury, which he needs as a protector.
Among the Aztecs, the tiger symbolized the western setting Sun, the hidden dark forces and the forces of the earth. It is often characteristic of gamblers. Among the Chinese, the God of Wealth rides a tiger guarding chests of coins. The Goddess of the Wind also rides a tiger. He is the guardian of graves and scares away evil spirits. Among the Greeks, tigers can serve as a substitute for leopards, drawing the chariot of Dionysus (Bacchus). In shamanism, the tiger personifies superhuman powers; this is the messenger of the forest gods, and the gods, immortal or exorcising evil spirits, can ride on it.
The tiger is considered one of the strongest totems, and not every person is able to withstand its pressure. If the tiger has chosen you, or you have chosen the tiger totem, get ready to be the king in your own castle. From now on you are the Ruler of your life.

Jaguar - the messenger of the spirits of the forest. In the tradition of shamanism, the appearance of the jaguar is one of the most common totems of the shaman, it symbolizes his spirit. Only a strong and powerful shaman could possess a jaguar totem.
His qualities are power, wisdom, swiftness. This totem is considered one of the most powerful, since almost all magic is subject to it.
“In the Maya language, the concepts of “jaguar”, “werewolf”, “magician” and “sorcerer” were expressed in one word - “balam”, and the cult of the jaguar itself was closely associated with the dark Aztec god Tezcat sticky. Since the jaguar was a symbol of this deity, the Aztecs described it in the same way as Tezcatlipoca: “He lives in forests, rocks, waters; noble, noble. He is the king, the ruler of the animals. He is cautious, wise, proud. It does not feed on carrion. He is the one who hates and despises, who is sick of everything dirty ... And at night he does not sleep; he looks out for what he hunts, what he eats. His vision is clear. He sees well, very well; he sees far. Even if it is very dark, very foggy, he sees.”
(From the book of Nikolai Nepomniachtchi “XX century: Discovery after discovery”)

a lion - As a totem animal, a symbol of the sun, brilliance, strength, fire, splendor, courage, stamina, justice, law, military power. The lion also symbolizes cruelty, ferocity, animal lifestyle. He is a symbol of war and is an attribute of the gods of war. Shamans say that by riding a lion, one can tame the forces of the universe.
In Buddhism, the lion is the protector of the law, the wisdom of the Buddha, spiritual zeal, advancement and comprehension, courage, an enlightened person, his own master. Sometimes the Buddha is depicted on a throne, standing on lions. The lion, depicted with a lion cub under his paw, also personifies the Buddha, who rules the world, and compassion. The lion cub depicts a Bodhisattva who has just passed initiation. The lion's roar represents the Buddha fearlessly preaching the Dharma.
The lion also personifies the symbol of Kings and rulers, Autocrats and Monarchs. If this is your symbol, prepare to carry its banner with pride.

Panther (black jaguar), leopard, puma - symbolize ferocity, rage, aggressiveness, ruthlessness.
On the example of cat totems, one can clearly see common features, starting from an ordinary cat and ending with a panther.
If you want to be attached to any totem group, you need to study these animals properly. For example, if it is a feline totem, you can gain experience by observing the behavior of an ordinary cat. There is only one caveat: if you have chosen a totem not domestic cat, but a wild predator, then it is necessary to watch a wild cat.
The same is true in other totem groups, for example: the canine family - dogs, wolves, foxes, coyotes, arctic foxes, hyenas, jackals; primate family - chimpanzees, gibbons, macaques, etc. Within the group there are always common qualities that allow people from the same totem group to interact well with each other.

