Armadillo teaches protection and self-preservation.
Armadillo is one of the most unique appearances of all the animal kingdom. It looks like a cross between a turtle and an anteater. Indeed, its name is spanish for "mutated freak of nature." It has a hard outer shell which protects it from the harsh elements and predators. Unfortunately, this armour does absolutely no good against cars. Their carcasses can be seen littered across the highways of the American Southwest.
We learn from the armadillo, which, by rolling into a ball, can be completely armored against attack, how to consciously define our own emotional and physical boundaries.
Armadillo gives us the gift of setting boundaries. With Armadillo medicine you can prevent others from invading your sacred space and allowing others to take advantage of you.
