| Armadillo |
Boundaries and self-protection. State mammal of Texas. |
| Badger |
Protective animal of the South. Believed to help medicine men dig roots and herbs for healing. |
| Bat |
Guardian and messenger of the night. |
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| Bear |
Protective animal of the West. Believed to possess great healing abilities. Strength, introspection, and power of the soul. |
| Beaver |
Builder with a strong sense of family and home. |
| Bobcat |
Hunting animal of the South. |
| Bow Priest |
Protects the pueblo from enemies and the supernatural. |
| Buffalo |
Endurance to overcome one's weakness. |
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| Corn Maiden |
Represents an abundant harvest. |
| Coyote |
Hunting animal of the West. |
| Deer |
Kindness, grace, and purity. |
| Dog |
Loyalty and companionship. |
| Dragonfly |
Skill and swiftness. Messenger to the kachinas. An important insect in Zuni legend, where they are shamanistic creatures with supernatural powers. |
| Eagle |
Protective and hunting animal of the Sky. Represents the Spirit, a Divine connection. |
| Elk |
Pride, power, and majesty. |
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| Fox |
Cunning and camouflage. |
| Frog |
Rain, fertility, and abundance. |
| Goat |
Tenacity and diligence. |
| Hawk |
Truth and awareness. |
| Horned Lizard |
A sign of good luck. |
| Horse |
Believed to possess healing powers. |
| Hummingbird |
Swiftness and agility. |
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| Kokopelli |
Fertility, music, and joy. |
Kolowisi (plumed
water serpent) |
Rain and lightning, guardian of sacred underground springs. |
| Lizard |
A sign of good luck. |
| Mole |
Protective and hunting animal of the Underground. |
| Mountain Lion |
Protective and hunting animal of the North. Believed to protect travelers on their journeys. Leadership and resourcefulness. |
| Moose |
Wisdom, strength, and self-esteem. |
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| Mouse |
Attention to detail. |
| Otter |
Joy, feminine power, and grace. |
| Owl |
Wisdom, patience, and the power to see what others cannot. |
| Peyote Water Bird |
Chief symbol of the holy medicine, freedom of spiritual visions. |
| Quail |
Sacred Spiral, group harmony, and protection. The Sacred Spiral is one of the oldest known symbols for personal vision and enlightenment. |
| Rabbit |
Fertility and safe birth, alertness, nurturing. |
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| Ram |
Strength, prosperity, and determination. |
| Raven |
Magic and mystery of the unknown. |
| Roadrunner |
Speed and agility. New Mexico's state bird! |
| The Six Directions |
North is represented by the Mountain Lion, Bear of the West, Badger of the South, Wolf of the East, Eagle of the Sky, and Mole of the Underground. |
| Snake/Serpent |
Life, death, and rebirth. |
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| Spider |
Creativity and the pattern of life. |
| Squirrel |
Gathering and storing for the future. |
| Turtle |
Longevity, a symbol of Mother Earth. |
| Wolf |
Protective and hunting animal of the East. Pathfinder on the journey of survival. |
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