Fox Symbolism & Meaning

The phrase, “cunning like a fox” came about for good reasons. Nearly every culture regards Fox symbolism as including stealthy movement that’s nearly silent because this creature is so closely acclimated to the space around them.

Some cultures, including those of China and Peru, felt that the Fox spirit had god-like powers and She could shapeshift into human form.

In Native American tradition, Fox is the fire-bringer who possesses healing abilities and has strong ties with Shamanic practices.

As a guide and messenger, Fox may come to you when you’ve started a project that’s ill-conceived. Highly intelligent and a bit of a trickster, Fox knows all too well when there’s malicious trouble afoot.

Thankfully Fox brings clever solutions to your situation, ones that require determination and persistence along with some serious forethought.

Fox wants you to get past illusions, adapt to your discovery and see things clearly before moving forward any further.

Fox is a key character for Aesop who portrayed as being a brilliant con artist. Alternatively, Aesop used the fox as a teacher who showed humans how to overcome fear, particularly of the unknown. There are ways to use Fox’s charms however without ploys. Instead, let this animal spirit teach you about the art of concealment when you are overexposed. Fox also shares lessons about observation and attuning with your environment.

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