Symbolic Squirrel Meaning
When the squirrel comes into our lives it is often a message for us to have more fun, and take life a
little less seriously. We can see this in the squirrel's daily antics in our yards and surroundings.
However, other animal symbolism of squirrels deal with practicality. As the squirrel is commonly known to hide and save its food and return to it in the winter months - we take this as a sign in our own lives; a sign that it might be
time to look into our own provisions. For example: Is it time to consider a retirement plan? Are we adequately insured? Or even as simple as doing simple and preventative repairs around the house.
Summary of Symbolic Squirrel Meaning
- Energy
- Play
- Prudence
- Balance
- Socializing
- Preparation
- Resourcefulness
It's not commonly known that the squirrel only actually finds 10% of the nuts he hides for safekeeping. This is another message from the squirrel that we can also foolishly
over-prepare. Here there is a
lesson of balance to be considered.
However, there is a higher significance in this message of finding our 10%. All those nuts our squirrels do not recover are all
primed and ready to seed themselves. This means, that thanks to our furry friends, we are gifted with new generations of trees and plants sprouting from all the seeds and nuts burrowed in the soil by squirrels.
This symbolically coincides with the old adage
"what we sow is what we reap." What may seem like absent-mindedness is actually a strong message to us to be mindful of the
metaphorical seeds we plant in our own lives as they we will surely reap the consequences.
Squirrels are quite sociable, and are often seen in pairs or groups. Any amount of observation of the squirrel will reveal that it is a vocal creature as well, and using extensive communications - particularly when in play or when it feels threatened.
In this manner, the animal symbolism of squirrels addresses our ability to express ourselves in social settings. The squirrel reminds us to
communicate effectively with others, and to honor those around us with our presence (rather than dishonor them with inappropriate or rude behavior).
The animal symbolism of this animal is also tied in with the fact that squirrels are solar creatures, and as such, they carry
solar animal symbolism. Animal symbolism in solar-inclined creatures are unique, and deal with the following cues.
Symbolic Meaning of Squirrel as a Sun-Loving Animal
- Passion
- Energy
- Expression
- Vitality
