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Thank you @Lellabelle for this power week. Am not fit enough to post a photo today, please excuse me.
For our final day exploring power scarves, get ready to unleash your Shirleys, Dallets, Faivres, Linares and Poirets, because today we will embrace Animal totems: animal symbols and connections that enhance our power.
Animal totems - also known as spirit animals or power animals - are deeply rooted in many Indigenous cultures, spiritual traditions, and modern spiritual practices. They are believed to embody traits, messages, and guidance from nature and the animal kingdom. Each animal carries its own energy, lessons, and symbolism. You might feel a strong connection to a specific animal, or perhaps you identify with certain animal qualities or traits. Trust your intuition - your animal totem often reflects your core essence: the strengths you can draw on when needed.
Hermès has long embraced the animal kingdom in its silk designs, and there are many incredible scarf choices featuring animals of every type, shape and size. From animals that feature as the central element, like @Redbirdhermes’s Acinonyx Jubatus, or the big cats of Panthera Pardus, Tyger Tyger and Jaguar Quetzal, the giraffes of Three Graces, or the elephant of Beloved India, to the more subtle animal inclusions such as Annie Faivre’s monkeys or Jan Bajtlik’s dog, Kluska. Whether you love the sloth on Equateur, the red panda on Sichuan, or the pangolin on Wild Singapore, there’s an animal for you out there in the Hermès jungle, wetland, ocean, plain, or mountain.
The triumvirate of gentle giraffes on Three Graces
The magnificent bear of Grrrrr, Yellowstone Forever
Here’s a look at some common animal totems and the qualities they represent (these are courtesy of professor Google, so are shared in the spirit of fun rather than education):
Animal totems and their meanings:
• Wolf – Intuition, freedom, loyalty, leadership
If the wolf is your totem, you’re likely independent, deeply intuitive, and value community - leading while still honouring the pack.
• Owl – Wisdom, insight, mystery, transition
An owl totem suggests you have a deep connection to the unseen and often pick up on truths others miss. You’re a seeker of knowledge.
• Bear – Strength, grounding, introspection
Bear people are strong, protective, and often called to healing or leadership. You’re a force of nature with a deep inner world.
• Deer – Gentleness, grace, compassion
If the deer is your guide, you likely have a tender heart and a calm, nurturing presence. You meet challenges with quiet strength.
• Eagle – Vision, power, spiritual awakening
The eagle symbolizes a strong connection to spirit and a broader perspective. You soar above the chaos and see the big picture.
• Butterfly – Transformation, renewal, beauty
This totem reflects a life of change and rebirth. You evolve constantly and help others embrace transformation.
• Fox – Cleverness, adaptability, quick thinking
Fox people are problem solvers and skilled at navigating tricky situations. You’re witty, strategic, and graceful under pressure.
• Horse – Freedom, endurance, passion
A horse totem suggests a wild spirit and a strong drive. You’re guided by personal freedom and have stamina for long journeys, whether physical or spiritual.
• Raven – Magic, creation, shadow work
Ravens symbolize mystery, magic, and transformation through darkness. If this is your totem, you’re deeply introspective and often a guide for others’ healing.
• Turtle – Patience, resilience, wisdom
The turtle teaches steady progress and grounded wisdom. If this is your animal, you’re probably a calm, ancient soul who knows good things take time.
• Lion – Courage, leadership, pride
The lion totem is associated with bravery and power. You’re a natural leader with a protective spirit and a fierce heart.
• Dragonfly – Change, lightness, self-realization
If this shimmering creature is your totem, you’re deeply sensitive and spiritually aware - always growing, always in motion.
Connecting with your animal totem can be a way to better understand yourself, navigate life’s challenges, and tap into inner strength. Whatever the qualities you want to connect with - whether you need the strength of the bear, the wisdom of the owl, or the patience of the turtle, your spirit animal is a powerfully ally.
Style tip: When styling an animal print scarf, let it be the statement piece. Pair it with neutral tones like black, white, beige or denim to keep the look balanced. A simple white shirt/blouse or black sweater will let your chosen animal be the star!
Which animal are you unable to resist in scarf design, and what does it mean to you?
Thanks for exploring with me this week, and for sharing your personal power scarves. My own animal totem would without doubt be the leopard. MrBelle commented only last week that it features heavily in my scarf choices and is by far the best represented motif in my collection. Their combination of grace and power, beauty and focussed intent speaks to what I aspire to be.
An important acknowledgment of Indigenous wisdom:
This post is shared in a spirit of fun and connection with our community here. It is important for me to include that animal totems hold deep cultural and spiritual significance for many Indigenous peoples around the world. In Native American traditions, for example, totems are more than symbols - they represent a profound connection between the individual, the tribe, the natural world, and the spirit realm. Spirit animals are believed to offer protection, guidance, and ancestral wisdom. These relationships are honoured through stories, ceremonies, and sacred art, forming an integral part of cultural identity and spiritual practice. It’s important to approach animal totems with respect and recognition of their sacred role in Indigenous belief systems, acknowledging that for many, these animals are more than metaphors; they are kin, teachers, and spiritual allies.
