Seeing hawks means that you are on the right path in life, and your spirit animal is there to make sure you keep on this path. The hawk will help you to gain confidence and realize that you have great potential to take initiative and see your goals and dreams through to the end.

The hawk is as courageous a bird as the eagle. Therefore, hawks represent the strength and courage of the warriors. In fact, compared to the eagle, the hawk is swifter and attacks its prey in a more decisive manner.

synonyms for hawk

• belligerent.
• chauvinist.
• jingo.
• jingoist.
• militarist.
• warmonger.
• chauvin.
• war hawk.

The Alebrijes are spirit guides, as they were depicted in the 20-day cycle of the Zapotec calendar. Spiritual guides for your soul, reminders of your place in the world, and society, holders of the torch; They are meant to lead you in your path and help you become who you are supposed to be.

Alebrijes (Spanish pronunciation: [aleˈβɾixes]) are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical (fantasy/mythical) creatures. The first alebrijes, along with invention of the term, originated with Mexico City cartonero Pedro Linares.

Alebrijes are represented in Mexican folk art as vibrant, fantastical creatures that often resemble dragons, lizards and other mystical creatures. In the animated Disney film about Day of the Dead, Coco, alebrijes are “spirit animals” that guide the spirits of ancestors on their journey.

They are depicted as spiritual guardians. One the most imposing of the alebrijes in Coco is Pepita, a mashup of a lion and an eagle that guides Mama Imelda, Miguel’s great-great-grandmother who is key in getting him back to the Land of the Living.

Dante the Xoloitzcuintle

Despite this struggle, the story proves that there is room for both in life, celebrating the power of music as well as the importance of family through its narrative. The film celebrates these two themes by placing significant value on memory and legacy.