Totem animals are Spirit Guides who have influenced countless generations across numerous species. Totem animals can be immediately related to you in this life, and can offer you empowerment with personal strengths and success. Totem Animals come in and out of your life – providing assistance, guardianship, wisdom and care.
We all have Totem Spirit Guides that resonate more strongly with us than others. At different points in our lives one Totem animal will be stronger than another. Totem animals are Immortals; descendants of divine nature, ancestors of Immortal beginnings who have taken shape of animals capable of calling other animals to their call and preparing feats of supernatural strength.
Keeping carved statues, colors, textiles with an animal print of your current Totem animals, paintings and pictures of Totem animals are all ways of paying homage to your current Totem animals. In ancient times not only chiefs but tribes-peoples would keep a physical symbol of their strongest guiding Totem animal on them to display their Spirit Guide.
Totem Poles, that represent Totem animals, are not the only physical manifestation of the presence of Totem animals through history. Totem animals have existed in stacked, linear, and singular forms through multiple cultures and time periods. A Totem animal is any animal possessed by supernatural powers and capable of accomplishing supernatural feats that involves the influence, persuasion or guidance of the human race. Such as the condor and puma to the Incas, the blackbird who carries messages to the dead to the English, the ancestral animal spirits from Dreamtime of the Aborigines, the animal Spirit Guides of the Haida of Queen Charlotte’s Islands, the animals Spirit Guides of the Native Americans and so forth.
As a Spirit Guide for your life and journey, Totem animals provide their wisdom, their particular strengths and powers, and help shape your destiny. They have eternal energy and power, capable of providing assistance, helping you grow, showing you the right path to take, make the right decisions and show us glimpses into our past, present and future -bringing their ties to us in past lives and to our ancestors.
We offer a full encyclopedia of Totem animals and their specific abilities and gifts they offer you if they accompany you on your journey. Every Totem animal is unique in their strengths and have a special mix of abilities to offer.
TOTEM ANIMAL POWERS, ABILITIES, GIFTS, SUPPORT INFORMATION
Totem animals represent the characteristics and strengths that you presently have and will continually give you support.

Aardvark Totem Animal
Characteristics: studious, inventive, patient, motivated

Addax Totem Animal
Characteristics: agile, clever, defiant

Adder Totem Animal
Characteristics: dark, sinister, territorial

Agama Totem Animal
Characteristics: brilliant, energetic, complex

Albatross Totem Animal
Characteristics: clumsy, loyal, simplistic

Alligator Totem Animal
Characteristics: active, hostile, survivor skills, retaliation, motherly

Anaconda Totem Animal
Characteristics: calculating, crisp, dark, suave

Angelfish Totem Animal
Characteristics: patient, gentle, loving, kind

Ant Totem Animal
Characteristics: hard-working, perseverance, massive strength

Anteater Totem Animal
Characteristics: seeker, sloth, lazy, peaceful

Antelope Totem Animal
Characteristics: nimble, active, energetic, excitable

Arctic Fox Totem Animal
Characteristics: hard-working, problem-solver, thoughtful

Armadillo Totem Animal
Characteristics: guarded, protective, cautious

Aye-Aye Totem Animal
Characteristics: rambunctious, unpredictable, funny

Babirusa Totem Animal
Characteristics: thoughtful, patient, decisive, stern

Baboon Totem Animal
Characteristics: hunter, sage, guardian

Badger Totem Animal
Characteristics: nosy, seeker, cleanser, persistent, wants answers

Banteng Totem Animal
Characteristics: frivolous, eccentric, unusual

Barracuda Totem Animal
Characteristics: pensive, observant, dark, brilliant

Basilisk Totem Animal
Characteristics: skittish, temperamental, moody

Bat Totem Animal
Characteristics: immortal energy, mystery, rejuvenation

Bear Totem Animal
Characteristics: cumbersome, wall of strength, guardian, aggressive, inner-strength

Bearded Dragon Totem Animal
Characteristics: patient, observant, highly intelligent

Beaver Totem Animal
Characteristics: hard-working, engineer, determined, curious

Bee Totem Animal
Characteristics: group-minded, organized, dynamic, vigorous, prolific

