A quick and shallow quiz purports to tell you what your 'spirit animal' is. Yeah, I know that it's traditionally a tough process; a physical and 'spiritual' quest that tests the endurance and resolve of the aspirant, but we moderns like the convenience and ease of technological assistance. Who's to say that a brief internet quiz cannot produce authentic results? Oh, old-timey shamans and 'witch doctors'? What the hell do they know, anyway? My hummingbird (https://www.spiritanimal.info/hummingbird-spirit-animal/) says they're just trying to protect their monopoly. Roll up, roll up, getcher spirit animals here!
"What's My Spirit Animal Quiz" (https://www.spiritanimal.info/spirit-animal-quiz/)
Oh, dear, I'm a deer.
That's OK, maybe a muntjack deer, they are small (like me) but with impressive teeth.
Apparently, this is me:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.comicbook.com%2F2016%2F11%2Fthe-crow-211948.jpg&hash=6634b41761b5ab9bf9671aa816ebb37b40852ead)
"What It Means To Be The Bear
In the kingdom of spirit animals, the bear is emblematic of grounding forces and strength. This animal has been worshiped throughout time as a powerful totem, inspiring those who need it the courage to stand up against adversity. As a spirit animal in touch with the earth and the cycles of nature, it is a powerful guide to support physical and emotional healing."
That's me :D
I am the ssssssnake.
The snake animal meaning is powerfully connected to life force and primal energy. In many cultures, it is revered as a powerful totem representing the source of life. When the snake spirit animal appears in your life, it likely means that healing opportunities, change, important transitions, and increased energy are manifesting.
What is the meaning of the snake spirit animal?
When the snake shows up as your spirit animal, it generally means:
Snake spirit animals represent healing
Transformation, life changes
The spirit of the snake is connected to life force, primal energy
A meaning for the snake spirit animal is spiritual guidance
The snake as a spirit animal can be to provide guidance about life changes and transitions, whether they are happening at the physical, emotional or spiritual level.
Snake spirit animals, symbols for healing
The snake is close to earth energies and represents life force. Since it's a reptile, the snake spirit animal is reminiscent of unconscious drives and primal instincts. When the snake spirit animal shows up, pay attention to how you use your energy, and where you draw it from.
If you see the snake as your spirit or power animal, be sensitive to your healing abilities towards yourself or others. Cultivate sources of energy and support, especially as they relate to the earth and nature.
In ancient traditions as well as modern times, snakes are symbols of healing powers and opportunities. In the Greek mythology, Aesclepius, the god of medicine, is featured with two snakes climbing up a rod, the symbol of what is known today as the Caduceus.
Quote from: No one on January 25, 2018, 05:26:15 PM
Apparently, this is me:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.comicbook.com%2F2016%2F11%2Fthe-crow-211948.jpg&hash=6634b41761b5ab9bf9671aa816ebb37b40852ead)
One of my favourite movies!
I got turtle. I was hoping for porpoise, but this is close enough.
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 25, 2018, 06:16:48 PM
I got turtle. I was hoping for porpoise, but this is close enough.
:rofl:
"The owl spirit animal is emblematic of a deep connection with wisdom and intuitive knowledge. If you have the owl as totem or power animal, you're likely to have the ability to see what's usually hidden to most. When the spirit of this animal guides you, you can see the true reality, beyond illusion and deceit. The owl also offers for those who have it a personal totem the inspiration and guidance necessary to deeply explore the unknown and the magic of life."
One of my favourite animals as well!
I guess that I'm an owl.
(https://i.imgur.com/COnmq9H.png)
I'm a turtle. :suspicious:
QuoteThe turtle and ancient wisdom of the Earth
The American continent is referred to as "Turtle Island" in the Native American folklore. It is said that the Turtle carried the weight of the land of that continent on her back. This image is also present in Hindu and Chinese cultures, where the turtle is the animal carrying Mother Earth and holding the world in balance.
Having the turtle as totem means that you have an affinity with the ancient wisdom of the earth. You are naturally tuned into the elements, land, plants, people and animals. You carry your home on your back figuratively speaking and feel at ease wherever you are.
