As mentioned in the previous entry, The Polar Bear has made him/herself present to me. The Polar Bear was the first of the three animals, last year. I dreamed of the bear often and then Kris also revealed him/her to me in my reading last year. Here is a compiling of the things I have learned about The Polar Bear and their links. You'll perhaps see a link between the three animals after I post about the Squirrel. It's quite interesting!
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Link only for the first one...this link is a site that is a directory of totems and some of their meanings
http://www.sayahda.com/cyc3.html
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manizone.co.uk/bear-totem-a-3.htm
Bears are
honored and respected by spiritualists the world over. Bears are known
to impart pure and right wisdom and nothing profane will ever come from
the noble Bear. Therefore they are trusted advisors in the spiritual
world. The Bear possesses many animal virtues that are powerful and
valuable and which any person would be wise to emulate or divine. One
who has the power of the Bear will see enhanced leadership abilities,
wisdom and fearlessness in defense; a better sense of self control
allowing one the ability to use will-power to not speak when angered.
Balance, harmony and strength are also all part of this noble totem’s
magic.
The
Magnificent Bear Totem possesses the following virtues: Right words and
advise, clam reflective-ness, leadership abilities, courage to do what
is right, medicine magic, shamanistic abilities, strong family values,
devotion, reserved power, fearlessness in defense, and introspection.
Bear
Animal Pearls are said to impart their particular magical virtues to
their owner. Bear Pearls are characteristic of its host animal; they
possess all the awesome characteristics that may be seen in the Bear
itself; the balance and strength of this animal is contained within the
pearl waiting for its proper owner to bestow its inner magic to that
unique and fortunate individual. For century’s shamans, priestesses,
spiritualists and practitioners of the occult have used Bear animal
pearls to transfer the powerful magical energy of the Bear to
themselves and to others in need of this commanding animal magic. Bear
pearls are highly sought after by any wishing to absorb Bear virtues
into their lives and develop stronger mental abilities such as those
embodied by the powerful Bear. The owner of a Bear pearl will see their
lives, spiritual energy and mental clarity imbued with all of the
virtues attributed to the Shaman of the woods, the Bear. The Bear
animal totem is a strong spirit indeed and its magical properties are
one of the most influential of all animal totems. Strength in
leadership, Shamanistic energy, the wisdom to know when to speak,
higher self-esteem and so much more can be integrated into the spirit
of the possessor of this magical pearl and the Bear totem.
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http://www.petandwildlife.com/animal-totems/the-powers-of-bear-medicine.html
KEYWORDS: The gifts that bear offers
to those with this totem are strength, introspection and knowledge.
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There are several types of bear including the Grizzly,
Brown, Black, Kodiak and Polar. Unlike other animals who are active during a specific
time of day, the bear is active both day and night. This symbolizes its
connection with solar energy, that of strength and power, and lunar energy,
that of intuition. It enhances and teaches those with this totem how to develop
both within themselves.
Bear has played a prominent role in many
Native cultures. They are considered to be a highly desired ally and spirit
helper because of its fearless power. It is believed that the power of Great
spirit lives through this animal. Because of this a constellation was named
for it, Ursus Major, The Great Bear. Some tribes prayed for medicine dreams
that would show bear to be their guide. Others felt the bear was too powerful
a medicine and would only hunt them if it meant not starving.
In some traditions bear is the spirit keeper of the
West. The place of maturity and good harvest. The gifts that bear offers
to those with this totem are strength, introspection and knowledge.