Totem Eagle Spirit Guide
Symbolism of the Eagle as Power Animal or Familiar in Shamanism
Oct 26, 2009
The eagle spirit guide offers a mysterious and magical link between the spiritual realm and the material world. His clear vision and assurance of success, even in the most ambitious endeavors, make him a wonderful and powerful companion for the seeker on a shamanic journey.
Universal Eagle Shaman Symbolism
While different species of eagle each have their own unique shamanic symbolism, there are also universal characteristics common to all eagles as power animal.
The totem Eagle spirit guide offers fearlessness in striving to achieve higher goals, thanks to his ability to build build a spiritual bridge between the sky and the earth. He offers the shaman breadth of vision and clarity of perception in even the most unfamiliar situations.
The eagle spirit guide is associated with the power of the sun related to his clairvoyant abilities, which may be shared with his shamanic companion. He is swift, decisive and powerful when he chooses to act.
Symbolism of Eagle Species as Totem Animals
In addition to the universal characteristics of the eagle spirit guide, each species brings its own special qualities to the shamans they guide in the spirit and in the material world:
- The regal Golden Eagle is one of the two Native American shamanic eagles. He represents fertility, aspiration and generosity, a reassuring and powerful companion on shamanic journey. His appearance often indicates impending victory or spiritual success, and the shaman who travels with him may be confident of wonderful outcomes.
- The White-tailed Eagle is a particularly sociable eagle, and this is reflected in the emotional support that he offers as a power animal. A powerful and agile hunter of fish, he can delve into the unconscious of his shaman companion to retrieve hidden images and influences with his sure and strong talons.
- The Bald Eagle spirit guide is particularly intuitive and swift thinking. Do seek his advice if you are fortunate enough to enjoy his companionship on your shamanic journeys. The bald eagle is the second of the two mighty Native American shamanic eagles. He is the ultimate symbol of freedom.
Shamans who are fortunate enough to be blessed with an eagle as power animal enjoy great freedom, perspective, power and courage in their company on shamanic journeys.
The eagle shaman is enjoys a natural link with all that is divine and spiritual, along with the vision and courage to achieve great works in the material world.
Related Articles on Spirit Guides
Readers may also enjoy How to Find an Animal Spirit Guide along with Working with an Animal Spirit Guide in Shamanism.
Sources:
- Discovering your Spirit Animal by Lucy Harmer.
- Signs & Symbols: An Illustrated Guide to their Origins and Meanings, editor Kathryn Wilkinson.
- The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and Practical Magic, by Susan Greenwood and Raje Airey.
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