Sacred Animals
All around the world, various creatures have always
represented certain deities and/or magickal qualities.
Using statues, photos, or drawing of animals on your
altar can help you to invoke a specific energy you wish
to manifest in yourself or in your life. These animals can
be actual creatures, or they can be what are known as
fabulous beasts, such as the unicorn.
Following is a list of creatures, both physical and
fabulous, whose magickal-spiritual qualities have been
known and used by many cultures. Sometimes called
shamanic or totem animals, their astral (nonphysical)
equivalents frequently appear in meditations, shamanic
journeys, and dreams. They act as guides and portents of
things to come.
ADDER, SNAKE Wisdom, cunning, defense, psychic energy,
creative power, pure divine energy, beginning and
ending, and understanding.BADGER Tenacity and unyielding courage.BAT Gaining direction in difficult circumstances; avoiding
obstacles, barriers, and troublesome people. In China,
the bat is a symbol of good fortune and happiness; in
Europe, a companion creature of the goddess Hel.BEAR Stamina, harmony, protecting the self and the
family, dreams, intuition, transformation, and astral
travel. The bear was sacred to the Greek goddesses
Callisto and Artemis.BEE Responsibility, cooperation, prosperity, and planning
for the future. In the Indo-Aryan and Greek Orphic