Animal Totems

AshlingCat · **Joined:** Fri Dec 19, 2008 9:59 pm **Posts:** 36

I thought a topic about this would be intresting. Your totem I have discovered is based on your birth date. I am actually happy with mine.

Quote:

This cat goes by several names including Mountain Lion, Panther, and Puma. They are solitary cats who, unlike other cat species, are active during the day. They are also the most widely distributed cats in the Americas. These elusive hunters will pounce on their prey with a strong short burst of energy after studying its movements, never hesitating, showing none of its movement is wasted.

Cougar spirit will teach us to assert ourselves, and take control of our life so we can become leaders. Cougar's graceful swiftness shows us how to understand the natural flow of our environment and move into a position of leadership.

Wingrunner · **Posted:** Thu Dec 25, 2008 11:46 am

Where did ya find this?

AshlingCat · **Joined:** Fri Dec 19, 2008 9:59 pm **Posts:** 36

On a website. I can't find the link so I guess you should search for "animal totems by birth date".

Wingrunner · **Posted:** Thu Dec 25, 2008 2:06 pm

Is this the site? If it isn't I still think it's rather interesting. Mine is the one at the top "Otter" and I think it hit the nail on the head when it described me.

http://www.brownielocks.com/NativeAmericanHoroscope.html#Otter

AshlingCat · **Joined:** Fri Dec 19, 2008 9:59 pm **Posts:** 36

Yes that is it! I find all this spiritual stuff extremely intresting. On that page wolf should be cougar though unless there are two totems for each birthdate

.

Kaz · **Joined:** Sun Nov 11, 2007 9:20 am **Posts:** 1697

Im'a Bear. XD

AshlingCat · **Joined:** Fri Dec 19, 2008 9:59 pm **Posts:** 36

I am pleased to be a big cat!

Bears are intresting. My characteristics interest me the most

Wingrunner · **Posted:** Thu Dec 25, 2008 2:16 pm

I like being the Otter.

It's one my favorite animals and I would be hard-pressed to find any other animal I'd want to be.

Kaz · **Joined:** Sun Nov 11, 2007 9:20 am **Posts:** 1697

- Otter boy -You sound like my friend Ryan. xD

Anyway - It's ironic cuz we taught all our dogs the command - like bear.. xD

AshlingCat · **Joined:** Fri Dec 19, 2008 9:59 pm **Posts:** 36

My characteristics fit the cougar.

Leadership- I have lead teams alot and was told I did a good job
Standing Behind Convictions- This also fits half the time.
Confidence- I have a good sense of confidence
Clever- I have this quality atleast everyone says that
Awareness- I am aware of everything going on
Learning Proper use of Power- I haven't really yet
Messenger between Humans & The Divine Beings- No messages yet
Balance- My balance is great
Steadfast- I have to agree with that
Responsible- I am responsible at babysitting
Dependable- I am someone someone can depend on
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Earth is my favorite element O.o

Kaz · **Joined:** Sun Nov 11, 2007 9:20 am **Posts:** 1697

well I cna't be a cat. Im a clutz.

AshlingCat · **Joined:** Fri Dec 19, 2008 9:59 pm **Posts:** 36

Big cats are awesome and I guess if I am a cougar I am still a cat. I don't even think the Native Americans had cats until the settlers arrived.

Wingrunner · **Posted:** Thu Dec 25, 2008 2:29 pm

Kaz wrote:

- Otter boy -You sound like my friend Ryan. xD

Anyway - It's ironic cuz we taught all our dogs the command - like bear.. xD

How?

My characterisitcs:

Personality:independent, dynamic, friendly, unconventional
Emotions:detached
Intentions:imagination
Positives:good perception, inventor
Negatives:eccentric, unpredictable, tactlessness, stubborn
Goals:Knowledge
Best with:Falcon, Raven, Deer
Sub-desires:Wisdom
Need to work on:Coruage, tolerance, inventiveness
Tries to avoid:eccentricity, stubbornness

Most of this is right, but I do have to dis-agree with the following(intentions, goals, and emotions(a little))

AshlingCat · **Joined:** Fri Dec 19, 2008 9:59 pm **Posts:** 36

I found more on the cougar:

Quote:

Cougar Credo

Respect the elders
Walk with grace
Keep a watchful eye always
Protect the tribe
Know your enemies weakness
Teach the young
Show passion for what you believe
Voice your opinions clearly

"Cunning and Independant stands the Cougar totem, their quickness and stealth their gift."

The Kath Cougar Clan

The Cougar fights and hunts alone usually but is loyal to his mate and family. Powerful and swift, and a cunning hunters. They care for the safety of the village at all times. Cougars are ever watchful of enemies, many Cougar totems are scouts for the tribe.
The Cougar is the symbol of grace and independence. Cougars are known to be extremely opinionated. Cougars are taught of the beauty of the cougar, of walking with grace It is a dishonor for the cougar totem to be seen as weak in any way. From a young child they are taught to lick their wounds and move on. But to voice loudly any danger they feel is to the village.
The Cougar clan it's self is a group of very independent people who work together for the common goal of safety. Most Cougars are taught from an early age to climb trees and to watch quietly.
The life of the Cougar totem is a life of ever watching ever listening , within the tribe their teaching of stealth and quickness can not be surpassed. Cougars are lone hunters and scouts mostly for the tribe. They do not tend to make good leaders for their very strong personal beliefs of superiority over other totems. Although they respect the other totems they are taught that the others need them to survive.

"May the Cougar ever guard you, watchful throughout the darkest night."

Banshee · **Posted:** Thu Dec 25, 2008 4:07 pm

I'm a woodpecker. I guess it fits me.

Animation Source Forums

Animal Totems