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Based on statistics, there are a lot of people who want to learn more about their Animal spirits, and totems. Using online sources, and my favorite book Animal Speak” by Ted Andrews, I have compiled a group of commonly search animal totems.

These totems can appear in a vision, or in reality. If a lizard crosses your path, it may not be inconsequential.

In part 1, we explore, the Blue Jay, Owl, Bear, Dolphin, Panther and Horse.

If your totem is not here, please leave a comment, and I will try to add it to the next article in this series.

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So your animal spirit appeared to you during your meditation time. Now what? I know why I am asking you? I’m suppose to be explaining this to you. Well to be honest, all I can do is tell you the different meanings of the different animals based on my experience and my readings.

Let’s take an example. Let’s say a squirrel appeared to you. You’re probably thinking, “a squirrel? of all the possible animals, I get a squirrel?” Remember you don’t pick the animal, the animal picks you. Its all part of the “don’t force it” issue. So a squirrel, what does it mean? What is the meaning behind the squirrel. According to resources like Ted Andrews’ Animal-Speak, the squirrel stands for preparedness, saving for the future, and change. Read the rest of this entry »

Aside from knowing your power animal as an animal you are already fond of, you can use meditation to speak to it. Yes I said “speak” to it. During meditation it is also possible that other animal spirits will make themselves known to you. Don’t get scared, this is not “When animals attack 4″. These spirits carry important messages to help guide you in everyday life. Animal spirit guides have helped me through many difficult times in my life. I have to admit though, sometimes their messages are convoluted and confusing, but the meaning usually becomes clear at a later point. Read the rest of this entry »

Native American spirituality assigns traits and meanings to different animals. These animal totems, sometimes called animal spirits or spirit guides, offer guidance to their people in form of visions through the use of dreams and meditation. Each animal carries a special meaning, and it is the animal that visits you most that is your power animal. Read the rest of this entry »