Brother Bat

No, not a colleague of Cadfael, but the animal that flaps about in the twilight, the part inbetween day and night, the heralder of change and the seer through the dark.

As a totem he is the death of ego, upside down like the hanged man tarot card - not only attaining a different perspective, but surrendered to it.

Check the lovely Bev and her Totem blog for her views on Brother Bat !

http://native-american-totems.com/animal-totem-medicines/bat-totem/

As Bats arent much to look at, here resonates the hanged man instead - when he rights himself, he must apply what he has learnt from this surrender.  ...how to actually get down may be a concern to him but he looks quite happy about it.

Parrot - Colour, Light and Sound

The parrot as a healer would be representative of colour and sound therapy. Rainbows in raindrops.

Parrot is a magical totem that teaches us that the world is full of possibility.


The role of the parrot is that of a linguist opening communication centers.

When parrot totem appears look to see if you need assistance in understanding views that are different from your own but complimentary.

Beware of gossip and hasty conclusion.

Otter Birth Totem

Text Lifted from http://native-american-totems.com

Photos selected by Yellowhammer.

If your birthday falls between January 20th and February 18th, your birth totem is the Otter. You were born under the element of air during the Rest and Cleansing Moon with Waboose (White Buffalo) acting as your Spirit Guide throughout your lifetime. You have a strong connection to the winds of the North and you belong to the Butterfly Clan. 

You are active physically, mentally, and emotionally because of your connection with the Butterfly Clan. 

You find new and unusual ways of doing things and like Air you are always shifting and moving much like the Butterfly. Butterfly people look for ways to serve the people and usually help others in the healing of mind, body, and spirit.

But what does Otter bring you as your birth totem? Whether you are male or female, Otter looks at your feminine energy. Yes, guys, everyone has a feminine side to their inner being. Sister Otter teaches us the importance of balancing our energies.

We learn from the playful otter have a space where others can enter our lives without being judged with suspicion or any preconceived barriers. 

Otter is never jealous or catty. 

The Sisterhood of humans allows for us to believe that all accomplishments are beneficial for the entire tribe and should be celebrated. It does not matter whether you had the accomplishment or your neighbor had it.

Otter swims through the river of life spreading joy in her playful ways and her receptive nature.