The owl is believed to be the bringer of wisdom, revealer of secrets and omens, intuition and clairvoyance. Brings clarity and illumination to dreams, (Moon magick). The "night eagle", seeing and hearing that which others cannot. Be aware of omens and portents for the owl brings the power to extract secrets,out of the,darkness...
More specifically the Great Horned Owl is known to be a messenger that announces new cycles often through clairvoyance. Can readily adapt to change. Able to hear what is not spoken and an extractor of secrets. The Great Horned Owl represents the Moon and the Red-Tailed Hawk the Sun
http://www.spiritwalkministry.com/spirit_guides/bird_animal_spirits
In the Native American culture it is believed that animals instincts and characteristics represent the qualities that we humans should learn to emulate. There are Animal Spirit guides who serve as messengers. They are with us through out our physical and spiritual lives to help us gain insights and self-awareness. (http://psychiclibrary.com/beyondBooks/bird-animal-totems/)