Crow Being a “talking bird”, symbolizes prophecy. In other respects, it is ambivalent: it means at the same time the solar goodness and the darkness of evil, the wisdom and destruction of war.
Crows and wolves are frequent companions of the primeval gods of the dead.
In alchemy, a raven, depicted next to a skull or tombstone, symbolizes blackness and death, nigredo - the first stage of the “Little Work”, the death of the world, the principle “earth to earth” (“... dust and to dust you will turn”).
Among the American Indians who lived in the forests of the east coast, the raven means cunning.
In general, a black raven is a bird of evil omen, but a raven with a white feather is good sign.
In China, the raven is one of the animals of the "twelve earthly branches" and symbolizes power. A three-legged raven lives on the Sun, symbolizing the three phases of its movement: sunrise, zenith, sunset.
The Scandinavians and the ancient Germans depict two ravens on the shoulders of Odin-Vota-on - Hugin ("thought") and Munin ("memory"), which fly around the world and report everything they saw. Raven - the coat of arms of the ancient Danes (Dans) and the Vikings.

Wolf - It also symbolizes valor, devotion, Mutual assistance. This is a true team player if the flock has already rallied around him. But he can also be an incorrigible loner, and at the same time his loneliness will give him strength and not oppress him.
For alchemists, the wolf together with the dog symbolizes dual nature Mercury, philosophical mercury and nous.
In Celtic mythology, the wolf swallows the Heavenly Father (the sun), after which night falls.
In the Greco-Roman tradition, the wolf is dedicated to Mars (Ares) as the personification of rage, as well as to Apollo and Sylvanus. The she-wolf who, according to legend, nursed Romulus and Remus, is often depicted in Roman art.
The wolf is a forerunner of new ideas, looking for a way. One who returns to the clan to teach and give help. If you lived in the Wolf clan, you would understand the meaning of the strength of the pack and the strength of the individual. These qualities make the Wolf very similar to human race. We humans also have the ability to be part of society and yet still embody our individual dreams and ideas.
The senses of the Wolf are very sharp, and the moon is an ally of strength. The moon is a symbol of psychic energy, which contains the secrets of knowledge and wisdom. Moon phases can be indicators of the Wolf's desire to connect with new ideas that are only in the subconscious.
The help of the Wolf gives us the powers of a teacher and calls us to go further and help the children of the Earth in understanding the Great Mystery of Life.

Snake - A highly complex and universal symbol.
The snake and the dragon are often interchangeable, and in the countries of the Far East, no distinction is made between them. The symbolic meaning of the snake is polyvalent.
It can be both male and female, and also self-reproducing. As a creature that kills, it signifies death and annihilation; as a creature that periodically changes its skin - life and resurrection.
A coiled snake is identified with the cycle of phenomena. This is both the solar and lunar principles, life and death, light and darkness, good and evil, wisdom and blind passion, healing and poison, keeper and destroyer, spiritual and physical rebirth.
It also symbolizes the original instinctive nature, the influx of life force, uncontrolled and undifferentiated, the potential energy that inspires the spirit. It is a mediator between Heaven and Earth, between earth and the underworld. The snake is associated with the sky, earth, water, and especially the Cosmic Tree.
The snake is knowledge, strength, deceit, sophistication, cunning, darkness, evil and corruption, as well as the Tempter. “This is fate itself, fast as misfortune, unhurried as retribution, incomprehensible as fate.” In the context of cosmology, the serpent is the primordial ocean from which everything emerges and into which everything returns, the primordial undifferentiated chaos. It can serve as a support for the world or support it, or surround it, turning into an ouroboros - a symbol of the cyclical manifestation and reverse absorption. The visible serpent is only a perishable manifestation of the original, timeless Great Invisible Spirit, the master of all natural forces, spirit or principle of vitality. This is the god of the early cosmogony, which later served as the starting point for more psychological and spiritual interpretations.
Serpents or dragons are guardians of the threshold, temples, treasures, esoteric knowledge and all lunar deities. They produce storms, control the forces of the waters, surround the waters with themselves, sometimes blocking their path, sometimes, on the contrary, bringing water to man. They are invoked at all sorts of incantations of the dead crossing the waters of death. As a creature capable of moving without the help of legs or wings, the snake symbolizes the all-pervading spirit, as a creature penetrating deep into cracks and crevices, the inner nature of man and conscience. The shape of a snake can serve as a mask for evil forces, for example, for witches and sorcerers, symbolizing the evil and sinful side of nature. Sol niger ("black sun") is associated with the dark powers of the snake. The Sky Serpent, like the Chinese Azure Dragon, symbolizes the rainbow. Both of them form a bridge from this world to another.

