Aquatic Animal Totems, Dolphin totem/guide/power animal
Do you have an aquatic animal totem/guide?
How does the ocean or water make you feel?
There has always been a part of me that is drawn to the water. It is something I cannot entirely explain. Since I was a young girl my dreams were filled with moments of tranquility drifting into the darkness of the depths of the ocean. The water surrounding my body and carrying me through the waves. The unknown...the spark of life and the renewal that water offers us is so beautiful. Life came from the ocean and it embodies the very aspects of renewal and rebirth.
There has been two distinctive aquatic totems in my life the dolphin and the duck/goose.
Did you miss my entry on ducks? check it out here:
What is an aquatic animal totem/guide?
These animal totems or guides are known to be most comfortable in water. This could be lakes, ponds, rivers or the ocean. However this does not limit your guide to water dwelling only animals, they could also be those who live on land and water. Water animals embody the spiritual presence of water and its healing properties. They each carry their own characteristics and abilities. The connection we make to a particular animal, guides us through our alignment of our body and spirit, through the forces of the water element.
Here are some examples of aquatic animal totems/guides:
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Goldfish
Dolphin
Coyfish
Crab
Whale
Eel
Lobster
Seahorse
Starfish...
What is my aquatic animal totem/guide?
I would love to do a segment for each aquatic totem/guide, but I will begin with mine, the Dolphin. Dolphins are the representation of rhythm and freedom. The Dolphin began to call to me even more when I had first moved to Oklahoma City, 9 months ago now. This makes sense since Dolphins are also interpreted as rebirth and renewal. As I began my own rebirth the Dolphin had stepped in to guide me. Dolphins give you more courage, confidence, and strength, as I was treading in unfamiliar water I needed these virtues more than ever. Another common interpretation, is that Dolphins calling upon you as your totem/guide means its time for you to think about self-love and self-care. None of which did I ever consider before in my day to day life. I had also forgotten how to have fun. Dolphins in the wild are playful by nature and very curious. This is the key to happiness. Those who have forgotten what it means to live life or need balance in their lives are called to the Dolphin. Considering where I am currently in my life and what my current them has been, BALANCE, this couldn't be anymore true!
How do I channel my totem/guides energy?
The best way to start any form of channeling is through meditation. If you are just embarking on a spiritual journey meditation is also the place you want to start. To access your aquatic totem/guide you can mediate in a pool or body of water to feel the spirit of the water and animal. However, if you are not comfortable with this meditating with ambient sounds works perfectly. The important thing is to visualize and feel the energy of your animal from the ground up and fill it throughout your body.
Animal totems/guides might not stick with us through our entire lives. They usually only appear to carry you to your new path and aid in your healing, then they move on allowing a new animal to step in. However, the lessons we learn from our totem/guides should remain with us for the rest of our lives. The journey of life is about learning and experiencing, gaining wisdom so you can make more informative and positive choices in your life.
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Thank you for reading, If you would like me to talk about other animal totem/guides leave a comment below.
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