Why "Skunk Totem?"

In Native American traditions, animals were seen has having mystic powers and/or symbolism. Skunk teaches us how to give respect and demand it in return. I can relate to the skunk, a gentle animal that raises a stink only when threatened or pissed off. They are often disliked by people who don't understand them, but cherished by people who know them well, especially people who tend to accept others as they are, appreciating them rather than trying to change them.

For more on animal totems, read Animal Speak and other books by Ted Andrews.

To learn what skunks are really like, especially as pets, visit http://www.skunkhaven.net/