Elephant Medicine

Wise and majestic Elephant leads her family along the well trodden routes to the next source of water, as the hot African sun drains her energy step by step. Meanwhile, in the jungles of Asia others do the same. Elephant honours the paths her grandmother once followed, the same paths her mother taught her to follow. Elephant will push over large trees to access the highest of leaves and she will squeeze deep into caves where nutrient rich salt deposits exist. She remembers this ancient knowledge of the Earth passed down from generation to generation. Elephant’s ancient wisdom has ensured her survival of the past and will continue to do so in the future. This is sacred to them. It is their means of life. Elephant wishes for you to devote your attentions to that which is important to you. Consider your health, your relationships, your pets, maybe some special possessions such as photos, books, art, trade tools or instruments.

Elephant shows great affection to her families. Elephant gives you insight into the power of the three feminine energies: child, mother and old wise woman (or crone). Elephants are one of the animals that show most signs of distress and grief at the loss of a member of the family. The matriarch (the oldest, experienced female) leads the herd on their path. She is responsible for ensuring everyone’s well being and survival and is both gentle but firm. Keeping a strong herd ensures the safety of the group, especially the young. Elephant understands the sacredness of the families and nudges you to see the same for your relationships. Do you honour those people who nourish your spirit and nurture you?

Let yourself be guided by the medicine of Elephant. She will guide you to acknowledge that which is sacred and to be grateful, for without those things, your life would not be the same.

If an elephant has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

Eagle Medicine

Eagle medicine is the connection to the Great Spirit. Eagle soars high above the land and thus is closer to the heavens that man can be. Send your prayers to Eagle, and he will rise above the chaos to meet Great Spirit and return, with a vision for you.

You too must take flight. It is time for you to soar to great heights. You must have a willingness to face the extremes, to push yourself to your limits. Through facing these challenges you will undergo a great spiritual initiation and reach a new zenith of your self growth. It is time to go beyond your dreams.

If eagle has come into your life it is a reminder that it is time to reconnect with the universe and your reasons for being here. What is your path and how are you contributing to the Greater Good? If you are not clear, connect with the eagle, ask him to aid your contact with the Great Spirit. He will bring you answers and then, like eagle, set your eyes on the target and take flight.

In your spiritual pursuits, you must still remember to stay grounded and connected to the Earth. Eagle's strong talons ensures he has a strong grasp wherever he lands. You too must not get lost up in your head with your spiritual pursuits.

If an eagle has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

Panda Medicine

The panda teaches gentle strength. Although they have the power to attack a human, they rarely do unless they are provoked. You can be strong without flaunting or proving your abilities to the world. If a panda has presented itself before you, now is the time to combine your gentleness with strength. Focus on the project with your full attention to avoid problems.

If the panda is bringing you a message about a particular event then know that the early stages will be difficult. When a panda cub is first born it is only three to four ounces, making it's mother nearly a thousand times larger. Initially the mother must help the newborn eat, stay warm and defecate. Life is not easy for a panda in the beginning. This message reflects the beginning of an event or task you have ahead of you. Know though that you can prevail. The panda, although often birthing twins will reject one, leaving it to die. The ability to focus will help you in this event. You too must focus on one path and not get distracted by another less important one.

For those whom panda is a totem, so too is bamboo. Like the panda, bamboo resembles strength but is extremely flexible. It is valued in many Asian countries where it is used for all sorts of things, from being a delicacy to scaffolding. Strength does not have to mean stubbornness. Show flexibility while not breaking from your core principles.

If a panda has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

Wolf Medicine

Wolf now calls the wilderness and remote areas his home, but this was not always the case. His once vast footprints stretched from through Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. Covering such an immense territory it is no wonder Wolf has been part of so many myths and stories around the world.

Although wolf lives in a pack, it is not uncommon for him to leave to hunt solo. In this time he can cover great distances looking for food. This gives wolf the power of the pathfinder. He has the stamina to go the distance and listen to his inner voice and follow his own person truth. Wolf teaches you to do the same.

