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Animal Totem of Spirit Familiars

The Wolf: Wolf's Wisdom Includes

Facing the end of one's cycle with dignity and courage Death and rebirth

Spirit teaching

Guidance in dreams and meditations

Instinct linked with intelligence

Social and familial values

Outwitting enemies

Ability to pass unseen

Steadfastness

Skill in protection of self and family

Taking advantage of change

Wolf:

Royalty, spirit, strength, friendly, family, sociable, intelligent, ritualistic in nature (applies to all of

life), balances flexibility to establish harmony and order in life, new paths and journeys, freedom to

move within the realms of insights and attachments. Teaches able to be steadfast, familial

protection, Epitome of the wild spirit. Wolf guides the use of resources and the lesson of adaptability

along with teaching and instruction. Wolf helps to tap into inner strength and intuition. Sometimes

transformation accompanies Wolf's lessons. Are you using your resources wisely for the greater

good? Are you nourishing your family and those around you? Are you listening to your instincts to

avoid confrontations? Wolf will add in balancing harmony and wisdom to take control of your life.

WolfFor many traditional people, Wolf is the sage, the Grand Teacher. In the Wolf LodgeJournal, Ghost Wolf reminds us that the Old Ones have told stories about the beginning timewhen it was Wolf who taught humans the ways of living in harmony:It was Wolf who taught us how to form community upon this Earth, for Wolves have an intuitiveknowledge of order . . . and they possess the ability to survive change intact. Wolf medicine isvery ancient and born of living experience. Wolf will look deep into your heart and share thegreatest of knowledge, but will demand full participation and absolute sincerity. Wolf . . . willrekindle old memories within your soul . . . Wolf medicine can make you whole.Wolf Moondance, a Shaman of the Osage people, says that the parenting instinct is very strongin wolves. They are natural mothers and fathers. When you are in need, when you are in

danger or feeling separated and abandoned, you can transmit psychic energy and pull to you tothe energy of the She-Wolf. You can allow the feeling of that desire to draw you to the principleof the mother embracing the child.

WOLF


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The wolf has been much misunderstood andmaligned in history and is not the vicious

intruder of western fairy tales. The wolf is ashy, yet very sociable creature with strong

rules of behavior. Fear of the wolf is perhaps

born when its eerie howl raises the hackles onour neck and in our souls. Maybe we do not fear the wolf at all,but only the wild nature within ourselves. To American Indians,the wolf is said to be "teacher" medicine. We study wolfs waysof hunting and their social structure. The wolf is associated with

the Dog Star, Sirus and some cultures belief humans camefrom this distant star. Wolf populations are threatened in the

lower 48 states, but abundant in Alaska and Canada. Wolf hasmuch to teach us, if only we will listen.

WOLF MEDICINE

Wolves live in a communal structure like humans. TheAlpha male and female lead a strict social order. Next in

the order are Beta wolves who do not breed and serveas nursemaids for pups of the pack. The Omega wolf isat the bottom rung and is the 'scapegoat' in situations

when the pack is being attacked. Often the Omega wolfis forced not to eat when food is scarce. If wolf has

entered the forest of your mind, it may be to teach youthat all things in nature have order amid chaos and toaccept your duties in life, whether they be leadership

roles or otherwise, with humility and strength. The wolf spirit teaches us to have balance between yourpersonal needs and those of the family and community.Wolves are absolutely committed and loyal to the pack

and find their place within the group. If wolf exhibits thesetraits, it may mean that you must examine your function

within the community and loyalty. It may also be a sign tobring better balance to the varied interests of self, family

and community. The hunting techniques of wolves served as an example

for many tribes who copied them. Members of the packform 'tag teams' who take turns chasing prey to exhaustthe prey before themselves. Packs are known to haverun over thirty miles a day in pursuit. Cooperation inachieving a common goal is the message conveyed

here. Wolves have developed many ways to communicate by

body language and vocally. Facial expressions, tail andear movements, body posture, teeth bearing, eye


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squinting and scratching are part of their vocabulary.Vocally, a wide variety of growls, yelps, whines and

howls make up a sophisticated system ofcommunication. Wolf language helps the pack to identifyand locate its members, establish territorial boundaries,

give instruction, request assistance, sound warnings,teach the young, and generally to bring cohesion andunity to the pack. If a wolf or wolves have entered your

physic, you are fortunate to have an animal spirit toknows the importance of communication and one that will

find many ways to make their messages know to you.This ability to communicate may be a sign to hone your

own speaking skills to effectively relate your feelings andideas in a good way - to pray, sing and dance in praise of

the blessings of the Creator. When a lone wolf is seen the wild it symbolizes freedom.

When seen in a pack it represents community. If wolfappears to you alone or in a pack it is asking you toacquire the same within your own life.

The primal and piercing howl of the wolf sometimes ismarking their territory boundaries. If you hear a wolf howlit might be telling you to stand your ground and defend

your boundaries. Wolves have great stamina and strength. They do not

fight needlessly and often avoid fighting wheneverpossible. Wolf teaches to know who you are and to

develop strength and confidence. Wolf is associated with the lunar influences and energies

that rule psychic perception. They teach us to respectour emotions and face the darkness within.

The wolf is ritualistic. It knows the importance of regularlunar howling ceremonies and daily social rituals

designed to communicate needs and express feelings.The message of your wolf spirit may be to honor the

forces of spirituality and connect with the life forces ofMother Earth.

The Wolf is the Teacher it will guard you as it teaches you, sometimes strongly sometimes gently, but

always with love. Wolf can teach you how to use ritual to establish order and harmony within your own

life. Wolf helps us to understand how discipline within a group can create true freedom, find new paths,

and take new journeys. Able to maintain balance; ability to teach/ advise others, is loyal, is

independent, is a solo worker but is able to join others as the needs arise.

