Praying Mantis
signal a time to be alert, and use the stillness to sense both dangers and opportunities and draw on your own power and wisdom;
can herald a time of significant dreams, so pay attention to them;
a reminder that stillness enhances creativity and inner healing.
Sometimes appear to suggest we may be allowing ourselves to be hurt in a relationship or partnership, or that we might be acting in an overly forceful way.

Animals – Mythical Creatures Index