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Turtle Symbolism and Spiritual Meaning

Quick answer The turtle stands for patience, longevity, and carrying your home with you. One anatomical fact sharpens all of it: a turtle cannot leave its shell. The carapace is fused to the spine and ribs and grows as part...

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