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Gnat~Fruit Fly~Fungus Gnat Significance and Symbolism

In his 1967 poem Gnat Psalm, Ted Hughes, an early advocate of neo-Shamanism, gleefully describes dancing gnats in angelic and cosmic terms, and declares God to be ‘an Almighty Gnat’.1 Gnat-Psalm (Excerpt) Ted Hughes (England, 1930-1999) When the gnats dance…

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Octopus Spirit Totem

The octopus is a strange-looking creature that gracefully and almost eerily moves throughout the sea. The odd physical composition as well as its unique behavior have earned this creature an endless list of spiritual attributes that we can call upon…

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Hippopotamus as a Spirit Totem

The hippopotamus spirit animal reminds you that you are born great, and you have the potential to become whoever you want to be. The hippopotamus symbolism demonstrates strength and courage, calmness during times of crisis, maternal instincts, and the ability…

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