What follows is an alphabetical listing of animals and their symbolism, from the letter S through the letter U.

Salamander / Newt - A symbol of patience. When a salamander appears in a dream or meditation, it teaches you how to use your inspiration and dreams to make your goals happen. As a totem or power animal, the salamander aids in transformation, internal and external.







Scarab - A symbol of persistence and resurrection. When a scarab appears in a dream or meditation, it is there to teach you how to pace yourself. As a totem or power animal, the scarab brings you new life and vitality, by renewing your spirit, daily.







Scorpion - A symbol of death and rebirth. When a scorpion appears in a dream or meditation, it heralds the death of something, be it an idea, a way of life, a relationship (metaphoric death), and promises a transformation. As a totem or power animal, the scorpion gives you strength, and helps you to inspire others.






Sea Gull - A symbol of communication with higher beings. When a seagull appears in a dream or meditation, it shows you how to see a situation from many perspectives. As a totem or power animal, the seagull helps you to bridge the gap between our world and the spirit world.







Seahorse - A symbol of grace and chivalry. When a seahorse appears in a dream or meditation, it awakens in you a sense of chivalry, a need to protect those younger and/or weaker than yourself. As a totem or power animal, the seahorse facilitates in the communication with the water spirit world.









Seal / Sea Lion - A symbol of creativity. When a seal appears in a dream or meditation, it is there to help you develop and focus your imagination. As a totem or power animal, the seal is there to teach you how to listen to your inner self and balance your life accordingly.







Shark - A symbol of stubborness and power. When a shark appears in a dream or meditation, it heightens your senses, specifically smell, and teaches you to trust in what 'smells' right. As a totem or power animal, the shark gives you the ability to accomplish seemingly 'impossible' tasks.







Sheep - A symbol of patience, fertility and rebirth. When a sheep appears in a dream or meditation, it is there to help you understand your place in the grand scheme of things. As a totem or power animal, the sheep teaches you that patient persistance mixed with grace,is the best way to overcome any obstacle.






Skunk - A symbol of self-confidence, respect and sensuality. When a skunk appears in a dream or meditation, it teaches you the ability to balance attracting and repeling people. As a totem or power animal, the skunk teaches you how to give, expect and demand respect, and how to recognize your own special qualities and assert them






Snake - A symbol of elemental energy and immortality. When a snake appears in a dream or meditation, it teaches you how to shed that in your life that is not needed. As a totem or power animal, the snake connects you to the primative energies of the soul plane and an ability to transmute the energy into personal power.






Sparrow - A symbol of dignity and self-respect. When a sparrow appears in a dream or meditation, it teaches you to recognize your own self-worth. As a totem or power animal, the sparrow awakens the heart and throat chakra energy and reminds you to sind out your own song.







Spider - A symbol of wisdom and divine inspiration. When a spider appears in a dream or meditation, it aids you seeing how things you do in the present affect your future. As a totem or power animal, the spider awakens creative energies and reminds that the fabric of the future is made from threads of the past.






Squid - A symbol of intelligence. When a squid appears in a dream or meditation, it teaches how to read body language. As a totem or power animal, the squid teaches how to use light, color and form to communicate with people.







Squirrel - A symbol of gathering and preparedness. When a squirrel appears in a dream or meditation, it teaches you to plan wisely for your future. As a totem or power animal, the squirrel aids in balancing when to work and when to play, and helps to reorginze the inner self.







Starfish - A symbol of regeneration and beauty. When a starfish appears in a dream or meditation, it heralds that something in your life is in need of regeneration, but that when it returns it will be stronger, and more abundant. As a totem or power animal, the starfish teaches you to do things your own way, no matter how strange it may seem to others.






Starling - A symbol of sensitivity and unity. When a starling appears in a dream or meditation, it speaks to you of being sensitive to people and situations. As a totem or power animal, the starling can teach you how to work in better harmony with others.







Stork - A symbol of new beginnings. When a stork appears in a dream or meditation, it heralds a birth, either spiritual or physical, be it a child or an idea. As a totem or power animal, the stork instills peace and calm into your life, and shows you how to carry that with you into every aspect of your life







Swallow - A symbol of objectivity and community. When a swallow appears in a dream or meditation, it tells you to pay close attention to what your saying and what others are saying to you. As a totem or power animal, the swallow aids you in creating something from nothing.







Swan - A symbol of grace and beauty. When a swan appears in a dream or meditation, it helps awaken the power of self. As a totem or power animal, the swan also awakens psychic energy.








Tiger - A symbol of passion and power. When a tiger appears in a dream or meditation, it awakens self-confidence. As a totem or power animal, the tiger
teaches strength and will-power in the face of adversity.








Toad - A symbol of luck and longevity. When a toad appears in a dream or meditation, it heralds a time of changing circumstances, changing your luck from bad to good. As a totem or power animal, the toad teaches you to see things and people more clearly.







Turkey - A symbol of shared blessings. When a turkey appears in a dream or meditation, it teaches you the sacredness of ALL life. As a totem or power animal, the turkey teaches of Earth's blessings and the ability to use them to their full advantage.







Turtle (Land or Sea) - A symbol of longevity and endurance. When a turtle appears in a dream or meditation, it teaches you how to reach within to find answers. As a totem or power animal, the turtle teaches you how to navigate the spiritual world, but from a protected and defensible place.