Crocodile - Devourer, symbolizing the need to go through death to a new life. A crocodile with an open mouth means moving against the current, liberation from the limitations of the world.
Sometimes the crocodile is the guardian of the doors. Possessing the ability to live both on land and in water, it symbolizes the dual nature of man. According to Pliny, the crocodile and the lizard symbolize silence, since it was believed that they had no languages.
The crocodile is also identified with the fertility of the waters. To be swallowed by a crocodile means to descend into the underworld. The crocodile is the emblem of Set in its typhonic aspect (cruelty and evil).

A fox - Where there is no fox, it is impossible to found a village. Chinese proverb.
The fox is a symbol of cunning, longevity, fertility, hypocrisy and vice. The fox's tricks are the devil's tricks Christian tradition.
In China, foxes (ku-li) are one of the symbols of longevity. It is believed that at the age of fifty foxes can turn into a woman, at a hundred years old - into a young girl. The fox knows what is happening at a distance of a thousand miles and can affect the mind of a person, turn him into an idiot. When a fox is a thousand years old, it becomes the Heavenly Fox, tien-hu, with nine tails. The Sky Fox can take the form of not only a woman, but also a man.
In Japan, the white fox is a symbol of abundance. The figurines of the fox were installed at the entrance to the temple, in his teeth he usually had the key to the barn with rice.

Eagle - The solar symbol of all the gods, the midday sun, the spiritual principle, ascension, inspiration, liberation from bonds, victory, pride, contemplation, apotheosis, royal origin, power, strength, height, the element of air.
It was believed that the eagle was able to fly to the Sun and, without blinking, look at it and connect with it. In this regard, the eagle personified the spiritual principle in man, which is able to soar to Heaven. Double-headed eagles are attributes of the twin gods, they can mean omniscience and dual power. The rivalry between the eagle and the bull, or the eagle and the lion, in which the eagle always wins, personifies the triumph of the spirit and intellect over the carnal nature. The conflict between an eagle and a serpent, or an eagle with a snake in its claws, represents the victory of the spirit. In this fight, the eagle represents the forces of good, and the snakes represent the forces of evil.
In addition, the eagle signifies unmanifest light, while the serpent signifies unmanifest darkness. Together they make up a cosmic whole, a combination of spirit and matter.
In some cases, a white eagle symbolizes a man, and a brown eagle symbolizes a woman.
In Scandinavian mythology, the eagle is the emblem of Odin (Wodan).

Scorpion - Means death, destructive force, disaster, darkness.
Egypt: an attribute of Set in typhonic form, Selk, or Selket, protecting the dead. Seven scorpions accompanied Isis during the search for Osiris.
Sumero-Semitic tradition: scorpions or scorpion-man were the guardians of the Gates of the Sun, the Mountains of the West and the Double Gates. Scorpions were associated with Ishtar or Nina. Attribute of Sabazius Phrygia.

Owl - An ambivalent character. A bird of wisdom, but also of darkness and death. In the American Indian tradition: wisdom, prophecy.
China: evil, crime, death, horror, ungrateful children. On funeral urns it symbolizes death.
Greco-Roman tradition: the owl symbolized wisdom and was dedicated to Athena (Minerva). The owl was an attribute of the god of darkness and night among the Etruscans.
But for all its "dark" orientation, all peoples, without exception, treated this bird with respect. After all, its main strength is in the ability to see the hidden, to see hidden in the darkness, and to pass on the wisdom of ancestors to descendants. The owl is the personification of earthly and heavenly wisdom directed to the earth to help people.

