Water

Crocodile

resting, submerging, collecting energy, cooling off.

The crocodile reminds us to step back from the external world and turn inward. Now is not the time for decisions, action, or discussion. This doesn’t mean lying around and hoping life’s challenges will disappear. The crocodile is much smarter than that. It means intentionally withdrawing gathering awareness, observing, and building energy. Fill up the vital reserves so your next move comes from a place of wisdom and power.

When in balance, the wise patient is a silent powerhouse.

When out of balance, feels stuck, and lashes out.

To bring back into balance rest.

Stingray

Developing confidence and a sense of self.

The stingray card represents a pivotal point in personal growth. The moment has come when the stingray must decide between the old, easy, comfortable, and familiar, and the new, challenging, uncomfortable, and unfamiliar. Pressure from family and friends makes this decision even more complicated. No matter what choices are made now, this dilemma will inevitably surface again and again as the force of karma growing within the stingray is too strong to ignore.

When in balance, eager wants to grow.

When out of balance, blames others and quits.

To bring back into balance, move through the discomfort.

Fish

restlessness, change of focus.

The fish's roaming lifestyle may be exhilarating for a while, but it usually leads to weariness and slippery relationships. With all the possibilities out there in the vast waters, the fish becomes lost without clear goals and intentions. Spend some time with the lunar forces, dear fish, as the peace and calm of the moon will soothe your soul.

When in balance, adaptable travels well.

Went out of balance, was distracted, and changed his mind often.

To bring back into balance, set a small goal and accomplish it.

Starfish

Beautiful, alluring, superficial, or shallow.

The starfish is a natural and exquisite beauty, mesmerizing to all. Being around someone with starfish energy is a thrill, like you’ve been put under a spell of divinity. The problem is that these creatures have relied on how they look and what other people think of them for so long that they have forgotten their lives’ deeper calling. When this card appears, it’s essential to ask Am I being swayed by outward appearances? What dreams have I put aside to please others?

When in balance, uplifting artistic expression.

When out of balance, gossip and feels empty.

To bring back into balance, positive friends.

Octopus

Reaching, yearning, lacking boundaries and direction.

The octopus signifies a wonderfully perceptive mind and a lack of healthy boundaries. Unfortunately, this results in a well-intentioned but messy relationship. The octopus entwines itself into other people‘s business and shares its own without restraint. It believes that it means to be close. If you notice after spending time with someone that you feel drained and uneasy, this essence of the octopus is at play. Begin to establish healthy boundaries, be patient, and firm. It may be an ancient heart habit to change.

When in balance, interested, engaged, and intelligent.

When out of balance, needy, clingy, and lacking courage.

To bring back into balance space for yourself, consider talk therapy.

Beaver

hard worker, loyal, tireless, family first.

The beaver personality is a welcome sight. These good-natured and dependable creatures have infinite love and enthusiasm for family and express it by way of the Earth element, providing a home and financial stability. Although a beaver doesn’t usually initiate a project, once started, they’ll work steadily for weeks and months or years to see it through. The beaver card appears when the task at hand requires your long-term steady effort. It can also signify that it’s time for some yoga.

When in balance, happy, meaningful work.

When out of balance, it feels useless and worn out.

To bring back into balance, physical labor, and selfless service.

Oyster

patient secret keeper hiding the inner treasures.

The focus and determination of the oyster are unmatched. Anything an oyster personality puts in their mind to, they achieve with grace and charm. The only problem is that oyster types often take their inner gifts for granted; they become shy or doubtful, which can lead to withdrawing or protecting their deepest desires and life‘s work. When the Oyster card appears, it’s important to reveal your inner treasures. What is it? You’ve been hesitant to share? The world is waiting to see.

When in balance, one feels blessed, generous, and masterful.

When out of balance, there is reluctant gripping.

To bring back into balance, share something.

Turtle

grounded, trusting at home in the self.

It is wonderful to be in the presence of a turtle personality. The turtle has a strong relationship to the Earth and water elements simultaneously. This helps the turtle grow and connect it to the deeper truths of life no matter where its travels lead it. Turtle energy is behind all great writers and storytellers as they collect life experiences under their shells for later use. The most potent turtle energy helps us close the other books and begin to tell our own accurate tale.

When in balance, peaceful, adventurous, and productive.

When out of balance, it shuts down.

To bring back into balance and adventure.

Frog

clearing, cleansing, healing.

The frog and the water element are almost inseparable. The frog spins its first months of life entirely within this healing element, and then emerges to rest on land, but no matter how earthly the frog becomes, their need for cleansing and rejuvenation is regular. Frogs tend to become overworked and undernourished, so it’s vital that such sensitive creatures practice self-care. This card serves as a reminder that water helps us cleanse, forgive, and release. Time to dive in. Frogs aren’t meant to carry a heavy burden.

When in balance, clear, energy, and enthusiasm for life.

When out of balance, depleted, running on empty.

To bring water back into balance

Otter

unobstructed joy, playfulness, and contentment.

Perhaps the most joyful creature within the animal spirit deck, the otter represents absolute bliss. Otter energy is the playfulness of a child and is available to us at any age. They have a giddiness and reverence for life itself without the presence of doubt, worry, or skepticism. Imagine yourself with a little more otter energy. What would life look like? What would it take to bring you there? The otter card begs these questions and wants to transport us to that precious place as soon as possible. The celebration awaits.

When in balance, full of love, it needs nothing

When out of balance. Agony size makes silly excuses.

To bring back into balance, dance, party, or celebration.

Shark

directness, exposure, revealing true nature and desire.

The shark is only dangerous when we don’t acknowledge it. This card indicates that something significant needs to be exposed. It’s lurking in the depths and creating tension. Shark energy takes over when we are hesitant to be honest, totally ourselves, or say what we really want. It may be tempting to continue, pretending nothing is wrong, but when the shark energy is at play, we feel its presence circling us.

When in balance, intriguing, captivating, mysterious.

When out of balance, sneaky and destructive.

To bring back into balance honesty.

Swan

effortless, creativity, sensitive, mystic, elegant power.

The swan is ready to take us to the fluid calm of writing, creating, and reflecting. This potent and healing energy is not to be taken for granted or taken lightly when the swan card appears; your soul is calling for attention. An inner voice is waiting to be heard, and an inner vision is likely to be revealed.

When in balance, infinite creative power.

When out of balance, agitated, snippy, lacking vision.

To bring back into balance, solo time and writing.

Dolphin

innate, intelligent, calm, healer, light, blessings.

The gifts of the dolphin are beyond what our human minds can grasp. Dolphins are often drawn to the healing arts as they are sensitive to the subtle and enjoy working on the level of spirit. It’s easy for dolphin types to underestimate the impact they make in the world. These creatures play such an essential role in the wheel of karma that coming in contact with the dolphin type will change the entire course of your day, and that’s your life. This card is also indicative of a profound blessing being on the way.

When in balance, an active healer, strong, spiritual practice.

When out of balance, underestimates, owns power.

To bring back into balance, like-minded spirits.

Whale

desire to delve deeper, profound peace, and ancient wisdom.

The whale represents profound emotional health and instability. Whale personalities are not afraid of emotional expression or reversing, difficult terrain, as they have overcome many challenges in their life. These experiences have enriched them, given them stability, strength, and a depth that is rare. Whale energy is usually linked to the feminine forces of compassion and communication. We can depend on whale personalities when all else seems lost and trust them to be a beacon in our darkest hour.

When in balance, calm, steady, deeply compassionate.

When out of balance, heavy slips into old story.

To bring back into balance regular self-care