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