Hawks and other birds of prey have long been associated with spirituality and they often feature heavily as totems. But what does it mean to see or dream of a hawk?
If you have a bird of prey as a spirit guide then what does this say about you? In this guide, we delve deeper into the spiritual meaning of hawks and other birds of prey.
Hawk Spiritual Meaning
What does it mean when you see a hawk? Well, one of the most obvious spiritual meanings of a hawk is freedom – by spreading their wings and taking to the skies, they embody freedom.
Dreaming of a bird of prey or seeing one in your waking life can suggest that you are caged; you need to shed anything that is holding you back and find your own freedom.
If you have been considering a change of direction in life, then the hawk can appear to show you that you already have the freedom and everything at your disposal to pursue your destiny.
If you are regularly seeing a bird of prey, you are being encouraged to use your intuition and your initiative to take precise action. Now is not the time to dally, keep your goal in sight and pursue it with confidence.
The hawk can also symbolise the need for seeing the bigger picture. Are you focusing too closely on the minutiae in life? Take a step back and look at things more broadly for a clear indication of what needs to happen.
The appearance of a bird of prey may also be encouraging you to view someone in your life with a more critical eye.
The recurring appearance of a bird of prey in your life could also be a call for you to work with spirit.
The hawk symbolizes different things in different cultures. Let’s explore.
Hawk Symbolism Celtic
As with many other cultures, the Celts held the hawk in high regard as they brought messages from other worlds.
Hawk symbolism in Celtic traditions foretold of the need for sharp sight and to examine a situation, or your own life, closely.
As well as viewing the hawk as a messenger, this bird of prey also appears in the Celtic zodiac.
Those born between November 25 – December 23 fall under the Hawk / Falcon Celtic zodiac sign. People born at this time may be considered a little stubborn, but on the flip side they have the ability to view situations from a wider perspective.
They are also curious with excellent instinct. Those born under the sign of the hawk may often be quite spiritual people.
The Native American Hawk Symbol And Native American Hawk Legends
In Native American culture and legends, the hawk is viewed as not only a powerful animal, but a powerful spiritual symbol.
The hawk is viewed as a bird of protection and courage, and seeing a hawk, whether in the real world or in the dream world, can be a warning sign of impending danger.
Hawk feathers are a powerful symbol in Native American culture.
What Does It Mean To Find A Hawk Feather?
If you’re lucky enough to find a hawk feather then know that you are being guided by a powerful totem.
If you find a hawk feather, this can be to show you that there’s something in your life that you’re not seeing clearly enough.
Be vigilant of someone or something trying to hurt you.
Harris Hawks and other birds of prey flying at the Falconer’s Quest – Warwick Castle – September 2021.
Hawks and Chakras
The earthy brown tones of a hawk resonate with the root chakra, keeping us grounded and connected to Mother Nature. The root chakra is where we hold our power and this also ties in with the power that birds of prey possess.
Feeling connected to the hawk is the encouragement you need to embrace your own personal power and confidence.
The yellow found on birds of prey, along with their cry, connect us with our solar plexus. This is where we hold much of our emotion, so pay close attention to your own emotional well-being if you are drawn to a hawk or another bird of prey.
Birds of prey also connect us with the third eye chakra because of their sharp eyesight and their connection with the spirit realm. Connect with hawk energy to strengthen or heal your third eye chakra and reinforce your connection with your guides.
The Hawk Spirit Animal
If a hawk has entered your totem or your spirit team, it may be that you are being encouraged to pursue a path as a powerful healer.
Hawks were highly regarded as power animals and messengers from our ancestors by Native American people; by working with hawk energy, you are channeling the healing knowledge and experience of all of your ancestors before you. This can also be said for the wise owl.
If you are keen to explore work with your third eye, you can call on a bird of prey to enhance your spiritual connection and psychic abilities.
Are you feeling fearful of a situation or change in your life? Call on the hawk to give you power and confidence.
If you are struggling with concentration, bird of prey guides can help. Call on them to strengthen your focus.
And finally, if you are battling through a very difficult time, you can call on your hawk totem for protection.
Dreaming of a hawk could indicate that you aren’t seeing things clearly enough in your waking life.
You may need to look more closely at a situation or person to fully understand what’s going on.
Seeing a hawk circling in a dream can be representative of a threat in your waking life – heed the bird’s warning to arm yourself but proceed with caution.
If a hawk is a regular visitor in your dreams, then this is probably a call from your guides that they want to connect with you and help you to further your spiritual development.
Dreaming of a hawk can also be a clue that you’ve been keeping yourself caged – you need to unlock your full potential, set yourself free, and soar.
If you are seeing a hawk often, it may be that you are being called to embark on a path as a healer. But this bird can also be encouraging you to step back and take a clear view of what’s going on in your life.
If you resonate with the hawk as your spirit animal, hopefully, you now have a better understanding of hawk symbolism and what it means to have a hawk as your spirit guide.
My name is Lianne – I’m the person behind Spirit of Sapphire.
I started Spirit of Sapphire in August 2017 after finally building up the courage to start reading tarot for people other than my loved ones.
At the same time, I embarked upon expanding my spiritual knowledge and skills and so attended various psychic mediumship courses and circles, and I also began to train as a Reiki practitioner.
I’ve designed this site to be a hub of spiritual knowledge. As I learn new things, I want to share them with you.