(https://media3.mensxp.com/media/content/2015/Mar/quotesthatprovemasteroogwayfromkungfupandaisthegreatestteacherever1_1427201192.jpg)
:levitate:
I'm a turtle? That is what the quiz claims. That revelation is OK because, as the famously quoted lady has said; "It's turtles all the way down".
From another point of view, that site is characterized by nut case ideas....Taro cards, numerology and such. It is a fun quiz in any case. A turtle is it?
I firgot to put the attributes of the deer in my oost, so I decuded ti try it again.
I am a bear this time . . .
QuoteWhat It Means To Be The Bear
In the kingdom of spirit animals, the bear is emblematic of grounding forces and strength. This animal has been worshiped throughout time as a powerful totem, inspiring those who need it the courage to stand up against adversity. As a spirit animal in touch with the earth and the cycles of nature, it is a powerful guide to support physical and emotional healing. >>
Anyone wanna hug?
Should have nade a note of my exact answers to repeat those and see if it picked the same beastie!
I got:
What It Means To Be The Wolf
The power of the wolf brings forth instinct, intelligence, appetite for freedom, and awareness of the importance of social connections. When the wolf shows up in your life, pay attention to what your intuition is telling you.This is interesting because I consider myself to be an intuitive person. Most of the time. Yeah. ::)
The page (http://www.spiritanimal.info/wolf-spirit-animal/) offers an astute quote by William Ralph Inge:
QuoteIt is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism, while the wolf remains of a different opinion.
:lol:
I got the owl even though my favorite natural element is tungsten...
Am I the only snake in HAF? I suppose it's appropriate, seeing that the Caduceus that Hermes carries is a staff entwined by two snakes.
(https://i.imgur.com/zK08PZt.jpg)
Anyway, I crave some serpentine company.
(https://i.imgur.com/zK08PZt.jpg)
OK, I don't want to be mean, but I believe that pose is anatomically impossible. Hips moving forward, chest completely to the front, head turned...what is that...180. degrees?
The Egyptians made the same mistake.
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSdDTaGEiPHy84WsCKh2JsrLLLg_JXVRPWfzRjuW-MVkdkGiWjR)
I learned it in art class. The teacher did a demonstration, it's not possible.
Anyways,
...Sorry, back to snakes...
Quote from: Magdalena on January 26, 2018, 06:11:52 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/zK08PZt.jpg)
OK, I don't want to be mean, but I believe that pose is anatomically impossible. Hips moving forward, chest completely to the front, head turned...what is that...180. degrees?
The Egyptians made the same mistake.
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSdDTaGEiPHy84WsCKh2JsrLLLg_JXVRPWfzRjuW-MVkdkGiWjR)
I learned it in art class. The teacher did a demonstration, it's not possible.
Anyways,
...Sorry, back to snakes...
Yes, I see what you mean, but I guess the artist sacrificed realism to make it more expressive. It's not my painting, but I did create my avatar myself.
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 26, 2018, 07:50:44 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 26, 2018, 06:11:52 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/zK08PZt.jpg)
OK, I don't want to be mean, but I believe that pose is anatomically impossible. Hips moving forward, chest completely to the front, head turned...what is that...180. degrees?
The Egyptians made the same mistake.
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSdDTaGEiPHy84WsCKh2JsrLLLg_JXVRPWfzRjuW-MVkdkGiWjR)
I learned it in art class. The teacher did a demonstration, it's not possible.
Anyways,
...Sorry, back to snakes...
Yes, I see what you mean, but I guess the artist sacrificed realism to make it more expressive. It's not my painting, but I did create my avatar myself.
Yes, they "attempted" expressive, but...Um...in a twisted sort of way...Ha! Twisted, get it? :grin:
You took this picture?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=312;type=avatar)
Quote from: Magdalena on January 26, 2018, 08:00:49 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 26, 2018, 07:50:44 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 26, 2018, 06:11:52 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/zK08PZt.jpg)
OK, I don't want to be mean, but I believe that pose is anatomically impossible. Hips moving forward, chest completely to the front, head turned...what is that...180. degrees?
