| "A Power Animal is a protector, similar to a spirit guide, | | | | Dreamwork |
| that represents an aspect of your soul."-Samantha | | | | You can place a pen and a journal by your bed each |
| Britt Williams | | | | night and just before you go to sleep, ask to dream |
| Permanent Guides: the Totem Animals | | | | about any animals that are with you in spirit. Tell |
| "The animals are spirit teachers that dwell in our | | | | yourself that you will remember any dream that is |
| unconscious mind, waiting for us to discover them."-- | | | | important, and after a few nights, you are likely to find |
| Stefanie Iris Weiss, Spirit Animals: Unlocking the | | | | yourself dreaming the answers. |
| Secrets of Our Animal Companions | | | | Meditation |
| Totem animals are the animal spirits that stay with you | | | | Try meditating to know more about your power |
| forever. They are like guardian angels who are | | | | animals. Start by settling into your chair, taking a few |
| ever-present in the background of your life, but who | | | | minutes to relax by breathing deeply and slowly, and |
| are available for closer relationship if you choose to | | | | mentally release any stress you have brought with |
| connect in a deeper way. | | | | you to the experience. Then imagine a peaceful |
| Some people think of angels as companions who | | | | setting, ask to meet with your power animal and see |
| hover close to us, available in an instant if we need | | | | what happens as you continue. |
| them. Totem animals are always there, too, but, along | | | | Intuitive Readings |
| with spirit animals, can help you grow and develop | | | | Animal medicine cards can be used in several ways, |
| spiritually. | | | | but we will identify two here. |
| Some Native Americans believe that you have one | | | | (1) You can draw cards specifically to find your |
| power or totem animal and many other spirit animals | | | | permanent companions, your power animals, and use |
| that come and go in your life as teachers. Others | | | | that guidance to learn about the character traits, |
| believe that you have more. | | | | strength and wisdom that is always available to you |
| Spirit Animals | | | | and that you can grow into even more. |
| Spirit animals are temporary companions that come to | | | | (2) But you can also use them to discover which spirit |
| you for a while to help you grow or lend support while | | | | animals have something to say to you in the moment. |
| they are with you. | | | | Guidance that is important for that day, or for a time, |
| How to Identify Your Power Animals | | | | but not necessarily forever. |