Those with the tortoise as their totem often carry the burdens of others and their medicine lesson is not to take on others problems.
In myth and folklore the tortoise represents strength, determination and longevity.
Here's your "science lesson" and there will be a test!!!
The difference between turtles and tortoises is...well, confusing, especially to the beginner.
I suggest getting a glass of water and a cookie as this could take a while. Some ginkgo tablets for memory enhancement couldn't hurt either.
The basic difference is turtle refers to water and tortoise land.
Now the confusion starts because box turtles are not referred to as box "tortoises" but "land turtles". Go figure.
Not done confusing you because Eastern North America's terrapin's are actually box turtles.
Those darn Aussies top the confusion scale by referring to all their tortoises as turtles and all their turtles as tortoises.
Now that the differences are all clear, don't forget...there will be a test. Lol
Tortoises are vegetarians eating mostly grasses, roots and fallen fruits. They live in a variety of environments from tropical rainforest's to hot, dry, rocky, desert Savannah's. Some can live to be well over a century.
If a tortoise comes into your life or dreams it’s trying to let you know you need to slow down and be more patient.
Finding your animal totem is a spiritual journey.
The animal you feel most attracted to or kinship with is probably your main animals energy that will be with you all your life. There are other animal spirits that will come and go depending upon your needs at the time.
Each day upon rising step into nature, physically or mentally. The first animal you see or feel, become it. Take on it's characteristics and allow it to become part of you. In this way a deeper insight about yourself is gained as you feel the animal's spirit awakening inside you.
The direction your animal totem is facing when see it in your dreams or in real life also has meaning.
Facing North means you need to learn lessons of using your potential. Your element is the earth, which is symbolic of wisdom, patience and prosperity. Grounding aspects of mind, body and spirit. What you gain in knowledge and teachings will be used later. Listen to your intuitions and trust that your inner pathway will be revealed to you at the right time.
Facing East is learning the lessons of responsible relationships. Your element is air, which links heaven and earth allowing you to walk between the spiritual and the physical using dreams and visions. Be open to any revelations you get for they will give you guidance to grow spiritually within and without.
Facing West is the lesson of adaptability. Water is your element, which always takes the path of less resistance. This allows you to adapt according to the needs in all areas of your life. To do this requires a shift in consciousness to be able to flow like water over given circumstances.
Facing South are the lessons of life, death and rebirth. Fire is your element and it rules the heart, passions and love that help to regenerate lives. Change must be met with strength and endurance knowing you will awaken anew, fresh and purified. All of life is a cycle, there are many transition periods we must go Through. During these times we learn, grow and expand our self-awareness.
HARDLUCK
For your enjoyment here's a picture of one of our tortoise rescues, we lovingly call "Hardluck".
He's an Asian Yellow-Headed, also called Elongated Tortoise. Some people had just purchased him thru the Internet & called for care info. Mentioned they had a large dog & would that be a problem. Said no as long as they put the dog AWAY before letting the tortoise run loose.
Large dogs find turtles as really fun moving "chew toys". You can imagine what kind of damage a large dog can do to a turtle's shell. Well, guess who calls & wants us to take their tortoise...after their dog “played” with it!
After lots of epoxy resin & tons of TLC old Hardluck's hard luck days are thankfully behind him.
He has the funniest personality. When he sees anything red, orange, yellow or brown he runs up & butts it with his shell. Can't tell you how funny it is to see him butting someone’s shoes. Always good for a laugh.
So you can see your purchases are greatly appreciated.
With the upcoming Holiday's this would be a nice treat for your self or a terrific gift for a friend or that "someone special" and you'll be helping us at the same time...what a deal!!!
May all animals, especially reptiles, always have a safe and warm place to sleep, full tummies and most important...a loving "appropriate" home.
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