Animal totems - also known as spirit animals or power animals - are deeply rooted in many Indigenous cultures, spiritual traditions, and modern spiritual practices. They are believed to embody traits, messages, and guidance from nature and the animal kingdom. Each animal carries its own energy, lessons, and symbolism. You might feel a strong connection to a specific animal, or perhaps you identify with certain animal qualities or traits. Trust your intuition - your animal totem often reflects your core essence: the strengths you can draw on when needed.
Hermès has long embraced the animal kingdom in its silk designs, and there are many incredible scarf choices featuring animals of every type, shape and size. From animals that feature as the central element, like @Redbirdhermes’s Acinonyx Jubatus, or the big cats of Panthera Pardus, Tyger Tyger and Jaguar Quetzal, the giraffes of Three Graces, or the elephant of Beloved India, to the more subtle animal inclusions such as Annie Faivre’s monkeys or Jan Bajtlik’s dog, Kluska. Whether you love the sloth on Equateur, the red panda on Sichuan, or the pangolin on Wild Singapore, there’s an animal for you out there in the Hermès jungle, wetland, ocean, plain, or mountain.
The triumvirate of gentle giraffes on Three Graces
The magnificent bear of Grrrrr, Yellowstone Forever
Here’s a look at some common animal totems and the qualities they represent (these are courtesy of professor Google, so are shared in the spirit of fun rather than education):
Animal totems and their meanings:
• Wolf – Intuition, freedom, loyalty, leadership
If the wolf is your totem, you’re likely independent, deeply intuitive, and value community - leading while still honouring the pack.
• Owl – Wisdom, insight, mystery, transition
An owl totem suggests you have a deep connection to the unseen and often pick up on truths others miss. You’re a seeker of knowledge.
• Bear – Strength, grounding, introspection
Bear people are strong, protective, and often called to healing or leadership. You’re a force of nature with a deep inner world.
• Deer – Gentleness, grace, compassion
If the deer is your guide, you likely have a tender heart and a calm, nurturing presence. You meet challenges with quiet strength.
• Eagle – Vision, power, spiritual awakening
The eagle symbolizes a strong connection to spirit and a broader perspective. You soar above the chaos and see the big picture.
• Butterfly – Transformation, renewal, beauty
This totem reflects a life of change and rebirth. You evolve constantly and help others embrace transformation.
• Fox – Cleverness, adaptability, quick thinking
Fox people are problem solvers and skilled at navigating tricky situations. You’re witty, strategic, and graceful under pressure.
• Horse – Freedom, endurance, passion
A horse totem suggests a wild spirit and a strong drive. You’re guided by personal freedom and have stamina for long journeys, whether physical or spiritual.
• Raven – Magic, creation, shadow work
Ravens symbolize mystery, magic, and transformation through darkness. If this is your totem, you’re deeply introspective and often a guide for others’ healing.
• Turtle – Patience, resilience, wisdom
The turtle teaches steady progress and grounded wisdom. If this is your animal, you’re probably a calm, ancient soul who knows good things take time.
• Lion – Courage, leadership, pride
The lion totem is associated with bravery and power. You’re a natural leader with a protective spirit and a fierce heart.
• Dragonfly – Change, lightness, self-realization
If this shimmering creature is your totem, you’re deeply sensitive and spiritually aware - always growing, always in motion.
Connecting with your animal totem can be a way to better understand yourself, navigate life’s challenges, and tap into inner strength. Whatever the qualities you want to connect with - whether you need the strength of the bear, the wisdom of the owl, or the patience of the turtle, your spirit animal is a powerfully ally.
Style tip: When styling an animal print scarf, let it be the statement piece. Pair it with neutral tones like black, white, beige or denim to keep the look balanced. A simple white shirt/blouse or black sweater will let your chosen animal be the star!
Which animal are you unable to resist in scarf design, and what does it mean to you?
Thanks for exploring with me this week, and for sharing your personal power scarves. My own animal totem would without doubt be the leopard. MrBelle commented only last week that it features heavily in my scarf choices and is by far the best represented motif in my collection. Their combination of grace and power, beauty and focussed intent speaks to what I aspire to be.
