Owl Spirit Animal
Owl Symbolism
The owl is a powerful and symbolic animal in many cultures and traditions worldwide.
Positive symbolism associated with the owl includes:
- Wisdom
- Clear vision
- Insight
- Guidance in the unknown
- Independence
- Discernment
- Connection to the mysterious and magical aspects of life
Negative symbolism associated with the owl includes:
- Radical transition
- Ominousness, endings
- Over-intellectuality
- Isolation
- Lack of sense of humor
- Negative occult connotations
With its piercing gaze and silent flight, it embodies the essence of wisdom and knowledge, guiding us through the darkness of the unknown and illuminating the truths that lie beneath the surface.
In its solitary and silent presence, it reminds us that true understanding can be only achieved through introspection and self-reflection. And yet, there is also an eerie quality to the owl, a sense of ominousness and death that reflects our own fleeting existence and the transience of all things.
By embracing the owl’s symbolism – both light and dark – we can learn to navigate life’s twists and turns with confidence, purpose, and a deeper understanding of our own nature and the world we live in.
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The owl spirit animal and the power to see in the dark
The owl sees in the dark: As a spirit animal, the owl guides you to see beyond the veil of deception and illusion; it helps see what’s kept hidden. It also symbolizes the ability to cut through illusions and see the real meaning of someone’s action or state of mind.
When the owl is one of your power animals, you have a strong intuition and can access information and wisdom that’s usually hidden to most. The spirit of this animal encourages you to look beyond deceiving appearances into the true reality of a situation or a person’s motives.
The owl is a strong spirit guide for discernment and making decision based solid foundations. Call on the owl totem when you have to assess a situation or are going through confusing times.
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The unknown and the owl power animal
If you have an owl as a totem or spirit animal, you probably like to explore the unknown. The mysteries of life are a fascinating field of interest. As the owl guides your steps, you are likely to develop an appreciation for life’s magic.
When the owl shows up in your life, listen and look out for the subtle signs that are around you. Your animal spirit guide is a great helper to be attentive to what usually goes below your radar, but is now of particular importance.
The owl is also a guide to uncover your hidden potential and abilities. Check whether you need to reveal more of your intuitive nature.
Night time is particularly auspicious for your creativity, so take the time to focus your creative energy then.
The inauspiciousness of the owl is nothing but the inauspiciousness of the man who thinks that owl is inauspicious!
~ Mehmet Murat ildan
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Owl spirit animals as messengers of change
Owl spirit animals are symbolic of death in many traditions. In most cases however, it should not be taken literally: If the owl is associated with death, it can be viewed a symbolic death, meaning a transition in life, important changes that are taking place or about to happen.
When the owl shows up in your life, pay attention to the winds of change. Perhaps you are about to leave some old habits, a situation that no longer serve you or bring something new in your life.
Dream interpretation of the owl
When you dream about an owl, your spirit animal may be contacting you to warn you about a danger or threat that you need to pay attention to. It can bring a wise insight into important matters that you should not ignore.
When an owl appears in a dream, it could also mean that the intuitive part of you is calling for attention: Pay attention and listen to the subtle signs in your life, to what is important, but not necessarily obviously so.
The owl could also be an animal spirit guide offering you insight into a moment of transition. Since this totem animal is often associated with death, when an owl shows up in a dream, it could mean that you are receiving guidance regarding personal transformation and change.
In many dream interpretations, the owl can represent a deceased friend or family member who comes back in the dream in the shape of a spirit animal.
The owl spirit animal & superstition
Birds, especially birds of the night, are often associated with departed souls. The owl is no exception. In some popular beliefs, they are considered a bad omen signifying the imminent death of a close relative or someone important. Romans even believed that an owl hooting from the top of a public building announces the death of an important public figure. It could also represent the spirit of a deceased family of a close friend.
The night owl was the animal associated with the Lord of Death in the Aztec tradition. There’s a similar meaning for the Celts who associated the owl’s spirit with an animal announcing death, especially if it flies into someone’s window while a sick person is inside the house. It was viewed as the spirit animal that would carry the souls of the departed to the underworld.
Other traditional meanings for the owl spirit animal
In Indian American traditions, the owl is called the Night Eagle. The owl totem has a special connection with the night and the moon, while the eagle is connected to the sun.
The owl is associated with witchcraft in a number of European and some American Indian traditions. Witches would often take the owl as an animal spirit guide.
In Greek mythology, the Goddess Athena, goddess of wisdom and war, was represented as an owl. It is said that the Romans believed that someone would reveal all their secrets during their sleep if an owl feather were placed near their pillow. What is the owl spirit animal revealing about your secrets?
Meditation to help you connect with your spirit animal
Here is a meditation that you can use to connect with your owl spirit animal:
Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Focus on the sensation of the air moving in and out. Allow yourself to relax and let go of any tension that you may carry.
Imagine that you are in a peaceful, natural setting, surrounded by tall trees and a clear night sky. You are seated on the ground with your back against a tree trunk, feeling the coolness of the earth beneath your feet and the rugged yet comfortable bark of the tree behind you.
As you sit in stillness, you become aware of the presence of an owl perched in a tree nearby. This is your spirit animal, the wise and powerful owl. You feel a deep connection to this animal and sense it has important messages of guidance for you.
When you look up at the owl, you feel a sense of clarity and understanding wash over you. You know that the owl is a symbol of intuition and the ability to see things clearly, even in the darkest of circumstances.
Take a moment to focus on the owl’s piercing gaze. Feel its presence and listen to the wisdom it has to share. You may see images, hear words, or simply feel a sense of understanding and clarity. Trust whatever comes to you, and write down any insights or messages you receive.
