Totem Talk

41 responses

1. luna 10.24.2009

   hey i lu and my animal toem is the raven
   

2. weisgirl 10.25.2009

   what is your department store? mine is H&W.
   

3. solrosa 10.25.2009

   I’m a tigress, too!
   

4. Talzhemir 10.25.2009

   My totem was found by an elder.  He’d probably think this site’s quiz is, at best, misleading, and, at worst, an insult to his living active religion.

   The ceremony to find my totem involved <removed by Cornelia’s Minions>  Fasting, painful cramps and vomiting, migraines, panic attacks, and bizarre hallucinations are part of the process.

   My “uncle” did the ceremony a few times for people who asked him but stopped because they were unsatisfied with his visions.  Who wants to be told they have have a deep connection to “Muskrat” when they were hoping for “Bear”, “Wolf”, and “Eagle”?

   To a traditionalist, spraypainting someone’s totem on a locker would be highly inappropriate.  Just as practitioners of Voudoun, and some Pagans and Wiccans believe that object links (like a lock of hair or fingerail clippings) can be used to direct evil forces, totemists generally believe that knowledge of somebody’s spirit animal can be used against them.

   Do I actually believe my “uncle” found a mystical connection to a spirit for me?  Well, no, probably not…  Since then, several others have told me what my totem is, and no two agree.  I apparently have a whole zoo of spirits out there (or maybe inside me), waiting to help.

   It’s led me to think that this world has turned upside down.  WE are the spirit protectors now, and it’s the animals who need help.

   When you see a wolf, does it somehow speak to your deepest instincts?  Perhaps somewhere in Wyoming, where the gray wolves have been taken off the Endangered list, a she-wolf will observe the slaughter of her mate and near-grown cubs.  She will, out of grief, stop eating.  In her pain and delirium, will you be able to hear her anguished howls?

   Is there something of the tiger inside you?  There are less than 7000 tigers left in the wild.  (I bet there are easily three times as many tattoos of tigers as there are real ones.)  If there is a tiger spirit, it is presumably very busy trying to keep the last wild tigers alive.

   Is the raven your mystic guide?  The Common Raven is not-so-common.  It is not on the endangered species lists mainly because it is already extinct throughout most of the eastern half of the U.S.  The last are hiding out in the Appalachians of southern Kentucky.  The spirit of a bird with the gift of speech has not been able to express its plight.

   Does the spirit of horse move you?  It might disturb you to learn horses are still mistreated and slaughtered in America.  Banned in all states but Texas, it has led to truckloads of horses being carted to Mexico and Canada, arriving in very poor condition.  If you have an affinity for equines, perhaps you will be the one to oppose overbreeding of sport and pleasure horses that leads to horses being viewed as expendable, and, meat at age 10.  (Many horses are still ridden in endurance competitions at 20-24.)

   Do you dream of dolphins?  When the dolphins in Taiji are slaughtered, did anyone hear their screams?  Dolphins can’t blog, can’t sign petitions, can’t tell others about the YouTube video.  About 20 days ago, 70 dolphins were set free instead of ending up frozen blubber steaks.  Will you tell the people of Taiji they did the right thing, and should continue?

   Maybe there are spirit connections, but I think we have to be their protector totems, their fierce advocates and loyal guardians.  After all, what fun is it to say, “My totem is the __________!” if they’re all dead.
   

5. LoganMcDonald 10.26.2009

   Well it sucks following the last one up. Pretty negative don’t you think? No offense to you Talzhemir. I’m a dolphin though :)
   

6. weisgirl 10.26.2009

   For some reason, I was said a tigress, but turned dolphin! WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?
   

7. weisgirl 10.26.2009

   I AM COMPATIBLE WITH MYSELF! HOW WEIRD IS THAT?
   

8. Ashlee411 10.26.2009

   Hey Logan and weisgirl, I’m a dolphin too and I LOVE to dance!

   xo ashlee
   

9. TrigistheDevilsInstrument 10.26.2009

   RAVEN! Any other ravens out there?
   

10. CheekyMonkey 10.26.2009

    Sorry Trig, but add another tigress to the list.

    Roar.
    

11. solrosa 10.26.2009

    Yay tigresses!! Any cats out there?!
    

12. audrey_horne 10.27.2009

    Right here. Tigresses unite. Rrwwwwaarrrr.
    

13. weisgirl 10.28.2009

    It seems as though there are maily tigress(s) and dolphin(s) come on horses, deers, and ravens! where are you????
    

14. SmileyFace 10.29.2009

    It SAYS i“m a horse only I like, totally disagree. I’ma leader in the way that I’m not a follower, but being a “leader” seems bosyyyyyy
    

15. weisgirl 10.29.2009

    I guess I cna understand, I am but am not in other words.
    

16. Snowcrystal86 11.02.2009

    Hey! I’m totally a leader – I always have to be in charge whenever we do group projects in school.

    But I get what you’re saying, SmileyFace, it does sound kind of like I’m bragging or being bossy. But really usually I just get stuck with doing all the extra coordination!

    I like the “You but grown up section” – I’ve definitely thought about being a politician or a lawyer. I worked on the Obama campaign, though, and I think I found my calling as a community organizer. I know that’s kind of cliche, but I loved doing grassroots organizing, and I think I could really make a difference from the ground up with causes I care about. That’s it for me!
    

