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| Animal Totems |
 Nature hold many lessons for us all. Once one becomes aware and alert in nature, even the ant can be appreciated. Indians tend to recognize the smallest blade of grass to the highest mountain peaks as well as the ant to the largest whale.
Animal totems can provide us with a greater understanding of ourselves . And by using animal medicine , we can strive for better balance of our spirit, mind and body. Every animal (bird, fish, mammal, reptile) has traits that we can learn from to help us get through our day to day activities and problems.
We can all call upon the animal spirits to teach us. Each animal has specific powers and attributes to share with us.
All you have to do is visualize a particular animal and call upon it. For example, lets say you are feeling lost.
Eagle can never be lost as he flies higher and higher and can see with great clarity over long distances. So all you have to do is close your eyes, visualize Eagle...Breathe in and breathe Eagle deep within you. Become Eagle. Ask the Eagle spirit to enter you, live in your heart, to help you find your way, to see clearly, to gain the long view. Breathe in deeply again and feel eagle filling you with clarity and perspective . Thank Eagle when you are done.
Whenever you need some assistance in your life, the animal spirits are waiting to help you.
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Here are the ways of the animal spirits..........
BADGER: He is totally fearless. Call upon him for courage, boldness and the ability to hold onto what is yours.
BEAR: Just as all bears retreat to a den when food is scarce, so will Bear teach us to go within - to meditate and find comfort, wisdom and answers from our deepest selves-when our own lives become difficult.
BEAVER: Call upon beaver when building anything:dreams, a new life, career.
CHEETAH: As the fastest animal on land, cheetah medicine has to do with making progress quickly, accelerating our own growth and expediting any situation.
COYOTE: He thrives and increases because he is so adaptable in every way. He will help us adjust and thrive in any situation.
DEER: Always alert and aware of danger. He teaches us to notice immediately any emotional , spiritual, psychological or physical danger and to leave it in a hurry.
DOG: He will teach you to love unconditionally and be loyal .
EAGLE: Just as Eagle soars high, so does she inspire our spirits to soar. And just as Eagle sees far, so does she foster perspective. Eagle can teach you clarity of vision and the will to realize your highest self.
ELEPHANT: Call upon Elephant for excellent memories, learning abilities, longevity, and loyalty to each other.
FOX: His medicine is cunning, adaptablity, wit, craftiness and cleverness.
HORSE: Horse's sense of vision is very wide. Invoke this medicine when you need to get a broad picture and gain perspective. Remembering where you came from and compassion.
LEOPARD: Call upon her when you need speed, timing and camouflage.
MOUSE: Lives close to the Earth. She notices every little thing . Invoke mouse to learn to appeciate the little joys in life.
OTTER: Invoke Otter when we want to get a job done quickly but well. Otter always meets his food demands quickly and efficiently every day, to leave time for play. Also to open our hearts to joy, laughter and a sense of play.
PRAIRIE DOG: These's creatures dig tunnels systems that can be as vast as 160 sq. miles. Their large populations live peacefully in their worlds. Invoke this medicine when you you seek the wisdom to live happy in an urban environment.
SKUNK: He defends himself without physical harm to others. Call upon him to learn creative assertiveness that is effective but not hurtful.
SQUIRREL: She always saves for a rainy day, as she stores nuts for the winter. Invoke her when you need to save money and to build a savings.
TIGER: Tiger must make more than one attempt to catch her meal most of the time. Call upon her medicine for persistence and the spirit to try again and again.
WOLF: Wolf mates for life. Invoke the Wolf spirit to help you find your life mate and also for loyalty.
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