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09-18-2016, 08:09 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-18-2016, 08:49 PM by twiceblessed9.)
Yes they can. Let me go look at my Animal Spirt book.
From the book Animal Speak by Ted Andrews.
I love this book!!!!
I will summarize the dog section.
Keynote: Faithfulness and protection.
Cycle of Power:Year-Round
Dogs are domesticated canines. Their descendants are coyotes and wolves, and thus they should be studied as well. Dogs are companions to humans, providing faithful protections. Every dog and every breed has its own unique qualities. Many breeds were designed for specific purposes and functions. Study the history of the breed to understand the energy specific to this totem. ( What others have you seen besides poodles GG?).
It may be giving you a message,depending upon how it is acting. For example a loner type dog who is pestering you to play may indicate you need some more socializing in your life, more play.
Most Native American tribes had dogs for protections and warnings., but dogs have held symbolic importance in other societies as well. In India, the dogis a symbol of all caste systems, reflecting the small becoming great. In early Christianity it was a symbol of guardingship (as in the sheepdog), and it was even an allegory for the priest. In Greece it was a compainon to and guardian of the place of the dead. It has also been a symbol of motherhood because dogs are very caring and nurturing parents.
It takes a lot to break a dog's spirit. It's ability to love , even when abused, is tremendous. It's spirit and willingness to love and to be a companion is great.
Study your dog.
If your dog has come into your life as a totem, ask yourself some questions. What is this saying about your need for or lack of companionship? Are you being faithful? Are others around your? Are you showing unconditional love, or receiving it? Do you need to be more protective of your territory? Do you need to play a little more? Are you being faithful to yourself? Does your spirit meed bolstering? How about those around you? Examine your territories. Dog knows its home ground, and if it shows up, its energies and lessons will touch you personally.
The dog is a powerful totem, reflecting faithfulness and companionship. Many times it is easier for individuals to begin working with totems that are domesticated rather than wild.
I hope this helps Golden Girl!
From the book Animal Speak by Ted Andrews.
I love this book!!!!
I will summarize the dog section.
Keynote: Faithfulness and protection.
Cycle of Power:Year-Round
Dogs are domesticated canines. Their descendants are coyotes and wolves, and thus they should be studied as well. Dogs are companions to humans, providing faithful protections. Every dog and every breed has its own unique qualities. Many breeds were designed for specific purposes and functions. Study the history of the breed to understand the energy specific to this totem. ( What others have you seen besides poodles GG?).
It may be giving you a message,depending upon how it is acting. For example a loner type dog who is pestering you to play may indicate you need some more socializing in your life, more play.
Most Native American tribes had dogs for protections and warnings., but dogs have held symbolic importance in other societies as well. In India, the dogis a symbol of all caste systems, reflecting the small becoming great. In early Christianity it was a symbol of guardingship (as in the sheepdog), and it was even an allegory for the priest. In Greece it was a compainon to and guardian of the place of the dead. It has also been a symbol of motherhood because dogs are very caring and nurturing parents.
It takes a lot to break a dog's spirit. It's ability to love , even when abused, is tremendous. It's spirit and willingness to love and to be a companion is great.
Study your dog.
If your dog has come into your life as a totem, ask yourself some questions. What is this saying about your need for or lack of companionship? Are you being faithful? Are others around your? Are you showing unconditional love, or receiving it? Do you need to be more protective of your territory? Do you need to play a little more? Are you being faithful to yourself? Does your spirit meed bolstering? How about those around you? Examine your territories. Dog knows its home ground, and if it shows up, its energies and lessons will touch you personally.
The dog is a powerful totem, reflecting faithfulness and companionship. Many times it is easier for individuals to begin working with totems that are domesticated rather than wild.
I hope this helps Golden Girl!