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Animal Totems

Native peoples of many countries have animal spirits that play a very important part in their lives. In Chinese astrology all the signs are animals and in western astrology most of the signs are animals.

By getting to know your animal totem, you can gain insight and understanding of your own life circumstances more clearly, and share in the totem power or 'medicine'. Animal totems manifest a specific kind of energy that will align to forces of the spiritual realm that are influencing your life.

Ox

The Ox, or Bison, represents abundance and the ability to achieve goals. Those with the Ox as their spirit animal are fearless, unpredictable, and face challenges head-on. They excel in teamwork and possess strong personal determination. However, their stubbornness can sometimes be a hindrance, stemming from their unwavering drive.

Ox spirit animals teach us to stand our ground, but caution against being reckless. Despite their powerful nature, actual fights between bulls are rare, with only 5-10% resulting in confrontation. Bulls compete by butting heads, utilizing specially designed bone structures and a thick mat of hair on their foreheads for protection. This emphasizes the importance of being "thick-headed" when necessary, standing firm in our convictions and not yielding to the pressures of others.

When reflecting on the symbolism of the Ox, consider that you embody both the Ox itself and the ecosystem that benefits from its actions. By staying true to who you are, you have the opportunity to spread abundance wherever you go. Take this moment to express gratitude for the various ways in which the Divine brings abundance into your life.

What steps can you take to embrace the abundance within yourself and share it with others?

Ox symbolism in dreams suggests the materialization of desires and an increase in abundance, especially if the Oxen are seen running in herds. However, if you dream of killing an Ox, it serves as a warning to exercise caution when making future decisions that may impact your livelihood.