Last night I was laying in bed and I suddenly had a vision of a skunk running along a dirt road in a forest towards me.... it looked rather chipper... content.... as it ran along. Then the vision ended as fast as it came. Skunks are not Australían animals and I have never seen one in reality so I thought it was interesting that I saw one in a vision.
So naturally I went searching for what skunks mean and it somehow relates to occurences and decisions I have made from them lately with my life. The whíte markings weren't as pronounced as the markings on the picture of the skunk. I am told that the female's markings aren't as prominent as the male markings. So that must have been a female skunk I saw in the vision. How interesting that I never knew that until after this vision.
Animal Symbolism of the Skunk
[quote]Many years ago, I learned the animal symbolism of the skunk first-hand. I was walking through thick woods with my head down (no doubt looking for odd stuff - it's the crow in me). When I looked up to get my bearings I found myself staring directly into the eyes of a very intense looking skunk.
When I say I was siezed stiff in my tracks, you know exactly what I mean. Who among us doesn't know the capability of the skunk? Not many.
Of course a chunk of animal symbolism of the skunk deals with the pungent odor of its spray let off when it's threatened.
Just think what a remarkable defense mechanism: Nonviolent, passive, effective. The skunk sends a message to would-be predators: "Nothing personal, just back off and nobody gets hurt."
This unique method of self-protection and the way a skunk handles its predators is symbolic of:
Defense
Prudence
Protection
Confidence
Awareness
Pacification
Effectiveness
Good judgement
We would all do well to take this animal symbolism from the skunk: Do no harm. Indeed, as a totem animal, the skunk asks us to defend ourselves effectively, without causing further conflict.
Interestingly, the skunk would prefer to be even less assertive. You see, it takes over a week to reproduce its stinky juíces after using them (their glands are only good for about 4 sprays). Ergo, the skunk is 100% sure it must spray before doing so as this defense tool is a commodity in the wild - not to be wasted on false alarms.
In recognizing this, we see the skunk is the ultimate pacifist, and by adopting its peace-loving ways we may obtain the carefree lifestyle this creature enjoys.
Carefree indeed, the skunk has very few predators because most of the animal kingdom recognize its tell-tale markings and know from wildlife scuttlebutt the skunk is not to be fooled with. As such, the skunk goes about its business with aplomb, and has an innocent quality that few wild creatures have the luxury of exhibiting.
Other animal symbolism of the skunk include:
Introspection
Innocence
Assurance
Patience
Silence
Peace
Those with the skunk as their animal totem are naturally buoyant. They go through life with a calm assurance, and exude a peaceful energy that is extremely attractive to others.
Call upon the spírit of the skunk when you need quality judgment in a situation - particularly if you're in a stressful state, or someone is pushing your buttons. The skunk wíll ease you out of the situation with deft and diplomacy.
The skunk can also help calm jangled nerves, and help to center ourselves into a quiet, peaceful state.
The skunk is very effective when calming small children too. Give it a try. Ask the skunk for assistance with your fussy little ones.
The skunk is happy to heed your call for help. Just remember to respect the skunk and express your thanks for the guidance and assistance.
Oh, what happened when I met that skunk in the woods long ago? He didn't spray me, although he was certainly prepared. We just kept our eyes locked on each other (his were a soft yet intensely deep brown, my eyes are brown too - but I'm sure my gaze didn't appear nearly as righteous as his - I was, after all, intruding on his turf). I slowly and quietly took steps backwards until I was at a safe distance to retreat altogether. The whole time we kept staring into each other's eyes. It was odd, eerie, and exciting all at once.
That skunk was so majestic and regal in his stance - holding his ground - fearing nothing, leastly me. I certainly backed away (literally) from the meeting with a new found respect for this creature, and derived a deeper sense of the symbolic meaning of the skunk to boot!
Source http://www.whats-your-sign.com/animal-s ... skunk.html
SKUNK
[quote]I wíll not tolerate abuse in any form.
I have powér!
I wíll not let others use me.
I am a divine child!
I wíll sift out friends, keeping the good.
That is my responsibility!
Like the skunk, I wíll learn when to be disagreeable.
That is my right!
Sensuality, Respect, Self-Esteem
The skunk is a very powérful totem
with mystical and magical associations.
It teaches how to give respect, expect respect and demand respect.
This totem helps you recognize your own qualities and assert them.
Skunks are fearless but very peaceful.
These are two wonderful qualities which you can learn from your skunk totem.
If you have skunk medicine wíll find that the use of fragrances wíll elicit dynamic responses
in the people around you.
Your sexual response wíll be heightened
and you wíll have a greater ability to attract people.
Individuals with a skunk totem must learn to balance the ability to draw and repel people.
Skunks remind us that there is a time to be with people and a time for solitude.
The skunk's stripe is the outward sign of kundalini or life force.
When you receive a skunk totem, your kundalini or life force activates and amplifies.
You must learn to use this force effectively.
Skunks are silent animals and through their silent, they teach us not to brag --
it wíll push people away rather than attract.
People wíll notice you without any help.
When the skunk appears, opportunities wíll open to bring self-esteem and respect.
