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Prairie Totems

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Animals from grasslands and rolling plains regions are accustomed to seasonal climate changes, dry and hot summers, harsh cold winters. Individuals with prairie totems possess qualities of resilience and stamina.

1. Elk

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Elk teaches the importance of community and caring for others. Elk in general represents endurance. Elk totem will show up when you are feeling tired or weak and could use an energetic boost.

2. Buffalo

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Buffalo teaches co-creating and manifestation. Abundance is available if you take initiative and carve out a way for prosperity to come to you. Buffalo reminds us to keep grounded and to take decisive actions. When Buffalo totem appears you might ask yourself if you have become complacent in following your dreams.

3. Grasshopper

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Grasshoppers are the ultimate opportunists, the first to leap toward new horizons. They are fearless, always moving forward, never backwards. They can leap out of trouble just as fast too! Grasshopper totem teaches us to take chance and not be afraid.

4. Donkey

Donkeys are domesticated animals trained to carry people and other things. They are known as "beasts of burden." Donkey as a totem represents service, work, and fortitude. They help to carry our burdens. When a donkey, ass, or burro shows up as a totem you have a trusty companion to help lift your burdened spirit.
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