Why the lobster was significant: How to use animal symbolism to connect with intuition
Exploring animal symbolism is a way of connecting with the ever-present mysteries of life.
When we observe each species with curiosity, openness, wonder, and respect, animals can guide us into our inner depths.
Which animals are you drawn to and why?
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If you’ve been struggling with the shift, you’re not alone. Transitions can be disorienting.
Let the lobster be your guide.
Today, a lobster came to mind when I tuned into intuitive guidance.
Compared to lobsters, I knew more about another crustacean: crabs. I started thinking about crabs instead. Both have claws. And hard shells. Crabs are connected with the astrology of the Cancer sign, and since Cancer is notable in my astrological chart, I’m familiar with this symbolism. My mind wandered, listing what I knew about crabs.
However, I noticed these observations arose from an old, familiar yet stale pathway of my mind more than my intuition. Crab symbolism was potent, but I felt curious about lobsters. Below the intellectualizing, the lobster image carried a subtle yet steady intuitive pulse.
Why did this bold creature pop into my mind’s eye today? What could I learn about lobsters?
I decided to follow the initial thread. After a quick search online, I felt enlivening tingles. Lobster symbolism made perfect sense.
Lobster Symbolism
Lobsters have:
🛡️ A hard thick shell — symbol of protection
🌀 The ability to shed their shell — symbol of transformation
🌱 The ability to regrow some limbs — symbol of regeneration
✊ Large claws — symbol of gripping, holding what’s necessary, and letting go
👁️ Eyes that use reflection instead of refraction like humans — symbol of seeing things differently
🔥 Fight and defensiveness under attack, making them difficult to be caught — symbol of strength and determination
Since lobsters are bottom-dwellers that live in the water and water is associated with emotions, they represent emotional depth and intuition. Working with lobster energy can teach us how to embrace change and navigate challenges with resilience.
Isn’t it fascinating how these lobster facts relate directly to their symbolism? With each detail, a symbolic connection can be made.
I invite you to use your own intuition to reflect on how lobster symbolism speaks to you.
How does the lobster’s shell relate to you personally at this time?
Maybe you're feeling the pull to come out of the heavy shell you’ve cocooned yourself in through winter. Or you crave support in your molting process.
As life picks up speed and changes pile up, you may need to retreat within your shell to regulate your nervous system. Perhaps you need better boundaries. It’s okay if you need to go into your shell while others are coming out of theirs; trust what’s true for you.Which aspects of your life could use regeneration?
What do you need to see differently?
Where is your strength and determination serving you?
You can do this practice with any animal.
Meditate on whichever creature you’re drawn to, noting their characteristics, and reflecting on how those traits might help you in your life. From a spiritual perspective, animals serve as guides, inspiring and helping us heal and grow.
As we are each unique with different life experiences and ways of processing, the meaning that resonates with you may be different than for someone else. And this will change throughout the phases of your life.
Like lobsters did with me today, animals can help you expand and stretch beyond what you know, cultivating an acceptance of the unknown.
There is always new to discover. Animals can make it fun.
They can also show you what you’re avoiding. I realized that, beyond familiarity, I turned to crabs over lobsters because of an uncomfortable mental association of lobsters as food. Bringing awareness to what we desire to avoid can be powerful. Don’t let one facet prevent you from the full richness life has on offer.
Animals can appear unexpectedly at the perfect time, deepening the beautiful mystery.
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