The Lion ~ regal, majestic, powerful
and strong, yet nurturing, devoted, playful and calm. The King of the jungle is
respected by all, and when Lion Totem comes, it’s nearly impossible to ignore
his call! A native of the continent of Africa and one who roams the lush
savannas in that part of the world, the lion is master of his domain. For those
who find Lion as their totem, the various types of cats should be looked at and
studied for the benefit of seeking greater communion and guidance from this king
of the felines, (or mighty queen of the felines, if you happen to be working
with the female lioness).
So revered is this king of the cats,
that, out of respect, many cultures still refrain from calling them by name. The
word “Lord” is often substituted by local tribes who share their habitat with
the lions. As your totem, you will find yourself commanding this same respect
from those around you, but not for no reason – you will have earned it, as Lion
teaches leadership amidst cooperation. Just as lions live in groups called
prides, so you may find yourself placed in uncommon situations of leadership or
at the very least as an integral part of a group endeavor.
The next lesson with Lion that you
can count on receiving is one of cooperation and how best to work with others.
Within the pride, it is the female who does most of the hunting. But by hunting
alone she would not do quite as well, and so she relies on her mate to do his
part. He sits and roars, scaring the prey toward her. She then takes the lead
and brings down dinner.
Antelope is their main choice of
fare and it is recommended that those with Lion Totem study the qualities of
Antelope as well. In the above, Lion shows that cooperation and group endeavors
can be very fruitful, but that each member must do his or her share if things
are to run smoothly. Between the two, the lioness does most of the work. She is
the huntress, the caretaker and nurturer of her cubs, the teacher of survival to
her family, and the temptress to her mate whose main job is to protect his
family.
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