Buffalo Meaning – Totem

Some keywords pertaining to symbolic Buffalo meaning include:

• Provision
• Gratitude
• Abundance
• Consistency
• Strength
• Stability
• Blessing
• Prosperity

I talked to a Lakota friend of mine, and she confirmed the symbolic Buffalo meaning I cited in the list above. She also told me the Buffalo was a true reminder of the greater whole. She explained the Buffalo is like a hologram - one example of abundance - it's behemoth features are a physical manifestation of the store-holds available in the energetic realms.

She also told me the White Buffalo is the considered incredibly holy. When the White Buffalo comes into our awareness (dreams, vision or even while hiking) it is a huge sign of promise, and great prosperity is soon to come after sighting this regal creature.

 
In Native American Indian legend the Buffalo is associated with smoke/tobacco/the pipe, which firms up its status as a sacred animal. As the legend goes, the White Buffalo Calf Woman appeared to the Lakota long ago. She imparted her wisdom of agriculture - but more importantly, WBCW proffered a specialized understanding of the ways of the Universe to her people.

White Buffalo Calf Woman illustrated, in magical ways, that all things are interconnected. She reminded the Lakota of the gravity of being human, and how our presence impacts and influences everything else. With this kind of power, comes great responsibility, and she gave the people the Sacred Pipe, that, upon smoking, revealed the truth of her words.

I didn't need a sacred pipe to remind me of WBCWs timeless wisdom when I saw that Bison framed against the silvery tendrils of its steamed breath. It was very clear to me, in that moment, majesty truly exists. I know my reverence for the bison has been categorized within the Great Spirit, and I know my devout respect for this creature contributes to a grand symphony of honor that still continues to play out today.

That's what the symbolic Buffalo meaning says to me. It reminds me I am always provisioned and my attitude towards abundance influences the rest of this planet.

These are the questions asked of me when that Bison and I met on that cold morning:

• Are you grateful?
• Do you respect what has been given?
• Are you ignoring the abundance around you?
• Do you squander the bounty?
• Do hunt down resources rather that trust your coffers are always stocked?
• Are you missing the opportunity to recognize true blessings?

Buffalo Medicine card

Buffalo- prayers are heard #19

This is the most sacred. The appearance of a white buffalo is a sign that prayers are heard. It shows a time of abundance and plenty, of prophecy been fulfilled. Buffalo signifies gratitude and praise, give praise for the richness of life. If you have drawn buffalo card you are asked to use your energy in prayer. It's a sign that you have received nothing without the aid of the Great Spirit creator.

Reverse: You have forgotten to seek help when it was needed. If your hand is close in a fist you cannot receive the bounty of abundance .It is time to make peace with another or some inner conflicts.

Ask yourself have I forgotten my eternal partner the Great Spirit. Am I pushing too fast in my physical world? Have I forgotten my eternal creator, I have forgotten to be grateful for my life.