Whale Spirit Animal
Whale Symbolism
The whale is commonly associated with emotion, inner truth, and creativity. Here are additional meanings for this totem:
- Wisdom holder
- Physical and emotional healing
- Keeper of history
- Importance of family and community
- Emotional rebirth
- Peaceful strength
- Communication
Among the most recognized modern tales of the whale as a teacher is that of Captain Ahab’s pursuit of the gigantic Sperm Whale, known as Moby Dick. Superstition, the sea as a transformative vessel, and an examination of the massive mammal as a creature of undefined greatness pervade the novel. The whale is symbolic of that which cannot be easily vanquished — just as a person’s inner truth, voice, and creativity cannot be easily silenced or subdued.
The Whale Spirit Animal, a Messenger of Good (and Bad) Fortune
In some cultures and traditions, healthy whales swimming free are fortuitous. To see a whale unexpectedly is a sign of good luck. On the flip side, seeing or stumbling upon a diseased or beached whale is considered a bad omen that heralds ill fortune.
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The Whale Spirit Animal Requests Emotional Rebirth
If the whale is calling to you, then it might be time to take inventory of the emotional pressures you’re under. Just as the whale can dive into the depths of the sea and endure immense pressure, people holding the whale spirit animal also are able to endure both emotional and physical pressures. But not forever, just as the whale must surface to take new breath, so must you. If the whale is showing up this could be a powerful opportunity to remember, let go and forgive. Making space to give birth to your fullest expression and flowing creativity.
The Whale and Folklore
The whale is a central power animal recognized in many Native American folklore traditions that is honored and respected, especially among Native American tribes on the Pacific Coast. As a compassionate, solitary creature, the whale is closely associated with wisdom and awareness of the spiritual realm.
Whales and Dreams
The whale as a power animal blends the conscious and unconscious. When seen in a dream, the large mammal is offering guidance to help you become a mover and shaker who will take charge your life without hesitation.
Dreaming of a whale means it is time to stand up and speak up. Whales are frequently interpreted as representing awareness and intuition. It is time to turn up the volume on that inner voice of yours and listen more closely to what it has to say.
A whale’s immense size can also be symbolic of feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you have taken on too much at work, in your personal life or social obligations. It may be time to cut back some.
Whale Hunts
While many traditions look to the whale animal totem as a teacher, hunting the animal is also central to some tribes and cultures. Take, for instance, the Makah Tribe in Neah Bay, Washington.
Whales are central to nearly all aspects of Makah culture, from the tribe’s songs and designs to basket weaving. Hunting the power animal is considered a lesson that offers discipline and purpose to the Makah people. The hunt, which incorporates age-old ceremonies and rituals, also yields practical items, such as oil and sinew, which can come in handy during difficult times.
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In my dream I was standing on my mother’s seawall and we saw whales swimming by and as I was trying to take pictures, my sister pointed out that there is a baby beached whale right in front of us. So I jumped on the beach and lifted the whale and dragged it into the water and it swam off to meet up with the rest of the whales.
I had a dream that I was swimming with an Orca. I typically dream of swimming with dolphins but this is the first time it’s been an Orca. It was just us in a large body of water and I was swimming on his back and other times he was swimming either right on top of me or beside me, but we stayed constantly attached to eachother. I felt as though it was super meaningful, but I am not sure what it was trying to convey. Any insights?
I had a dream last night that a large predatory bird gave me his middle claw which was shaped like a long short legged running dog and blood shot all over while a whale was laughing in the background.Does anyone no what this means.
Is there someone hurting you in real life or someone who had hurt you deeply that might have caused the dream?
I had a dream of a beached whale.. I was so sad and felt helpless so I took this whale home in my pool to help care for it..it began to gain some weight but deep down I knew he didn’t have much time. I felt helpless yet at peace at the same time.
Last night I had a dream that I was holding a tiny whale in the palm of my hand. Today a video was sent to me of an orca swimming next to a boat right off the eastern Cape coast in South Africa which is highly unusual. Any thoughts on what it could all mean for me?
Last night in my dream I was holding a whale in the palm of my hand. It was tiny. What could this possibly mean? Today I received a video clip taken of an orca close to our south African coast which is very unusual.
I dreamt last night of 3 whale close 2 shore but they were not stranded, one laid on its back n waved its tail @ me the other two just came into the shallows n rolled around, i went to touch them but they swam back out before i got to, then i saw a ship on the water.can anyone tell me what this all means
It could mean that your getting to friendly or outgoing in your social life and you need to pull back some or it could mean that people don’t trust you with stuff. But if Nome of this makes dance it could be the opposite of all that.
I suppose it could be a warning about people conning or getting to close…it really just depends on what makes the most sence…
I think my spirit animal is a whale & a barn owl… Do u think its possible to have 2 spirit animals? A friend of mine has 3 there all bears 1 polar, 1 grizzly, & 1 black in a dream of hers the bears were transformed into 1 big black, white, & brown bear… What do u think? Is this possible?
I accept this
In a meditation I saw a vision of multiple spirit animals: a crow, a sea lion, a horse, an owl and a whale carcass. They kept flashing one after another until they overlapped each other with the whale carcass in the background, the sea lion beneath it, the horse in the upper right, the crow in the lower left and the owl in the lower right. What does this mean?
There are totem animals in native american culture. For the four directions, above, below, within, female and masculine side. It reminds me this. maybe they are your totem animals in directions which has different aspects. You can check it Medicine cards – Jamie sams
Hi, according to manataka there are four types of animal guides, one is a messenger, that comes into your life to give you a message. You can check out http://www.manataka.org/page291.html#THE%20POWER%20OF%20ANIMAL%20SPIRITS. Also “Animal Speak” by Ted Andrews is a great book to learn about the power of animal medicine and totems. Not only animals give us messages and omens, but also nature.
OMG!!!! I actually like whales I had a dream where I went to a mad scientists lab and they told me to go through a machine that turned you into whatever animal that you would be in your next life and I turned out to be a whale so I am pretty sure my spirit animal is a whale if not well…WOW. But it was one crazy dream!!
I Love whales! I had a dream once where I was stuck inside a great whale, then I was blown out its blowhole and flung into space. Then I woke up, what does it mean?
Lori, have you heard the story of Jonas?
It could mean that the whale wants you to reach for the stars Whale style?