The Robin (or the European robin) is a small insectivorous bird, only up to 14 cm in length and 22 g in weight. Both male and the female have a similar color. That color is a combination of orange, white, grey and brown.
Robins are spread across Europe, but is also found in North Arica. These birds usually don’t migrate, except the ones which live in colder climates.
These birds are mainly diurnal. They are used to peoples’ presence and are often found near places where humans have some activities with soil. There, they look for earthworms and insects.
Robins are also known to approach wild boars and other wild animals which dig the ground for some reason, also to search for potential food these animals brought up to the surface. Robins usually feed on spiders, insects and worms, but also fruits and berries.
Male robins are very territorial and aggressive. They don’t hesitate to attack their competitors who pretend to steal their territories.
Robins also attack small birds belonging to other species, and that often happens even without a provocation. These attacks often lead to the death of the birds involved in the fight.
Robins make their nests almost everywhere. They can make a nest in a hole, or a bank, objects on the ground, pieces of machinery, watering cans, flower pots, brooms, hats, etc.
They use grass, hair, leaves, feathers and moss to build their nests. Females lay up to six eggs. The chicks are completely brown when they fly away from their nests, and they gradually change the coloration of their feathers until they reach fully grown robin coloration.
These birds are known for their singing. Their song varies depending on the season. While the breeding season lasts, the males begin singing before sunrise, and they finish signing some- time after sunset.
Robins living in urban areas which are lit during the night can sometimes sing in late night hours. Robins also produce some other vocalizations such as ticking, which reveal their anxiety or represent some sort of an alarm.
Female robins move from their nesting territories in the winter so they could get closer to feeding areas. The males don’t change their territory at all. Their magnetic compass enables them to sense the magnetic field of the earth so they could move in their desired direction with ease.
What does a Robin Symbolize?
The blood from Jesus’s wounds fell on the robin’s breasts and it created the marking which this bird carries on its body ever since.
Since the mid of the 19th century, the robin became one of the symbols of Christmas. The association probably came from the fact that in Victorian Britain, postmen wore red jackets and were called Robins.
This bird was also featured on the Christmas cards as a symbol of the postmen who were delivering these cards.
The robin is a small bird but is a powerful spirit animal with many gifts to give to the ones fortunate enough to have it as their totem.
It symbolizes agility, transformation, clarity, competitiveness, aggressiveness, passion, territory, satisfaction, happiness, growth, communication, music, luck, opportunities, language, joy, honesty, musicality, new beginnings, initiative, renewal, voice, pleasure, simplicity, rhythm, vitality, warmth, sun, beauty, etc.
The Robin Meaning as a Spirit Animal
The robin totem can have many different meanings. Here are some of them:
Musicality. Robins are known for their beautiful signing. The robin totem teaches you to appreciate music and its divine beauty. If a robin is your totem animal, you are most likely very musical and love music in general. Many people who have a musical profession have a robin as their spirit animal.
Transformation. Young robins go through a phase of changing their feather colors from complete brown to the variety of colors an adult has. The robin totem is teaching you of the need to transform your personality so you can become the best version of yourself.
Territory. Robins are very territorial. They tend to defend their territory even if there are no obvious attacks. The robin totem is teaching you to defend what is yours. Don’t let anyone enter your space and privacy without your call.
Communication. Robins produce various sounds as their means of communication with each other. The robin spirit animal gives you this gift as well. It teaches you of the importance of communication with others and expressing your way of seeing things. Communication is essential for ensuring good interpersonal relationships. With the robin as your totem, you are probably a very communicative and honest person, and you don’t hesitate to speak your truth.
Opportunities. Robins are always on the lookout for some new opportunities to find food or satisfy their other needs. They are not afraid to approach humans working in the field or a much larger wild animal, hoping they will find something to eat. The robin spirit animal is teaching you to be active in seeking opportunities to fulfill your desires and accomplish your goals.
