Peacock Animal Totem Spirit

It is no coincidence that the Peacock and its symbolism has been showing up everywhere I turn for the last few weeks. This immediately tells me that something new, shiny and sparkling bright is coming my way; it is a time for prosperity begins and a time to strut my stuff with honor and confidence. The beautiful iridescence of the Peacock’s feathers speak of mystic and magic; the rich, shimmering hues of blues, greens, yellow, copper, brown, black and occasionally purples or no colored albino white all have a healing aesthetic, the colors and the animal carries a royal air.

This Animal Totem and Spirit is about beauty and self-confidence; but not arrogantly, oh no, this is a mesmerizing beauty that comes from within, a degree of knowledge and self-love that exudes the confidence. It is a symbol of integrity and humility as well. That’s not to say that some Peacocks can be flamboyant and appear to be overly “cocky”, no pun intended, some people are put off by their showiness. When the Peacock shows up in your life take advantage of being the center of attention; be proud and loud. There is a reason why the Peafowl has shown up and it is to give you a boost to instill into your projects and your life; Peacock will help you launch new beginnings for you.

According to thesecretoftarot.com the Peacock has spiritual meaning in different cultures from around the world. Hindus associate this bird with the goddess Lakshmi. This deity is closely linked with personal wealth and prosperity. Lakshmi is said to be compassionate, good-natured, and patient. The peacock has these qualities in abundance. When the peacock spirit accompanies you on life’s journey, you exude a lot of benevolence and good-will. In some Asian communities, the peacock is associated with the goddess Kwan-yin. This deity is the giver of compassion, kind-heartedness, and goodwill. According to Christian traditions, the peacock is a sign of rebirth, renewal, and rejuvenation. It stands for immortality. Ancient Egyptian traditions linked the peacock to the eye of Horus, the sun god. The peacock’s feathers were highly valued in the Egyptian’s religious ceremonies. Some myths put the peacock in the same class as the Phoenix. The Phoenix is a mysterious; mythical bird that from burning embers of a fire. It rose from a funeral fire, and it came back to life. When the peacock spirit animal comes into your life, you feel confident. You feel supremely empowered. The Peacock is also good at fighting and killing snakes in the garden; symbolizing their steadfastness of protection.

The Peacock’s energy is as immense as the plumes on its tail. It has a positive impact and a negative one; a polarity just like every thing. If you let the Ego and Arrogance take the leading role, this energy will eventually backfire on you. On the other hand, when love, wisdom, integrity and humility are applied the bounty that will be bestowed upon you will come ten-fold; especially if you are generous of heart, using your inner beauty to shine from your Heart Chakra.

When I am tapping into an animal and their energy and symbolism, I observe their behavior, their movements, their sounds, how they nurture, how they feed and love and of course their color. The Peacock struts; he struts slowly and gracefully, with or without his tail feathers fanned, but oh when they are it is a beautiful sight to behold. They show me love and beauty, they show me presence as they are not rushing for anything and when they take flight, the beauty expands to its supreme example. They know how to woo their mates and roost or rest. They know how to keep balance through their gracefulness. They are extremely grounded and yet they have the ability to soar; thus another form of balance. I also feel this grounded and spiritual nature of this magnificent bird brings to mind one foot here on Earth and one foot in the Heavens; keen eye sight and intuition are found within this balance. The spurs on the back of their feet indicate they defend themselves and those around them they care for; their is a fierceness in this protective quality; ironically, most animals have a defense mechanism which as a totem tells us how we need to protect ourselves, yet, too many of us do not defend ourselves or those we love, we do not put up or establish proper boundaries and we allow others to over step and treat us less than we would treat ourselves naturally. All of these animal totems remind us in some way to protect ourselves or establish healthy boundaries and when someone crosses them we must defend ourselves ferociously or at least robustly. Once more, the colors; they are mystical and magical and other worldly, almost formed from fantasy and the dreamworld. We all need to live in that magical space a little more each day.

Individuals whose power animal is the peacock possess a firm connection between the past and present and recognize its effect on the future. They readily see the importance of integrity and honor. Confident in all they do, those with a peacock totem also recognize the need for light-heartedness and laughter.

Peacock Symbolism from SpiritAnimal

Commonly, the peacock animal totem is accepted as being symbolic of integrity and rejuvenation. In addition, this proud member of the pheasant family also represents: