dragons and other creatures symbolism

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Dragon(general): Dragons are teachers, warriors andprotectors. They symbolize the Great Mother Goddess, matriarchy,

benevolence, divinity, royalty, the supernatural, infinity, change,elemental magick and spiritual instruction. They are connected to

Mithras, Horus, pollo, !ndra, runa and "oma.

(Eastern):#astern dragons are more serpentine looking and oftenwhiskered. They specifically symbolize the power of the ruler,

masculinity, yang, prosperity, rain, wisdom and hidden secrets.

(Western):$estern dragons are more reptilian, more massive andoften have large, almost batlike, wings. They specifically symbolize

fire, confrontation, danger and seclusion.

Griffon/Gryphon/Griffin: Gryphons are guardians.They symbolize spiritual enlightenment, the seasons, the

relationship between psychic energy aand cosmic forces. They are


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connected to the "un, the "ky and the #arth as well as %emesis andpollo.

Pegasus:&egasi symboplize inspiration, poetry, grace,freedom from eartly cares, astral travel, transformation of evil togood, fame and elo'uence. They are connected to Demeter and

(siris.

Phoenix:The &hoeni) is a symbol of resurrection,rebirth, spiritual growth, strength and energy for life trials, fire and

royalty. !t is a a lunar*solar symbol and is connected to (siris, +aand irce.

Unicorn/Ch'i-lin/y-lin/i-rin:-nicorns aresymbols of innocense, good will, fame, prosperity, healing,gentleness, purity of mind, personal power, naivety, oy, life, nature

and freedom. They are connected to rtemis, Diana and moon

goddesses in general.


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Coyote:oyotes are tricksters telling you not to be soserious4 They symbolize lessons about yourself, humor, whimsy,

night, shape/shifting, opportunity, stealth, creativity, opportunityand e)perience.

Deer: Deer symbolize gentleness, grace, swiftness,abundance, intuition, introspection, alternative paths to a goal,messages from guides, love, safety, serenity, sun, fertility and the

warrior aspect 5stag6. They are connected to rtemis, phrodite,

thene, Diana, #laphaia, Dionysus, pollo, 7ayu, 3u/Hsing,ernunnos, ocidius and "hou/Hsien.

Dog:Dogs are service/oriented protectors. Theysymbolize loyalty, friendship, unconditional love, compassion,understanding, need for approval, tracking, companionship, intuition

and truth. They are connected to Gula, 0elit/ili, starte, shtoreth,menti, ybelle, rtemis, Diana, Hecate, eltice Mother Goddesses,

rawn, %odens, Hel, (dhinn, "aramam, moon goddesses,8uezalcoatl and 9olotl.

$ox: 2o)es are tricksters. They symbolize camouflage,observation, adabtability, cunning, family, travel, oneness, shape/shifting, slyness, wisdom and invisibility. They are connected to#nki, Dionysus and !nari.

$rog/%oa&:2rogs and toads symbolize feminineenergy, fecundity, water, new life, new beginnings, the mystery ofcreation, cleansing, refreshing, purifying, refilling, clearing

negativity, replenishment, positive energy, transformation,


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beginning a new cycle, long life, good luck, changing luck, startingnew proects and prosperity. They are a Goddess symbol and are

connected to the moon. They are connected to Heket, !sis, Hathor,h:ing/$a "heng, phrodite, "abazius and hriman.

orse:Horses symbolize strength, the ability to workalone or in groups, speed, stamina, endurance, faithfulness,friendship, cooperation, travel, overcoming obstacles, loyalty,

independence, cautiousness, unconditional support, selflessness,

freedom, power, balance, compassion and sharing. They areconnected to #pona, ;wannon, nahita, 7esta, pollo, Mithras,

"urya, (dhinn, 2reya, +hiannon, 3eukippe, $aelsi and 7olos.

eopar&: "ee &anther

ion:3ions symbolize regality, calmness, family,strength, courage and rela)ation. They have a strong connection to

the "un and are connected with +a, (siris, "ekmet, pollo, Durga,and solar dieties in general.

iar&:3izards symbolize understanding what youdream of, wisdom, good fortune, facing fears and confrontations,

death and rebirth. They are connected to the dreamworld, Hermes,

"arapis, hriman and Moko.

ynx/"o#cat:3yn) is the knower of secrets. Theysymbolize honesty, open/hearted, non/udgmental counsel, stealth,

silence, clairvioyance of secrets of others, suspicion and vigilence.They can help with psychic skills, specifically divination.


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*ouse: Mice symbolize silence, stealth, foresight,scrutiny, attention to detail, order, organization, shyness,

inconspicuous, invisibility, stealth, trust, innocence, initiative anddiscovery. 0e careful because they can fail to see the big picture.They are connected to pollo and 1eus.

