Raven Totem Wisdom:

​~ Sentinel and Protector
~ Trickster
~ Illumination
~ Ability to Find Light in the Darkness
~ Healing
~ Ceremony
~ Wisdom
~ Eloquence
~ Prophesy
Ravens are protectors and sentinels.  With their nests built in the highest portion of the treetops, they keep watch over their territory.  They steadfastly alert their family members and other animals of approaching intruders or danger; the ever watchful sentinel is always perched at the highest point.  Raven's lookout skills do not end there!  They are also the hunting partners of wolves, and are sometimes referred to as "wolf birds."  They fly ahead and scout for prey, sending signals to the wolves of their finds.  As a return favor, Raven is allowed a seat at the feast.  Ravens and Wolves are both known to be very social animals and their special relationship is one of mutual aid and social kinship.  When Raven comes to you as a messenger totem, he may be pointing out to you the importance of looking out for others in your social group.  Those for whom Raven is your birth totem, he shares his medicine of protection and innate ability to work well with others for the common good, making you an excellent candidate for volunteering and/or advocacy work.   (Excerpt from Raven Totem by Jeannie Vos, Copyright 2015.)