Today, in search of a way of life that is more in harmony with the earth, many people learn the "old habits" in energy by animals like the ancient Native Americans did. Even within the Chinese and Western astrology, all or most of the signs / symbols are animals. In a much earlier time, the animals are not only hunted for their meat or as pets. They taught people how to live off the land ... and even survival in some cases. People are watching closely how different animals live, such as how and where they found food and water in their natural habitat. This may have led to the connection that people began to feel with the animals - where people have started to notice the strengths and weaknesses in many different animals, and in turn began to communicate personally with themselves on both spiritual and physical levels. They began to realize and believe that all animals have different lessons to teach, while having different healing and / or powers of inspiration. What is a totem animal / guide? An animal totem or guide is an animal that identifies a person spiritually. In my experience, some guides are "temporary help" that come to us when we are through special events, courses or life's challenges, while others remain with us throughout our lives. But whatever, all your guides will instruct, guide and protect you when you walk in your spiritual and physical LifePaths gradually. Animal guides to help us reconnect with nature by reminding all of us that we are always spiritually and universally interconnected. BUT! To do this ... you first need to know what your animal totem is! How can I meet my animal totem (s) / guide (s)? There are certainly many different methods to meet your guides. However, I think meditation is the best method. Here is a visualization technique that was taught to me (and it worked very well!): Sitting on the floor or putting comfortably in your bed and relax completely. Close your eyes, breathe deeply and slowly, and allow all your muscles to relax completely. Now, visualize your crown chakra (located on top of your head or just above - and is an orb filled with energy the most divine white / light). Once you have your Crown Chakra see very clearly, then view an agreement of this same light / energy flowing from your crown chakra at the top of your head, traveling down your spine all the way through the Earth. Visualize this energy moving down even further, deep into the soul of the earth and bind with it. Feel the earth energy flowing through your body warm and to feel his power more and more you reinforce. Allow this energy and power surge through your entire body: arms, legs, fingers, toes, and so on. Allow the energy and power to build within you until you create a small "energy / power cocoon" that envelops the whole body (which should be considered an aura of light (or field energy if you will) is part of the same energy is now flowing through you - from about an inch or two in thickness all around your body). Once you have viewed, you can now allow the darkness behind your eyelids to envelop you. Visualize a bright white light up in front of you. Begin to visualize yourself walking towards the light. As you get closer, you notice that you're walking towards a door to another area. Interesting ... What is this look like to you? What is it made? When you open this door, look out and see a beautiful lush forest and step on the floor. Take in your environment: look at the trees, shrubs, grasses, weeds, flowers, etc. Are there any streams or rivers around? Stroll to enjoy and explore all that surrounds you. When you look ahead, you see a path through the trees. Visualize yourself walking on the path and start walking slowly. Walk a little, and then pause. Then, listen carefully and wait. Soon you can see your pet approach guides you. Take as much time as necessary ... until you find your guide. When you see this animal, speak with him or her. Ask any questions you may have in mind - maybe even ask what their name is. Or maybe you just want to say hello at this point. It's your decision. When your animal guide motions to you that your meeting is over, or politely say goodbye and thank (my first encounter with one of my guides I gave him the biggest hug!). But please, also check that you agree your guide who will return again (to make your relationship grow with your guide you do not need to make it a common practice). Walking slowly toward the door that you passed through and visualize yourself walking back through it. Step into the darkness again, and another light to see. Walk toward the light, and view them slowly wrapping around you and your entire body. Once the light surrounds you, then you can open your eyes. At this point, your journey is complete. I may perhaps take the opportunity to write down everything you saw, everything can be said between you and your guide. All that you feel was important enough ... write it. Because if it does not make much sense to you now, it could later on the road! *** One thing to note - if you have more of a spiritual guide, one can come by to meet you both. In my own experience (as at one point I had three different guides animals), which was indeed the case. During meditation and an "encounter" with one of my guides, I noticed a rustling in the bushes in the distance is not too far. I also had the feeling of being watched very closely - and feel a sort of "waiting" or "eager" type of energy was waiting behind the bushes. But during all this time nothing came out. When I ask, as I write this article, why another guide refuses to get out while you're already sitting with one, I just get the message that it is very severe "private" and that it is "polite and respectful to do so. "So when you experience your first guide for the first time, politely ask if there is another spirit who want to meet you. If the answer is yes, then you will indeed be invited to "set up another meeting" to guide you to other animals (s). I met my totem animal. So what do I do now? Your pet (s) will be "talking" to you many times ... either during meditation, through dreams, or while you