There wíll be increased sexuality:
physícally, psychically and spíritually.
Source http://www.linsdomain.com/totems/pages/skunk.htm
So naturally I went searching for what skunks mean and it somehow relates to occurences and decisions I have made from them lately with my life. The whíte markings weren't as pronounced as the markings on the picture of the skunk. I am told that the female's markings aren't as prominent as the male markings. So that must have been a female skunk I saw in the vision. How interesting that I never knew that until after this vision.
Animal Symbolism of the Skunk
[quote]Many years ago, I learned the animal symbolism of the skunk first-hand. I was walking through thick woods with my head down (no doubt looking for odd stuff - it's the crow in me). When I looked up to get my bearings I found myself staring directly into the eyes of a very intense looking skunk.
When I say I was siezed stiff in my tracks, you know exactly what I mean. Who among us doesn't know the capability of the skunk? Not many.
Of course a chunk of animal symbolism of the skunk deals with the pungent odor of its spray let off when it's threatened.
Just think what a remarkable defense mechanism: Nonviolent, passive, effective. The skunk sends a message to would-be predators: "Nothing personal, just back off and nobody gets hurt."
This unique method of self-protection and the way a skunk handles its predators is symbolic of:
Defense
Prudence
Protection
Confidence
Awareness
Pacification
Effectiveness
Good judgement
We would all do well to take this animal symbolism from the skunk: Do no harm. Indeed, as a totem animal, the skunk asks us to defend ourselves effectively, without causing further conflict.
Interestingly, the skunk would prefer to be even less assertive. You see, it takes over a week to reproduce its stinky juíces after using them (their glands are only good for about 4 sprays). Ergo, the skunk is 100% sure it must spray before doing so as this defense tool is a commodity in the wild - not to be wasted on false alarms.
In recognizing this, we see the skunk is the ultimate pacifist, and by adopting its peace-loving ways we may obtain the carefree lifestyle this creature enjoys.
Carefree indeed, the skunk has very few predators because most of the animal kingdom recognize its tell-tale markings and know from wildlife scuttlebutt the skunk is not to be fooled with. As such, the skunk goes about its business with aplomb, and has an innocent quality that few wild creatures have the luxury of exhibiting.
Other animal symbolism of the skunk include:
Introspection
Innocence
Assurance
Patience
Silence
Peace
Those with the skunk as their animal totem are naturally buoyant. They go through life with a calm assurance, and exude a peaceful energy that is extremely attractive to others.
Call upon the spírit of the skunk when you need quality judgment in a situation - particularly if you're in a stressful state, or someone is pushing your buttons. The skunk wíll ease you out of the situation with deft and diplomacy.
The skunk can also help calm jangled nerves, and help to center ourselves into a quiet, peaceful state.
The skunk is very effective when calming small children too. Give it a try. Ask the skunk for assistance with your fussy little ones.
The skunk is happy to heed your call for help. Just remember to respect the skunk and express your thanks for the guidance and assistance.
Oh, what happened when I met that skunk in the woods long ago? He didn't spray me, although he was certainly prepared. We just kept our eyes locked on each other (his were a soft yet intensely deep brown, my eyes are brown too - but I'm sure my gaze didn't appear nearly as righteous as his - I was, after all, intruding on his turf). I slowly and quietly took steps backwards until I was at a safe distance to retreat altogether. The whole time we kept staring into each other's eyes. It was odd, eerie, and exciting all at once.
That skunk was so majestic and regal in his stance - holding his ground - fearing nothing, leastly me. I certainly backed away (literally) from the meeting with a new found respect for this creature, and derived a deeper sense of the symbolic meaning of the skunk to boot!
Source http://www.whats-your-sign.com/animal-s ... skunk.html
SKUNK
[quote]I wíll not tolerate abuse in any form.
I have powér!
I wíll not let others use me.
I am a divine child!
I wíll sift out friends, keeping the good.
That is my responsibility!
Like the skunk, I wíll learn when to be disagreeable.
That is my right!
Sensuality, Respect, Self-Esteem
The skunk is a very powérful totem
with mystical and magical associations.
It teaches how to give respect, expect respect and demand respect.
This totem helps you recognize your own qualities and assert them.
Skunks are fearless but very peaceful.
These are two wonderful qualities which you can learn from your skunk totem.
If you have skunk medicine wíll find that the use of fragrances wíll elicit dynamic responses
in the people around you.
Your sexual response wíll be heightened
and you wíll have a greater ability to attract people.
Individuals with a skunk totem must learn to balance the ability to draw and repel people.
Skunks remind us that there is a time to be with people and a time for solitude.
The skunk's stripe is the outward sign of kundalini or life force.
When you receive a skunk totem, your kundalini or life force activates and amplifies.
You must learn to use this force effectively.
Skunks are silent animals and through their silent, they teach us not to brag --
it wíll push people away rather than attract.
People wíll notice you without any help.
When the skunk appears, opportunities wíll open to bring self-esteem and respect.
There wíll be increased sexuality:
physícally, psychically and spíritually.
Source http://www.linsdomain.com/totems/pages/skunk.htm
