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Animal Totems
Native American shamans are most commonly linked to using animal wisdom, but there are many other cultures where it has been sacred. Celtics, Hawaiian/Polynesian, and Aboriginal tribes are a few other examples. The power of animal wisdomEveryone comes to this earth with one animal totem. This totem was chosen by you, when you wrote your life chart, to help you fulfill your life themes. Your animal holds qualities and wisdom that will serve you throughout your life.However, you can call on different animals during certain periods of your life to help guide you through specific situations. Even if you do not call on them specifically, they will come to you when needed. How do you know what your totem is?For the lucky, it’s the animal they find a fond affinity to all their life. For others, it may never be apparent unless a psychic tells you.The best way to find out on your own is to simply ask through meditation. Ask your spirit guide to tell you or ask your totem to reveal itself.
The following is a mediation you can do to find out: When in a relaxed state, set an intention to discover you animal totem. Next, imagine yourself in a natural setting. Use the first one that starts to develop in your mind. If it’s a beach, go with it even if you normally love the mountains. Feel your environment. Is there a cool breeze, or a warm sun? Are you in an exotic location? Notice the surroundings. Imagine yourself barefoot and in loose clothing, exploring with excitement this wonderful and peaceful place. No on else is around, yet you are not afraid. You see something in the distance, and you begin to walk towards it. Your walk turns into a run because you know you are running towards something wonderfully familiar. As you get closer, you realize it’s your loyal and beloved animal totem. Is it a mammal? Or some sort of bird? Are you playfully chasing it with delight or are you walking next to it? Utilization of Animal Wisdom There are several types of card decks that incorporate animal wisdom. The animals vary depending on the author. The most popular is a deck (pictured here) of Medicine Cards by Jamie Sams and David Carson.
Animal cards are read much like tarot cards, with each representing a specific perspective depending on its place in the spread. There are also books which list each
animal and their meanings.
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