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The owl spirit guide is a symbol of the moon, the feminine, and the night. As it is associated with the moon, the owl can aid one with fertility and seduction. To the Greeks the owl was associated with the Goddess Athena whom was a symbol of cunning and higher wisdom. On the contrary, the Gnostics associated the owl with Adam's first wife Lilith who refused to be submissive to him. Many superstitions from different traditions have been inspired by this "cat with wings" but nevertheless it always leads back to the mysteries of life and magic.
The owl is also known to help one to extract secrets as it's an avid navigator of the darkness in the night. Their pupils respond in a fraction of a second to very minute changes in the intensity of light. Their eyes also help them to shift focus from telescopic to microscopic view points. According to Ted Andrews in the book Animals Speak, "Even in the darkness of the night, with its acute eyesight an owl can pinpoint the exact location of its prey. Its hearing is just as keen as its eyesight. The ears of the owl are asymmetrical, and one ear is usually larger than the other. They are also located in different positions on the head. This enables it to sort out the auditory signals it picks up, facilitating it being able to locate its prey more easily." As one can see, if owl has shown up in your life he is asking to pay extra attention to what is hidden behind peoples words. With the owl as a guide, one can detect the most hidden of subtleties thus making others uncomfortable, as they will detect that you cannot be deceived.
As one continues to work with the owl totem upon their journey, they will develop a unique ability to see deep within the eyes and souls of fellow men. Perhaps, in the early stages one may experience doubts about others intentions as some discoveries can be rather shocking. These type of visions should never be discarded with those who work with this bird totem, as they are more often than not the truth. In addition, one may meditate on how silent the owl's wings are while hunting for food during the night. By imbuing this methodical talent one can gain the greatest success.
Welcome to the path of magic!
Blesses Be,
~Elizabeth Silverwillow )O(