Wolf, Power Animal, Symbol of Wildness, Social and Family Values, Intuition, Loyalty

By Ina Woolcott


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Native American and Celtic custom regard Wolf as the way of find the deepest levels of self, of inner

knowing and intuition. This is symbolized by the image of the wolf howling at the moon. Native

Americans have long regarded wolves as teachers or pathfinders. In astrology, Wolf is represented

by the Dog, Sirius, thought by many aboriginal tribes to be the home of the Ancients.

Wolves are probably the most misunderstood of all wild animals. Stories of cold-bloodednessabound, in spite of their friendly, intelligent and social traits. The wolf, once a much feared and hated

animal, has lately become much more appreciated. They now stand a better chance of survival,

where they havent been hunted to extinction, or near extinction, in some countries. In the USA this

culling of wolfs, who are a symbol of wildness, was down to the process of taming the wilderness.

Especially where farms were trying to be founded. They were seen as the enemy, especially when

they ate farm animals! Perhaps nowadays people are becoming more aware that keeping the

harmony of nature and its inhabitants intact is necessary as wolfs are being reintroduced back into

the wilderness in the USA. Of course, farmers are protesting profusely. On a deeper level our

emotions toward Wolf reflect our muddled feelings of ourselves as humans. Although we consider

ourselves civilized we are still animals with our own wild spirit. Wolf reminds us of this, often

uneasily.

The wolf, is a symbol of the night. This time can seem lonesome and scary to us. But it is also the

time when through dreams, we may discover valuable things about ourselves. This is a lonely path.

To truly come to understand yourself, you must be alone, undeterred by the beliefs, judgements and

views of others. The wolf teaches us to learn about our inner self and to discover our inner power

and strength. However, to achieve this, we must take risks and face our deepest fears. Wolf requires

sincerity. Though demanding a lot of us, much is given in return; a spirit helper that is always there

to help, giving us extraordinary powers of endurance. Learn to hear the voice within yourself, which

in silence is as clear as the sound of the wolf howling in the night.

Wolf is also an extremely gregarious animal, enjoying the company of others. Wolves mate for life.The clan has a solid social structure, in which all adults participate in the upbringing of the young.

Wolves are fiercely loyal to their mates, with a strong sense of family whilst upholding individualism.

Though their clans are highly organised, they are truly free spirits. They seem to go out of their way

to avoid a fight. A shift in posture, a growl, or a glance gets the point across quite readily without

violence. We are reminded not to waste resources and to learn how to avoid trouble and

confrontations. People with Wolf as power animal have the ability to make quick and firm emotional

attachments. Trust your insights about these attachments, wolf will be there to guide you. Take

control of your life with Wolfs assistance and do so with harmony and discipline.

We can truly use wolf as an example in our lives. We can understand that there doesn't need to be a

hard separation between the solitary and social paths. Wolf teaches you to balance between theneeds your family has of you and the needs you have for yourself. Wolves are totally loyal to the

pack but do not give up their identity to the pack. If wolf has come into your life you are must look at

where you are being too dependent and where you may be too independent.

Wolfs qualities, his medicine, are the ability to learn knew ideas and then teach them to others. Wolf

is thought to be an independent explorer coming back to his pack to teach what he has discovered.

We too in exploring the hidden paths of consciousness, may come across new truths to share with


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the rest of our clan, human beings. Wolf brings faithfulness, inner strength and intuition when he

enters our lives, and also teaches us to live with ourselves.

If Wolf finds you, this may be an indication that you are a great teacher or thinker. Or if this is not so,

perhaps you need to ponder whether there may be something you need to expand your mind about.

Be receptive to new concepts/ideas. By doing so you can gain more wisdom. To increase your Wolfpower, you can utilise your newly integrated wisdom and also share it with others. Wisdom is gained

through experience, by walking the path. Another way to put it - practise what you preach.

When a lone wolf is spotted in the wilderness it embodies freedom. When seen in a pack it

embodies a feel of community. If wolf appears to you alone or in a pack it is asking you to do the

same within your own life.

The Wolf's senses are highly developed. They are extremely intelligent with excellent hearing, sense

of smell and strong feeling. As well as being determined animals they are also cunning. A wolfs howl

is primal and penetrating. The howl is used to locate clan members or to let wolves from outside of

the pack know their territory boundaries. If you hear a wolf howl, this may be telling you to stand yourground and defend your boundaries.

Wolves express themselves a lot with body language. If angry, they may stick their ears straight up

and show their teeth. A suspicious wolf pulls its ears back and squints. Fear is often indicated by

flattening the ears against the head. A wolf wanting to play, dances and bows playfully. Their body

language is symbolic to you. Humans also uses body language to send out messages. The study of

this art can increase your perception of this power animal.

Wolves hunt in packs, depending on endurance to run down weak and older animals. They have

been known to cover 35 miles a day in pursuit. Wolf is a symbol of stamina and strength, teaching

you to know who you are, and to develop strength and confidence in what you do.

Wolf's medicine includes death and rebirth, facing death with dignity and courage, Spirit teaching,

guidance in dreams and meditations, instinct linked with intelligence, social and family values,

steadfastness, skill in protection of self and family, outwitting enemies, ability to pass unseen, taking

advantage of change.

Wolf- Knowledge. The wolf is a cunning, intelligent creature, capable of out-thinking hunters. It can teach

you how to read the signs of Nature in everything, how to pass by danger invisibly, how to outwit those

who wish you harm, and how to fight when needed. Sometimes the world, seen on a journey, will lead

you to a spiritual teacher and guide.

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