teacher of how to reserve what we need, whether it is our own energy or certain resources, so we have enough when they will be needed rather than to fritter them away, and remind us of the need to be prepared;
however, Squirrel sometimes appears to let us know we are holding on to too much and need to make a change and shed those things, attitudes, etc. that no longer serve us well.
Indicate a time to develop our communication skills, or for social interaction; advise us of a need to be alert.
Sometimes Squirrel wants us to stop and see we are a little too busy or acting erratically and need to slow down just a little.
Written and Submitted By SatoriMoon, Moderator, We Are Woman, We Are Goddess, We Are One
SQUIRREL - GATHERING
The squirrel medicine is about preparing for change. When you observe the squirrel in nature they are always busy. They seem to have an endless supply of energy.Focused on the task at hand, agile and quick, they are constantly preparing for the future by gathering nuts and seeds for later use. Although they are always prepared for what may come they have a tendency to forget where they store things. The forgetfulness of squirrel serves as a reminder to those with this medicine to slow down, pay attention and to stop running frantically in several directions at once.
Squirrel embodies the quality of trust and is one of the few animals that will eat out of a person's hand. This symbolizes a need to let down your defenses and learn to trust more. The issue of trust can play out in all areas of a person's life from personal intimacy to trusting Great Spirit. Because the squirrel is always prepared those with this medicine must remember that they will be taken care of. Establishing trust where it is presently absent would compliment the power of this medicine. Squirrel represents balance within the circle of gathering and giving out. If squirrel has scampered into your life pay attention to the wisdom it has to offer you. Preparedness and survival skills can be learned from this powerful totem.
