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I'm no shaman but I do have this book the whole first half is pretty much how to become in touch with your spirit animal, so that's a pretty involved question. But I'll review what it says about the heron if you're curious!

Heron

Keynote: Aggressive Self-Determination and Self-Reliance

Cycle of power:Spring

Herons are part of a group of birds called "waders." It is a bird of the marshlands and shallow waters. All waders have similar physical characteristics-long, thin legs, long necks, and sharp bills. These characteristics are important to understand for those who have a heron as a totem.

Legs enable animals and people to move about on the earth. They are the symbols of balance, and they represent an ability to progress and evolve.....The long thin legs of the heron reflect that you don't need great massive pillars to remain stable, but you must be able to stand on your own. This is especially significant for those with a totem of the great blue heron, as it is a lone hunter.

...It is important for for anyone with a heron totem to explore various activities and dimensions on earth life. On the surface, this may seem a form of dabbling, but those with heron totems are wonderfully successful at being the traditional "jack of all trades."

This ability enables them to follow their own path...The way you live is not a structured way, and does not seem to have a stability and security to it. It is though, just a matter of perspective....If one way doesn't work, then another will. This heron people seem to inherently know.

Heron do not seem to need a lot of people in their life, nor do they feel pressure to "keep up withe the Joneses" or be traditional in their life roles.

The great blue heron is considered the king of the marsh, although the short-eared owl has been known to readjust a heron's viewpoint....innate wisdom of being able to maneuver through life and control its life circumstances...a need for those with this totem to follow their own innate wisdom and path of self-determination. You know what is best for you and should follow it, rather than the promptings of others.

The irises of the eyes will turn from yellowish to bright orange, as will the legs. Meditation on this color will provide a lot of insight as to its role in your life

If this resonates with you I suggest getting that book I linked. It's got tons more info.