As the Manataka say, “You do not choose a spirit animal as your personal spirit guide. The spirit chooses you, and they decide to whom they will reveal themselves and make their friend.”
Native American cultures have long revered animals as the teachers and keepers of the natural world; they are viewed as sacred and divine guides that appear in our lives to teach us what we need to know. The belief that we hold sway over our animal counterparts is pure vanity and ego. Native Americans honor animals as emotional and intelligent beings, who can still connect with one another on the level of collective consciousness – something humanity was once able to do, but has forgotten over the years.
And more importantly, did you know that spirit animals have corresponding gemstones? It’s true. Everything is energy. Or to be more specific, everything has a corresponding vibration. And like vibrations can complement each other for various intentions. Much like certain vibrations are associated with individual elements or directions, the same can be said for the connections that exist between gemstones and our animal allies.
I have created a crystal guide for spirit animals below to help you understand the connection between various animals and their corresponding gemstones. Pay very close attention when certain animals and gemstones seem to come up constantly in your life. These are special moments which should not be taken lightly. Our guides often share important messages with us regarding our life path through animals and gemstones. Will you know how to interpret those messages when they come?
| Spirit Animal | Message | Stones |
Alligator Ant Armadillo Badger Barnacle Bat Bear Beaver Bee Beetle Boar Buffalo Butterfly Cat Caterpillar Centaur (Horse & Human) Chimera (Lion, Goat & Snake) Clam Cockroach Conch Cow Crab Crayfish Cricket Crow Deer Dog Dolphin Donkey Dragon Dragonfly Eagle Eel Elephant Falcon Firefly Fly Fox Frog Goat Goldfish Gorilla Grasshopper Groundhog Gryphon (Lion & Eagle) Harpy (Bird & Human) Hawk Hedgehog Hermit Crab Hippogriff (Gryphon & Horse) Hippopotamus Horse Hummingbird Hydra Jaguar Jellyfish Koi Kraken Ladybug Leech Leopard Lion Lobster Manatee Manta Ray Minotaur (Bull & Human) Mole Monkey Moose Mosquito Moth Mouse Octopus Peacock Possum Orca Otter Owl Panda Panther Pegasus (Horse & Bird) Phoenix Pig Platypus Polar Bear Porcupine Porpoise Prairie Dog Rabbit Raccoon Ram Rat Raven Salmon Satyr (Goat & Human) Scorpion Sea Dragon Seahorse Seal Shark Sheep Skunk Snake Sphinx (Lion, Bird & Human) Spider Squirrel Starfish Thunderbird Tiger Turtle Unicorn Walrus Wasp Weasel Whale Wolf Wyvern Zebra | Duality and balance of doing and observing; wisdom Industry, community, persistence How to use defenses, getting to the root of things Persistent in pursuits, strong will, grounding Tenacity, obstacle Initiation, rebirth, changes, awareness Strength, caution, Earth power, solitude, quiet, rest Industry, teamwork, protection, believe in dreams Productivity, sweetness of life, family, community Resurrection, rebirth, strength, recycling/purification Leadership, spiritual strength, prosperity Abundance, community, endurance, grounding Transformation, joy in change Magic, independence, spirit of adventure, courage Pure potential, patience, preparation, renewal Virility, courage, intelligence Bridging cycles, voracious, mysterious Digging deep for answers, symbiosis Survival, adaptability Spiritual calling Community, contentment Intensity, emotional release Moving forward in spite of fear Intuition, communication Communication, alchemy, intelligence Gentle, alert, ability to listen Loyalty, friendship, protection Rhythm, freedom Patience, humility Treasure, expansion Joy, levity, emotions, connections with nature spirits Confidence, dignity, power, longevity, shamanic work Creative life force Family, memory Clarity, growth, guidance, omens, power, morality Illumination, wonder Responsiveness, prosperity Cunning, ingenuity, patience Transformation, adaptation Agility, independence New opportunities Gentle strength, nobility Leap of faith Tenacity, boundaries Valor, enlightenment Boundaries, consequence Focus, clear vision, connection with spirit Protection, lightness, wonder Freedom, mobility Nobility Intuition, protection of young Travel, power, stamina Enjoyment of life, presence, playfulness, swiftness Conquest, challenge Tenacity, psychic vision Acceptance, faith Peach, prosperity Unconscious fears Manifestation, protection Detoxifying, trust hidden processes Inner instincts, overcoming past Leadership, nobility, power Ability to transcend Gentle, loving, childlike Taking it slow, Knowing differences Confusion, feeling trapped Grounding, introspection Trickster, integrating dark Appropriate revelation, the sacred Energy depletion, sacrifice Sensitivity, awareness Stealth, attention to detail Skilled in many things, evasion Abundance, beauty, confidence, divination, rebirth Knowing when to fight or rest Grace, strength, freedom Playfulness, curiosity, creativity Hidden truth, clairvoyance, wisdom, astral travel Gentle strength, peace, stop multi-tasking Ferocity, valor Inspiration, creativity Rebirth Resourcefulness, fearlessness Value of uniqueness, belief in improbable Endurance, solitude Innocence, wonder, trust Good fortune Community, caretaker Movement, fertility Disguise, protection, dexterity Agility, strength, safety Social, survival Clarity, death/rebirth, prophecy, ancestral wisdom Wisdom, persistence Sensuality, earthiness Vigilance, intensity Wonder, magic Patience, grace, balance Play, imagination Survival, reactive response Confidence, peace, community Respect, steadiness, peace Healing, transformation, connection to primal energy Knowledge, vigilance Creativity, connection, centered Activity, preparedness Regeneration Messenger Power, tact, adventure Grounding, patience, determination, wisdom, flow Purity, realizing dreams Individual, fierce mask Construction, taking a stand Sly, stealthy, instincts Creativity, listening to own song Community, strength, freedom, guardian, full moon Protective, barriers Seeing in black and white, balance, understanding | Rainbow Labradorite, Pink Opal Coral, Rainbow Obsidian Paua, Pink Tourmaline Amazonite, Quartz Emerald, Onyx Sapphire, Hawk’s Eye Selenite, Fluorite Opal, Copper Carnelian, Fire Agate Tiger’s Eye, Opal Amethyst, Alexandrite Diamond, Pyrite Atlantisite Nephrite Jade, Eliat Stone Fluorite, Herkimer Diamond Pietersite, Stitchtite Orpiment Red & Blue Aventurine Sunstone, Charoite Rose Quartz, Kunzite Actinolite, Amphibole Quartz Spessartite Garnet Star Ruby Topaz, Basalt Phenacite Ajoite Creedite, Fluorite Sunstone, Blue Lace Agate Danburite Sodalite, Idocrase Citrine, Jade Chalcopyrite Bloodstone, Coral Feldspar, Petrified Wood Howlite, Zoisite Dragon’s Stone, Moonstone Lepidolite, Ocean Jasper Rubellite, Peacock Ore Snakeskin Agate Tree Agate, Snakeskin Agate Blue/Blue-Green Jade Ammonite, Pyrite, Kambaba Jasper Zebra Jasper, Onyx |
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The chart here is a little hard to follow because they don’t line up correctly. Is there anyway to fix that formatting. This information is so helpful and a wonderful reference I just don’t know if I am using it right.