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Caterpillar

Australian Aborigines consider caterpillars the form in which the dead go into the afterlife before returning to Earth as spirits.

Chthonic

Literally meaning “belonging to the earth”. Often used to describe the spirit of nature.

Leaf

Happiness. Fertility. Growth. Renewal.

Mistletoe

Protects you from injury or harm.

Mouse

Orderly and methodical.

Oak Tree

Strength. Faith. Wisdom. Stability. Hospitality. The most venerated of all ancient plants, seen by many ancients as the first tree created.

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea)

Native American Indian tribes used it as an antidote for poisonous conditions - snake bite, and other poisonous bites. Used for many ailments, including sore throats, tonsillitis.

Rainbow Snake

Oldest and most universal of the Aboriginal spirit identities. Symbolized water without which life could not continue.

Roots (tree)

Foundation.

Scorpion

A protective symbol. Known for logic and dialectic. Seen as a protector to counter the powers of other evil forces. Symbol of Scorpio (astrological). Astrologically: Intense and passionate, with a love of mystery and secrets, not known for their moderation.

Acorn

Symbol of life and immortality. Seed of the Mighty Oak.

Snail

Because of its in and outs, the snail is associated with the waxing and waning moon. Birth and rebirth. Generally viewed as lucky and transformational. Self-renewal.

Spider

A clever one. Protects from harm. Represents the sun, or Great Mother as a weaver of destiny. Acumen. Good fortune. Said to connect the past with the future. Creative. Weaves the pattern of life.

Stag Beetle

Turkish good luck charms. The male jaws are used to ward off evil.

Sun

Identity becoming. Conscious purpose.

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