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Friday 10 July 2009

"Raccoon Magic"

The raccoon is a distant relative to the bear, and those who carry bear medicine should also take a good look at the message of the raccoon. The word "raccoon" comes from the Algonquin word "arckunem", which means "hand scratcher", and has to do with their very strong and dexterous paws.
They can open just about anything! There are some 6 species of raccoon in North American. Like the raven, raccoon energy can be used for both positive and negative purposes.

A person who has the Raccoon as a totem will seem a bit of an enigma at first glance as they will be both shy and charismatic. One might think these two characteristics are at odds, but the raccoon will soon show you that this is not the case. A Raccoon Totem will be very curious about all things around them and quite open to trying new activities or experiences. They will be master puzzle and problem solvers as they will be very determined and intelligent. And they will be calm. A Raccoon Totem will not be one to raise his or her voice in anger, as he or she will not have the anger response that most people have. The Raccoon Totem will be serene under pressure and calculating in their response. This does not mean they are always passive. If you push them, they will remain their calm composure, which will baffle you right up to the moment when they strike out with their lightning dexterity to slam you to the floor. They are truly like a Shaolin Monk. In fact, a Raccoon Totem would thrive in martial arts. The Raccoon will also be a very tactile person, always using their sense of touch before all other senses. Many interpret the Raccoon Totem as being all about masks and transformation.

It is not a mask of transformation, but one of hiding and stealth. The metaphor of a Raccoon Totem’s mask is that of its shy nature and ability to get into things undetected. In Love the Raccoon will always be a bit aloof and distant from its partner. The Raccoon Totem will be a very good provider for the family and will be caring towards its children, but it will always hold apart of itself back. They are best when not paired with a Totem that needs a very intimate connection. Career wise, the Raccoon flourishes under careers that make use of its problem solving and intelligence.

This can vary widely from Doctor, to Thief, to Detective. It does well in situations that involve its sense of touch as well. On top of the careers mentioned, this can translate into sculpture, woodworking, etc. As the Raccoon is shy by nature, it does not do quite as well in social environments, so careers that are highly social are to be avoided. With their penchant for martial arts and puzzle solving, careers in law enforcement or as a spy are quite a good fit. For the same reasons, they would make a supreme criminal.

A Raccoon totem can teach you how to wear masks for many reasons as the need arises. It can teach you how to mask, disguise and transform yourself. Don't you act differently with your boss, parents, children, husband, friend, strangers. Those are all masks you put on. Masks are one of the tools of transformation. It helps us to change what we are into what we want to be. Raccoons also teach you how to put asleep the part of you that is not needed and awaken the aspect of yourself that is. If you are a Raccoon person, eating mostly fruit and vegetables will be beneficial to your health. A Raccoon totem has a long influence on your life. It is not a short-time totem, but rather will stay with you for a long time. (Spiracanada.com)