I saw a Groundhog...

As I was driving down the road yesterday...there he was... A young groundhog still with his black fur standing in the middle of the road. I slowed way down he was stunned.. Finally he scurried into the weeds and was safe from harm... But the experience left me thinking???? HMMM??? What could it mean??

A very difficult and powerful totem to have,
Groundhog is the symbol of opening fully to the dreamtime.
Of exploring altered states of consciousness more deeply and fully.
Dreams will have great significance.

Lessons associated with death, dying and revelations about its processes will begin to surface. Groundhog can teach its people metabolic control.
How to go into the great unconscious without harm.

People with a Groundhog totem need to have definite
boundaries in their life and let those around them know those boundaries.

Groundhog’s power is strongest in Winter and two years is an important time period.
Two years of intensive studying might be required to achieve
true trances or alter states of consciousness.

This is often the totem of Shamans and Mystics.

You are being asked to explore altered states of consciousness deeper. The answers are within you – however you just have not dug deep enough to find the root of it. Groundhog can also be letting you know that you need to pay attention to your metabolism. Be aware of how your diet influences your natural bodies cycles and to make dietary adjustments to balance the workings of your body.
Alternatively Groundhog can be giving you fair warning that you have overstepped someone boundaries or someone is overstepping yours. Best is to resolve the situation with respect and from the heart.

If Marmot, Woodchuck, Groundhog is your Animal Totem;

You are likely good at burrowing deep into a subject and enjoy studying and learning. You are good at making your boundaries clear as well as respecting other peoples boundaries. You like to work hard as long as you can see a good lazy rewarding vacation coming to you. You treasure your down time just as much as you treasure your workload. You are generally laid back but certainly recognize danger or invasion of space instantly and vocalize your displeasure almost instantly. You also have a tendency to stock up on your stores for the “winter”

To dream of seeing a marmot, denotes that sly enemies are approaching you in the shape of fair women. For a young woman to dream of a marmot, foretells that temptation will beset her in the future.

To see a groundhog in your dream represents subconscious material that is coming to the surface. You are ready to confront some news.