☾ ₊⠀ reticent ⭑ eloquent ⭑ sincere ⭑ judicious ⭑ observant

owls have developed a reputation for intelligence, but it's really their calm, insightful natures that give this impression. like their nocturnal cohorts the bats, they have a deeply philosophical bent.

spending much of their time in solitary pursuits, owls like to hole up in quiet working environments and venture out only when necessary. owls are not without their assertive side, and use their razor-sharp tongues to settle arguments. rarely the aggressor in a confrontation, owls espouse nonviolence, think logically, and argue persuasively. +

• western — wisdom, vigilance, nightfall
• medieval european — darkness, mourning
• native american — death, ill omen