Symbolism of owl
Denotes wisdom, a
symbol of knowledge, heightened observational skills, introspective,
brooding, can see in the dark, developed awareness, high spiritual
enlightenment It can also mean to use more judgment in a life
situation. In the negative, it represents nocturnal "furtive'
habits, solitude, silent flight, a plaintive 'harbinger of death'
cry, and symbolize a turning away from spiritual light. In China the
owl is a harbinger of misfortune, but it is the sacred animal of the
rain-god it symbolizes a demonic nightcreature and considered an evil
omen.