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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Last night i had a dream i was an owl and i was in a whole parliament of them in the trees of a forest. But then i fell out of the tree and into a river. I got out and started walking to find a hill to go up on to look for where the other owls were and then i woke up. Then i took this test today and it said my spirit animal is an owl. I’m not sure what to make of my dream but i haven’t really been seeing owls that much recently either.
I dreamed of an owl with a flat face carressing my hair and kissing me on the mouth as if he loved me. what does it mean?
The owl was your ‘sight’ wishing to make itself known to you, asking you to love it as it has always loved you. And still there is no judgement, only the reminder you are giving to yourself that your time of living with your “eyes closed” is coming to and end for it has served its purpose. Your awakening is upon you, this is the Message, as you move from who who needed to be so you can be who you are. Wonderful for you. You may want to keep in mind that like a child learning to walk as you try on your new self there will be practice needed, you may want to take your time to learn walk before you can run, regardless, each bump and bruise is only bringing you closer to your connection potential. Love and Light, Phi.
I went to a bird rescue in Missouri and I saw this poor barn owl trying to fly, but it was chained to a stake. I stared into its eyes for a minute after it stopped trying so it could rest, and I started to tear up, because I could almost feel what it felt, and I got weird looks but I didn’t care. I bowed my head and it closed its eyes and slightly did the same. Nobody noticed, but I sure as hell did.This was a week or two before my mom broke her leg in July, and now I see how it’s connected in a way.
Why would a bird rescue keep an owl chained to a stake! That is animal abuse and so cruel.
I agree of the abuse…giv the name of this ‘rescue’ place and I will follow up on the owl…..
I have just found out when I was butterfly and a owl the ole powers have came to when I was 6 9 and 10 my owl powers are looking into the present and the past also looking the dark even though I am scared and haveing owl dreams when I was small and since I am 11 I have powers and bright future in front of me
I dreamt that a young snowy owl landed on my arm and stared into my eyes, then looked above, as I followed his gaze, I saw his mother circling high above us. He then flew away to be with her. It was day time and I felt no fear.
I have always heard an owl before any personal change in my life. When I was younger I had a pair of great horned owls that sat on the tree in front of my house. In my mind they were my guardians.Guess I was right.
I’ve never seen or dreamed about an owl, but I’m a night owl, and I can see into the future when I dream sometimes, I love the night too,
I had a dream of an owl and an eagle. They were soaring in the sky during my dream. A short time after my dream, I awoke to find my husband dead beside the bed.
It does seem to have some sort of connection with death / change. I can’t quite get over it.
is your husband is alive mona
I am 11 almost 12 i have never seen not one REAL owl in my life. However i seen many deer. I mean had dreams of them. And one even helped me find my way home when i was the age 5. Last time i took this test i believe i was the age of 9. And i took it again and had the same result. Now I’m not underestimating this. Just a little confused…
I have an.owl that has been me following since I was a teenager
I’ve been noticing Owls a lot within this past year. The first sighting was a few weeks after I had a miscarriage. I was coming home late at night and I saw a white owl fly out of the pine tree in front of my house and it was looking back at me. A few months later I had a dream of a white owl flying into my glass screen door and I saw it dead on the floor. Then a month or so later I saw a white owl that flew across my windshield while I was driving on the freeway at night. It was the day after my uncles one year anniversary of his passing. So recently last night I had a dream I saw two baby Owls being born and I had to take care of them and look for somewhere for them to stay in my house, away from my dogs. I don’t know why I have been experiencing all theses weird signs of white Owls but I am very curious as to what it means. I have quite a few family and friends close to me who passed away so I don’t know if it’s them warning me of something or goodluck?
I started having owl sightings as well and also after each of my 3 miscarriages in 2014.
For the past few years late at night and only at certain times, I’ve had an owl come sit on top of the light post outside my house and would would just do its hoo-hooing for about an hour or so. Then last night after an argument with my girlfriend, she had dropped me off at a friends house, so I had walked home at 5am and happened to hear an owl right above me on a different light post down the street. I get my phones flashlight out to see if I could see it and it was just this massive, eagle-sized White Owl.
I had a dream the night before I saw the owl that I had killed my hard-headed uncle in front of my family, including his wife, but no one had seemed to care. I was feeling like they were proud of me for standing up for myself.
I think it all means that there is some major change that is happening in my life right now. I can already see a difference. I feel that this also means that I’m going to move away from my old habits such as video games and weed and move forward in life. Even if that means I need to move on from someone I love and care about.
This turned out to be way longer and more personally than I thought it would be, but I thought since you had shared your experiences, that I would too. I wish you good luck and everything will be just fine.
I had a dream last night that an owl was trying to get into my room through my window and started to attack me….what does this mean?