Polar Bear Meaning and Symbolism

Having a Polar Bear as Your Spirit Animal (Totem Animal)

To have a polar bear as your totem animal signifies that you are fierce, strong, adaptable and also playful. Just as a polar bear survives in harsh climatic conditions, you too, do not complain and know how to tackle adverse situations.

You are also adept in camouflaging yourself when you find things awkward.

Knowing that a solid will is needed to succeed, you prefer to be focussed throughout a task. You are also efficient in your thoughts, and before doing something, you research, analyze and study a lot so as to conserve your energy for the most appropriate moment.

Your fearlessness and confidence aid you to achieve your goal smoothly; at times, you may even become aggressive in your pursuits.

You possess a natural aptitude for leadership and readily lend a helping hand to those in need.

You find balance and comfort in solitude and remain grateful for small things in life.

What Does it Mean When You Dream About Polar Bears

Interpretations of polar bear dreams vary depending on the circumstances. They commonly either indicate your spiritual power and growth or point at the competitions and rivalry you are going to face in life.

If you are attacked by a polar bear in your dream, it is an indication for you to take some precautions, for you might face some misfortune ahead. An aggressive polar bear can also suggest the possibility of having a fight with your friends.

Being chased by a polar bear implies that your enemies may appear as friends to win your trust and then betray you.

Killing a polar bear in your dream symbolizes you would do anything to win or survive, including things that may not be legal or morally correct. If someone else kills a polar bear in your dream, it suggests you would triumph over your enemies.

Dreams of polar bear babies or cubs indicate that you have been telling white lies to someone lately to come out of a dangerous situation.

Seeing a polar bear running away may suggest you are ignoring relevant details or opportunities concerning your growth.

A black polar bear indicates you may soon encounter serious health problems.

A dead polar bear is suggestive of complications and hardships you are likely to face in dealing with close ones.

What Does it Mean When You See a Polar Bear

Seeing a polar bear is a reminder for you to acknowledge your strength and courage so that you may bravely confront diverse challenges of your life. Acting as your guide, it also shows how to move easily between the living world and the spirit world.

Spiritual and Symbolic Meaning of Polar Bears in the Arctic Regions

The Inuit people (Eskimos) of northern Canada, Alaska, and Greenland, greatly respect polar bears for their strength, courage and spiritual power. They believe that a polar bear is a wise teacher that shows one how to survive in harsh situations and also the skill of seal hunting. In fact, Canada wanted to change its national animal from beaver to a polar bear for the strong symbolic value of the latter.