Bee-Eater Totem Animal
Characteristics: studious, diligent, tireless

Beetle Totem Animal
Characteristics: spiritual, prophetic, mystic, immortal

Binturong Totem Animal
Characteristics: group-oriented, cunning, imperialistic

Bison Totem Animal
Characteristics: grounded, intelligent, traditionalist

Black Bear Totem Animal
Characteristics: playful, energetic, attentive

Blue Jay Totem Animal
Characteristics: free-spirited, hopeful, energetic

Boa Constrictor Totem Animal
Characteristics: protective, unusual, courageous

Boar Totem Animal
Characteristics: spiritual energy, courageous, brave, forceful

Bobcat Totem Animal
Characteristics: ferocious, passionate, intimidating

Brachiosaurus Totem Animal
Characteristics: always seeking, savage, raw power

Buffalo Totem Animal
Characteristics: prosperity, sacred-life, admiration

Bull Totem Animal
Characteristics: ferocity, power, unprepared, fearless

Bush Dog Totem Animal
Characteristics: survivalist, intuitive, powerful

Butterfly Totem Animal
Characteristics: submission, transformation, rebirth, equal

Caiman Totem Animal
Characteristics: sly, cunning, sinister, dark

Camel Totem Animal
Characteristics: survivor skills, perseverance, clumsy, focused

Capybara Totem Animal
Characteristics: peaceful, gracious, nurturing

Caribou Totem Animal
Characteristics: adaptable, roamer, navigator

Cat Totem Animal
Characteristics: magic energy, mystic energy, agile, quick, guardian

Chameleon Totem Animal
Characteristics: steady, reliable, kind, deep thinker

Cheetah Totem Animal
Characteristics: ancestral energy, motherly, grace, quick, nimble, ferocious, survivor skills

Chickadee Totem Animal
Characteristics: bright, cheery, hopeful, happy

Chicken Totem Animal
Characteristics: spastic, energetic, funny, loyal

Chimpanzee Totem Animal
Characteristics: industrious, clever, quick-witted

Chinchilla Totem Animal
Characteristics: giving, selfless, shy

Clownfish Totem Animal
Characteristics: introvert, patient, prudent

Coati Totem Animal
Characteristics: ponders, day dreamer, consistent

Cobra Totem Animal
Characteristics: powerful, agile, fast, determined

Cockatoo Totem Animal
Characteristics: quick to learn, devoted, persuasive

Condor Totem Animal
Characteristics: perceptive, ambitious, talkative

Cougar Totem Animal
Characteristics: superior, authoritative, protection, guardian, powerful

Cow Totem Animal
Characteristics: sacred energy, inner insight, gentle

Coyote Totem Animal
Characteristics: clever, sly, covert, aggressive

Crab Totem Animal
Characteristics: swift, decisive, protective, lucky

Crane Totem Animal
Characteristics: mystic energy, wisdom, independence, honest, fair

Crocodile Totem Animal
Characteristics: patient, watchful, protective

Crow Totem Animal
Characteristics: spiritual energy, long-life, healing

Cuttlefish Totem Animal
Characteristics: creative, thorough, gullible

Deer Totem Animal
Characteristics: grounded, nature-minded, gentle, loving, graceful

Degu Totem Animal
Characteristics: attractive, vigilant, calm

Dhole Totem Animal
Characteristics: swift, calculating, impressive, wild

Dik Dik Totem Animal
Characteristics: sensitivity, kindness, joy

Dingo Totem Animal
Characteristics: careful, dynamic, perfectionist

Dog Totem Animal
Characteristics: allegiance, wise, guardian, loyal

Dolphin Totem Animal
Characteristics: compassion, oceanic energy, joyful

Donkey Totem Animal
Characteristics: resourceful, nit picky, chatty

Dormouse Totem Animal
Characteristics: thrifty, darling, idealistic

Dove Totem Animal
Characteristics: spiritual energy, healer, kind, immortal communication

Dragonfly Totem Animal
Characteristics: dream-fulfillers, creativity, care-free

Duck Totem Animal
Characteristics: random energy, spiritual energy, seeing into the future

Dugong Totem Animal
Characteristics: quiet, shy, introvert, patient

Eagle Totem Animal
Characteristics: immortal energy, communication with immortals, wisdom, liberty