The Egyptians made the same mistake.
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSdDTaGEiPHy84WsCKh2JsrLLLg_JXVRPWfzRjuW-MVkdkGiWjR)
I learned it in art class. The teacher did a demonstration, it's not possible.
Anyways,
...Sorry, back to snakes...
Yes, I see what you mean, but I guess the artist sacrificed realism to make it more expressive. It's not my painting, but I did create my avatar myself.
Yes, they "attempted" expressive, but...Um...in a twisted sort of way...Ha! Twisted, get it? :grin:
You took this picture?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=312;type=avatar)
;D I get it - I am an expert in twisted.
The avatar isn't a photo. I created the pose in Poser Pro first by combining the foot and wings from different sources, then exported it as an image. The sandal was drawn in using Photoshop.
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 26, 2018, 08:09:13 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 26, 2018, 08:00:49 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 26, 2018, 07:50:44 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 26, 2018, 06:11:52 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/zK08PZt.jpg)
OK, I don't want to be mean, but I believe that pose is anatomically impossible. Hips moving forward, chest completely to the front, head turned...what is that...180. degrees?
The Egyptians made the same mistake.
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSdDTaGEiPHy84WsCKh2JsrLLLg_JXVRPWfzRjuW-MVkdkGiWjR)
I learned it in art class. The teacher did a demonstration, it's not possible.
Anyways,
...Sorry, back to snakes...
Yes, I see what you mean, but I guess the artist sacrificed realism to make it more expressive. It's not my painting, but I did create my avatar myself.
Yes, they "attempted" expressive, but...Um...in a twisted sort of way...Ha! Twisted, get it? :grin:
You took this picture?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=312;type=avatar)
;D I get it - I am an expert in twisted.
:rimshot:
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 26, 2018, 08:09:13 AM
The avatar isn't a photo. I created the pose in Poser Pro first by combining the foot and wings from different sources, then exported it as an image. The sandal was drawn in using Photoshop.
Very nice.
Would you like to show us more stuff that you've created? :tellmemore:
Sorry, Hermes, but "Poser Pro" just creased me! Nuances and conotations . . .
Quote from: Magdalena on January 26, 2018, 08:23:14 AM
Very nice.
Would you like to show us more stuff that you've created? :tellmemore:
Thank you, you are so nice. Yes, I will show more stuff I've done. Mainly ceramics and sculptures. Also some paintings, but I am a terrible painter.
Quote from: Dave on January 26, 2018, 09:43:43 AM
Sorry, Hermes, but "Poser Pro" just creased me! Nuances and conotations . . .
What do you mean, Dave? Have you played with Poser?
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 26, 2018, 10:20:46 AM
Quote from: Dave on January 26, 2018, 09:43:43 AM
Sorry, Hermes, but "Poser Pro" just creased me! Nuances and conotations . . .
What do you mean, Dave? Have you played with Poser?
Sorry, forgot to give the link:
http://my.smithmicro.com/poser-features.html
Dave, I am also a deer!
The description actually fits me quite well!
What it means to be a Deer:
When you have the deer as spirit animal, you are highly sensitive and have a strong intuition. By affinity with this animal, you have the power to deal with challenges with grace. You master the art of being both determined and gentle in your approach.
The deer totem wisdom imparts those with a special connection with this animal with the ability to be vigilant, move quickly, and trust their instincts to get out the trickiest situations.
The meanings associated with the deer combine both soft, gentle qualities with strength and determination:
Gentleness
Ability to move through life and obstacles with grace
Being in touch with inner child, innocence
Being sensitive and intuitive
Vigilance, ability to change directions quickly
Magical ability to regenerate, being in touch with life's mysteries
Quote from: Dragonia on January 26, 2018, 01:17:01 PM
Dave, I am also a deer!
The description actually fits me quite well!
What it means to be a Deer:
When you have the deer as spirit animal, you are highly sensitive and have a strong intuition. By affinity with this animal, you have the power to deal with challenges with grace. You master the art of being both determined and gentle in your approach.
