The Swan Spirit Animal

If swan has glided into your path, she will help show you find knew ways of thinking, breathing and going with the flow. She asks that you accept your ability to know what lies ahead. Be sure to pay attention to your feminine intuition, hunches and gut instincts. Remember your inner grace and inner beauty. Let it shine forth for those around you to see.

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The Swan Spirit Animal in Folklore

The swan appears often in folklore and fairy tales, as it is one of the most powerful and oldest animal totems. One common story tells of young maidens who would turn into swans after putting on a magic coat of swans skin. However if someone were to discover this coat of swans skin, the maiden would have to either marry the person who found it or do his or her bidding. Tales such as these have come to associate the swan with the fairy realms and magic.

In ancient Greece, it was believed that the swan would sing its most beautiful song just before it died. This has led to the tale of the Swan Song.

When Swan Enters Your Dreams

When Swan enters our dreams she symbolizes beauty, dignity, grace, purity, wealth and prestige. A person or something you have met who you initially found unappealing will become of interest to you. Presently, do not take things at face value. It could also mean that it is important for you to continue to behave with grace while handling a difficult situation or time. Your perseverance will grant you a spiritual reward. She asks us to spread our wings and fly. She encourages us to strengthen relationships and develop new, long-lasting bonds with those we admire.

A black swan in dreams symbolizes mysterious unknown. It is a representation of something forbidden, but alluring. These mysteries are within us and waiting to be set free.

Things to Consider

Swan may be present to help you become aware of jealousy, insecurity and self-doubt. Watch out for unnecessary quarreling, unfounded fears or petty bickering. Sometimes, she can symbolize mourning or lost love, separation from a loved one, end of a relationship or significant change. Swan is also sacred to the sun god, Apollo who reigned over music. It is said that swan has the most beautiful singing voice of all birds as very few have heard it. It is said that she will sing a sweet and beautiful song when someone passes on.

The Swam Spirit Animal Affirmation

“I love and accept myself unconditionally as I am in this moment.“

Elena Harris

Elena Harris is the chief editor of Spirit Animal. Her approach combines the traditional wisdom of ancient cultures with the latest scientific research to bring a fresh, engaging perspective to the world of spirit animals.

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