Fox Folklore

FOX IN MYTHOLOGY:

Many cultures around the world depict the fox in their myths and lore extensively. 

In Mesopotamian mythology of the early centuries, you will note how everyone regarded the fox as a sacred animal that belongs to the Goddess Ninhursag. The fox was her loyal messenger.

FOX IN FOLKLORE:

The Finnish Mythology, for example, shows the fox as an extremely cunning trickster but rarely evil, however.

The tale ends with the fox, even though being weaker than the others, defeating the very cunning bear and the voracious and evil wolf.

In several folklores, you will find the fox to be a cunning creature, full of trickery and greed. Numerous folklores also revolve around the purported fox magic. People believe that foxes have magical power.

The noteworthy point of this folklore is that both the opponents were much strong than the wolf but could not outdo him even as a team. In the story, fox energy was enough to bring victory.

This folklore in itself highlights how intelligence is always victorious, even in the face of brute strength and malevolence.

Many people are able to let go of their perceptions of the fox as an evil and bad creature. It is their sheer intelligence that helps them conquer nearly every situation in life, despite being solitary and unsupported.

FOX AS POWER ANIMAL:

The fox power animal is what you need to turn to when you need discernment in matters of relationships or business. The creature empowers you in areas where you favor a blind spot and require extra wisdom to act correctly. The fox power animal exemplifies the power of laughter and how it can help you conquer emotionally distressing events in life. Fox power animal is the best guide for those who are shy away from confrontation. The creature acts as an encouragement to make a way around the obstacles and win. Look at how the fox moves stealthily towards its goal, taking cautious steps closer for a better analysis of the conditions. The creature teaches you to have the same natural wonder and curiosity but also exercise it with caution. It teaches you to give free rein to your consciousness and mind and let this animal be your ally progress.

FOX AS DREAM MOTIF:

Dreams can be very confusing, but if you have a fox in it then there’s all likelihood it’s easier to understand. When a fox comes as a warning, it’s usually because you need to tread carefully. This means don’t rush things, whether it’s something as simple as a shopping decision or something significant as a career move or a relationship.

FOX AS SPIRIT ANIMAL:

The fox is a master planner, determined and persistent. It takes time to understand the various factors of things, and helps you to do the same. It also inspires you to take action as soon as possible, but this shouldn’t be before fully understanding the consequences.

When the spirit animal finds its way into your life, you’d better get your plans in order! The fox may also show its innate mischievous mindset when it appears just as soon as you have made a bad decision, to made a faulty plan. Don’t worry as there’s still time to fix it, and the fox is there to help. Don’t count everything to be easy, however — the fox guides, but unless we pay good attention to its magical ways, we may remain confounded about how to reach the solutions to our problems.

FOX AS TOTEM ANIMAL:

People born under the fox totem are incredibly aware, and are not very given to being caught up in illusions. They know where they stand at any given point in time, and are very little could escape them unnoticed. They are very well connected to their environment, allowing them to act swiftly and use the terrain of current circumstances to their advantage.

On the social side, fox people are also very good at cracking jokes. They can be the life of the party, and are usually natural pranksters. However, these people also need to reign in their thoughts and actions from time to time, lest they go overboard, because of this, it is advisable for fox people to take some alone time every now and then.

COMPANION ANIMALS MEANINGS: 

Hummingbird (adaptability) and Raccoon (resourcefulness)