Although confident alone, wolf is also a highly sociable animal. Wolf will howl to reassemble the pack and to advise others where he is and when he has found food. I still vividly remember being stopped in my tracks one chilly winter evening as I heard a pack of Arctic wolves howling for each other. The evocatively haunting sound seemed to resonate with my inner being. It felt like wolf was not only calling to his pack but calling to everyone who would listen. I sensed that wolf had wisdom to share with us all. Are you ready to hear wolf’s call?

Let the spirit of wolf resonate with you. Trust your inner teacher to guide you on your path when you are alone, just as wolf does. However he also knows when there is strength in numbers. Be open to the teachers that come into your life. Listen to other peoples words, analyse situations, embrace challenges and see what they are trying to teach you.

If a wolf has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

Giraffe Medicine

I had the chance to feed one of the giraffe's at Perth Zoo

Rolling savannas, open grasslands and vast woodlands in Africa are home to the world’s tallest animal, graceful Giraffe. Her long and supportive legs allow her slender, elongated neck to access the highest twigs and leaves. She is assured a plentiful diet since she can feast on foliage higher than available to the rest of the ground dwelling animals.

Giraffe’s most notable features are her brown and camel spotted coat and her elongated neck. Her coat ensures she can hide despite her colossal size; however her neck is her most important feature. Her graceful neck allows her to view the plains from a prime vantage point. No other animal can sneak up on Giraffe for she will long have seen them coming and be prepared. For Giraffe there are no surprises. Her prowess in the bush ensures she is currently assessed as “least concern” overall from a conservation perspective*. However, we must note the West African and Rothschild subspecies are “endangered”.

Giraffe wishes to teach you to use your abilities to look ahead so that you may plan and be prepared. Physically, you should ensure you are paying attention to that which is beyond your own nose – see the bigger picture. Who have I affected today? What outcome do my actions have on others? Spiritually, tune into your innate intuition and envisage your future. Am I happy, fulfilled and prepared for tomorrow? The next five years? What will allow me to manifest my ideal future?
Tuning into the energies of Giraffe will allow you to sense what is coming and what is over the horizon. For only when you have surveyed your life, contemplated your actions and planned for your future then you can “stick out your neck” and take calculated risks.

Remember, the only time Giraffe is at risk is when lowering her head to drink. Let us learn not to lose sight of the bigger picture, for both ourselves and the greater good. Losing vision and connection to Great Spirit opens you up to the possibility of becoming vulnerable to failure or attack.

If a giraffe has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

*as noted by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)

Panda Medicine

The panda teaches gentle strength. Although they have the power to attack a human, they rarely do unless they are provoked. You can be strong without flaunting or proving your abilities to the world. If a panda has presented itself before you now is the time to combine your gentleness with strength. Focus on the project with your full attention to avoid problems.

If the panda is bringing you a message about a particular event then know that the early stages will be difficult. When a panda cub is first born it is only three to four ounces, making it's mother nearly a thousand times larger. Initially the mother must help the newborn eat, stay warm and defecate. Life is not easy for a panda in the beginning. This message reflects the beginning of an event or task you have ahead of you. Know though that you can prevail. The panda, although often birthing twins will reject one, leaving it to die. The ability to focus will help you in this event. You too must focus on one path and not get distracted by another less important one.

For those whom panda is a totem, so too is bamboo. Like the panda, bamboo resembles strength but is extremely flexible. It is valued in many Asian countries where it is used for all sorts of things, from being a delicacy to scaffolding. Strength does not have to mean stubbornness. Show flexibility while not breaking from your core principles.

If a panda has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

Okapi Medicine

Okapi medicine is that of silent truth. By listening and not reacting, okapi shows us truth without fear.
Okapi suggests we must learn to remove our self from rigid thinking. Okapi also encourages us to meditate more. It is a time to slip through life unseen and unheard.

Tuning into okapi can also give clairvoyant abilities, for they see both the present and the near future.
The okapi’s black and white stripes are associated with spirit and form, density and light and represent polarity on the earth plane. Those who hold this medicine often carry life lessons relating to polarity.

The okapi expresses the concepts of "being different, uniqueness and individuality". This is one of the okapi's greatest gifts. It can also draw on different energies as needed making.

