posted June 10, 2007 02:36 AM         

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Native American and Celtic shamanistic beliefs are strong on animal symbols. These symbols are referred to as "totem animals" or "power animals." You'll often hear the two referred to synonymously, but those that follow traditional Native beliefs explain that a totem animal is one that is with you for life, often an animal with whom you share a connection, either through interest in the animal or your resemblance to or shared characteristics of the animal in question. A power animal or spirit animal is a spirit in animal form that comes through with a specific lesson for you, and will change throughout the course of your life.

If you've been receiving symbolism of an animal during meditations or dreams, the message below may help you to pinpoint the purpose of the creature's appearance.

Iguana: Patience, understanding

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Read "Day 4" of the 20 days
http://www.johnpratt.com/items/calendar/mayan/daynames.html

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Mayan priests have explained that the twenty names are not just random emblems, but rather that they represent 20 steps taken in the journey of life. Each day represents one day in life on which an important milestone event occurs. That again is consistent with the Sacred Round being a divine calendar because life is the work and glory of God. Some of the symbols have very clear meanings as given by the priests but others are cloaked in mystery and probably refer to sacred ordinances. Only a few are necessary to understand for our purposes here.

http://www.johnpratt.com/items/docs/lds/meridian/2001/na_easter.html

Said to represent the day on which a child is first allowed to be tempted by evil. Again this glyph is often called Lizard or Iguana, and those animals also typify the concept.
Wind....

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Iguana
To see an iguana in your dream, represents harshness, cold-heartedness, fierceness, and inhuman poise. It is an indication of both hostility and unstoppable determination. The iguana may remind you of someone or some situation in your waking life that you find frightening yet awe inspiring.
http://www.brilliantdreams.com/dream-dictionary/dream-dictionary-i.htm

Hope this helps?