Bird Totems in Dreams
If you've ever really paid attention to the different types of birds, you'll notice that they all have distinctive behaviors.
If you dream about a particular type of bird then you'll know that you need to look into their specific qualities.
The list of common bird totems below is actually a very short one, so if you dream of a bird not on the list,
then you can use other resources, including the Audubon Society.
Remember that these definitions are simply suggestions. Your own meanings will always be the best ones.
Bird Totems from A to Z
BLACKBIRD (common dream bird totems)
- Associated with omens and mysticism
- Can symbolize fear or promise
- Possible new understandings of the forces of nature
BLUEBIRD
- Signifies happiness, as in 'The Bluebird of Happiness'
- Look for opportunities to be more joyful and fulfilled
BLUEJAY
- Symbolizes the development of personal power and the proper use of it
- Responsibility and dedication of mastership
CANARY
- An awakening ability to use expression to bring joy to others
- Heightened sensitivity to environment
CHICKEN
- Associated with fertility and sacrifice
- Divining the future
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CANARY
Bringing Joy
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CROW
Changes and Adaptability
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DOVE
Peace and Promises
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CROW
- Omen of changes
- Associated with the magic in everyday life
- Look for opportunities to create and manifest what you desire
- Intelligence and adaptability
DOVE
- Associated with peace and feminine energies
- Look to the promise of the future
DUCK
- Associated with maternal and protective aspects
- Ability to explore and handle emotions with grace and comfort
EAGLE
- Balance between the spiritual and earthly worlds
- Increase of perception
- Greater spiritual heights - 'Soar like an eagle'
FINCH
- Increased experiences of activity
- Ability to intermingle with a variety of people and environments
GOOSE
- Breaking free of old restraints
- New travels to distant places, physically or mentally
- Communication and creativity
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HUMMINGBIRD
Joyful Energy - Love Medicine
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PEACOCK
Watchfulness and Protection
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OWL
Silent Observation, Survival and Courage
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HAWK
- Messages about life's purpose - look for opportunities
- Awakening of visionary power
HUMMINGBIRD
- Love medicine - bringing love and laughter to others
- Increased joyful energy
- Accomplishing the impossible
OWL
- Associated with powers of keen, silent observation
- Pay attention to messages through omens and signals
- Good survival skills, courage
PEACOCK
- Symbolizes watchfulness and protection
- Greater vision and wisdom
- Death and resurrection, past lives
PELICAN
- Rising above life's trials - buoyancy, unsinkable
- Associated with unselfishness
PIGEON
- Associated with home and family - safety and security
- A keen homing sense
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ROOSTER
Sexuality and Optimism
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SWAN
Poetry, Beauty and Longevity
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WOODPECKER
Follow Your Bliss
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RAVEN
- Symbolizes magic and the mystery of the unknown, or the non-physical
- Opportunity to shapeshift your life
ROBIN
- Associated with Spring and new growth in all areas of life
- Abundant creative life force
ROOSTER
- Sexuality, enthusiasm and humor
- A more direct approach to life
- Optimistic outlook
SWAN (common dream bird totems)
- Mysteries of song and poetry (swan song)
- Awakening beauty and power of intuition within yourself
- Longevity
TURKEY
- Represents the spirit of giving and sharing with others
- Transcendence of self - aspiring to help those in need
WOODPECKER
- March to the beat of your own drum - follow your own rhythms
- Be discriminating in your activities
Animal Speak ( includes bird totems ) by Ted Andrews is the main source that I used for these definitions.
