Totem Animals

At Plum, we believe that astrology reveals powerful archetypes , found throughout nature, and particularly in animal behavior . Through our observations and research, we've recognized striking parallels between certain iconic animals and specific astrological combinations.
Each animal seems to carry a facet of ourselves: its instincts, its reactions, its way of moving or relating to others... all of this reflects personality traits that we find in our astral charts.

Thus, each unique combination of planets, signs, houses and aspects draws a singular astrological profile . To this profile, we associate a totem animal , an attitude and a visual universe carefully chosen to embody your celestial essence.

Step 1: Astrological Analysis

We explore your sky map from several angles to determine the animal that best represents you:

• Key placements : Sun, Moon, Ascendant, dominant planet, Midheaven...
  At Plum, the selection of the totem animal is based approximately 65% ​​on the 4 main pillars (Sun, Moon, Ascendant, MC).
  The other planets (notably those in dignity, exaltation or fall) then come to adjust the scores and refine the choice.
• The combination of planet + sign + house :
  Each planet has an energetic language. The sign indicates its style of expression, the house its area of ​​influence.
  This 3-dimensional reading is central to understanding the fundamental dynamics of your personality.
• Aspects and major patterns of the map:
  Configurations such as the T-square, the grand trine, the kite, the cosmic cross or the stelliums strengthen or attenuate certain energies.
  They influence the overall temperament that we translate visually.

Your entire birth chart comes into play. We use a method that assigns symbolic scores to certain positions. But our astrologer always retains final authority , enriched by years of experience to adapt the interpretation as closely as possible to your uniqueness. The spirit animal is not just the ascendant or the sun sign, it is a much deeper analysis than that.

Step 2: Symbolic Correspondence

We've identified profound correlations between certain animals and certain astrological signatures. Here are five telling examples:

1. The Lynx: Moon in Scorpio in House VIII
   The lynx is a silent, mysterious observer, almost invisible in its environment. It embodies emotional depth, instinctive distrust, and the ability to see through others' masks. This combination suggests great inner intensity, powerful emotional memory, and a form of defensive hypersensitivity.
2. The Dolphin: Mercury in Gemini in House III
   Playful, fast, social, and ultra-communicative: the dolphin symbolizes fluid intelligence, liveliness, and a constant need for communication. This astrological placement depicts a brilliant, curious, light, and highly mobile mind—perfectly embodied by this animal.
3. The Deer: Sun in Sagittarius in House 9
   A great traveler, slender, noble, and always in search of broader horizons, the deer here represents the drive for growth, the quest for truth, and the idealism typical of Sagittarius. It embodies natural wisdom and a desire to explore.
4. The Raven: Saturn in Aquarius in House XI
   The often misunderstood crow is actually an animal of rare intelligence, attached to collective structures. It evokes mental rigor, independent thinking, visionary social engagement, and a form of cold lucidity specific to this combination.
5. The She-Wolf: Venus in Taurus in House V
   The wolf protects, loves powerfully, and lives in sensory pleasure and loyalty to the clan. She is the symbol of deep-rooted love, wild beauty, and maternal creativity. This placement reflects an artistic, fertile, sensual, and loyal nature.

Step 3: The pose, the energy, the environment

Each animal on the cover is staged to reflect how your energy expresses itself in the world:

• A leaping feline : Mars in Aries in House 1: a force for immediate action.
• A soaring owl : Neptune in Pisces in the 12th House: silent intuition and transpersonal awareness.
• A hibernating bear : a Sun in Cancer in House IV: inner withdrawal, protection and family roots.
• A fox that observes : Mercury in Virgo: analysis, prudence, sharpness of mind.

The colors , textures and environment complete this symbolism: a starry sky for lunar natives, a dazzling desert for solar fire signs, a lush jungle for earth signs, metallic reflections for Uranian profiles...

Step 4: From Analysis to Art

Once this astrological reading is established, our astrologer writes a creative brief for our designer. This brief contains:

• The selected animal and its symbolic meaning
• The posture or action that best represents the native's experience
• The general atmosphere of the scene (colors, decor, emotional expression)

Our artist then brings to life a unique visual work , which serves as a symbolic portrait . An explanation of the choice is also written by our astrologer and placed on the back cover so that you can understand the intention behind each detail.

Our book covers are more than a visual: they are a poetic and profound representation of your inner sky.