If the okapi has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

Spider Medicine

female Redback spider

Spiders are the weavers of the web of life. One myth involves deer one day asking spider why all the lines in her web looked like symbols. Spider replied that she was creating the first alphabet for humans so they could record and pass on knowledge. Deer rebutted and said humans already have pictures that they draw of their experiences. “Earth’s children are growing more complex and future generations will need to know more,” explained spider. Thus, spider has the ability to see the future and create your destiny.

Spider teaches us to do the same. Set up your life and weave your web to attract what you need. Spider also heeds a warning. Do not get distracted or caught up in the web, otherwise you may become the victim of another’s plan or simply the tangle of the web of life.

The spider’s body is the shape of the infinity (∞) symbol, being made up of a prosoma (head part) and an abdomen. Thus spider also reminds us life offers us an infinite number of choices. Their eight legs also represent the four winds of change and the four directions in the medicine wheel OR the quarters and cross quarters of a magical circle.

Click here to read the story of Arachne, The Greek Goddess who became the first spider.

If a spider has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

Fish Medicine

There is about 28,000 known species of fish in the world and just as each of the land animals have different attributes, so do those within the water. However fish overall, since they are connected to water, are concerned with the emotions and  feminine energies. Water is symbolic of the womb of life as all life originally emerged from the oceans, thus fish are associated with life-giving energies. Fish are also related to abundance and fertility.

If connecting with general fish energy the message is to tune into feminine/yin aspect in order to create the manifestation and abundance you require in your life.

Here are some popular fish and aquatic animals you may also come across and a quick summary of their medicine:

Goldfish: Peace and prosperity are on the way. Quieten your energy and be open to receive.

Koi Carp: Show great determination and your ambitions, especially in love and prosperity will flow to you.

Shark: This is a time of heightened senses when you must be wary of those around you. Connect with your ferocity when necessary.

Salmon: A great pilgrimage is ahead of you. Persistence is the key as your life in changing.

Stingray: Trust your inner guidance and stay on course.

Seahorse: Tune in to your chivalrous side. "Pull your wait" at home.

Octopus: Use your intelligence and weigh up options before making a decision.

Crab: Meditate on sensitivities. Are you being to "hard-shelled" or over sensitive?

If a fish or other aquatic animal has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

Bear Medicine

In many traditions the bear symbolises healing. To the Ainu people of the northern islands of Japan, the bear was a mountain God. Among Finno-Ugric people the bear was God of Heaven. In India, bears are believed to prevent sickness.

The bear is also known for it's dormancy in winter. It retreats to the dark cave or den to be by itself. This is part of the bear's survival adaptations, giving them strength for the next cycle's warm weather. Resting in winter can help you to be prepared and strong for the next Spring.

If bear has come before you it may be time for you to retreat to your inner cave for a while. Go inward, reflect, rest and relax and heal yourself from the inside out.

If the bear has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

Cat Medicine

Reverence of the cat is best known from ancient Egypt. Cats were considered to be the highest ranking animal and the Goddess devoted to them, Bast, was a popular deity. Bast reigned over cats, dawn, the rising sun, the arts, abundance, creation, civilization, dance, music, truth, lesbians and sexuality.

Cats have an engaging charisma that makes them a popular household companion. They are both friendly yet fiercely independent. Their life is on their terms. Cats teach us that we must take control of our life. Don't be reliant on others but rather independently walk your path. Your abundance is in your own hands.

Cats are also believed to be the most psychic of animals. Their eyes are very sensitive to light and thus are more equipped to see fairies, spirits, etc. Cats can help us tune in more to the spiritual realms. If cat has entered your life, it may be time to tune into your psychic abilities and engage them more for your current situation.

There is a duality about cat behaviour. They can be sedate and peaceful around the home but should there be an opportunity to play or hunt, the wild beast emerges. This is a reminder that although you may have a routine working week, there is also a need to "go wild" on weekends and have some fun.

If the cat has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

Albatross Medicine

The albatross signifies long periods of time. The breeding and chick rearing process takes up to a year and for some species, the young can not fly until 10 months of age. Plus these birds are renowned for their ability to soar for long periods of time, taking advantage of air currents and expending so little energy they don't even have to flap their wings. People who have been drawn to the albatross may be seen as dreamers or unfocused, drifting from one focus to the next without a strong commitment. However as they albatross patiently awaits for the right opportunity, they teach us to do the same. Be open and aware of signs and when they come you must act. Once you have found what you need, it can sustain you for a long time, even the rest of your life.