When you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and take a few moments to journal about your experience. What did you see, hear, or feel during the meditation? What messages or insights did you receive from your owl spirit animal? How might these messages be relevant to your life right now?
Remember to take your time and be patient with yourself. It may take some practice to connect with your owl spirit animal, but with time and intention, you can establish a deeper connection with this powerful and wise guide.
An inspiring message from the owl spirit animal
I am a messenger of wisdom, here to help you see beyond the surface of things and to understand the hidden mysteries of the world.
You have the ability to see clearly and gain insight into the most complex situations. Trust your ability to see the truth and understand what is really going on, even if it seems confusing at first. Listen to your inner wisdom. It will guide you to the light through even the darkest of times.
Embrace your desire for learning without restraint or doubt, and seek out new experiences and knowledge to your heart’s content.
Remember, you have the ability to navigate change and embrace new beginnings. Trust in yourself and the guidance of your owl spirit animal, and you will find the clarity and understanding you seek.
Conclusion
Messenger of the unseen, the owl spirit animal is a guide through life’s shadows and mysteries.
With its piercing gaze and sharp senses, the owl sees what others cannot, and reveals the truth of the matter to those who are ready to receive it. It is a symbol of intuition and insight, helping us to see beyond the veil of illusion and embrace the wisdom of the unknown. Its presence brings a sense of peace and stillness, inviting us to turn inward and explore the depths of our own being.
If the owl is your spirit animal, you are blessed with the gift of keen insight and the ability to see through the veil of illusion. This powerful guide is a reminder to stay true to ourselves and to follow our own unique path, no matter how mysterious or unknown it may seem.
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I have always loved owls. Even when I didnt know it was my spirit animal. I am glad it is and I do have many charisitics of it. Thank you!
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Owls have been in my life, all my life. I’m Indian. Two spirited. I am transgendet. I am in transition where there is a death! My past! I’m am her! She is me! The owl has been with me since three years of age.
I have an owl that stays close to me at night. We’ll stare at each other frequently. He has even flown onto the ground and bowed down. My great grandma was Indian and I believe my gifts have been passed down. Do you know what this could mean? Thank you
my animal spirate is the owl ! i thing it is crow
Hey there! I took the Spirit Animal quiz and discovered that the OWL might be my spirit animal….makes total sense.
I have long been drawn to owls – I live in Northern Calif, in a rural area and often look for owls around our property. Recently I discovered a nest high up in an old pine (?) tree – there were two adult white owls there, right in the beam of my flashlight and even more cool was the fact that I realized that an owl hangs out on the very top of my apple tree at night and so sometimes at night, thru my bedroom window I can hear the owls wings flapping as it takes off to grab some dinner from the field next door.
I always figured my animal (or one of them) was a dragonfly since I’ve been drawn to them all my life (qnd I have a dragonfly tattoo on my foot, since 18yrs old – I am now 39!) I also tend to see them quite a bit…..maybe I have two spirit animals?
But THANK YOU for this site, the quiz and especially all of the owl info,…very comprehensive! My OWL results TOTALLY make sense to me. Thank you so much!
I have never felt a connection with an owl before today. I’m 44. I’ve never seen one up close or felt one near me, but maybe I’ve just never looked. The characteristics of the owl do sound exactly like me. I thought I’d get a cat as my spirit animal as I do feel a connection with them.
i never thought that i would be an owl, but when i got it and read the description i realized that it was exactly me, so thank you for helping me unlock myself.
When I first took the test I got a turtle spirit animal. I decided to take it again and have received an owl. I can understand why I am an owl, but just to make sure I took the test again, just in a little different way (how I can be and feel at other times). And an owl popped up on my screen again. The wisdom and kindness an owl shows has always been in my family, I can just feel it. I am happy to share the spirit with this beautiful flying creacher, and always will cherish the sounds of them hooting outside. -Julia, 10 years old.
My husband had an adult barred owl swoop down and hit his truck last year. He of course stopped and to be sure she was ok picked her up n brought her home. Her wing may of had a little damage. This wonderful bird slept in our children’s guest room perched on top of a bunk bed set with our children in the room, all night. My personal experience with this beauty was breath taking and spiritually emotional. Needless to say we brought her to a wildlife group and they nursed back to good health. I knew through that encounter this bird was my spirit guide and this happened for a reason. I’ve had an owl swoop down almost in slow motion while I was driving since the first encounter. Last night a baby barred owl hit the side of my car. It was fine and eventually flew to a near by tree but I’m wondering… What is this owl trying to tell me? P.S. Cutest baby I ever had seen
For more than twenty years the owl has made sure we have a connection. Unable to remember all the events but for many years before my birthday one would hoot all night wherever my home would be. Have had one fly along side while I was on the freeway at window length side by side for a good mile or two. A huge white owl swooped down in feont of me when I was pregnant with my first child day timeearly eve. Walking . I did have an event that made feel a bit odd one night as I was sharing the owl as my spirit guide the teees next to us filled with so many owls we could not speak over them. The people around me Felt that was something normal for me . That was a very odd kinda crazy serial experience for me . WAs heading to a very huge unknown of outcome life changer . . Thank you just understanding something after all this time. A glimpse wow … It’s been a bit of time now but the other night a they owl flew and perched on fence as drove by his face is so clear to me at this moment. Why is he looking at me like this so close and straight in so strong and chill and clear face to face.
From a sweat lodģe, my spirit showed up as a snowy owl. The mediciñe man said with it, i cañ tell a persons past, present and future, which i can, but very tiring. When i walk in the bush and see a snowy owl, i get a feeling of being safe and protected.