Friday, May 22, 2009

Turtle Totems and Virtues

Turtle Totems
Turtle teaches us to be careful in new situations and to be patient in reaching our goals. Turtle also teaches us to take things slow, for it gives us time to figure out if we need to protect our self or forge ahead.

Turtle shows up in our lives when we need to go into shell and wait until our thoughts & ideas are ready to be expressed. He also teaches us to be adaptable to our environment so we can find the harmony within it. Represents a long life, quiet strength.

The Chinese look to it as carrying the world on it's back. Other Turtle totems: Fertility, vitality, and patience.

Because the turtle is a creature of both land and sea it has so many meanings and so much symbolism that there isn't room to get into them all. Among the Totems for a turtle: Growth and freedom. To have a visual and constant reminder of the Turtle use sterling silver turtle necklace jewelry. It will remind you of your connection to the turtle or remind you of the attributes the the turtle teaches.

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