If the albatross has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

Raccoon Medicine

Much of raccoon medicine revolves around their famous mask. Ever wonder how raccoon got his mask. The Seneca tribe tells the following story

A long time ago, Raccoon had no mask. It was the coldest winter ever. Raccoon had to follow people around and steal food. One night, my people lit a fire to keep them warm. It was a cold night. The fire had gone out. Raccoon quietly crept up to the longhouse. Raccoon put his nose down to sniff out the food. His nose fell on the hot ashes of the fire, which had burned out only recently. It stung horribly, and Raccoon put his nose in the snow to cool it down. Now the ashes are stuck to Raccoons face forever. The moral of the story is not to steal from people, for there are consequences.

Raccoons are able to disguise themselves and sneak around subtly. Do you need to do the same? Raccoons are extremely dexterous and can live in any environment. Raccoon medicine can teach you how to become dexterous in the masks you wear. The raccoon holds the knowledge of how to change our faces. Raccoon holds the knowledge of transformation through masks and disguise. This knowledge can be applied to religious and ritual practices or within normal everyday life. Do you need to present a different face to people for greater success? Are you hiding your true self? Are others hiding their true self? Raccoon can help you find the answers.

Raccoon also encourages us to use this skills to benefit those less fortunate than us. Raccoon is like the good Samaritan or Robin Hood. Ensure that you are using your versatile skills for the greater good.

If a raccoon has shown up, you may see its influence for an extended time. If you are trying to make changes or endeavoring to hide changes you are making from others until you are in a better position, plan on using about a 20-week cycle. You will find it more effective.

If a raccoon has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

Cougar Medicine

The cougar, also known as the mountain lion, puma, mountain cat, catamount, mountain screamer, painter or panther, is the second largest cat in the Americas following the jaguar. Due to it’s power and grace the cougar appears in mythology and beliefs throughout the Americas. The sky and thunder god of the Inca, Viracocha, is associated with the cougar. In North America, to the Apache and Walapai of Arizona, the wail of the cougar was a harbinger of death. You can hear the call in the video below. Amongst the Anishinaabe the cougar or puma clan was responsible for healing and protection of the people.

The cougar or mountain lion holds similar metaphysical traits to that of it’s larger counterpart on the plains of Africa, the African Lion. The cougar stands for leadership. Cougar encourages you to take leadership of your life and the situations you are in. Do not allow someone else to dictate your destiny. Like a mother cougar, you may have developing kits looking up to you. If so, you must protect and guide them to also be great leaders.



If a cougar has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

Canine Medicine

Canine Medicine
Canines are the biological family of carnivorous and omnivorous mammals that includes wolves, foxes, jackals, coyotes, and domestic dogs. Although they are all in the same family, each species can have quite different messages.

Dog Medicine
Dogs have long been called “man’s best friend” and are renowned for their loyalty. Dogs teach us the benefits of supporting what is important to us. Consider if you are neglecting those around you that are of most importance. Furthermore, have you been loyal to yourself. Are you looking after your health, your goals, your priorities?

Coyote Medicine
Coyote is known as the trickster in thousands of myths and stories. However coyote doesn’t always come off best in his jokes, sometimes suffering the consequence of them. Coyote medicine teaches us to be wary of tricksters. Also are you fooling yourself or others, and if so, is it time to be real? Contained in the trickster medicine is the humour of the ages. When was the last time you had a little fun and laughter?

Dingo Medicine
Although in many parts of Australia, people have tried to eliminate the dingo, it’s relentlessness has ensured it’s success. Thus the dingo teaches us to be cautious but persistent in achieving our goals. Persistence can win out over talent. If you have been called by dingo, you need to be highly adaptive in order to succeed and survive.

If a canine has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

Jaguar Medicine

The jaguar has been respected by many cultures through time including the ancient civilizations of the Mayans and Aztecs. It was a animal revered for it’s power and stealth. One Mayan myth discusses how the jaguar would watch over humans looking for any dishonourable behaviour. Jaguar would devour individuals, either in real life or in dreams, bring justice for their misdeeds.