Echidna Totem Animal
Characteristics: mysterious, intense, fearless, intelligent

Egret Totem Animal
Characteristics: acute, aware, commanding

Eel Totem Animal
Characteristics: cynical, self-assured, popular

Elephant Totem Animal
Characteristics: recall memories, powerful, steadfast, loyal

Elk Totem Animal
Characteristics: grounded, wanderer, loss of direction, survivor

Emu Totem Animal
Characteristics: original, innovative, opportunistic

Falcon Totem Animal
Characteristics: immortal energy, mystic energy, renewal, rejuvenation

Fangtooth Fish Totem Animal
Characteristics: farsighted, organized, unhurried

Fennec Fox Totem Animal
Characteristics: resourceful, charismatic, wise

Ferret Totem Animal
Characteristics: likeable, thrifty, restless

Finch Totem Animal
Characteristics: patient, modest, even-tempered

Fish Totem Animal
Characteristics: adaptable, quick, sly, clever, focused

Flamingo Totem Animal
Characteristics: flashy, quirky, crazy energy, fun-loving, inspiration

Fossa Totem Animal
Characteristics: rambunctious, wild, unpredictable, exciting

Fox Totem Animal
Characteristics: agile, fast-pace, constantly moving, mysterious

Frog Totem Animal
Characteristics: magic energy, power, patient, spell work

Gannet Totem Animal
Characteristics: strong-willed, respectful, relaxed

Gazelle Totem Animal
Characteristics: creative, controlled, sociable

Gecko Totem Animal
Characteristics: self-reliant, conforming, old-fashioned

Gerbil Totem Animal
Characteristics: shrewd, clever, savvy

Gerenuk Totem Animal
Characteristics: impulsive, inquisitive, moody

Giraffe Totem Animal
Characteristics: community-minded, gentle, determined, guide

Goanna Totem Animal
Characteristics: resolute, keen, nervous

Goat Totem Animal
Characteristics: obstinate, opinionated, headstrong

Goldfish Totem Animal
Characteristics: courageous, expressive, dynamic

Goose Totem Animal
Characteristics: modest, proud, righteous, determined

Gorilla Totem Animal
Characteristics: hostile, protective, survivor, no-nonsense

Grasshopper Totem Animal
Characteristics: wisdom, nimble, adaptable, lucky

Grizzly Bear Totem Animal
Characteristics: indifferent, resourceful, apathetic

Groundhog Totem Animal
Characteristics: friendly, sweet, energetic, traditional

Grouse Totem Animal
Characteristics: appealing, approachable, orderly

Hamster Totem Animal
Characteristics: unruffled, structured, determined

Harp Seal Totem Animal
Characteristics: loyal, steadfast, intriguing, mystic

Hare Totem Animal
Characteristics: fearful, persistent, relentless

Hawk Totem Animal
Characteristics: spiritual energy, liberty, progressive, seeking answers

Hedgehog Totem Animal
Characteristics: wily, exciting, quick to act, intuitive

Heron Totem Animal
Characteristics: unconcerned, good mixer, suggestible

Hippopotamus Totem Animal
Characteristics: mystic energy, aggressive, sees future, sees past lives

Hornbill Totem Animal
Characteristics: pedantic, meticulous, chatty

Horse Totem Animal
Characteristics: passion, creativity, liberty, growth, adventure

Howler Monkey Totem Animal
Characteristics: protective, territorial, loyal, insightful

Hummingbird Totem Animal
Characteristics: joyful, happy, generous, loving

Hyena Totem Animal
Characteristics: funny, outgoing, ruthless

Ibis Totem Animal
Characteristics: self-centered, finite, polished

Iguana Totem Animal
Characteristics: sentimental, loquacious, compliant

Impala Totem Animal
Characteristics: agile, flexible, quick to adapt, creative

Jacana Totem Animal
Characteristics: raw, intense, courageous, impressive

Jackal Totem Animal
Characteristics: opportunist, adventurous, strong willpower

Jaguar Totem Animal
Characteristics: cunning, peak of power, stealth

Jellyfish Totem Animal
Characteristics: knowledgeable, precise, systematic

Kangaroo Totem Animal
Characteristics: motherly, loving, healing, light energy, swift