17. Fashionista 11.02.2009

    Hellooooo I’m a deer!

    I’m pretty bubbly and outgoing, I love making new friends so yah I guess that makes me a deer!

    The thing I always think of is like…you kno how in Wicked when Galinda sings Popular, all about how she can help Elphaba dress nicer and have manners and not be a freak anymore?

    I kinda relate to that! I love giving my friends fashion advice and I’d do anything to help them be cooler. Well only if they wanted to, of course.
    

18. Nickbro 11.03.2009

    idk
    

19. Rachiebaby 11.03.2009

    I’m a Raven, I love to read and write and (without being braggy, which I’m not) am rather intellectually smart.

    Bits and pieces of the quiz results which really stood out to me was the part about the Ravens in the Tower Of London… I’m British. :) It’s like the result was totally made for me. Also, did anyone else notice the reference to BBC America in the quiz too? Of course that was my answer, since I’m not really very popular, being an exchange student here at Endeavor and all, that’s all I really watch at night so I can catch up on Eastenders and such forth, instead of going out with my friends, since I have none. So obviously, because I really do watch that channel, choosing that as one of the quiz answers and then seeing the bit about the Tower Of London, well, my heart leapt a bit. I realised then I miss home.

    But then, after seeing Amanda, I want to stay a little longer. Because who knows, maybe some day I could find her. I think we’d get along.
    

20. Milana 11.03.2009

    I’m a dolphin, but that ain’t true.  I’m only laid-back with people I trust, and I don’t trust easy.  $^)      (<%      >_<
    

21. Milana 11.03.2009

    My friends call me smart, and the same call me bossy.  I’m always the first to say hi to the new people in class, so what am I?  A tigphindevan?  Hmmm…
    

22. cheydog7 11.12.2009

    I’m a Deer I am pretty sure this is true i have been told that i am a great friend and i love to give my friends advice, and i have been told that i am a people person i meen like i get along with almost everyone, but i believe in that saying treat others the way you wanna be treated so thats the only time i don’t get along with someone is when they a mean to me in the first place but i give them a shot!
    

23. CookyC 12.05.2009

    I am a dolphin! GO DOLPHINS!
    

24. mandigirl 01.22.2010

    tigress u know ur jealous!
    

25. fefe4ever 01.22.2010

    Sorry Mandi, this Dolphin is PROUD
    

26. lilheuty 01.22.2010

    this Dolphin is also PROUD
    

27. Zoey 01.22.2010

    Go DEER! {:
    -*Zo-Zo* (Zoey) <3
    

28. mandigirl 01.23.2010

    haha u know u wish u were a tigress!
    

29. fizzy79 01.24.2010

    Hey! Calling all dolphins- ‘cause I want to join the club! D-O-L-P-H-I-N, WHAT DOES THAT SPELL? DOLPHIN! GO DOLPHINS! My friends tell me I’m: bubbly, silly, a speed reader, a good friend, optimistic, outgoing, weird (in a good way), funny, smart, happy, a bookworm & creative.

    Peace out!

    (:Fizzy79:)
    

30. rainbow101 01.24.2010

    hey yall i dont peally understand what this is but what i do knw is that im a dolphin and im proud. i dont know were to find amanda….is this real. im so confused. someone clue me in here. hmmmm i dont understand what im doing! HELP!
    

31. fluteplyr 01.24.2010

    I’m a raven.  I definitely think it’s true.  I’m the kind of person who’s always thinking and analyzing.  I love learning new things and read all the time.  For the description of a raven, it says we’re the kind out people who would find out how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie pop, and in fact I’ve done that!  It takes 749. :]
    

32. Anonymous94 01.25.2010

    Hey rainbow—I know, I’m still figuring out the site – but once you start getting into it, it’s really fun. You can go here: http://theamandaproject.com/tellmemore and that explains a lot, I think. Hope to see you around the site!
    

33. missmelaysia 01.25.2010

    Wouldn’t normally see myself as a deer. But now seeing my inner deer qualities! Time to let your inner Bambi out!!! : ) lols
    

34. shadowcat 01.25.2010

    i’m a tigress to. i always knew i’ve had some cat like attitude a stuff. soooooooooooo cool. and i love tigers. time to get wild and claw at my innoying brother. roar! (not just lions roar tigers roar too)  :0
    

35. SuperChk 01.25.2010

    Rainbow! Go to the homepage and take the quiz to find out what totem animal you are! That’s what we are all chatting about
    

36. Cammy1021 02.12.2010

    i am a crazy dolphin u no how we do …………………… lol
    GO DOLpHINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    

37. Jacqattack 02.12.2010

    I am a dolphin tooo!!!!!!! :]]]]]]]] <3 Go dolpghins!!! They are sooo ninja!
    

38. TiGur-Gal 02.12.2010

    Tigeress! Dosn’t my name say it all?
    

39. Cammy1021 02.12.2010

    @TiGur-Gal Meow????? lolz
    

40. jessicahuey 03.28.2010

    dolphin-fun loving
    

41. WhoIAm_Tigote 09.05.2010

    IMMA KIND TIGRESS/COYOTE">TOGOTE AND PROUD> YOU KNOW YOUR JEALOUS.