PATRONUS FORMS.

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PATRONUS FORM SUGGESTIONS

like with the form one's animagus will take the patronus is, by default, based
of a person's inner animal. unlike the animagus form, however, a patronus can change over
time due to emotional stress and similar events (think Tonks' patronus in HBP). Here is
a list of some patronus forms and what they mean. if you cannot think of a form match one
up to your character's personality OR a significant event in their past that influences them.
do avoid having a magical creature patronus it is unrealistic and not accepted.

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alligator OR crocodile
maternal protection, connection to the earth mother,
protection from manipulation, understanding deciet, revenge through
patience, initiation, understanding weather, aggression, survival, adaptability.

armadillo
active, nocturnal, protection

bat
death and rebirth, a cleaner, guardian of the night.

bear
power, adaptability, introspection, healing, solitude, change,
transformation, creature of dreams, defense and revenge, wisdom,
thoughtfulness, need for retreat, natural strength, married with instinct,
cunning, dreaming, direction.

bobcat
clear vision in dark places, vigilance, suspicion, ability
to live in solitude, ability to see through masks, fierce.

bull
wealth, potency, fertility, strength, warning.

cougar
using leadership power wisely (without ego),
balancing power, intention, strength, gaining self confidence,
freedom from guilt, cunning, savage, fury, remorseless, swiftness,
balance, courage.

coyote
prankster, insightful, playful, intelligence, balance
between risk and safety, stealth, insight, playful.

crane
solitude, independence.

deer (doe OR stag)
love, gentleness, kindness, healing, keen scent, grace,
swiftness, alert, innocence, sensitivity, pride, independence,

purification, strength, nobility.

dog
guidance, protection, loyalty, faith, devotion, trust.

eagle
swiftness, strength, courage, wisdom, intelligent.

fox
cleverness, observational skills, cunning, stealth,
camouflage, feminine courage, persistence, gentleness, swiftness,
diplomacy, adaption, slyness, wisdom, protection, intelligence,
cunning, provider.

jaguar
seeing the road within chaos, releasing fear.

lynx
divination, good secret keeper.

otter
joy, playfulness, feminine power, sharing, adventure,
mischievousness, laughter, curiosity, truth, patience.

panther
cunning, strength, perseverance, boldness, beauty,
gaining confidence.

rabbit
quick thinking, balance, alertness, resourceful.

raven
trickster, mischievous, healing, protection, wisdom,
eloquence, teacher, hoarder.

snake
elusiveness, shrewdness, transformation.

squirrel
trusting, innocence, conservation, always prepared.

swan
sensitive, emotional, dreamer, mystic, grace, balance,
innocence, festive.

tiger
power, energy, strength, will power in the face of
adversity, devotion, sensuality, acting in a timely manner,
acting without analyzing.

wolf
loyalty, success, perseverance, cunning, stability,
instinct linked with intelligence.

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still not sure about your patronus? pm megara (me) and she
(that is to say i) will get back to you and clarify things for you at
her (that is to say my) earliest convenience.

information obtained from the following locations;
animal symbolism and animals and their meanings