Animal Spirit Guides
March 14, 2008 · No Comments
What are animal guides and do we all have one?
We all have atleast one animal spirit guide, and most have more than one. In many cultures these animal guides show in a variety of ways, dreams, visions but most of all they show to us as animal favorites. Almost all humans have some form of animal they are very much intuned with, this is seen through the ways we collect their effigies, the way we dream about them or even at times pretend we are them. We don’t always have the same animal guides following us throughout our lifes, and at many times may change them due to our needs of their certain types of energy or skillset.
Each animal has their different types of energy and it is good to know their energy type for future usage. However, it is good to remember animals are pure divine energy direct from the creator and as such must be respected. Animal spirits are not always friendly, some are shy, some are timid and some are just plain vicious. Most though, especially when dealing with animal guides, are in spirit form because they were chosen to be such. Upon being chosen they were then given a purpose, to assist their chosen ward. These chosen wards of the animal guides must know that they’ve been chosen by the animal spirits themselves, and as such these spirits are not to be owned.
These guides are there to be an extended appendage of the humans inner senses. They can also be lent by us to help others in deep times of need. When these spirits allow us to use them to assist others it is done though their true love and trust in our choices. This though isnt especially wise for once a spirit is loaned out in this fashion they usually dont return until their jobs are done. This often not only leaves us without our guides, but depending on our animal spirit it could also leave us defenseless. Upon our guides return it is wise to quickly show them how much they’re appreciated for what they’ve done.
So, besides having my house filled with a certain type of animal, how else may we know what our animal spirits are?
besides having ones house filled with a certain type of animal, one may also have visions or dreams of animals, one of which standing out more than the others or having only the one show up all together. This is a very good indication of that animal being your spirit guide. But, if you have never dreamt of a certain animal, you may exhibit certain traits of youre guide. If this is not noticed because your not open, there is a couple simple exercises that may help.
Letter writing
- At times one may be able to get the assistance in knowing their animal spirits through dreams.
- As in the dream exercise, when you are feeling especially energetic write a letter with that energy directed at finding in youre dreams an animal totem.
- When this letter is written with all youre energy directed into it place it under your bed pillow.
- Just before falling asleep read that letter to yourself until it is deeply ingrained in your psyche, about 10x. This is so it is inset during your hypngogic state.
- Whe you awake from youre dreams you may want to note if anything showed. If it has not attempt it again until it is rcvd. You may have a timid guide or it just may not be time for him to show
Guide meditation/visualization
- Find a comfortable quiet place to get into a meditative state, away from others.
- Once there remain quiet and begin proper slow breathing, deeply breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. Do this until you are fully relaxed
- When you are finally fully relaxed, begin to lose all memories, feelings of the past and just focus on the now. To some this may still take several attempts to do
- But if you can get to the meditative state, start to open your mind to show a large movie screen. Let this screen begin to show a movie of what ever and where ever it take you, atleast for the moment. Your psyche may have deeper reasons for letting you go this deep
- Yet, you can control this image and if you are ready to do such, let it unfold to a happy place. Once there ask for the divine to help you locate your animal totem. This too may take several times to develope, but keep trying and it will eventually happen
- When it does happen, remember you can stop it at any time and it is usually not good at first to go over 2-5 minutes at a time. When you come back to the hear and now, stand up and gently shake off any left over energy. then either mentally or physically note what was just seen
Once you do find your animal guide, make sure to keep a diary on their existence. In that make sure to note what is understood about animal energies, their energy meanings, and why their energy may be needed in your life. Through this not only will you begin to understand animal life but your life and all life that lies around you. Be sure also to make a mental note that different animal spirits may show up at different times, and with this Knowledge honor and cherish each animal in life as you would your animal guide.
Animal Guide traits-work in progress`
March 17, 2008 · 1 Comment
Otter
positive traits: extremely creative, perceptive and independent
negative traits: often unpredictable, wishy-washy, unconventional.
lessons: these nature spirits teach one to live a relaxed life while remaining serious
Wolf
positive traits: very compassionate, gentle, and generous in spirit
negative traits: often impractical, easily impressionable, and indecisive lessons: these tender hearted nature spirits teach strong family values.
Phoenix
positive traits: Enterprising, often adventurous, entrepeneurial
negative traits: possibly egotistical, selfish and impatient
life lessons: these nature spirits teach one to be strong through adversities
Beaver
positive traits: Strong willed, persistent, valualistic
negative traits: possesive, self-indulgent, often pack rat-like
lessons: these nature spirits teach one to place value on self and not so much on outside sources
Deer
positive traits: outgoing, friendly, free thinking, child like
negative trait: often restless, moody and inconsistent
lesson: These nature spirits teach one to not be so superficial in life.
Woodpecker
positive traits: tender hearted, sympathetic, artistic
negative traits: emotional, vulnerable towards self, often possessive
lesson: these nature spirits teach one to be in love with self and surroundings
Salmon
positive traits: generous, energetic, proud and self confident
negative traits: domineering, intolerant of failure, often arrogant
lesson: These nature spirits teach one to gain spiritualy through life events
Bear
positive trait: Modest, meticulous, industrious
negative traits: often fault finding, fussy, perfectionists
lesson: these nature spirits teach one to be of strong morals
Crow
positive traits: diplomatic, mystical, very tolerant of others
negative traits: sometimes indecisive, gullible, resentful
lesson: These nature spirits teach one to be in agreement with universal energies
Snake
positive traits: people of purpose, artistic, ambitious in spirit
negative traits: often stubborn, suspicious, secretive
lessons: these nature spirits teach one to not be so restrictive
Owl
positive traits: warm hearted, versatile, adaptable, often have one ear and one eye towards the divine
negative traits: often restless, independent, tactless
lessons: These nature spirits teach one to be more adventurous
Goose
positive traits: Ambitious, determined, reliable
negative traits: demanding, selfish, often smothering
lesson: these nature spirits teach one to be strongly self dependant
Racoon
positive traits: intelligent, outgoing, playful, versatile
negative traits: secretive, timid, guarded
lesson: These nature spirits teach one to serious with life secrets
Fox
Positive traits: intelligent, perceptive, intuned
negative traits: shy, unpredictable, vulnerable
lesson: These nature spirits teach one to trust others
Skunk
Positive traits: friendly, perceptive, creative, compassionate
negative traits: smothering, impressionable, unpredictable
lessons: These nature spirits teach one to live and trust through difficult times
Rabbit
Positive traits: kind, gentle, intelligent, quick witted
negative traits: vulnerable, timid, indecisive, restless
lessons: These nature spirits teach one to live independantly
Blue Jay
Positive traits: creative, joyful, spiritual, self reliant
negative traits: impressionable, fault finding, often smothering
lessons: these nature spirits teach to live through perfection
Cardinal
positive traits- regal, religious, self nurturing
negative traits: egotistical, often ignorant of life consciousness, moody
lessons: these nature spirits teach to live life through god while being grounded to the earth
Dog
positive traits: grounded, ignorant to own needs, protective, intelligent
negative traits: self guarded, secretive, at times can be absent minded
lessons: These nature spirits teach one to live life lovingly
Cat
positive traits: self sufficient, compassionate, intelligent, spiritual
negative traits: eccentric, demanding, finicky
lessons: These nature spirits teach one to accept life as it is
Turtle
Positive traits: reliant, intelligent, generous, determined
negative traits: Protective, secretive, slow moving, non-judgemental
lessons: These nature spirit teach one to protect yourself till your sure
Horse
positive traits: intelligent, compassionate, regal, strong willed
negative traits: wild, eccentric, egotistical, moody
lessons: These spirits teach one to live life steadfast and strong
