Power Animal: Eagle
When you have the eagle as a power animal, you may have an inclination towards using the power of vision and intuition in your daily life. The eagle totem brings wisdom on how to see situations from a higher perspective, use the power of observation, and focus on the task at hand. It is a good companion to develop spiritual awareness.
Eagle Totem Meaning
The eagle power animal or totem has several attributes and meanings:
- The eagle is the messenger of the spirit world.
- Use the power of focus.
- Take the lead when the time is right.
- Power to see, clear vision.
- A strong connection to spirit, heightened spiritual awareness.
The eagle power animal belongs to the medicine kingdom of birds. It symbolizes the ability to fly and reach the skies.
Main meaning of the eagle and the power of focus
The eagle power animal invites us to focus on our daily tasks. When you feel the presence of the eagle totem, avoid distractions and focus on the task at hand. At the same time, the eagles can soar and fly high in the sky. This animal has the power to provide support in gaining a higher level perspective on any topic or project that is undertaken. When the eagle appears in your life, maybe it’s time to be less distracted by the details and focus on a higher perspective.
Relying on the power of the eagle, you can clearly see what lies ahead and brave any obstacles that may be in your way. One specific way that Eagle Guidance works is to use high-level, yet clear, focused vision to guide your actions.
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Eagle as spirit animal
Having the eagle as your spirit guide emphasizes your ability to lead and influence others. When the eagle is present in your life, it could mean that it is time to take more initiative and be active. Eagles symbolize the power of observation. Guidance from this spirit animal can also indicate that you have an opportunity to study a situation before taking action. Observe the situation and then act when the time is right, like an eagle hunting its prey.
The eagle and the connection with the spiritual realms
When you have the eagle as your power animal, you may have a natural inclination to receive visions, whether in dreams or while awake. Your extrasensory abilities and intuition are supported by the power of this animal.
The eagle totem is strongly connected to the spiritual realms. When it appears in your life, you may be called to pay attention and experience rapid spiritual development. As you develop your relationship with your totem, you may be inspired to feel your connection to spirit more fully.
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Eagle Symbolism in Ancient Traditions
In numerous traditions, the eagle has a strong relationship with the world of the gods. Some of this symbolism has persisted in modern mythology and belief. In Ancient Egypt, the belief was that an eagle-headed spirit called a “ba” would fly out of a mummy to return to the living as an eagle.
The eagle symbolized a part of the soul that would be released after death and return to the world of the living in the form of a bird. It was also the animal chosen by the god Horus, god of the sky, who was represented with a hieroglyph that represented an eagle. The popular belief in more modern times that birds such as eagles or owls are heralds of death may have its roots in this myth. For the Greeks, the eagle was associated with the god Jupiter, king of the gods.