The deer totem wisdom imparts those with a special connection with this animal with the ability to be vigilant, move quickly, and trust their instincts to get out the trickiest situations.
The meanings associated with the deer combine both soft, gentle qualities with strength and determination:
Gentleness
Ability to move through life and obstacles with grace
Being in touch with inner child, innocence
Being sensitive and intuitive
Vigilance, ability to change directions quickly
Magical ability to regenerate, being in touch with life's mysteries
This is a bit like fortune telling and astrology - generalisations that fit, maybe "smear" is better, across a spectrum!
I could tick boxes from both the deer and bear descriptions regarding how I want to appear to others. Whether or not I actually have all those attributes and qualities is another matter, one that I will have to leave to those others to judge :grin:
Yeah, it is like reading one's daily horoscope... I'm sure elements of all the "Spirits" would fit all of us.
But I love the different creatures that we, very loosely, represent.
And Hermes, I adore snakes. All reptiles, really. But especially snakes. ;)
Quote from: Dragonia on January 26, 2018, 01:48:54 PM
And Hermes, I adore snakes. All reptiles, really. But especially snakes. ;)
In that case, can I interest you in an apple?
This test is fixed or something, because my spirit animal is apparently a fucking kat! :sadshake:
That is just fucking wrong...
Plus, they don't even have monkeys or gorillas listed as one of the animals...
I hate kats!
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on January 26, 2018, 06:16:28 PM
This test is fixed or something, because my spirit animal is apparently a fucking kat! :sadshake:
That is just fucking wrong...
Plus, they don't even have monkeys or gorillas listed as one of the animals...
I hate kats!
:felix:
I'm the bear - grrrrrrrrr.
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on January 26, 2018, 06:16:28 PM
This test is fixed or something, because my spirit animal is apparently a fucking kat! :sadshake:
That is just fucking wrong...
Plus, they don't even have monkeys or gorillas listed as one of the animals...
I hate kats!
:rofl: I'm sorry . . . but really :rofl:
I got snake. Well, I'm sure Christians would agree. :snicker:
I have to be honest, since I've never been actually spiritual, I have no clue what in the world the description even means. It's all a bunch of mumble jumble to me.
Also, that result is probably inaccurate for me. I answer quizzes differently every single time I take them because I interpret questions in different contexts every time. There must be something wrong with me...
Nothing wrong with you Harmonie. The tests are almost always written in a fashion that causes us to vacillate between one answer or another. That is part of the fun I suppose.
Quote from: Harmonie on January 27, 2018, 12:58:37 AM
I got snake. Well, I'm sure Christians would agree. :snicker:
I have to be honest, since I've never been actually spiritual, I have no clue what in the world the description even means. It's all a bunch of mumble jumble to me.
Also, that result is probably inaccurate for me. I answer quizzes differently every single time I take them because I interpret questions in different contexts every time. There must be something wrong with me...
Hello, fellow serpent! Would you like to join me in twisting around the Caduceus?
I got deer too. If I'm anything like every deer ever then I'll probably run in front of a car at some point lmao.
^Me too :)
I'm an Aardelope.
No other wolves around? :sad sigh: I'm missing a spiritual pack.
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on January 26, 2018, 06:16:28 PM
This test is fixed or something, because my spirit animal is apparently a fucking kat! :sadshake:
That is just fucking wrong...
Plus, they don't even have monkeys or gorillas listed as one of the animals...
I hate kats!
P. B., this really is perfectly ironic. I actually laughed. :snicker:
I just realised my spirit animal is my pup Joy. A real clown at times. :grin:
(https://i.imgur.com/YyInaz1.png)
Wolf. I don't see how that came out of the questions asked.
Is Joy giving us a raspberry?
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 11, 2021, 02:19:26 PM
Is Joy giving us a raspberry?
:lol: I can see how one might think so.
If I had a spirit animal it would probably be stuffed.
i am a turtle?
(https://www.spiritanimal.info/wp-content/uploads/Turtle-Spirit-Animal-1.jpg)
that's interesting.
what is the cultural backgroud for these various totems?
aha, i see
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i actually like turtles, but i would select a terrapin