Coyote
Trickster
Different tribes assign different meanings to each animal, but the association of the Trickster to that of the
coyote is by far the most predominant popularized today. Studying the traits,
habitats, and surroundings of any animal can give one an insight into its spiritual significance. Coyote is said to
trick the learner into the lesson, almost giving one the notion that things are not as they seem, until the lesson
is done and the wisdom gained.
Coyote medicine is powerful. In moving from one disaster to the next, Coyote tricks himself into moving
through spiritual quests in such a way that lessons learned from his antics cannot be ignored. It has been
said that humor is a great medicine, maybe that is why it is associated with Coyote. If we can learn to laugh
at ourselves, then we have indeed been blessed with understanding Coyote medicine.
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