The Wolverine
The wolverine is known for its great ferocity and extraordinary strength. Indianmythology describes the wolverine as a trickster hero, a link between the material worldand the spirit world. In ancient mythology the energy of a trickster is linked to theunderworld where the secrets of creation live.Baby wolverines are born blind and weigh less than one pound. This prompts all their other sensory organs to awaken quickly, their sense of smell, feeling and inner sight areheightened at an early age. Small yet insightful, the new born wolverine acknowledgesand responds to all its intuitive senses from the moment of birth. They respond to lifeand the challenges it holds with clarity, focus and persistence giving them a deeper understanding of personal power. Those with this medicine should ask themselves if their personal power is serving them appropriately. Learning how to utilize personal power in a balanced way is one of the teachings the wolverine holds.The wolverines crafty cunning nature coupled with their perseverance and focus keepsthem aligned with the energies of creation. This alignment serves them in many ways.They know when to act, when to retreat, how to respond to any situation and how to become invisible. All of these abilities inherent in the wolverine are also inherent inthose who hold this medicine. Wolverines are masters at shape shifting their reality to benefit them in some way and can teach us how to do the same. Shamanic studies ishelpful for those who have this totem.Wolverines are excellent scavengers although not the best hunters. They are veryresourceful and know how to make do with whatever is available. They turn trash intotreasure and teach us how to do the same. Alaskan natives consider the wolverine to by asymbol of the wilderness, a survivor of the elements. Its fur is commonly used for parkatrim and hoods because of its durability. The guard hairs of the wolverine fur resist frostaccumulation helping people survive in extreme cold weather.Solitary creatures with tremendous physical endurance the wolverine can travel up to 40miles a day in search of food. Because of their great strength and endurance wolverineshave become the center of folklore, although its fierce reputation has been exaggerated.They rarely attack any predator larger than itself and only attack when food is needed.They show us how to go the distance and acquire that which we seek.When this medicine is fully developed in humans the capability to survive in anysituation is common. If underdeveloped challenges regarding survival are common.Because the wolverine is a shape shifter the art of survival doesn't just represent the physical realm. It also indicates the challenges associated with mental clarity, emotional balance and spiritual understanding.The wolverine is a master teacher and embodies a variety of skills. When it appears inyour life it is asking you to take a serious look at your self and your life, change anythingthat does not serve and utilize your personal power for the good of self and others.
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