Black cats weren't always bad luck. Familiar spirits from European folklore are believed to be shape-shifting companions to witches. These spirits are said to possess extraordinary abilities and magical powers. Indigenous American groups shared a similar ideology, that of the Totem Animal: a sacred beast to be revered and cared for. Throughout history, animals have taken a sacred place in our ecosystems and societies — more so than we as a society realize.

A spirit animal is a combination of different cultures. Essentially, a spirit animal is one that you feel a strong emotional, psychical, and spiritual empathy with. A special connection. Animals are more like us than we think. These animals can symbolize your inner life, hopes, and motivations, or inspire a deeper understanding of the life around you.

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1. Business: Tiger.

Intimidating and steadfast, the tiger always has cunning and intelligence at their disposal.

2. Environmental Studies: Polar Bear.

The polar bear is rare and resilient in the face of persecution.

3. Theater: Flamingo.

The flair and confidence that flamingos posses make them compatible companions for those in show business.

4. Creative Writing: Peacock.

The peacock is extravagant. They use their feathers to tell a story. Their beauty and grace make them excellent for any creative writer.

5. Chemistry: Jellyfish.

Both chemists and jellyfish manipulate compounds and structure to change behavior.

6. Pre-Law: Bear.

Watch out for bears, they are fierce and territorial just like pre-law students.

6.5. Law School: Snake.

Lawyers are quick, certain, and powerful, similar in tactics to a snake on a mission.

7. Biology: Toad.

The toad spends its time immersed in the water of their ecosystem. Biologists do the same.

8.Elementary Education: Panda Bear.

Sweet, fluffy, and delightful — I needn’t say more.

9. Secondary Education: Seal.

Sleek and friendly, the seal adapts to changing environments much like a high school teacher adjusts their lessons to their different students.

10. History: Tortoise.

Tortoises are really old.

11. Communications: Parrot.

Both parrots and communications majors can maintain an impressive repertoire.

12. Nursing: Dolphin.

Intelligent, helpful, and compassionate, the dolphin understands the empathy of a nurse.

13. Computer Science: Chimpanzee.

Chimpanzees are some of the most intelligent animals and possess advanced problem-solving skills. Computer scientists are some of the smartest and quick thinkers of us all.

14. Psychology: Elephant.

An elephant will listen to you and try to understand you, as a psychologist would.

15. Dance: Squirrel.

Light on their feet, the squirrel and the dance major move with ease.

16. Music: Robin.

Both the musician and the robin share a strong connection to rhythm, timbre, and tone.

17. Mathematics: Octopus.

The octopus is not only intelligent but also geometrically pleasing. Symmetrical and inquisitive, a mathematician and an octopus would make a great pair.

18. Geography: Coyote.

Coyotes are wanderers and trackers, well acquainted with large expanses of land. They would be irreplaceable by the side of any explorer.

19. Art: Chameleon.

Chameleons and artists share the same interest in color palettes.

20. Philosophy: Owl.

You get the picture.