on December 27th, 2009

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The Bat
Before we get into the meaning and symbolism of the bat, We probably need to cover the vampire.

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on December 20th, 2009

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The Stag (Deer)
Many cultures revered the stag or deer. Since a stag is a male deer, from here on I will just refer to it as a deer. Although some considered the stag as the lord of the forest. It’s unclear if they considered the doe, or female deer as the lady of [...]

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on December 6th, 2009

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The Cougar
This beautiful animal is also called a Mountain- Lion, Puma or Panther. No matter what you call it, it is a beautiful cat. As with most cats, balance is a large part of their energy.
Even small house cats and bobcats have a superior sense of balance. This balance is not just in [...]

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on November 22nd, 2009

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The Falcon
The Falcon similar to the hawk was related to the Sun in ancient Egypt. Many gods were shown at the head of a falcon or a hawk.

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on November 18th, 2009

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The Fox
By studying the fox you can learn many lessons. While the Fox can’t out run the hounds, he can out fox them.

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on November 11th, 2009

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The Hummingbird
There are countless legends or stories about hummingbirds. Since hummingbirds are only found in the western hemisphere, all of the stories are from the Americas and surrounding areas.

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on October 29th, 2009

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Orca (killer-whale)
The killer-whale has been thought to live up to its name, as a killer. At some point in the not to distant past its role changed, and it’s now a favorite mammal. Artists, particularly in the Pacific Northwest find the Orca a favorite for paintings.

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