“Daughter of the Forest”

The Deer,  is often a sign not to be too hard on yourself. In other words, you must calm the voice of the self critic and treat yourself with gentleness and understanding. Thus, the Deer meaning prompts you to be yourself and continue along your path. Seek out your inner treasures and use them generously to help those around you, Shy and gentle, the deer spirit animal teaches us to be kind and loving and to maintain a child-like innocence. As a heart-centered symbol of peace and serenity, the spirit of the deer loves unconditionally, Teaching us that you must trust that kindness and graciousness will be well received.

We cannot push towards change in others. Instead, we gently nudge them in the right direction with love and understanding,  We must lead by doing and showing the way.

This creature is also a messenger of serenity, She can see between shadows and hear unsaid words. Thus, the Deer symbolism teaches us to maintain our innocence and gentleness so that we can share our open heartedness with others

The positive meanings of the deer include:

• Ability to move through life and obstacles with grace

• Gentle, peaceful nature

• Innocence, purity

• Being sensitive and intuitive

• A strong connection to the natural world

• Vigilance, ability to change directions quickly

• Magical ability to regenerate, heal yourself

• Spiritual guidance

The shadow meanings of the deer include:

• Fearful tendencies

• Timidity

• Feeling vulnerable, defenseless

• Being innocent to the point of naivety

• Being over-sensitive, emotional fragility

• Being easily led astray or deceived

• Lack of assertiveness