Kingfisher Totem Animal
Characteristics: easily excited, demanding, entertaining

Kinkajou Totem Animal
Characteristics: personable, social, entertaining, witty

Kiwi Totem Animal
Characteristics: plucky, outgoing, expressive

Koala Totem Animal
Characteristics: protective, shrewd, judgmental, feisty

Komodo Dragon Totem Animal
Characteristics: nonchalant, menacing, perceptive

Kudu Totem Animal
Characteristics: reluctant, influential, vigilant

Ladybug Totem Animal
Characteristics: nurturing, guide, passion, adoration

Langur Totem Animal
Characteristics: unwavering, demanding, strict

Lion Totem Animal
Characteristics: ferocious, courageous, bravery, leadership

Lionfish Totem Animal
Characteristics: savvy, clever, astute, fastidious

Lizard Totem Animal
Characteristics: wild energy, uncontainable, justice

Llama Totem Animal
Characteristics: random energy, gullible, friendly

Lobster Totem Animal
Characteristics: rattled, skittish, formal, dogmatic

Loon Totem Animal
Characteristics: uncontained, crisp, prudent

Lynx Totem Animal
Characteristics: mystic energy, attentive, mysterious, provides direction

Magpie Totem Animal
Characteristics: easily perplexed, indulgent, venturesome

Mamba Totem Animal
Characteristics: savvy, keen, immature, pessimistic

Man-Of-War Totem Animal
Characteristics: deductive, opportunistic, flawless

Manatee Totem Animal
Characteristics: loving, family-oriented, passionate, gentle-hearted

Mandrill Totem Animal
Characteristics: creative, open-minded, crazy & fun, bold personality

Maned Wolf Totem Animal
Characteristics: tradition, courage, focus for success

Marmoset Totem Animal
Characteristics: loving, family-oriented, kind, feisty

Marmot Totem Animal
Characteristics: commanding, clever, decisive, relentless

Meerkat Totem Animal
Characteristics: outgoing, compassionate, team-worker, family-oriented

Mink Totem Animal
Characteristics: clever, sweet, cunning, masterful

Mockingbird Totem Animal
Characteristics: clever, insightful, spiritual

Mole Totem Animal
Characteristics: secret-keeper, curious, answer-seeker

Mongoose Totem Animal
Characteristics: courageous, fearless, dashing, adventurous

Monitor Lizard Totem Animal
Characteristics: strict, pedantic, meticulous, fluent

Monk Seal Totem Animal
Characteristics: impressive, always looking for better things, intelligent

Monkey Totem Animal
Characteristics: wisdom, loyalty, seeker of knowledge, quick-minded

Moth Totem Animal
Characteristics: spiritual, graceful, nurturing, mystic

Mountain Goat Totem Animal
Characteristics: stubborn, impatient, wild, erratic

Mouse Totem Animal
Characteristics: problem-solver, organized, fast-pace

Myna Totem Animal
Characteristics: comical, entertaining, social

Narwhal Totem Animal
Characteristics: fanciful, legendary, mystical, beautiful

Needlefish Totem Animal
Characteristics: dangerous, wild, unpredictable, mysterious

Newt Totem Animal
Characteristics: conversational, moody, spatial

Nightingale Totem Animal
Characteristics: perfectionist, resolute, approachable

Nudibranch Totem Animal
Characteristics: cautious, nervous, nit picky

Octopus Totem Animal
Characteristics: multi-tasking, stealth, nocturnal

Opossum Totem Animal
Characteristics: conniver, tactical, cunning, deflection

Orangutan Totem Animal
Characteristics: spontaneous, fun, adventurous

Orca Totem Animal
Characteristics: determined, steadfast, strong, willpower, highly intelligent

Oryx Totem Animal
Characteristics: nervous, agile, flexible, adaptable

Osprey Totem Animal
Characteristics: frugal, thorough, rigorous

Ostrich Totem Animal
Characteristics: realistic, practical, experimental

Otter Totem Animal
Characteristics: loving, friendly, comical, frisky

Owl Totem Animal
Characteristics: wisdom, seeing future, protector, stealth

Ox Totem Animal
Characteristics: martyr, prude, powerful

Pangolin Totem Animal
Characteristics: appealing, tranquil, loving, youthful

Panther Totem Animal
Characteristics: sly, victorious, planner, pragmatic

Parrot Totem Animal
Characteristics: good communicator, seeks beauty, vanity, camouflage

Parrotfish Totem Animal
Characteristics: single-minded, accurate, organized

Peacock Totem Animal
Characteristics: immortal energy, mystic energy, confident, smart

