Discover the 25 most important totem animals and their meanings to gain a better understanding of what they mean in the world ...

Foxes are known for their cleverness, slyness, and trickery. The fox is known for being the trickster of animals, but there's more to fox symbolism than that! In fact, the fox can be seen in our ...

Have you ever given insect symbolism much thought? Or more specifically, have you ever thought about the meaning of praying mantis symbolism? It may seem like a strange question — after all, many of ...

Is the sea turtle your spirit animal? The sea turtle has been a powerful symbol for many cultures around the world for centuries. In some cultures, the turtle is seen as a symbol of good luck and ...

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