My fascination with owls made me do some research on their symbolism especially in Native American culture. Here are some interesting excerpts I found on the boundless world of Internet…
Owl Symbolism
Symbolic meanings for the owl are:
Intuition, ability to see what others do not see
The presence of the owl announces change
Capacity to see beyond deceit and masks
Wisdom
The traditional meaning of the owl spirit animal is the announcer of death, most likely symbolic like a life transition, change
The owl spirit animal and the power to see in the dark
The owl sees in the dark: As a spirit animal, the owl guides you to see beyond the veil of deception and illusion; it helps see what’s kept hidden. It also symbolizes the ability to cut through illusions and see the real meaning of someone’s action or state of mind.
When the owl is one of your power animals, you have a strong intuition and can access information and wisdom that’s usually hidden to most. The spirit of this animal encourages you to look beyond deceiving appearances into the true reality of a situation or a person’s motives.
The owl is a strong spirit guide for discernment and making decision based solid foundations. Call on the owl totem when you have to assess a situation or are going through confusing times.
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Very informative! It’s ironic, just a few weeks ago two owls were behind our house (I even managed to get a picture), and that was around the time we decided to buy a lot and build a house. Quite a large change. Wow.
I have connections with owls through people I love. My small collection (glass, and a metal paperweight with an ancient Greek flavour) came from my beloved aunt, and wisdom was certainly one of her attributes. My daughter’s partner is nicknamed Owl because of his beaky physical resemblance: he certainly marked deep change in my daughter’s life.
But I’ve also had a few memorable encounters with real owls: one through the window into the night on the deck in the Australian bush. It was only a few feet away, but we often saw owls on fence posts along the river road after dark. One day we eyeballed a powerful owl perched on a branch in a small rainforest patch at the end of my Potato Point beach.
Thank you for prompting pleasant memories in my Warsaw apartment, and for enriching my owl experiences with the symbolism of owls, that wonderful photo and your accompanying music.
That was fascinating – I love your photo and the explanation of the symbolism of owls was really excellent. I’ll have a look at your new challenge too. 🙂
Thank you so very much Amy 🙂 I know how busy you must be after the trip. It is so very kind of you to share your new impressions with all of us. Beautiful post for this Thursday 🙂
Hi Paula 🙂 I’m not as efficient as Amy. It’ll take me a day or two to post. It’s all still in my head.
I’m amazed at the shot you managed through the bars of a cage! He’s looking right into me. Great music too. I know somebody who would enjoy this post very much. I’ll send it to her to cheer her up.
Too hot for you?
Please send it to whomever it may cheer up :). We had a sudden drop in temperature of 15 degrees. Tonight Croatia is playing against Brasil (football) The town is heated up enough.It looks like a sleepless night…
I just saw some of the opening ceremony. Colourful! 🙂 Apparently we had hail stones here on Monday but it was beautiful Nordic walking on the beach this morning (on only 4 hours sleep 🙂
There is something very enticing about owls. They hold so many mysteries and are such important symbols in many cultures. My sweetheart may not be as fascinated about owls since they regularly attack her at dusk when she walks in a forest close by (it’s probably her long pony tail that makes them think she is some other kind of animal).
I must admit that I rarely endorses the human qualities we attaches animals and nor animal talents we attach ourselves – in a way it is too romantic for me – we call male lion of the king of beasts but everyone knows that it is the female lion that controls and organizes the groups of lions – features are grown from the life we live it is also applies to animals – perhaps especially animals – we humans are perhaps the most fragile animals because our “world” is built with both imaginary and real walls – like a turtle is dependent on its shield, then we humans rely on our walls … 😎
The owl is a fantastic creature perfectly adapted to its life – great night’s eyes, soft sound absorbing plumage, light nimble bones, directional hearing ability and so on… 🙂
quel regard ! quelle photo !
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😀 Mon mari dit qu’il a ete en train de vomir – mais ce n’est pas vrai 😀 Il etait adorable 🙂
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haha une expression humaine c’est assez étonnant
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Wonderful. So striking!
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So you noticed 🙂 Thanks Alex 🙂
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Great post Paula, very informative too. Of course I have to mention the excellent snowy owl shot too, well done! 🙂
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Awww, thank you ever so much Jeff 🙂 This is the closest I will ever come to one… (zoo snap through fence)
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Whatever works! I love the expression on its face.
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Very informative! It’s ironic, just a few weeks ago two owls were behind our house (I even managed to get a picture), and that was around the time we decided to buy a lot and build a house. Quite a large change. Wow.
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🙂 cool
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Wonderful to know about owls! Beautiful shot!
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🙂 Big thank you, Amy 🙂
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I have connections with owls through people I love. My small collection (glass, and a metal paperweight with an ancient Greek flavour) came from my beloved aunt, and wisdom was certainly one of her attributes. My daughter’s partner is nicknamed Owl because of his beaky physical resemblance: he certainly marked deep change in my daughter’s life.
But I’ve also had a few memorable encounters with real owls: one through the window into the night on the deck in the Australian bush. It was only a few feet away, but we often saw owls on fence posts along the river road after dark. One day we eyeballed a powerful owl perched on a branch in a small rainforest patch at the end of my Potato Point beach.
Thank you for prompting pleasant memories in my Warsaw apartment, and for enriching my owl experiences with the symbolism of owls, that wonderful photo and your accompanying music.
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Dear Meg, your comment has made me smile. Thank you, especially for taking time to listen to the music. Is it hot in Warsaw? We are in hell here…
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Great information and gorgeous photo! Love this, Paula! 🙂
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Ever so kind Linda. Thank you very much.
