Like the wolf and the bear power animals, the lion reminds you to protect those you hold dear. This video from Africa Wild Animals (warning – It’s pretty brutal) depicts the protectiveness of the lion for a member of his pride: Thus, like their North American cousin, the mountain lion, African lions are symbols of protection. They will use the full force of their ferocity if those they love are threatened. Lions are extremely protective of the members of their pride. Or it could mean working to build your own confidence and gain the personal power needed to fulfill your dreams. This could mean taking back your power if things get out of balance in a relationship. Summon the lion spirit animal when you need to fortify your personal power. Power alone is not a negative force, but abuse of power is. Just as in the case of the shark, who is a symbol of authority, the lion reminds us of the importance of benign power. The male lion serves as a protector and will step in to protect the pride if they are attacked by hyenas or wild dogs. Obviously, the male lion is also a symbol of great power. So, they are also symbols of the divine sisterhood – women supporting women. Furthermore, the lionesses support each other on the hunt, which enables them to take down prey that’s faster or stronger than they are. Thus, the lioness is the quintessential symbol of female power. In a lion pride, it’s the lionesses who do most of the hunting, as well as caring for the young. Thus, the lion is a symbol for the enlightened souls to take back power for the betterment of all. We see this taking place in corporations, in governments, and other institutions all over the world. Of course, many undeveloped souls crave power. In lion societies, the males and females both work together to keep the pride healthy and strong.Īs a power symbol, the lion is also a positive figure to meditate on in situations when unenlightened (or undeveloped) souls gain power, which can hurt everyone. The lion also symbolizes a balance of power. When not abused or exploited by human beings, they are the kings and queens of their domains. Act as if you are successful, and you will manifest it! Power As the saying goes, “Speak out, even if your voice shakes.” If you face a situation that fills you with crushing self-doubt, remember to summon your inner lion or lioness.Įven in periods of insecurity or nervousness, the lion inspires you “Act as if” or, in other words “Fake it ‘til you make it!” Act as if you’re cool, calm, and collected, and you will be so. The lion spirit encourages you to speak your truth. He knew he was not living up to the full manifestation of his being – that of a fearless lion. Of course, this is why the cowardly lion in the Wizard of Oz was such a conflicted character. Lion Symbolism: CourageĮxuding a fearless confidence, the lion is a symbol of courage. In a chaotic world, with the hyenas and baboons causing a ruckus, the lion maintains their dignity as the king of the jungle. There is the famous Rudyard Kipling poem “If,” which begins, “If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs…” and ends with “… you’ll be a Man, my son!” This poem embodies the majesty of the lion and is something we can all aspire to you. Stand tall and lead from the front, just as the greatest leaders throughout history have done. Yet the noble lion is an inspiration to lead. Following is always easier than leading – at least when leading is done well. If a lion has made themselves known to you, whether in real life, art, or the media, it can be a sign that you need to step up and take the lead in a given situation. Even we humans say we “lionize” someone when we want to glorify or immortalize them. In fact, most other wild animals yield to lions because they are the apex predators of their domain and they have very few foes. The lion’s regal bearing exudes confidence and charisma. In fact, in Swahili, the word for lion is “ simba,” which also means king. We’ll go into detail on these throughout this post.Īround the world, the lion is a symbol of royalty.
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