Pelican Totem Animal
Characteristics: laid back, relaxing, kind, sharing

Penguin Totem Animal
Characteristics: spiritual energy, community-minded, family-minded, focused

Pigeon Totem Animal
Characteristics: nervous, exacting, fragile, indecisive

Platypus Totem Animal
Characteristics: cunning, dark, uncontrollable, excitable

Polar Bear Totem Animal
Characteristics: opportunistic, intense, fearless, ruthless

Porcupine Totem Animal
Characteristics: naive, gentle, friend-maker, loyal

Prairie Dog Totem Animal
Characteristics: inquisitive, indulgent, immature, watchful

Puffin Totem Animal
Characteristics: fluent, idealistic, doting, loyal, loving

Python Totem Animal
Characteristics: agile, steady, aware, dynamic

Quail Totem Animal
Characteristics: group-minded, balance, cleansing, renewal, motherly

Rabbit Totem Animal
Characteristics: fast-paced, rash judgment, constant motion, change

Raccoon Totem Animal
Characteristics: organized, stealth, problem-solver, quirky energy

Raptor Totem Animal
Characteristics: cunning, strategic wisdom, fearsome

Rat Totem Animal
Characteristics: survivor skills, lover of food, planner

Rattlesnake Totem Animal
Characteristics: sensing, pondering, farsighted, persistent

Raven Totem Animal
Characteristics: magic energy, mystic energy, deceiver, mysterious

Ray Totem Animal
Characteristics: impulsive, astute, deductive, forgetful

Red Fox Totem Animal
Characteristics: thoughtful, pensive, clever

Reindeer Totem Animal
Characteristics: mystical, spiritual, graceful, hopeful

Rhinoceros Totem Animal
Characteristics: steadfast, independent, sharing

Roadrunner Totem Animal
Characteristics: fast-paced, make decisions on the fly, opportunity-seeker

Robin Totem Animal
Characteristics: easy-going, kind, loving, careful

Rooster Totem Animal
Characteristics: enjoys finer things in life, can be lazy, leader, flashy

Saki Totem Animal
Characteristics: precise, status-conscious, lingering, fluent

Salamander Totem Animal
Characteristics: easily distracted, acute, pedantic, chatty

Salmon Totem Animal
Characteristics: fighter, warrior, truth-seeker

Sandpiper Totem Animal
Characteristics: organized, life of the party, consistent

Scorpion Totem Animal
Characteristics: strategist, size-up the opponent in seconds, planner, powerful

Sea Lion Totem Animal
Characteristics: original, unhurried, conventional

Sea Star Totem Animal
Characteristics: resourceful, meticulous, formal

Sea Urchin Totem Animal
Characteristics: rigorous, daring, impulsive

Seagull Totem Animal
Characteristics: no plan, random energy, goes on a whim, enjoys fun

Seahorse Totem Animal
Characteristics: watchful, thinker, cautious

Seal Totem Animal
Characteristics: loving, generous, sharing, kind, gentle

Secretary Bird Totem Animal
Characteristics: fearless, courageous, loving

Sengi Totem Animal
Characteristics: risk-averse, opportunistic, cheerful

Shark Totem Animal
Characteristics: hostile, leader, predator, opportunity-seeker

Sheep Totem Animal
Characteristics: temperamental, stringent, precise, frail

Shoebill Totem Animal
Characteristics: dogmatic, modest, thrifty, relentless

Shrew Totem Animal
Characteristics: watchful, observant, cunning

Shrimp Totem Animal
Characteristics: dynamic, interactive, preoccupied, particular

Siamang Totem Animal
Characteristics: foreboding, intense, playful, strong-willed

Skink Totem Animal
Characteristics: deductive, risky, adventurous, skittish

Skunk Totem Animal
Characteristics: wanderer, curious, nature-minded, grounded

Skylark Totem Animal
Characteristics: steady, endearing, respectful, commanding

Sloth Totem Animal
Characteristics: jovial, careful, self-indulgent, easily distracted

Snail Totem Animal
Characteristics: focused, follows a singular path, determined

Snake Totem Animal
Characteristics: deceptive, clever, change

Sparrow Totem Animal
Characteristics: gentle-hearted, tender, tranquil

Spider Totem Animal
Characteristics: wisdom, good luck, steadfast, hard-working

Spirit Bear Totem Animal
Characteristics: spiritual growth, evolution, wisdom, enlightenment