Hawk - the messenger of the gods of the Aztecs.
The Egyptians have a hawk - a royal bird, spirit, soul, inspiration, Kensu Bird, Ra, the Sun. Other gods accompanied by a hawk or having a hawk's head are Pta, Horus, Mentu, Regu, Sokar, Kebsenuf. There is also a hawk-headed crocodile, Sebek-Ra, and sometimes a sphinx has a hawk-head. It is the emblem of Amenti, the Great Mother and goddess of the West and underworld.
In Greco-Roman mythology, the hawk is the quick messenger of Apollo; attribute of Circe.

Spider - The Great Mother in the terrible form of the weaver of fate is sometimes depicted in the form of a spider. All moon goddesses are spinners and weavers of fate, and the Cosmic Spider, the Great Spider, or Great Spinner, is the Creator who spins the thread of life from his own substance, attaches all people to himself through the umbilical cord, and weaves them into the web of patterns of the world.
The spider in the center of the web symbolizes the center of the world, the Sun surrounded by rays extending from it in all directions; The moon, personifying the cycles of life and death, spinning the web of time.
The Indians of America have a spider - wind and thunder, protection from evil.
Among the Egyptians, the spider is an attribute of Neith as the weaver of the world.
Among the Greeks, the spider is an attribute of Athena as the weaver of the world, as well as Persephone, Harmony and Fates (Moir) as the spinners of destinies; form of Arachne.
Among Indians and Buddhists, the spider is the weaver of the web of the illusion of Maya, and also the Creator as the spinner of the thread from his own substance.
Among the peoples on some islands of Oceania, the Old Spider is considered the creator of the universe.
Among the Romans, the spider meant insight, good fortune.

Bear - Symbolizes the resurrection (appearance in the spring from his winter lair with a bear cub), new life, and hence the initiation and rituals associated with the transition.
In heroic myths, the bear is a solar symbol. In flood myths, he turns into a lunar, associated with the moon goddesses Diana and Artemis. It is the emblem of the Kingdom of Persia and Russia. Alchemical meaning: nigredo from the first matter.
In the tradition of the American Indians means supernatural strength, endurance, strength, tornado.
Among the Celts, it belongs to the lunar forces; attribute of the goddess Bern.
The Chinese represent strength and courage.
Among the Japanese, the bear symbolized goodwill, courage and strength.
Among the Ainu, the bear is a cultural hero and a divine messenger.
Among the Teutons, it is dedicated to Thor. Atla the bear represents the feminine principle, while Atli the bear represents the masculine. For a shaman, a bear is a messenger of forest spirits.

Monkey - Personifies shamelessness, stubbornness, malevolence, lower instincts.
Three Mystical Monkeys with closed eyes, ears and mouth mean the following: “I see nothing, I hear nothing of evil, I do not speak about anything” (Principle of universal silence and mystery.
In Buddhism, the monkey is one of the Three Insensible Creatures, greedy, constantly grabbing something.
In the Chinese tradition, it symbolizes ugliness and trickery, has the ability to transform, and is apotropaic. It is the ninth animal of the Twelve Earthly Branches.
In Hinduism, she is an attribute of the monkey god Hanuman, who has divine power and is the son of the wind god Vaiya. In addition, Hanuman is sometimes depicted with a monkey head.
Among the Mayan Indians, the God of the North Star had a monkey head.

