Today, we tend to have a rather poor image of the goose. For Native Americans, however, this bird that flies so high was a reminder that material and spiritual aspirations can always go together, and its winter migration was a symbol of tenacity.
What does the goose symbolize, and what does it say about the people it guides? Here are the answers.
Place on the wheel
10th of 12 totems
Born between
December 22 and January 19
Elemental clan
Turtle (Earth)
Keywords
Perseverance, loyalty, ambition, renewal
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The goose, between sky and earth
The goose is the tenth animal of the Native American wheel. It matches the beginning of winter and the sign of Capricorn, whose constancy it shares. For Native Americans, the white goose is a symbol of purity and sobriety, and the fact that it is a migratory bird is rich in symbolism.
With its natural elegance and its ability to cross the skies, it links the earthly world and the spiritual spheres: in many cultures, it is seen as a messenger of the gods. It teaches the importance of staying grounded while pursuing your highest aspirations.
👉 Flying in a V, each goose benefits from the air current created by the one in front, and they take turns at the head to share the effort.
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