Jaguar medicine reminds us that we must use our power for the greatest good, just as jaguar does, using it’s power to maintain the balance of the ecosystem. We must show compassion, behaviour impeccably and live with integrity. In other words, listen to your higher self rather than the ego and use your personal power for obtaining your highest potential.

If the jaguar has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.

Dragonfly Medicine

There is one myth that dragonfly’s were once dragons, with scales as transparent and beautiful as a dragonfly’s wings. It would fly through the night bringing light with it’s fiery breath. Coyote challenged and tricked the dragon to change it’s form to that of the dragonfly. In accepting the challenge to prove the challenge to prove it’s power and magical prowess, dragon lost his ability and remained as a dragonfly.

The archangel Ariel/Uriel is one of the four most powerful angels. Ariel is the ruler of the element of Earth, planet Pluto and psychic development. Ariel uses the dragonfly as a messenger to appear before people he wishes to connect with.

Around the world the dragonfly show is a positive symbol. To the Japanese, it symbolizes summer and autumn and am admired and respected all over, so much so that the Samurai use it as a symbol of power, agility and best of all, victory. In China, people associate the dragonfly with prosperity, harmony and as a good luck charm. Amongst Native Americans, it is a sign of happiness, speed and purity. Purity because the dragonfly eats from the wind itself

If dragonfly has come into your life recently encourages you to explore what you can change or transform about yourself. Have you put on too much weight, have you overloaded your life or are you forgetting to be grateful for what you have? If you feel the need to change, call on dragonfly to aid your transformation.

The Dragonfly Eulogy - to comfort those who feel they have lost contact with the one that has passed on

Once in a little pond, in the muddy water under the lily pads, there lived a little water bug in a community of water bugs. They lived a simple and comfortable life in the pond with few disturbances and interruptions. Once in a while, sadness would come to the community when one of their fellow bugs would climb the stem of a lily pad and would never be seen again. They knew when this happened, their friend was dead, gone forever.

Then, one day, one little water bug felt an irresistible urge to climb up that stem. However, he was determined that he would not leave forever. He would come back and tell his friends what he had found at the top. When he reached the top and climbed out of the water onto the surface of the lily pad, he was so tired, and the sun felt so warm, that he decided he must take a nap. As he slept, his body changed and when he woke up, he had turned into a beautiful blue-tailed dragonfly with broad wings and a slender body designed for flying.

So, fly he did! And, as he soared he saw the beauty of a whole new world and a far superior way of life to what he had never known existed. Then he remembered his bug friends and how they were thinking by now he was dead. He wanted to go back to tell them, and explain to them that he was now more alive than he had ever been before. His life had been fulfilled rather than ended. But, his new body would not go down into the water. He could not get back to tell his friends the good news. Then he understood that their time would come, when they, too, would know what he now knew. So, he raised his wings and flew off into his joyous new life!

Snowy Owl Medicine

There is much to learn from the Snowy Owl. The Snowy Owl uses great patience to hunt and teaches us to do the same. Be patient and know that what you need will come. Also know that when the time comes, you are equipped with what you need to handle the situation, just as the snow owl is adapted to living in the icy climates and hunt and digest their prey.

Like all owls, they are associated with wisdom and prophecy, having the ability to see the unseen, know the unknown. Snowy Owls seem to have the ability to migrate to places where food is plentiful and foresee famine areas.

Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, warfare, strength, strategy, female arts, crafts, justice and skill. She is often depicted with an owl on her shoulder or head. It is said the owl would reveal unknown truths, thus ensuring what she spoke was always the truth.

For the Oglala Lakota Indians, (one of the seven subtribes of the Lakota people) the Snowy Owl represents the North and the north wind. They also were admired and respected by the tribe. Warriors that excelled in combat wore a cap of owl feathers to symbolize their bravery.

While trees are the chosen nesting place for most birds, these are few and far between in the regions where the Snowy Owl inhabits. They usually build their nest on the ground, preferably on a boulder or mound of dirt. They will sometimes take over abandoned eagle nests. The female will lay 5-14 eggs, one every other around May. They will hatch approximately five weeks later, making them all Geminis and Cancers!


If the Snowy Owl has appeared to you recently, it may be trying to pass on a message related to the above information. It may appear in reality, dreams, pictures, conversations or any other form.