Fox Symbolism from a Predatory Spirituality Framework

 Predatory Spirituality emphasizes the embrace of one's primal, instinctual, and predatory nature.

Foxes are natural, solitary predators, skilled in surviving in their environments. They symbolize the ability to harness one's instincts and use them for personal gain. In a predatory spirituality context, the fox is a symbol of mastery over one's environment and the ability to outwit and overcome obstacles with grace and intelligence. Foxes are skilled problem solvers.

The fox, often seen as a creature that works intelligently rather than forcefully, reflects the strategic approach of predatory spirituality. It encourages others not to navigate their world through physical strength but through calculated decisions, allure, and subtlety. Foxes are solitary creatures, which aligns well with predatory spirituality's emphasis on self-sufficiency. The fox is able to thrive alone, relying on their own cunning, rather than on others to succeed. 

Foxes have eyes that are specially adapted to see in the dark. They see what others may miss and are thus more prone to catch their "prey"- interpreted here as opportunities for financial or personal gain. This can also be interpreted as seeing situations that others may generally consider ''unpleasant'' or ''frightening'' as moments for self-exploration and self-empowerment.

Foxes can make over 40 different sounds. This can be interpreted from a predatory spirituality perspective as the ability to remain unseen by others through the ability of shapeshifting. Through a strategic mindset, the fox manages to always stay ahead of others due to their secrecy. Foxes have impeccable hearing, which symbolizes the ability to be able to read between the lines or use seemingly useless information and make it useful through magick. They are able to not just hear but to really listen.

Through cunning, strategy, and intelligence, the fox manages to be what is of the most importance overall: a survivor.

The Fox in LHP Symbolism

 My animal totem that is representative of my authentic self is the fox. In this post, I will explore how the fox totem can be seen through a framework that emphasises LHP tenets. 

In the LHP, the focus is on individualism, self-deification, and the rejection of conventional morality. The fox fits into this framework through its nature as a trickster - a being that manipulates rules and is not easily categorized from a moral perspective. In many cultures, the fox is associated with being representative of both wisdom and deception or even wisdom through deception. This speaks to the LHP tenet of embracing the shadow self through creating your own sense of morality, as opposed to following a moral framework that would be viewed as acceptable by broader society.

The fox's adaptability and resourcefulness represent a focus on autonomy, self-mastery, and the use of silent knowledge and magick to influence the natural world around you to align with your wishes. The fox thrives in both the light and the dark and is likely to interpret negative experiences as an opportunity to experience self-exploration and self-empowerment. 

Through being a fox in all interactions, I become ''supernatural''. Through aligning with the core qualities of the fox - adaptability, intuition, transformation, feminine energy, deception, kindness, and cunning, I am not confined by conventional norms and expectations and able to protect myself against potential threats. This fox-like essence manifests as an ability to express my authentic sense of self despite any adversity that may come my way.  I get to choose when to reveal myself fully, and when to remain in the shadows.  Being a fox means living authentically, not hiding parts of myself to fit in, but instead embodying the true essence of who I am, which often challenges social norms as a result. This sense of authenticity is what ultimately makes life meaningful.