Horse - An incredible number of myths and beliefs are associated with the horse. More than one book could be written about its significance, because no animal has played such an important role in the development of civilization as the horse.
The horse was associated both with funeral rites and with birth: the souls of people enter this world and leave it on horseback. The Scandinavian god Odin rode an eight-legged stallion. In Hinduism, stallions are harnessed to the chariot of the solar god Surya, and in Greek mythology, to the chariot of Helios.
In Chinese astrology, the horse is associated with qualities such as attractiveness and gift.
Horses symbolize freedom, and sometimes wildness. People born in the Year of the Horse are friendly, adventurous and often extremely emotional.
The horse was endowed with the ability to predict the future. There are many legends in which horses act as clairvoyant animals, capable of also recognizing people involved in magic. In mystical terms, a horse is one of the embodiments of a magical gift in a person.
The symbolism of the horse is rich and complex. The horse can represent movement and travel. It is possible that she became your totem to help you get moving and head towards your cherished goal. The horse can symbolize desires, primarily sexual desire. The stallion often served as a symbol of sexuality, and the taming of a stallion was a symbol of curbing sex appeal and dangerous passions.
Study your totem in relation to own life. Pay attention to the color of this horse and think about what this color means to you personally. In what form does this horse appear before your mind's eye? Does she run? Or is it always worth it? Are you riding it or looking at it from the side?
If the horse has become your totem, then perhaps it is time for you to explore such aspects of your life as the craving for travel and the thirst for freedom. Do you feel limited in any way? Are you willing to leave the past behind and move on? Perhaps you should release someone from your entourage? Or is it time for you to defend your own freedom and assert your power in some new areas of life? What are you doing to develop civilized relations in your environment? And what do people around you do for this? Do you appreciate the blessings given to you by civilization?
Entering our lives, the horse takes us on a new journey. It teaches us to move in new directions. With its help, we realize and discover our own freedom and strength.

Here is just a small list of those animals that are found in the world of totems. I hope I was able to please you with the description, and you found yourself in it. To my great regret, it is simply not possible to describe the diversity of all totems, and if for one reason or another your totem is not included in our list, then you can independently observe it and look for information. If something remains incomprehensible, ask, I will always be happy to lend you a helping hand.

Slavic meanings totems ask personally. I warn you right away that I may not answer everyone, because this is sacred knowledge that requires the right attitude towards them.

The world of animals is closely connected with the world of people, since we are all parts of a single whole - nature and our planet Earth.

But, at the same time, animals have unique abilities and opportunities to help people, especially those who practice magic.

For example, animals have a special place in shamanism. Shamans turn to animals as allies, asking them for protection and advice.

In addition, animals can provide information and advice during the shaman's journey to other worlds.

The shaman can even use magical animals, making them part of himself, gaining the power and abilities of different animals.

In many traditional cultures, shamans identify with animals during the ceremony, singing magical songs, putting on a skin or fangs.

The magical animal is vehicle, delivering the shaman to another world, just like it is done in the real world.

Often magical items are in the form of animals, they are placed on the altar, or the shaman carries them with him so that during the ritual they give him strength.

But the concept of magical, totemic animals is associated not only with such a direction of esotericism as shamanism, but also, for example, the ancient Slavs worshiped animals and plants, so each clan had its own Animal or Plant patron (Totem).

It personified the unity of the genus and its strength, and this genus was forbidden to destroy or kill this plant or animal.

At any moment, if necessary, a representative of the clan could call on his totem for help and receive all of its unimaginable power.

If we talk about the peculiarities of working with their magical animals, then any person can have several totems, magical animals. The main condition is that they harmoniously coexist in one person. And if this is not so, the person will be irritable, changeable and may lose his own essence.

Since the totem is a figurative-energetic representation of an animal, it contains the absolute strength of a given animal species, although it contains all the weaknesses and shortcomings, but more leveled, smoothed than that of an ordinary animal.

Totem animals are called differently: spirit animals, power animals, helper totems, helper animals, magical animals, etc.

But in almost every culture, regardless of name, certain general properties are attributed to magical animals.

1. Each animal is endowed with a certain spirit. This spirit can be either the spirit of the animal itself, or a spiritual entity that uses the form of the animal to communicate with the human world.

2. Each animal has its own "specialization". By studying the "talents" of your totem, you will understand what kind of healer and magical abilities you can develop in yourself.

