Meaning of Bird Totems
Blackbird
Keynote: Understanding of the Energies of Mother Nature
Cycle of Power: Summer
Bluebird
Keynote: Modesty, Unassuming Confidence and Happiness
Cycle of Power: Winter and Summer (changes of seasons)
Blue Jay
Keynote: The Proper Use of Power
Cycle of Power: Year-round
Canary
Keynote: Power of Song and Voice
Cycle of Power: Year-round
Cardinal
Keynote: Renewed Vitality through Recognizing Self-Importance
Cycle of Power: Year-round (often with a rythm of 12 - hours, days, months, years)
Catbird
Keynote: Language and Communication
Cycle of Power: Spring and Early Summer
Chickadee
Keynote: Cheerful and Truthful Expression
Cycle of Power: Spring
Chicken
Keynote: Fertility and Sacrifice
Cycle of Power: Year-round / Daybreak
Cock
Keynote: Sexuality, Watchfulness and Resurrection
Cycle of Power: Daybreak
Cowbird
Keynote: Parent and Child Relationships
Cycle of Power: No specific Period
Crane
Keynote: Longevity and Creation through Focus
Cycle of Power: Year-round - During Daylight
Crow
Keynote: The Secret Magic of Creation is Calling
Cycle of Power: All Day - All year
Doves
Keynote: Feminine Energies of Peace, Maternity, and Prophecy
Cycle of Power: Dawn and Dusk
Ducks
Keynote: Emotional Comfort and Protection
Cycle of Power: Spring and Summer
Eagles
Keynote: Illumination of Spirit, Healing, And Creation
Cycle of Power: All Seasons and during Daylight
Finch
Keynote: Energy of Variety and Multiplicity
Cycle of Power: Varies according to the Species
Flicker
Keynote: New Rhythm of Growth and Healing Love
Cycle of Power: Summer (especially around the Summer Solstice)
Goldfinch
Keynote: Awakening to the Nature Spirits
Cycle of Power: Summer Solstice and Summer Season
Goose
Keynote: The Call of the Quest and Travels to Legendary Places
Cycle of Power: Autumn (For Snow Geese - Winter Solstice and Full Moons)
Grackle
Keynote: Overcoming Excess and Emotional Life Congestion
Cycle of Power: Early Spring
Grosbeak
Keynote: Healing of the Family Heart
Cycle of Power: Spring and Summer
Grouse
Keynote: Sacred Dancing and Drumming
Cycle of Power: Spring
Gulls (Herring/Sea)
Keynote: Responsible Behavior and Communication
Cycle of Power: Year-round
Hawks
Keynote: Visionary Power and Guardianship
Cycle of Power: Spring and Fall Equinoxes - New Moon
Heron
Keynote: Aggresive Self-Determination and Self-Reliance
Cycle of Power: Spring
Hummingbird
Keynote: Tireless Joy and the Nectar of Life
Cycle of Power: Daytime
Kestrel
Keynote: Mental Speed, Agility and Grace
Cycle of Power: Year-round
Kingfisher
Keynote: New Warmth, Sunshine, Prosperity, and Love
Cycle of Power: Winter Solstice and Season
Loon
Keynote: Lucid Dreaming and Re-awakening of Old Hopes, Wishes and Dreams
Cycle of Power: Dusk and Dawn
Magpie
Keynote: The Proper Use of Intelligence, Familiars, and Occult Knowledge
Cycle of Power: Winter and Summer
Martin
Keynote: Good Luck and Community Peace
Cycle of Power: Late Spring and Summer
Meadowlark
Keynote: Cheerful Journey Inward
Cycle of Power: Summer
Mockingbird
Keynote: Finding Your Sacred Song (Soul Purpose) and Recognition of Your Innate Abilities
Cycle of Power: Year-round - Day and Night
Nuthatch
Keynote: Grounding of Faith and Higher Wisdom
Cycle of Power: Year-round
Oriole
Keynote: The Weaving of New Sunshine
Cycle of Power: Summer
Ostrich
Keynote: Becoming Grounded
Cycle of Power: Year-round
Owl
Keynote: The Mystery of Magic, Omens, Silent Wisdom, and Vision in the Night
Cycle of Power: Nocturnal - Year-round
Parrot
Keynote: Sunshine and Colour Healing
Cycle of Power: Year-round
Peacock
Keynote: Resurrection and Wise Vision (Watchfulness)
Cycle of Power: Spring and Autumn
Pelican
Keynote: Renewed Buoyancy and Unselfishness
Cycle of Power: Year-round
Penguin
Keynote: Ludid Dreaming and Astral Projection
Cycle of Power: Year-round
Pheasant
Keynote: Family Fertility and Sexuality
Cycle of Power: Year-round
Pigeon
Keynote: Return to the Love and Security of Home
Cycle of Power: Year-round
Quail
Keynote: Group Nourishment and Protection
Cycle of Power: Spring and Autumn
Raven
Keynote: Magic, Shapeshifting, and Creation
Cycle of Power: Winter Solstice
Road Runner
Keynote: Mental Speed and Agility
Cycle of Power: Spring and Summer
Robin
Keynote: Spread of New Growth
Cycle of Power: Spring
Sparrow
Keynote: Awakening and Triumph of Common Nobility
Cycle of Power: Year-round
Starling
Keynote: Group Behavior and Etiquette
Cycle of Power: Spring
Stork
Keynote: Birth and Unspoken Communication
Cycle of Power: Year-round
Swallow
Keynote: Protection and Warmth fot the Home and Proper Perspective
Cycle of Power: Summer
Swans
Keynote: Awakening the True Beaty and Power of the Self
Cycle of Power: Winter
Swift
Keynote: Speed and Agility in the Great Quest - The Magic Elixer of Saliva
Cycle of Power: Evening
Swisher
Keynote: Awakening to the Faerie Realm - Accomplishment For the Sake of Accomplishment
Cycle of Power: Dusk - Summer
Turkey
Keynote: Shared Blessings and Harvest
Cycle of Power: Autumn
Vulture
Keynote: Purification - Death and Rebirth - New Vision
Cycle of Power: Year-round - Summer and Winter
Waxwing
Keynote: Gentleness and Courtesy
Cycle of Power: Spring - Summer
Woodpecker
Keynote: The Power of Rhythm and Discrimination
Cycle of Power: Summer
Wren
Keynote: Resourcefulness and Boldness
Cycle of Power: Spring
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Source: Animal-Speak - Ted Andrews