Animal Omens: What Do Encounters with Wild Creatures Mean Spiritually?

As an animal lover, I enjoy and appreciate all animal sightings and encounters.  As well as their beauty, animals also represent parts of our nature and can have spiritual significance. There are times when we see an animal in nature and it feels special somehow.  It could be that the species is rare where we have come across it, or it may regard us in some way.  An animal making direct and potent eye contact, is meaningful and spiritually important. In the list below I will explain how to interpret your wild creatures encounters and how to use these messages to connect to your spiritual path. So what do encounters with wild creatures mean spiritually?

Foxes

Foxes are wise and mysterious.  Often they live in urban areas so close to humans and yet so often unseen.  They are not sly, they are resourceful, respectful and stealthy.  Fox encounters call upon you to view your life from a different angle, to be more conscientious about how we interact with others and on social media.

As they say, less is more and the fox encourages us to be sparing with our sharing of personal information.  A connection with a fox, shows that you are already in touch with your own inner world.  

Deer

The deer is free and lithe, moving with grace and no inhibition. Encounters with deer call upon us to free ourselves from our day to day routines and responsibilities.  The deer wishes us to embrace the nature around us and to spend more time outdoors, walking and traveling.  As humans we also have the ability to travel around the world, and the deer links to the wonderer in us.  

Plan that dream trip and ensure your work does not hinder your time to explore and be free in nature yourself.  

Squirrels (and chipmunks)

Ubiquitous as they are now (in the UK at least) squirrels are usually busy burying and foraging for food.  If one stops to interact with you and pays you special attention, then you can be sure this is meaningful.

Squirrels are highly intelligent and innovative, they are expert problem solvers and strategists.  An encounter with a squirrel is an encouragement to learn something new.  It could be a call to take more initiative and share your expertise in your work, or to develop your knowledge.  Maybe there is a subject you wish to study, or training course that would benefit your personal develop and/or career?  

Develop your skills, says the squirrel! 

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Badger

The badger is an independent and fierce character, showing us tenacity, strength and power. Encounters with badgers encourage us to be more self-reliant and strong in ourselves.  

It is important that as mammals we develop personal resilience both mentally and physically and the message of the badger is to develop this. Versatility of the mind may benefit from facing old wounds and working through accumulated traumas.  

The badger also calls for us to develop our physical fitness and ensure that we take regular exercise.  It encourage us to change our style of exercising to develop different muscles and increase our balance.  

Lizard

A lizard sighting calls upon us to consider our health and hydration. Lizards are cold blooded, lithe, heat loving wild creatures and they encourage us to bask for a while in the sun.  

This is all about carpe diem – seize the day – live in the moment. Nurturing our minds and encouraging balance by taking the time to relax and meditate. The lizard also encourages us to purify our diets and consider eat fresh, unprocessed foods.  How often do you eat raw food and drink your recommended quota of water.  It’s good to reflect and even set some time aside for fasting.  

Snake

The snake has always been synonymous with sexuality, with it’s influence in the Garden of Eden story, implying such also. Seeing the snake asks us to consider our own sexuality and expression.  It could represent the start of a new passionate relationship, or the a more powerful, explorative connection with a current partner.

Sexuality is also about freedom and loving the self just as you are. Work on your self love and self acceptance when you see the snake. Enjoy your own movement and grace within your body and know that this confidence can be magnetically attractive.  The sssnake is telling you to feel sssexy!

Bat

The bat is a mysterious creature, often only seen at dusk, as the day turns to night.  Just as if they are beneath a veil they link us to our own family history and ancestors.  Bats have a link to the past and a mysterious spookiness, much like the experience of a time slip or a ghostly sighing.

By seeing a bat we are encouraged to reach out to our families, and consider the lives of our ancestors.  We are the sum of our past and the survivors of many difficult periods of history.  How much do you know about the generations who lived before you?  Perhaps it’s time to take a step back in time and learn from the hardships and perils that our ancestors experienced so that we could live now!

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Dragonfly

Many of us dream as children and create stories and fantasies in our minds.  We indulge in fairytales, disney films and happily step into other magical realms throughout our youths.  Until we stop.

Or, perhaps this isn’t something we should leave behind?

The dragonfly is like a mythical ethereal creature, crossing the divide from fantasy and fable ~~breaking into our reality.  

See the dragonfly reminds us that magic has never truly faded, it is just a thought away.  The power of the imagination and the joy it can bring is profound.  Allow the dragonfly to take you on a journey through your mind and step into your fantasies of old and create new ones too! 

Rabbits and Hares

Rabbits show us that community matters and their underground warrens are akin to interconnected secret societies. How connected are you to the people around you?  Do you stay in touch with local events and news, do you know your neighbours and the surrounding land.  

Even those in remote areas have access to some kind of community, perhaps only online, but the connection is no less important.  

It’s the people, wild creatures and the wildlife around us that make our lives special and the more we nurture friendship and relationship the happier we are. This has been proven increasingly in recent studies.

When you see rabbits in the wild, consider, where you ‘fit’ and who may benefit from your smile, or kind words.  

Hedgehog

Sweet and vulnerable as they are, hedgehogs are masters of protect and self preservation. Encountering hedgehogs unexpectedly encourages us to consider being a little more prudent.  

Are you the kind of person who lives within your financial means, or just outside of them. Life is less worrisome when we plan for the unknowable eventualities which happen to us all at times. 

The hedgehog asks you to ‘prepare and prevent’ and consider tomorrow in your plans. Living in the moment is wonderful, but there is a certain amount of planning required for this to be possible. 

Such is the dichotomy of life: think before you act! 

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Otters and Beavers

Otters and beavers are joyful wild creatures and encountering them is uplifting and entertaining. They remind us to be carefree, to not take life so seriously.  Fun and laughter are such important components of a well-lived life. 

When you see an otter or beaver in the wild you are being asked to embrace your own sense of fun. Do you allow self expression, or are you imprisoned by the fear of what others may think?  

Those who judge hold little value compared to those who can laugh and dance and enjoy life with us. There is nothing to lose by allowing your inner child to shine and dance! 

The otter asks us to ensure we make time for fun, laughter, happiness and to be silly! 

~What’s you’re favourite animal?  Why do you feel connected to it?

~I’d love to hear your animal stories and your magical tales!! 

Ready for your next encounter with wild creatures?