The Dolphin Spirit Animal
Dolphin Symbolism
The dolphin is a complex animal and has had many different meanings attached to it throughout history, including:
- Peace and harmony
- Protection
- Playfulness and joy
- Resurrection
- Inner Strength
- Cooperation
Dolphins as Representatives of Peace and Harmony
Dolphins balance their animal nature with a higher intelligence. They trust their instincts and intuition rather than overthinking things. They live peacefully with other species, including humans. It isn’t uncommon for dolphins to swim and play around swimmers and boats. Their gentle natures remind us to look for the good in everyone and strive to bring peace to our lives and those around us.
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Dolphins as a Symbols of Protection
Sailors have long believed that dolphins are a good omen. Dolphins have been known to assist drowning people and to chase sharks away from people in the water. In one notable case, a pod of whales was beached in New Zealand. People were fighting to keep them alive but the whales were disoriented. A nearby pod of dolphins came over and herded the whales back to sea, saving their lives. Due to this tendency, dolphins have a well-earned reputation as protectors. They teach us to not only save ourselves, but to protect others in need.
The Playful Spirit of the Dolphin
People are often attracted to the dolphin power animal because of their playfulness. They are a reminder to keep a sense of humor about our lives. The dolphin spirit animal shows that everyone needs to play sometimes for the sheer joy of it. They remind us to take some time out of our busy lives to experience life like a child does.
Dolphins as a Symbol of Resurrection
Dolphins have long been linked to resurrection. The ancient Greeks believed that they carried the souls of the dead to the afterlife. In Christian artwork, the dolphin is often portrayed as carrying souls to Christ so they can be born anew. People who are attracted to the dolphin spirit animal may find themselves on the cusp of a spiritual and personal rebirth, or may have undergone one recently.
Dolphins, a Power Animal Symbolic of Inner Strength
Dolphins in the wild are strong and fearless. When sharks or orcas threaten them, they don’t hesitate to fight instead of trying to flee. They represent strong moral convictions and self-confidence, reminding us to speak our minds and stand our ground rather than hide our true selves.
Dolphins as a Symbol of Cooperation
Dolphins live in large cooperative social groups. Healthy adults work to protect and feed injured ones, and the whole pod rallies around mothers and their calves to protect them from predators. They demonstrate a level of selflessness and cooperation that most people struggle to achieve. The dolphin totem shows that coming from a place of love makes it easy to work with others without sacrificing our own needs.
Dreaming About Dolphins
Dolphins are extremely intelligent and symbolize multidimensional wisdom and intelligence. In addition dolphins can be rather playful, so a dream with a dolphin may symbolize a connection with your joyous and playful side.
Social animals, dolphins are also symbols of connection. So if a dolphin shows up in your dreams, it may be a symbol that you are relating well with others or that you will soon be in a social situation. Associated with connection it could also be a symbol of deepening a connection with a loved one or significant other.
Another aspect of a dolphin dream is the quality of the water the dolphin is in. Is the water clean and clear? This may indicate great relationships and socializing. Is the water dark and murky? This could be a sign of some difficult relations with friends or coworkers.
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Dolphins are very playful
I need an answer every night for the last week I keep having a dream where there is a wolf and dolphin and at the end they merge into myself or my baby sister…. but the thing is if my baby sister had a spirit animal she would have a butterfly or deer
Hi Megan,
I saw it also. I had a meditating music with dolphin and wolf. We were healing the world with the elements.
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When I was drinking ayahuasca in Peru we had a ceremony with intentions involving spirit animals. The thought of dolphins popped into my mind though I generally accept my totem as crows.
I thought well fair enough the shaman is Peruvian and can only sing what they know and the amazon has dolphins and it makes sense, I love the ocean.
It brought to mind this memory,
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Once I was going through a hard time and walked along a beach near my home town. at 7am as I was near the end of the pier an entire herd of dolphins appeared. This was not a place where dolphins where known to be spotted. I excitedly called out to a man who was walking his dog. He looked at me like I was bonkers but it was one of the most beautiful things I have seen*.
Comment…i love dolphins so dearly, infact, it is my spirit animal.
Dolphins do represent where I am in my life today…..this is the most beautiful time.
Hey John!Keep us up to date with your work! We are looking forward to following your blog as part of our weekly current event time on Fridays! The kids loved the stories you told of your past travels and research. We are living vicariously through this exreniepce!Be well and keep us posted.
My totem is a dolphin, not a surprise because I am a cancer. My first time living on my own, I had a job at sea world, my bus would drop me off early and I had about an hour to kill before work and the park opened for the day. At first I would walk around the park watching the animals. As I approached the dolphin enclosure, they started jumping and standing out of the water and calling to get my attention, they did, I went as close as I could to the pool both swam away and came back with a ball and tossed it to me. I went and picked it up and tossed it back, they swam, got it and tossed it to me again. I was playing catch with the dolphins. Every morning, I got off the bus ran to the dolphin enclosure, they were waiting for me, when they saw me they swam, got the ball and the game of catch went on till I had to leave for work. This was a happy but lonely time in my life, how appropriate dolphins would beckon me to come play.
How beautiful and also heart aching… With Dolphins as your totum you should do all you can to protect them and their natural way of life.
That is so sweet! I was a little sad this morning.I asked Ciron for healing and dolphin appeared in the surf. :)
I’ve looked at the information, and I think this might match up! I’ve also had 2 dreams in my life, 1 last night, where a dolphin was swimming with me. I’m happy I found this.
my throat chakra is the dolphin and after reading this alot of things make sense for me, i do express myself playful like a dolphin and im also able to communicate in a higher way, im able to communicate without words and understand life in a fun and playful way :) im working on the inner strength of the dolphin next
How do you know what animal represents each chakra?! I would love to know that ❤️ Do you know where I could recieve that reading or a way I could find it myself?
I thought Imwas a hummingbird but a dolphin is the spirit animal that I am actually, like when it says cooperation I like to help people struggling with their work in class. Also I am very playful and Kind to other people.
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I was told the turtle was my animal totem, however I’ve had quite a few dreams with a dolphin appearing to reassure me about things. The dolphin description really resonates with me so I’m thinking I’m probably one!