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Did you mention that they can be BEAUTIFUL, Paula ? 🙂
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Argh, silly me… I forgot to mention they can be beautiful :D. Thank you very much Margaret Rose 🙂
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Owls are amazing!
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Absolutely!
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What a wonderful photo, Paula. 🙂
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Paula what a shot of the owl… and what wisdom imparted… we have a small owl here that also is active during the day, I’ve done a post on it before.. you might like to go over and see my images… http://visitstothepark.wordpress.com/2012/05/28/owlets-of-the-kruger-national-park/
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What an incredible photograph! I will play “literally” and link up now Paula! !
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I love your interpretation of the theme, Kathryn. I wish you to have the welcome change very soon.
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Thank you Paula! ♥
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That was fascinating – I love your photo and the explanation of the symbolism of owls was really excellent. I’ll have a look at your new challenge too. 🙂
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🙂
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Wonderful shot!!!! Absolutely wonderful Paula!
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🙂 Gracias Ilargia. Es un placer verte de nuevo.
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I love your post with the symbolism and wisdom of the owl. Your photo has such a strong face, exquisite! Thanks Paula.
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Great photo, he´s definitely smiling at you 😉
Have a great day, Ron.
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😀 So he wasn’t about to throw up as hubby presumed. Thanks a lot, Ron. Always a treat to have you here. 🙂
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love the photos and interesting research – I always knew the wisdom part – but the rest was very interesting…. thanks for sharing it 🙂 ~y.
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🙂 Thank you kindly Yvette 🙂
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Those eyes! Such a lovely still shot of the owl’s graceful composure!
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I don’t know whether to be in awe or in fear. Owls are birds of prey. The meaning/symbolism of the owl is quite interesting.
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😀 Cheers Draco 🙂
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Here is my entry https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2014/06/12/thursdays-special-spirit-of-change/
Hope you like it 🙂
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oops, here we go https://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2014/06/12/thursdays-special-birds/
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😀 🙂 Thank you very much Amy.. coming over there 🙂
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Thank you so very much Amy 🙂 I know how busy you must be after the trip. It is so very kind of you to share your new impressions with all of us. Beautiful post for this Thursday 🙂
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Love your inscrutable, wise owl pic, Paula. Pretty music. 🙂
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🙂 I am so glad dear Sylvia. Thank you xx
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Hi Paula 🙂 I’m not as efficient as Amy. It’ll take me a day or two to post. It’s all still in my head.
I’m amazed at the shot you managed through the bars of a cage! He’s looking right into me. Great music too. I know somebody who would enjoy this post very much. I’ll send it to her to cheer her up.
Too hot for you?
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Please send it to whomever it may cheer up :). We had a sudden drop in temperature of 15 degrees. Tonight Croatia is playing against Brasil (football) The town is heated up enough.It looks like a sleepless night…
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I just saw some of the opening ceremony. Colourful! 🙂 Apparently we had hail stones here on Monday but it was beautiful Nordic walking on the beach this morning (on only 4 hours sleep 🙂
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Wow! Impressive 🙂
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Who could resist that cute owl!
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There is something very enticing about owls. They hold so many mysteries and are such important symbols in many cultures. My sweetheart may not be as fascinated about owls since they regularly attack her at dusk when she walks in a forest close by (it’s probably her long pony tail that makes them think she is some other kind of animal).
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😆 You’ve made me laugh Otto 🙂
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😀 to you too, owl! Thanks for the share of knowledge. Didn’t know that owls have strong sixth sense.
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😆 Now, you do. Thank you, Rommel 🙂
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Paula, your owl looks very wise, very alert and aware. Your post has lots of fascinating nuggets, thank you for sharing this with us.
Here’s mine for this week.
Hey, Wait for Me!
http://babsjeheron.wordpress.com/2014/06/12/hey-wait-for-me/
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I love your pic, Babsje!!! Thank you 🙂
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You’re welcome, Paula, and I love your owl, too! Best, Babsje.
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I’m late this week – but here I am at last: http://travelwithintent.com/2014/06/13/queen-victoria-monument-manchester-wash/
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It’s a great post Deb. I am so grateful you have found the time. Thank you!
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Amazing capture of a beautiful bird… 🙂
I must admit that I rarely endorses the human qualities we attaches animals and nor animal talents we attach ourselves – in a way it is too romantic for me – we call male lion of the king of beasts but everyone knows that it is the female lion that controls and organizes the groups of lions – features are grown from the life we live it is also applies to animals – perhaps especially animals – we humans are perhaps the most fragile animals because our “world” is built with both imaginary and real walls – like a turtle is dependent on its shield, then we humans rely on our walls … 😎
The owl is a fantastic creature perfectly adapted to its life – great night’s eyes, soft sound absorbing plumage, light nimble bones, directional hearing ability and so on… 🙂
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The most fragile animals – I agree! Thank you for commenting Drake 🙂
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Haha, what a psychotic look!
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A day late, but here’s my entry: http://artishorseshit.wordpress.com/2014/06/13/graffiti-3498/
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Better late than never 🙂 Takk CG!
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😀 he is adorable!!!
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Haha! In Italy “to owl” (gufare, from gufo) means to predict and/or to wish something ill-fated to befall on someone. But i love owls. 🙂
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That’s wonderful information Alessandro 🙂 Grazie. .xx
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love the owl concerto.
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Thanks a lot Hilary
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Super shot Paula! A lot of interesting information too 🙂
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🙂 thank you Uday. Have a nice week ahead!
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Bright eyes.
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One of my dearest friends 🙂
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Those piercing eyes certainly seem like they can see right into my soul!! 🙂 Great shot Paula!
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🙂 😀 I’d like to think that. Many thanks Madhu 🙂
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