Animal Spirit Guides
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Totem Animals
An animal totem or animal guide is an animal whom we feel connected with or that reflects our inner spiritual nature. An animal guide has a great significance in our lives and is able to teach us lessons when we are ready to pay attention. By connecting with the energy of the animal it can help us in our everyday lives. All animals are connected by Great Spirit and we can learn to understand the messages brought to us by individual animals if we really listen. We must honor our relationship with the animal and connect with its energy. Observe and learn everything you can about it, if it is an animal that you are not likely to encounter in your everyday life you can watch programmes on tv ,read books , visit wildlife parks,collect images & even wear jewellery related to the animal.
MEETING YOUR ANIMAL GUIDE
Your animal Guide may come to you in a dream ,a vision, through meditation or in an every day event. It is important to remember that the animal chooses the person and not the other way around.It may not be the glamorous animal that you hoped that comes to you, but how glamorous or big the animal is is not of importance. All animals have different qualities and lessons to teach, the right animal will come depending on the lessons you need to learn at any given time.Be aware of animals around you, does a particular one always appear to you on a regular basis?
Do you have re occurring dreams of a particular animal?
Have you always been attracted to a specific animal since childhood?
Any of the above may be an indication about an animal with whom your spirit connects with.
HOW MANY ANIMAL GUIDES CAN I HAVE
Sometimes an animal will appear suddenly , then leaves once the message has been understood. Other animals will remain with us throughout our lives and will reflet your inner spiritual self. You can have more than one animal guide connect with you throughout your life. Some will stay for a while untill you have learnt their medicine while a messeger guide may leave quickly once the message is understood. CELTIC TRIBAL NAMES
This tradition carried on into the early modern period and indeed to the present day, for example Clan Chattan translates to mean The Children of The Cat.
Celtic Form Of Protection
The Lorica
The Lorica was a form of protection used by the Celts.The Lorica is a powerful shamanic practice that gathers energy and protection from nature which anyone can learn to do.You may call forth any form of nature such as : ancestors,trees,guides,angels or animals to help protect you and offer you guidance.
To do this simply sit quietly and centre yourself with some deep breathing. Focus your intention on invoking protection and wisdom. There are seven directions which include : north,south,east and west,above,below and centre( within )
Place one of your guides or forms in each of the directions, for example you may say....
Bear before me , deer behind me, wolf to the left of me , blackbird to the right of me, hawk above me, salmon below me and the light of love and spirit within me''
The Lorica helps us feel grounded, protected and connected.
In Celtic spirituality some of the common animal totems included the raven, deer, boar, bear ,badger,blackbird, eagle, otter, mouse, horse, wolf, hound & salmon.
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NATIVE AMERICAN QUOTES
"When the Earth is sick, the animals will begin to disappear, when that happens the Warriors of the Rainbow will come to save them."
Chief Seattle.
"If you talk to the Animals, they will talk with you. And you will know each other. If you do not talk to them, you will not know them. And what you do not know you will fear,
What one fears One destroys."
Chief Dan George
Quote by Chief Letakos
''In the beginning of all things, wisdom & knowledge were with the animals;
for Tuawa, the One Above, did not speak directly to man.
He sent Animals to tell man that he showed himself through the beasts,and that from them,and from the stars and the sun and the moon,man should learn
. . . for all things speak of Tuawa."
BLACK PANTHER
Secretive & Silent
The black Panther is secretive and silent. Full of Mystisism it is the symbol of the power of the night.
Black Panther's Power Includes astral travel, symbol of the feminine, death / rebirth, and the reclaiming of ones power.
Panthers are generally loners, extremely comfortable with themselves. If you are drawn to the energies of the Panther it may
indicate that you feel the need to spend time alone right now.
Animal Totem Meanings
Antelope : Speed, grace. Awareness of ones surroundings.
Armadillo : Boundaries, objectivity, personal protection
Badger : Aggressiveness, Passion and Drive
Bat : Death and Rebirth on Personal & Spiritual Level
Butterfly : Self Transformation, Balance, Grace, beauty
Cat : Guardianship, detachment, sensuality, mystery, magic, independence
Cheetah : Swiftness, insight, focus
Cougar : Leadership, loyalty, courage, spiritual strength, fearless.
Badger : Aggressiveness, Passion and Drive
Deer : Gentleness, Compassion and Kindness
Eagle : Spiritual enlightenment, clarity of vision, transcendence, spiritual messenger, inspiration, illumination of spirit, healing and creation.
Fox: Camouflage, Adaptability, Integration,family
Frog : luidity, Water and Rain, Cleansing , song
Hawk : Messenger, truth seeker, clear vision and heightened awareness.
Hummingbird : Joy and the ability to see beauty in everything.
Horse : Speed, endurance, freedom of spirit
Moose : Stamina, speed, energy
Owl : Insight, magic, lies and deceit, death
Porcupine : Self protection, memory, security, innocence, humility and renewed sense of wonder
Rabbit : Fear, cowardice, fertility,vigilance
Snake : Transmutation, Life Cycles
Skunk : Reputation, Respect, Caution
Salmon : Rebirth, renewal, knowledge, strength and determination
Wolf : Pathfinder, courage, teacher
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anusuya
Mar 30, 2012 @ 12:39 am | delete
- I am facing problems due to rat in my house. Is it an animal spirit. Please inform me. Always it is disturbing me. I am not able to sleep also well. Please suggest any remedies to it. I have tried all ways and it is vein.
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NarrowPathPublishing Nov 16, 2011 @ 9:01 pm | delete
- Thanks for posting this. I like the meditation/ritual you suggested. I'm going to try it :)
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astaramay
Oct 26, 2011 @ 3:28 pm | delete
- You have a lot of good information here...I can tell you did your homework. I am featuring your lens on my Bear, Spirit Animal lens. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful variety of information here. Blessings to you
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Ladymermaid
Jun 24, 2011 @ 8:39 pm | delete
- I have always felt for close to the crow but it is the bear and wolf who always appear to me in my dreams. I truly believe that man is drifting further away from respect for his fellow creatures and this really must change soon.
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NanLT
Feb 14, 2011 @ 7:54 am | delete
- An excellent look at Animal Spirit Guides. I like the Lorica and will be looking at ways to use that.
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