Squid Totem Animal
Characteristics: energetic, purposeful, approachable, acute

Squirrel Totem Animal
Characteristics: hyper energy, collector, community-minded

Stag Totem Animal
Characteristics: leader, grounded, natural energy, raw energy, powerful

Starling Totem Animal
Characteristics: compliant, commanding, finite, placid

Stegosaurus Totem Animal
Characteristics: forgetful, resolute, systematic

Stork Totem Animal
Characteristics: caring, nurturing, devoted, loyal

Sun Bear Totem Animal
Characteristics: careful, jovial, fluent, kind

Sun Conjure Totem Animal
Characteristics: extremely loving, obstinate, determined

Surgeonfish Totem Animal
Characteristics: fearless, savvy, aware, perplexing

Swan Totem Animal
Characteristics: beautiful, graceful, lovely, sweet

Takin Totem Animal
Characteristics: anxious, frugal, decisive, consistent

Tamarin Totem Animal
Characteristics: loyal, confident, bold, wildly passionate

Tapir Totem Animal
Characteristics: steady, influential, conservative, sensing

Tarantula Totem Animal
Characteristics: strategist, deep-thinker, organized

Tarsier Totem Animal
Characteristics: exacting, controlled, cautious, patient

Tasmanian Devil Totem Animal
Characteristics: cynical, wild, unpredictable, mysterious

Tern Totem Animal
Characteristics: unwavering loyalty, devoted, nurturing, family-oriented

Thorny Devil Totem Animal
Characteristics: pessimistic, self-involved, dangerous, mysterious

Thrush Totem Animal
Characteristics: idealistic, brave, inventive, innovative

Tiger Totem Animal
Characteristics: courageous, brave, powerful, swift, family-minded

Toad Totem Animal
Characteristics: reflection, past lives, magic energy

Toadfish Totem Animal
Characteristics: exacting, inquisitive, patient, persistent

Tortoise Totem Animal
Characteristics: dynamic, conservative, spatial, strict

Triceratops Totem Animal
Characteristics: flawless, precise, prudent, survivalist

Turkey Totem Animal
Characteristics: community-minded, team work, trusting

Toucan Totem Animal
Characteristics: creative wisdom, enlightenment, joy

Turtle Totem Animal
Characteristics: good luck, stamina, courage, finish task at hand

Tyrannosaurus Rex Totem Animal
Characteristics: bully, fearless, intense, dark

Velociraptor Totem Animal
Characteristics: ruthless, unpredictable, unrelenting, decisive

Viper Totem Animal
Characteristics: observant, genius, impulsive, astute

Viperfish Totem Animal
Characteristics: particular, facilitating, fluent, dynamic

Vulture Totem Animal
Characteristics: opportunistic, survivalist, intelligent, moody

Wallaby Totem Animal
Characteristics: daring, bold, orderly, resolute

Walrus Totem Animal
Characteristics: self-reliant, self-assured, unhurried, patient

Warthog Totem Animal
Characteristics: structured, inquisitive, determined, curious

Weasel Totem Animal
Characteristics: agile, adaptable, trickery, clever, outsmart opponent

Whale Totem Animal
Characteristics: strength, power, gentile, kindness

Wildebeest Totem Animal
Characteristics: controlling, disciplined, not easily rattled, unafraid

Wolf Totem Animal
Characteristics: spiritual energy, psychic energy, mystic energy, prosperity, good luck

Wolffish Totem Animal
Characteristics: supportive, sensing, polished, diligent, dark

Wolverine Totem Animal
Characteristics: emotional, individualistic, vigilant, daring

Wombat Totem Animal
Characteristics: nervous, preoccupied, fluent, chatty

Woodchuck Totem Animal
Characteristics: communicative, incisive, unwavering, rigorous

Woodpecker Totem Animal
Characteristics: hard-working, crazy energy, fun-loving, hyper energy

Wren Totem Animal
Characteristics: resourceful, conventional, aware, restful

Zebra Totem Animal
Characteristics: grounded, kind, nimble, natural-energy

Zebu Totem Animal
Characteristics: polished, prudent, meticulous, peaceful