Panther/eopar&:&anthers and 3eopards symbolizethe unknown, stillness, silence, stealth, night, healing, darkness,

hidden truth, fearlessness, swiftness, perserverance, beauty,

cunning and strength. They teach you to not fear the future. Theyare connected to Dionysus, &an and rgus.

Praying *antis: The praying mantis symbolizesstrength, adaptability and ease of communication.

+a##it:+abbits are tricksters, companions to witchesand


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+at:+ats symbolize fertility, wealth, cunning, timidity,meanness, wisdom, ingenuity, prudence and foresight. They are

connected to Daikoku and Ganesha.

,corpion:"corpions symbolize revenge, returningnegativity to those who send it and dark magick. They are often

thought of as a sign of evil. They are connected to "outh and "un,!shtar, %anna, "iduri "abitu, "et, "elket, !sis, Dadophori and

"abazius.

,nae:"nakes symbolize knowledge, change, creation,wisdom, secrets, mystery, reincarnation, immortality, se)uality,

reproduction, the element of 2ire, duality, solar*lunar, good*evil,

healing*poison, life*death*rebirth. They are an early symbol of theGreat Mother Goddesses. They are connected to !sis, Thoth, pep,

Hermes, "abazius, 0el, +a, hriamn, Mithras, ;adi, ;adru, kkadian%inhursag, targatis, "yria, sclepias, Hygeia, &ersephone, pollo,

Hera, thene, Hecate, Gaea, Domovo, "hakti, nanta, "usanoo,-ga/=in, %u ;ua, 2u 9i, 0rigit, 8uetzalcoatl, ;ulkulcan, oatlicue,oyol)auh'ui, Huitzilopochtli and =ulungghul.

,pi&er: "piders are weavers and tricksters. Theysymbolize fate, female energy, creative energy, wisdom, creativity,

new life, entanglement, caution, divine inspiration, starting a

proect, becoming pregnant, being industrious, warning signals,

illusions. they can act as hazard ahead signposts. They areconnected to %eith, !shtar, targatis, thene, the 2ates, the %orns,Holda, !nktomi, ;okyangwuti, Tsitsicnako and "ussistanako.


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,.uirrel:"'uirrels symbolize gathering, foresight,energy, eratic behavior, storing, gossip, warning, change, discovery,

truth, balance and harmony. They are messengers of the Gods andmischief/makers. They warn you to be careful of useless hoardingand teach you to take life lightly.

%iger:Tigers are 'uick to act, subtle andinconcspicuous. They symbolize ferocity, royalty, fearlessness,

authority, the warrior aspect, a lack of procrastination and will/

power. They are connected to Duga, "hiva, Dionysus and Tsai hen.

%oa&:"ee 2rog Turtle*Turtoise> Turtles and Tortoisessymbolize longevity, strength, endurance, wisdom, patience,

knowledge of the defensive position, goddess energy, grounding,shielding, treachery, perserverance and slowing down to enoy life.

They are connected to the elements of earth5turtle and tortoise6 andwater5turtle6 and the moon. They are connected to &raapati, &:an

;u, &an, phrodite, 7enu, Hermes and Mercury.

Wolf:$olves symbolize family, teaching, co/operation,insight, stealth, strength, leadership, loyalty, freedom, individuality,

psychic energy connected to the moon 5hidden wisdom6, sharingknowledge and wisdom, cunning, hunting, seeking, introspection,

listening, magick, dreams, They are connection to the moon and to

$epwawet, 1eus 3ycaeus, pollo, res, Mars, "ilvanus, ernunnos

and (dhinn.


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Dolphin/Porpoise: Dolphins and porpoises are guidesto the -nderworld and messengers of the dreamworld and of

progress. They symbolize oy, playfulness, lack of inhibitions, power,

swiftness, the sea, elo'uence, magick 5specifically water magick6,discovery, communication, truth, trust, balance, harmony, breathing,

rythm, patterns and rela)ation. They are connected to $ater and tostarte, !shtar, !sis, pollo Delphinos and sea dieties in general.

$ish: 2ish symbolize love, fertility, victory over death,healing, prophesy, abundance, wealth, harmony, regeneration,children, pregnancy and bringing love into your life. They are

connected to the Moon, to $ater, targatis, !shtar, Derceto, !sis,phrodite, 2reya, 7enus, Dagon, &oseidon and ;uan ?in.