An important acknowledgment of Indigenous wisdom:
This post is shared in a spirit of fun and connection with our community here. It is important for me to include that animal totems hold deep cultural and spiritual significance for many Indigenous peoples around the world. In Native American traditions, for example, totems are more than symbols - they represent a profound connection between the individual, the tribe, the natural world, and the spirit realm. Spirit animals are believed to offer protection, guidance, and ancestral wisdom. These relationships are honoured through stories, ceremonies, and sacred art, forming an integral part of cultural identity and spiritual practice. It’s important to approach animal totems with respect and recognition of their sacred role in Indigenous belief systems, acknowledging that for many, these animals are more than metaphors; they are kin, teachers, and spiritual allies.
Your L’Ocean is a marvel, RBH. The fine details on this one are incomparable.
Oh dear, I do hope you feel better soon dear @darkstar66 💐🌸
@Helena7 gorgeous jacket and scarf pairings! I'll bet you were the best dressed person at the Marin Headlands that day! I'm always wearing fleece when I go there.
First a big thanks to you dear @Lellabelle for a wonderful and really inspiring week! 😍 I have learned so much about a lot of new to me topics!
My power dress throughout my work life has always been a blazer. I didn’t own a Hermès scarf at that time, but I loved to wear other silk scarves with my usual „uniform“ 😉 Working in IT at our local university I was always overdressed, but I didn’t care 😂 This is a blazer I sewed last winter. Combined with Offrandes d’un Jour, which I had been searching for a while. Another combination which matches our theme of the day is wearing it with my Zebra Pegasus CSGM, one of my absolute favorite scarves
My power dress throughout my work life has always been a blazer. I didn’t own a Hermès scarf at that time, but I loved to wear other silk scarves with my usual „uniform“ 😉 Working in IT at our local university I was always overdressed, but I didn’t care 😂 This is a blazer I sewed last winter. Combined with Offrandes d’un Jour, which I had been searching for a while. Another combination which matches our theme of the day is wearing it with my Zebra Pegasus CSGM, one of my absolute favorite scarves
What a neat sub theme to conclude the week, @Lellabelle.
While I adore most all animals, there is one special one near and dear to me - Gorilla!
They have historically been misjudged, assumed to be vicious but in reality they are gentle giants. While they are capable of great physical strength, they rarely use it to harm anybody and are loyal protectors of their family group through a lot of posturing and vocalization before physical contact. That's a last resort. I'd say I aspire to be more like a gorilla. Kind, loyal, and circumspect. I hope that if I lived in the world of Harry Potter, my patronus would be a gorilla. That would be really cool! "The Patronus is a kind of Anti-Dementor – a guardian which acts as a shield between you and the Dementor." I'd be happy to have a gorilla as my patronus. Calm under pressure while ready to protect loved ones first through vocalizations / strength of words and then only when absolutely necessary - physical aggression.
I know of only one Hermès scarf with a gorilla on it, and it is only a partial gorilla - just the face but oh it's a good one! Jan Bajtlik's Animapolis. Gorilla in the top right corner. I last wore it when I turned 50, to celebrate being a half century.
“Power casual” scarf for a gorgeous day. Bonus power daffodils and power pastries. 
I'm ending power week with a favourite go-to, a tunic shirt I made in a powerful teal linen. It's what I wear when I don't know what to wear and I want to look nice but, not too dressed up. The perfect scarf for it is my little Manufacture de Boucleries 70, purchased on a layover at the Frankfurt airport.
@Katharina Luise, I love your powerful and beautiful blazer and scarf combinations, all the more powerful because you made the blazer. Such wonderful rich fabric!
It was a great week of hosting @Lellabelle !
I love horses and dogs but I seem have more horse themed scarves in my collection. Wore Grand Apparat today.
I love horses and dogs but I seem have more horse themed scarves in my collection. Wore Grand Apparat today.
When I got home from my social outing this afternoon, I needed to change into something warmer and less crumple prone. The pull of Manufacture de Bouclerie was so strong that I left it on and found a complimentary hoodie. I need to remember this one! Even DH thought it was a good match.
Couvée is the perfect Easter scarf @Croisette7 🐣. Happy Easter to you too!
Love the blazer @Katharina Luise - you are so talented! It’s the perfect pairing with both the Offrandes and the Zebra Pegasus - such amazing looks 👍👍
I love any reason to wear and share an Animapolis, and this is a fantastic photo. Sunny pico, perfect curls and a gorilla totem - 100% fabulous! 🦍💛
Thank you for sharing the reason for your choice. I think a gorilla patronus suits you wonderfully.
Leopard love, delicious pastries and glowing daffodils - beautiful!
We had similar thoughts today.
The teal linen is beautiful. Super pairing with the Boucleries, too - this 70 is high impact and so fun. the pops of orange are delightful with the teal. A great power look when you want to be refined, but not overly formal.
Thank you! Horses are such lovely creatures.
Great match. I love to mix H with casual clothing. Only those who know notice. To everyone else it’s just an accessory. 😉
You look so pretty and cozy. That scarf is exactly what that sweet hoodie needs for a bit of sparkle.