3. Animals of power that remain totems of a person for life are, as a rule, wild, not domesticated animals.

4. Keep in mind that it is not the person who chooses the totem animal, but the totem animal who chooses the person. It seems to many that they can simply choose an animal for themselves and start communicating with it. But, as a rule, in such cases, the egoistic attitudes of a person intervene in the process of determining the totem. A person chooses the animal that seems to him the most beautiful and powerful, and not the one that actually harmonizes with his inner essence. As a result, he fails and becomes frustrated. Remember that there are no "good" and "bad" animals. Each animal is endowed with its own unique magic, and it is much better to master the magic of a mouse to perfection than to try all your life unsuccessfully to comprehend the magic of an eagle. You will achieve success only with the animal that will come to you by itself.

5. Relations with the totem should be established and developed. Animals get used to humans for a long time, and time will pass before the totem learns to trust you and you him. This requires patience and perseverance.

In order for your totem magic to help you and work effectively, surround your power animal with reverence. The deeper you honor your totem, that is, more value give it, the more powerful it becomes.

Show your respect to the totem and install with him A closer connection can be made in the following ways:

Hang images of a totem animal on the walls in your home.

Draw your spirit animal.

Read books about your totem, try to learn about it

Buy figurines depicting your totem and decorate your home with them or give them to friends.

These actions serve as a reminder of the strength and powerful spirit of your spirit animal.

By learning to work with the magic of your animal, you will have the opportunity to come into closer contact with other representatives of the animal kingdom.

It is not at all necessary to be limited to one totem. You have the opportunity to learn from other animals as well.

By working with your main patron animal, you will learn general principles work with totems.

As a result, when you need extra strength, you can turn to the bear for help, and when you need speed and agility, you will call on the cheetah for help.

The main place in a person's life is usually occupied by only one totem (sometimes two or three totems); however, other animals may certain periods life to play an important role.

There are cases when the totem is valid for only one day or for some relatively short period of time.

Some totems accompany you for several years, after which they leave.

In a word, there are no restrictions in working with totems, magical animals.

But the first and main condition for success in this work is to learn how to fully communicate with at least one totemic, magical animal.

Thanks to this, the sphere of your perception will expand, and it will become much easier to establish contacts with other totems.

The tiger is a big, strong and beautiful cat. This is a very domineering animal that never acts rashly or secretly. All actions of this predator are always clearly thought out and calculated several steps ahead.

If your spirit animal is a tiger

All the "wards" of the tiger are born clairvoyants and can predict the future. They are also healers and, if desired, can heal with simple touches. They are supremely self-confident and love life in all its manifestations. Never change decision but not in a hurry to this issue. All steps will be calculated far in advance.

They get great pleasure from silence and their performance is much higher at night than during the day, like any member of the cat family. The movements of people with a power animal are filled with grace and smoothness, preferences in leisure are always given to active, playing sports. Their natural charisma wins the hearts of many, and their ability to adapt to any situation is very high.

You need to be able to communicate with such an animal of power and pay a lot of attention to your behavior. To prevent the Tiger from turning the opposite side to you, follow the instructions below:

• To achieve the goal, always stay focused, and be patient;
• Turn your home into a Sacred Place where people can only enter at your invitation;
• Always be ready for a new adventure, it can be of varying difficulty, but it will always turn out for you only for the better.

There are a number of situations when it is simply necessary to ask the Tiger for help if he does not show it for you on his own:

• You strive to achieve some important goal and you do not have enough perseverance and perseverance;
• You depend on any relationship, but crave independence;
• Do you want to be confident in yourself, but depend on someone else's opinion;
• You are bored with life because of the routine of weekdays and you crave excitement and adventure.

Opposite tiger

Such an important Animal of Power as a tiger may well turn out to be the opposite side to its “ward”. However, this is very rare.

The tiger, with its opposite behavior, reminds that even if the task is very unpleasant, you should not look for the culprit in the delays. The solution to any problem and problem is only in your hands. You just need to show more perseverance and perseverance. Only then the Tiger Force will turn to you in the right direction, will accompany and help further.