$rog/%oa&: 2rogs and toads symbolize feminineenergy, fecundity, water, new life, new beginnings, the mystery of

creation, cleansing, refreshing, purifying, refilling, clearingnegativity, replenishment, positive energy, transformation,

beginning a new cycle, long life, good luck, changing luck, startingnew proects and prosperity. They are a Goddess symbol and are


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connected to the Moon and Heket, !sis, Hathor, h:ing/$a "heng,phrodite, "abazius and hriman.

tter: (tters symbolize playfulness, balanced femaleenergy, curiousity, oy for self and others, lack of ealousy and envy,lack of worry, talent, faithfulness, social life and happiness. They are

tricksters. They are connectes to the elements of #arth and $aterand are connected to ernunnos.

,eal: "eals symbolize playfulness, parenting andprotection 5specifically protection during travel over water, whenchanging your life completely, when facing divorce or a traumatic

separation form a loved one, and from gossip and danger6.

Whale:$hales symbolize elegance, ancient teachings,history, clariaudience, telepathy, psychic abilities, sound and music

healing, death and rebirth, initiation, the waters of life,

regeneration, the sea, music, longevity, family and friends, learningmagick, elelmental magick and trust. $hales are the record keepers.

They are connected to Derceto.


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"ee: 0ees symbolize industry, community,concentration, planning and saving, working with the spirits of the

deceased, industry, prosperity, purity, acheiving the so/calledimpossible, birth, death, resurection, luck, misfortune and

(therworld wisdom. They are connected to 0ridgid, +a, 7ishnu,;rishna, !ndra, phrodite, Demeter, ybele, rtemis, aDiana, +hea,

1ues, Dionysus, &an and &riapus.

"utterfly: 0utterflies symbolize oy, freedom, living inthe moment, transformation, the birth/death/rerbirth circle, mental

powers, reincarnation, magick, divination concerning the life cycle,

understanding where you are in the cycle of your life, inspiration,immortality, leisure, beauty in old age, longevity, love, happiness,

falseness, vanity and the soul. They are connected to the element ofir and the Horae and 1ochi'uetzal.

Cro0/+oo: rows and rooks symbolizeresourcefulness, survival, death, a call to the magick and themystery around us, the law, the supernatural, the mysteries of

creation, shape/shifting, change, harmony, ustice, integrity, badomens, boldness, skill, cunning, prophecy, elo'uence and divination.

They are tricksters connected to Morrigan, 7aruna, +hea ;ronia,

pollo, Macha and 0abd.

Dragonfly: Dragonflies symbolize illusion, dreams,change, enlightenment, irresponsibility, unrealiability, weakness,

instability, swiftness, dreams and seeing the truth. They are


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messengers of the elemental world and the god*esses. They areconnected to "ummer.

Eagle: #agles symbolize nobility, clarity of vision,balance between the spirit world and everyday life, the ability tosoar above everyday life, lightning, rising above material in search

of spiritual, connecting with the spirit world, helpful rain, thewarrior spirit, fearlessness, keen vision, war, freedom, maesty,

authority, strength, victory and courage. They have a connection to

the divine and to the "un, as well as to ir, 2ire and "pirit. They areconnected to %inurta, Marduk, sshur, &an, 1eus, !ndra, 7ishnu,

Mithras and (hdinn.

$alcon: 2alcons symbolize freedom, speed in action,far/sightedness, magick, astral travel, clear vision and healing. They

help those who are dying through the process. They are connectedto Horus, irce, +a, Menthu, 2reya and (dhinn.

a0: Hawks are observant and perceptivemessengers from the spirit world. They symbolize noticing the bigpicture, using your talents, omens, dreams, courage, defense,

wisdom, illumination, truth and e)perience. They are connected to

Horus, &tah, +ehu, "eker, menti, pollo, rtemis, !%dra, huraMazda, and Mithras.

u11ing#ir&: Hummingbirds symbolize freedom ofmovement, energy, tireless oy and living from life:s nectar,

accomplishing things that are said to be impossible, finding the oy

in living and learning from your own life e)periences, flowers, love,beauty, art, rela)ation and fearlessness. They are connected to

8uetzalcoatl and Huitzilopochtli.


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0l(general): (wls symbolize wisdom, the ability to seethings that are hidden, stealth, swiftness, darkness, freedom,

dreams, shape/shifting, secrets, omens, clairvoyance, astralproection, magick, deception, observation, total truth, night, deathand misfortune. They are connected to the -nderworld and the

Moon. They are connected to The Goddess in general, as well asthena, Mari, 3ilith, nath, Gwynn ap %udd, 0lodeuwedd, ?ama and

ailleach. 0arn (wl> 0arn owls are the ones who see without seeing

and hear without hearing@ the ones who can hear what is not spokenand ones that see things without physical sight.

+a2en: +avens symbolize magick, inner fears, the spiritworld, a change in consciousness, healing, dispelling

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