“Animals are not only beholders of great beauty, but they are also beholders of ancient wisdom.” —Molly Friedenfeld The idea of spirit guides speaking through animals and birds dates back to ancient times. Today, if we're open to watching and listening to our totem animals, we can develop beneficial relationships withthem. We can also recognize that when a totem animal appears to us in a special way, it’s offering insight into what's happening in our lives. This helpful book will give you a greater understanding of more than 60 totem animals and their unique meanings in an A to Z encyclopedic listing, lead you through the steps for accessing a chosen spirit, and help you explore the role of animal spirits in cultures around the world. Also included are chapters on: This user-friendly guide is practical and accessible and offers insight and wisdom for daily life. A color edition of this title was briefly available from Sterling in the North American market in 2010. Totem Animals Around the World Your Totem Animal Working with Your Totem Animal Strengthening Your Connection to Your Totem Animal Your Child's Totem Animal
Open your heart and mind to the wisdom of the animal world. Animal Speak provides techniques for recognizing and interpreting the signs and omens of nature. Meet and work with animals as totems and spirit guides by learning the language of their behaviors within the physical world. Animal Speak shows you how to: Identify, meet, and attune to your spirit animals Discover the power and spiritual significance of more than 100 different animals, birds, insects, and reptiles Call upon the protective powers of your animal totem Create and use five magical animal rites, including shapeshifting and sacred dance This beloved, bestselling guide has become a classic reference for anyone wishing to forge a spiritual connection with the majesty and mystery of the animal world.
Describes three methods for working with animal totems, outlining directions for creating a totem cosmology, focusing on local ecosystems, and using personality traits and experiences in learning to connect with a personal animal spirit.
A deer can be a sign of compassion and grace. For loyalty, depend upon the dog. To connect with a higher power, soar with the eagle. Animal spirits can teach us about ourselves, give guidance, and offer protection, clarity, and enlightenment. This new volume in the successful Simply(R) series introduces a variety of totem animals and helps readers understand each one’s unique meaning. It provides general information on the role of animal spirits in cultures throughout the world; a step-by-step guide to accessing your chosen spirit; and an A to Z encyclopedia of over 60 birds and beasts, along with their accompanying virtues and advice on how to tap into that animal’s strengths.
Think the Pet Psychic Meets Medicine Cards. Pet intuitive Millie Gemondo and best-selling New Age author Trish MacGregor team up to produce the most engaging animal spirit guide book, a compelling combination of animal wisdom and divination techniques. "Animals have long been recognized as messengers, healers, and symbols of upcoming events and experiences," say the authors, who explore the meanings of more than 200 animals -- reptiles to birds, mammals to fish -- in this great book. All you need to learn how the magic and forecasting powers of animals can help you lead a better life is here in the book -- no coins, cards, dice, runes, or other tool is needed.
This book is an introduction to four tools of personal navigation. The I Ching, an ancient guidance tool, is paired with the closest corresponding animal totem from indigenous cultures. Accompanying the traditional I Ching translation are the perspectives of the Human Design System and the Gene Keys, two modern systems that incorporate the I Ching into the context of human energetics. These divination tools render a language that bridges the subconscious and aids in finding clarity during difficulties or moments of confusion and chaos. This book will deepen your knowledge of the I Ching through animal totems, or vice versa. Animal Totems and the I Ching is a Rosetta Stone of four different systems that can be used to expand the tool belt of anyone traversing the human experience.
In this introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals, young children explain why they identify with different creatures such as a deer, beaver or moose. Delightful illustrations show the children wearing masks representing their chosen animal, while the few lines of text on each page work as a series of simple poems throughout the book. In a brief author’s note, Danielle Daniel explains the importance of totem animals in Anishinaabe culture and how they can also act as animal guides for young children seeking to understand themselves and others.
Shares the wisdom of animals and their matching gemstones to help work on yourself mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually • Reveals the energetic connections between 88 different animal allies and 88 gems, stones, and crystals from the mineral kingdom • Includes animal medicine teachings from a variety of creatures, from hummingbirds and cats to dolphins and bears, to help you find inner peace, knowledge, and wisdom • Explains how the color, formation, and the manner in which a stone grows in the Earth offers a teaching to know yourself and your life purpose All creatures, great and small, in all species on this planet are interconnected. When an animal, insect, bird, or other creature from nature appears repetitively, whether in real life or dreams, it is time to pay attention and find the message that nature is bringing you. There are many teachings available to us through the observation of a particular animal totem and their habits and patterns. For example, parrot medicine can teach us to see life from another perspective as we mimic the wise ones who have walked on the path before us. Mouse medicine teaches us to scrutinize all the details before taking action. Bear may teach you to go within yourself to find answers within your personal cave. Every animal is an ally, and every animal has a story to help you find inner peace, knowledge, and wisdom. The associated gemstone for each animal totem is a further indication of the energy of the animal as symbolism and a teaching on your sacred journey. Crystals, minerals, and stones hold the history of the Earth and all this planet has to offer you to evolve your soul and spirit in this incarnation. The color, formation, and the manner in which the stone grows in the Earth offers a teaching to know yourself and your life purpose. It takes time and inner reflection to understand the messages and clues throughout the gemstone kingdom. Matching the teachings of animals with the teachings of gemstones, Margaret Ann Lembo shows how there is symbolism in all around offering clues to light your path. Exploring 88 gems, stones, and crystals and 88 different animal allies, she details the spiritual connections of crystal vibrations and animal medicine, providing you with a deeper understanding of the interconnected energies of everything around us. She shows how the spiritual fulfillment you seek is available to you in so many ways and this path of working with gemstones and animal medicine is just one of many.
Discover the transformative power of totem animals and immerse yourself in a world of ancient wisdom and spiritual insight. In "Guide to Totem Animals," Aponi Hunter takes you on a fascinating journey through the history, significance, and personal connection to your animal guides. Learn how totem animals have been revered and utilized across various cultures and how you can integrate these powerful symbols into your own life. With practical exercises, meditations, and inspiring stories, Aponi Hunter shows you how to harness the strengths and wisdom of your totem animal to foster personal growth and enrich your spiritual journey. Whether you are already familiar with the concept of totem animals or just beginning to explore their deeper meanings, this book offers valuable insights and tools to help you forge a deeper connection to your spiritual path. Let the natural forces guide you and discover how your totem animal can help you overcome challenges and realize your full potential. Dive into the world of totem animals and embark on your journey to personal enlightenment and inner growth.
