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Totem Assignment A totem is a spirit being, sacred object, or symbol of a tribe, clan, family or individual. Native American tradition provides that each individual is connected with nine different animals that will accompany each person through life, acting as guides. Different animal guides, also called spirit guides and/or power animals, come in and out of our lives depending on the direction that we are headed and the tasks that need to be completed along our journey. ?Native beliefs further explain that a totem animal is one that is with you for life, both in the physical and spiritual world. Though people may identify with different animal guides throughout their lifetimes, it is this one totem animal that acts as the main guardian spirit.?With this one animal, a connection is shared, either through interest in the animal, characteristics, dreams, or other interaction.?This Animal Guide offers power and wisdom to the individual when they "communicate” with it, conveying their respect and trust. This does not necessarily mean that you actually pet or spend time with this animal, more that you are open to learning its lessons.?For some, knowing what is their totem animal is almost an innate process. It’s as if they’ve always known, inexplicably drawn to the animal or having a special feeling for the animal’s energy. For others, they wonder how to tell what their animal totem is. ?Assignment: Now that you understand the importance of animals in Native American culture, you’re going to choose your three Animal Guides that you feel best represent who you are and your journey through life. The Animal Guides you choose don’t have to be something you already are or possess, but maybe something you hope to be in the future. After you choose your nine Animal Guides, you will create one totem with each of your chosen Animals Guides represented in some way on the totem. Once your totem is complete, you need to explain how each Animal Guide is appropriate for you based on what they represent according to the chart posted on my website saved as Totem Assignment. Make sure you just don’t list the qualities that are appropriate for you. You need to give specific examples, in complete sentences, that illustrate how/why the attributes are appropriate for you. Grading Rubric:You have chosen 3 animal guides that are represented on your totem.201050Your totem is neatly and creatively executed. Effort is put forth 251550You have explained how each of the 3 animal guides is appropriate for you by giving specific examples as to how the characteristics are appropriate for you in complete sentences. 3520100All Animal Guides have been used according to the chart, or a researched source201050______________/100Animal Characteristics & Meaning:AlligatorMaternal, revenge oriented, quickness, aggression, stealth, efficiency, basic survival instincts.AntGroup minded, determination, patient, active, purposeful, unity, self-sacrifice and industrious.Armadillo Safety, grounded, sensitivity to attack, strong boundaries, trusting, reclusive, neutral, peaceful.BadgerCourage, aggressive, healer, problems relating to others, energy conduit, determined, focused, confident.BatRebirth, longevity, secrecy, initiation, good listener, long life, illusion, journeying, inner depth.Bear Industrious, instinctive, healing, power, sovereignty, guardian of the world, watcher, courage, will power, self-preservation, introspection, and great strength.Beaver Determined, strong-willed, builder, overseer, dreamer, protector, builder, motion, subconscious.BeeOrganized, industrial, productive, wise, community, celebration, fertility, sweetness, defensiveness, obsessive nature, and enjoys life.Boar/PigA very powerful totem - prosperity, spiritual strength, organized, balanced complacency and activity, fearless.BuffaloSacredness, life, great strength, abundance, gratitude, consistency, blessings, stability.ButterflyMetamorphosis, transformation, balance, grace, ability to accept change, lightness, soul, vulnerability.CatGuardianship, detachment, sensuality, mystery, magic, independence, astute, watchful.Cow Love of home, community, contentment, joy, easy going, patience, grounded, fertility.CoyoteTrickster, intelligence, stealth, wisdom and folly, guile, innocence, skill.CobraSwift and decisive, power of life and death, transformation, energy, connected to eternity.CrowMagical, shape shifting, change, creativity, spiritual strength, inelegancy, energy, higher perspective. DeerCompassion, peace, intellectual, gentle, caring, kind, subtlety, gracefulness, femininity, gentleness, innocence, and