The Jackal

The Jackal - The jackal is a powerful symbol of divine power, giving those who have divine energy the ability to connect and take on its form. Associated with all dog like qualities: loyal and playful - the jackal is a simple yet powerful and pure symbol for those who come across it.

You are being called to exercise your divine powers. You can lean into communities that amplify your values, instincts, curiosity, responsibilities, and playfulness (or lean on the wisdom of your ancestors) for protection and guidance during this time. The pack you’re with at this time is important to your success in using your divine powers.

The jackal conventional animal associated with death and transformation, yet the symbol of the jackal represents divine power. The jackal can be found in many cultures. Often it is deities or spirits that embody the jackals body for their personified presence on Earth.

In Egyptian culture, the supreme deity, God of the Dead, Anubis, protects over the dead and the mummified - showing up as a dog or jackal life figure.

In Navajo Native American culture, skinwalkers are known to take on the body of the jackal, along with other animals or humans they wish to embody. In the body of the jackal, they will possess the particular talents of the animal. Skinwalkers are thought to be powerful witches or medicine men embodying the form of another being. Nonetheless, in this reference, skinwalkers are often perceived as bad omens or warning signals.