are awake. When you're awake, you may well hear the words to you, while other times you can not hear the words at all - but even more than "feel" what they say. It is quite difficult to explain here. But once you connect with your guide (s) you will understand what I mean. As you develop your relationship with your guide (s), you quickly learn the difference and know when they talk about you. The thing is, they do not manipulate a person's thoughts or actions ... they give reasonable suggestions. Just like your ancestors or other guides human mind, they can offer you advice and guide you through many difficult life lessons. animal guides special courses to teach us: they can help us learn how to use our energies, we can learn to interact with others and may even guide us towards a certain career path. But in any case, they are limited to only one of those lessons! There are indeed many reasons for this guide you will find guides themselves. But they have so much to offer, and it is a true blessing to have the companionship of a guide animal. ** Just try to keep in mind that they are not with you to make all the movements or the decision for you ... just like your other spiritual guides do not tell you how to live your life or make decisions for you. All guides can only think of you or you show a favorable trend in action - all the decisions and moves off in your hands alone. How can I find information on my totem? Learn about them as much as you can. See what your animals symbolically represent, what they eat, where they live, what are their habits, which seems they do, and so on. But also learn about all of their strengths and weaknesses. You might start noticing that many of your weaknesses are quite similar to those of your animal totem, while many of your strengths can also be quite similar in nature. Also, what are the elements (Earth, Air, Fire and Water) your animals are. Some are obvious ... for birds, for example corresponding to the element of air, while the inhabitants of the water like dolphins, which correspond to the element water. But on the other hand, some poles will not be as obvious. For example, animals that transmute, or change their shape and / or appearance at some point in their lives (caterpillars and butterflies and tadpoles / frogs) could correspond to the element of fire. But do not take this as an absolute ... because some animals may even correspond to more than one item! In case of doubt, it is always best to get the goods straight from the horse's mouth: ask your animal (s) what are the elements that they consider their matches. In fact, you could very well get an answer you do not even wait. But honestly, ask your pet (s) questions is the best way to learn everything you need to know about them. But what if I never get to meet my guides animals? Do not worry! They will find you. Simply open your guides and know they can come to you at any time. They will find you when the time comes, just stay aware and open to them. If you try to contact them and get no result, as I said, I would not worry too much. Even if you think you do not communicate with your guide, they are with you and they certainly do hear you. For some reason, they may have felt that the timing just was not right for you to meet. But rest assured, they will indeed come to you ... when they feel they are ready for you and for them. For "non-visual" Among Us To some people, I realize that visualizations and meditations can be a bit difficult to control and focus on. Thus, for a little help you begin this process, there are several questions you can ask in advance. All questions below should launch your coming to realize that animal was leading in your life. Keep in mind that there is no right or wrong answers. Only you will know which animal totem (s) is good for your journey along your life path. But one thing you should do is try to stay as patient as possible throughout this process. Let things come to you and fluidly as they should ... their time and their time. Do the exercises below should in fact help you if: 1. Since we are attracted to what resonates with us the most, animal, bird, insect or do you feel most drawn to? 2. When you go to the park, forest, or zoo what animal you are most interested in seeing? 3. What animal do you most often see when you are in the nature or the city? 4. What animals are you currently interested in knowing? 5. What animal do you find most frightening or intriguing? 6. Is there an animal in your recurring dreams or do you have that you never forgot? 7. Have you ever been bitten or attacked by an animal in particular? 8. Ask yourself what animal has played a significant role in your life. If you are unsure, make a list of animals that have caught your interest or have left a deep impression on you of paintings, photographs, stories, films, sculptures, and so on. 9. What animal comes into your life the most? Keep a journal of the animals in your dreams or you encounter throughout a day for the next month. How animals behave? Did you interact with the animal? 10. What animal (s) do you think you can relate to better? Are there animals that can describe your personality, likes and dislikes, etc.? The purpose of animal spirit guides / totems is primarily to support our development as individual human beings change. Their direct involvement is helping to protect you, guide you and teach you lessons along the way ... I must admit that your relationship with them is quite unique. You know, in collaboration with an animal spirit guide is like having a brother is very intelligent and vigilant in the great kingdom of the mind. It's really something I am extremely grateful for - be able to experience such a warm, loving, understanding, nurturing, and supportive relationship. If only everyone could feel what I do when I connect with my spiritual guides. But then again ... in writing this article, I am now really hoping to accomplish. Brightest blessings to you all - and you can travel the most wonderful and peaceful illuminating with your animal spirit guides. Lisa Caza & Orpheus (Lisa's Animal Spirit Totem)
