Animal Spirit                                           
     
                       CARVINGS
                                                       bone / antler / horn              by  m. l. bigcanoe

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                TURTLE :
   represents mother earth in most native beliefs. Carrying his house on his back may seem like a ponderous burden but no matter where or when he stops, he is home. Native legend holds that the earth was born on the back of TURTLE. He may be slow and plodding but he is the essence of security and longevity. TURTLE is a primal link between the early ocean life and land dwelling creatures. 

      Turtle  Spirit / Medicine  is  :   Adaptability, patience, self-reliance, protection, creativity, planning and navigational ability. 

      If  Turtle  is  your  Totem  :    The pace of your life may seem a little slow to others but do not waver from your dream destination. Try not to burden yourself with to many material things, you carry all you really need with you. You have the ability to grow very old with much grace and wisdom. You will find throughout your life that you are the rock that others rely on. This may slow you down on your journey but the Creator has endowed you with the patience, perseverance, and longevity to handle this challenge. Your rewards will be great.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                         Take only memories,
                   leave nothing but footprints

Chief Seattle
1786-1866