Native American Indian Fetishes & Their Meanings

• Armadillo: The keeper of the home; slow and sure

• Badger: Aggressive and persistent; a Healer

• Bat: The guardian of the night

• Bear: Represents strength, introspection, healing and the spiritual journey

• Beaver: A hard working builder; attains a sense of achievement

• Bobcat: Clairvoyant, knows secrets

• Bison: Represents abundance; endurance

• Butterfly: A transformer; has the ability to know or change the mind

• Cornmaiden: A bringer of life; represents potential

• Coyote: A master trickster; humorous, foolish

• Crow: The keeper of the sacred law

• Deer: Embodies gentleness

• Dog: A true friend; represents loyalty

• Dolphin: Friendly, trusting and loyal

• Duck: Holds the spirits of those who have passed on

• Eagle: Represents great integrity and a soaring spirit; a teacher

• Elk: Represents pacing and stamina

• Fish: A purifier; able to hide emotions

• Fox: Master of camouflage and protection

• Frog: Bringer of rain, fertility, abundance

• Hawk: Messenger of the gods

• Horned Toad: Represents self-reliance, longevity

• Horse: Swift, strong and healing

• Hummingbird: A messenger, a stopper of time

• Lizard: Agile and good at conversation

• Mole: The keeper of the underground

• Moose: Headstrong, resolute, has longevity

• Mountain Lion: A resourceful leader

• Mouse: Represents attention to detail; scrutiny

• Otter: Embodies humor, curiosity and mischief

• Owl: Protector of the home; has true wisdom and sees what others cannot

• Parrot: A symbol of the sun (its colorful plumage recalls the rainbow)

• Porcupine: Represents faith and trust

• Quail: A sacred spirit, ceremonial; holy

• Rabbit: Special guardian of women in childbirth; assures long life for children

• Raccoon: Embodies shyness and resourcefulness

• Ram: Self-worth

• Raven: The magician, represents change in consciousness

• Seal: Family oriented; possesses power in numbers

• Skunk: Conspicuous and intense

• Snake: Represents life, death, rebirth

• Spider: Embodies creative patterns of life

• Squirrel: Represents natural intelligence; a saver who protects it reserves

• Turkey: Smart, elusive, festive

• Turtle: Symbol of Mother Earth and longevity

• Wolf: Teacher, pathfinder, protector, hunter

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