It teaches you that chances are given to us by the Universe but we need to ask for their appearance in our lives.
With the robin as your spirit animal, you are probably a creator of opportunities yourself and you don’t wait things to fall in your lap, and instead go after them.
New beginnings. The robin is a symbol of spring. The time of year reserved for new beginnings and nature’s new awakening. This totem animal is asking you to clear the space for new beginnings to take place in your life as well. If you are not satisfied with some circumstances in your life, or something or someone is bothering and you feel that something needs to change, the robin encourages you to have the strength to release these things and people from your life.
It might be difficult at first, but you will soon realize that it was the best thing you could have done.
By releasing the past energies, you will create space for new energy in the form of people or things to enter your life and initiate the beginning of a new phase in your life.
Robin as Your Totem Animal
If a robin is your totem, you are able to manifest your desires into reality with ease.
You are a person who has a natural satisfaction with life in general. You don’t need much to be happy and you simple pleasures of life are enough to make you content.
With the robin as your totem, you are most likely a person who is easy going and relaxed.
You love music, and you are most likely very musical. You love nature, especially woods and trees, and you enjoy spending time there.
You are most likely very communicative and honest. You like people, but you are protective of your space and you don’t allow others invading it without your approval.
You are a usually joyful and happy person. You are agile and alert and you don’t miss any opportunity. You actively seek new opportunities to accomplish your goals.
You can sometime be overly defensive and aggressive. That behavior doesn’t serve your good and you should consider changing it.
Others might get the wrong impression about you and you certainly don’t want that to happen.
You are nurturing and protective of others, especially the people you care about. You are focused on creating a stable future for yourself and your loved ones, and you don’t hesitate to do all it takes to achieve that.
What if the Robin Appears in Your Life?
A robin appearing in your life is a very good sign. It is a sign of expansion and renewal in some important areas of your life which have possibly been stagnant lately.
When a robin appears, be happy because it announces a period of stability and happiness in your life.
Prepare to be filled with joy and satisfaction.
The robin is asking you to look at the bright side of life and every situation you find yourself in. Whatever happens, just be happy and trust that everything will work out in your favor eventually.
You cannot change anything by worrying, so why doing it? It is just a waste of time anyway.
The robin is encouraging you to follow your passions and desires. It could be a reminder to be persevering in some situation and wait for the right moment or circumstances to come.
The robin appearing in your life could be a calling to leave your past behind and the people, things and situations which don’t serve your progress and highest good. The robin is informing you that the time has come for new beginnings to enter your life and you need to prepare yourself for them, firstly by cleaning up the space for them to come.
You need to trust in yourself and your ability to succeed.
When the robin appears it might be an announcement of the end of difficulties in your life. It announces major changes. The robin might be a sign that some phase in your life is ending and a new one is about to begin. Get ready for some excitement.
The robin could also announce a period of transformation of your personality you will soon undergo. The purpose of that transformation is to change or get rid of some personal traits which don’t serve you anymore or they only represent a burden or an obstacle.
Don’t be afraid of the changes, but happily embrace them. Fortunate surprises await you at the end of that road.
When to call on Robin?
You should call on robin as your spirit animal when:
- You need to go through a transformation of your personality and you need the robin’s support in that process;
- You need to be honest and speak your truth about some situation;
- You want to relax and enjoy in the simplicity of life;
- You want to enjoy life more;
- You need to release something or someone from your life which isn’t serving its purpose anymore or isn’t serving your highest good;
- You need to discover some new opportunities to achieve some goals;
- You want to make space for some new beginnings in your life;
- You need more passion in your life;
Dreams about Robin– Interpretation and Meaning
A robin appearing in your dream is often a sign of some new beginnings awaiting you soon.
Prepare for expansion and growth in some areas of your life.
The robin reminds you to be happy and positive about your future.
Expect some new opportunities to come your way and be ready to embrace them with joy.
They will change your life for the better for sure.