seller of adventure.DolphinKind, salvation, wisdom, happiness, playfulness, prudent, capable of deep emotion, and happy.DoveCross-world communication, spirit messenger, peace, gentleness, love.DragonflyFlighty and carefree, strong imagination, higher aspirations, lightness, joy, transformation.DuckWater energy, helper of seers, affectionate, community oriented, can clearly see/deal with emotions.EagleDivine spirit, sacrifice, connection to creator, intelligence, renewal, courage, illumination of spirit, healing, creation, freedom, and risk-taker.FalconNew beginnings, adventure, passionate, leadership, rising above, guardianship, superiority, prophecy.FishGraceful, slyness, open-minded, quick to change one's mind, fertility, good luck, happiness.Fox Cunning, agility, quick-witted, diplomacy, wildness, feminine magic of camouflage, shape-shifting and invisibility.FrogWater, cleansing, rebirth, sensitivity, medicine, hidden beauty, peace, adaptability, metamorphosis.GoatSurefootedness, stubbornness, independence, diligence, in the moment, aloofness, virility, sturdiness.Goose Self-demanding, reliable, prudent, rigid, vigilance, parenthood, productive, teamwork, fellowship.GrasshopperGood luck, abundance, forward, progressive, virtuous, forward thinking, creative.HawkMessenger, intuition, victory, healing, nobility, recollection, cleansing, visionary power, and guardianship.HorseFreedom, stamina, mobility, the land, travel, power, freedom, grace, nobility.Hummingbird Messenger, timelessness, healing, warrior, energy, vitality, infinity, affection, playfulness.LizardConservation, vision, self-protection, hidden defenses, shrewdness, variation.MoleSensitivity, guidance, searching, extended senses, underworld, hidden treasure, digger.MooseHeadstrong, longevity, steadfastness, wisdom, self-esteem, primal feminine energy, crown chakra.MouseInnocence, scrutiny, order, organizer, eye for details, grounded, super-aware, temerity.OctopusIntelligence, camouflage, nocturnal.OpossumSmart, clever, sensible, grounded, group-minded, proper use of deception, strategic, surprising.Otter Playful, friendly, dynamic, joy, helpfulness, sharing, love of young, sensibility without suspicion.OwlWisdom, deception, intuition, insight, messenger, mystery, freedom, secrets, stealth, vision.OxSacrifice, chastity, faith, humble, self-denial, enduring, strong, magical.PelicanResilient, unselfish, rising above, friendliness, responsible, safety, camaraderie, bounty.PorcupineInnocence, companionship, trust, curious, imagination, good-natured, non-interference.Prairie DogSwiftness, industrious, constructive, preparedness, common goals, retreat, family, digger.QuailGroup-work, team play, creator of harmony and group tolerance, protectiveness (especially toward children)Rabbit Fertility, artistic, in motion, hyper vigilant, joyful, lives by own wits, steps through fear.Raccoon Curiosity, disguise, explorer, secret, night vision, cleanliness, dexterity, seeker.RatFertility, stealth, scavenging, intelligence, enjoys luxury, intelligent, wealth, success, drive. RavenMagical, introspective, self-realized, courageous, transformational, messenger, psychic, divination.RoosterPersistence, honesty, strength, flamboyant, upward reaching, eager, cocky, watchful.SalmonProud, intense, confident, wisdom, inspiration, can swim upstream, rebirth, determined, spiritual desire. ScorpionTransforming, strong, inspiring, chaotic, passionate, altered perception, death and rebirth, seduction.SkunkReputation, presence, strength, demands respect, sensual, steady, pacifism, taking your time.SnailProtective, aware, solitary, tender nature, androgyny, healing, sensitivity, time and cycles. SnakeImpulsive, primal energy, shrewdness, rebirth, transformation, initiation, and wisdom.SpiderBalance, wisdom, creativity, communication, networker, cyclical, crafty, fate, protection.SquirrelPlanner, gatherer, preparedness, awareness, sociable, playful, energy, prudence, resourceful. SwanGrace, balance and innocence, soul, love, beauty, elegance, transformation, dreams. ToadInner strength, luck, self-examination.TurkeyGenerosity, life-giver, sharer, abundance, blessings, pride, virility, sacrifice.TurtleNurturer, shy, protecting, patience, strength, innocence, endurance, longevity.WeaselStrength, energy, ingenuity, stealth, wild, ferocious, aggressive, commanding.Wolf Loyalty, perseverance, success, intuition, spirit, appetite for freedom, can be a loner.Woodpecker Sensitive, protective, devotion, prophecy, progress, determination, balance, communication.???? ................
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