HOW TO FIND YOUR ANIMAL SPIRIT GUIDES

 

Everything on earth has a spirit;

Everything on earth has a purpose;

Everything on earth is connected;

Everything on earth is to be embraced.

 

All things on Earth and all things in the Universe have spirits that live in them. The moon, stars, animals, trees, humans, etc. Most people believe that animals are not spiritual beings and when they die, everything about them ends. In Shamanic tradition, it is believed that every animal carries a unique spirit and power which can be accessed both in the physical and spiritual realm. That is why they can serve as spirit guides.

A spirit guide can be any creation that speaks to a person through physical appearance, dreams, magnetic resonance, symbols, signs, or any other means of communication. It could be the cloud, moon, stars, wind, animal, ancestor, angel, demon, etc. Anything that speaks to your heart and soul. Sometimes spirit guides connect to us through the face of a familiar animal.

Animals have instinctual awareness of human moods and personalities. They perceive things differently from men because of their level of consciousness. Generally, animals communicate by sound, touch, smell, and body movement. They can also communicate through psychic telepathy. Ancient American Indians used these methods to talk to their animal spirit guides. They also consider their spirit guides as powerful guardians of the land.

Importance of Animal Spirit Guides

Animal spirit guides often appear to an individual in dreams, visions, or during an initiation. Your animal spirit guide is a reflection of your deepest self. They bring out your inner traits, strengths, and serve as a great source of inspiration. Connecting with your spirit guide will make you a better person. Depending on the power and abilities of the animal, they can be called upon for healing, protection, prosperity, etc.

Types of Animal Spirit Guides

Messenger Guide

They appear to deliver a message to you. It could be a goodwill message, a sign, or a warning. As soon as the message has been understood and fulfilled, the animal guide leaves.

Shadow Guide

This guide exposes your innermost fear, weakness, and unhealed aspects that you must overcome in order to make progress on your path.

Journey Guide

This guide appears to you when you are very confused and need to make a very important decision in your life. He guides you on the right path to take.

Life Animal Guide

This is a reflection of your inner spiritual self. This animal guide is always there with you throughout your journey on earth. While with you, he reminds you of your innermost strengths and abilities. When you feel like giving up, this guide will always be there to encourage you to keep pushing.

Land Animal Guides

These guides are associated with physical and mental stability. They enhance your intuition and general awareness level.

Water Animal Guides

These are a symbol of our freedom and cleansing. They reveal things to us through dreams and the subconscious mind.

HOW TO GET AN ANIMAL SPIRIT GUIDE

Animal spirit guides cannot be chosen by the individual. They choose whom to reveal themselves to. Your animal spirit guide can cross your mind while you are thinking. It can also appear in your dreams or in physical forms. An individual can only discover what animal is their spirit guide by paying attention to the spirits and signs around them. Finding your animal guide may not happen in a day or two. It may require a longer period of focus and meditation.

The first step is to ask your animal spirit guide to show itself to you. You can call out to him by saying:

“Come to me my spirit guide.

Find me now for I am ready to receive thee. “

The following methods can be used to know your animal spirit guide:

Pay attention to your dreams.

When you encounter any animal in your dream, pay attention to the scenario. If the animal appears more often to you then it could be your spirit animal. Ask yourself if you have any connection with the animal.

What animals are you drawn to?

Sit down, meditate, and write down the animals you have always been attracted to. It could be a pet you had when you were younger or some random animal that you have seen. Check if any of those animals have special significance to you.

Pay Attention to Nature

Go out there and observe the surroundings. Observe the wind, animals, rocks, sea, and everything that you can see. While walking, an animal could cross your path and leave a message for you.

Ask for Help

If you are very serious about finding your animal spirit guide, you can create an altar, burn sage incense and call out to the Universe to assist you in your quest. Ensure to perform this ritual with a clear mind.

While you are meditating, if a specific animal keeps coming to your mind, it could be the one. Whatever animal it is, don’t dismiss it. Note it down and study its traits. You might get a message during the process.

Examples of Spirit Animals & their Core Qualities

Butterfly

This animal is a symbol of development and transformation.

Cat

It symbolizes independence, curiosity, and adventure.

Owls 

They teach us to love and embrace the dark.

Buffalo

This animal represents a strong, active, and goal-oriented personality. Buffalos are protective too.

Bear: 

When life throws garbage at you, this animal will teach you how to stand firm and balanced. Bears are strong, protective, and very wise.

Butterfly

Symbolizes transformation, creativity, and freedom.

Dove:

This animal is a symbol of peace and blessings.

Wolf

This represents loyalty, strength, and working together as a community.

Deer

This animal is highly intuitive and sensitive. It will teach you how to be gentle, confident, and successful.

Fox 

It represents physical and mental responsiveness.

Elephant 

It symbolizes gentleness, wisdom, and spiritual understanding.

Frog

This animal can be called upon to heal both physical and emotional wounds.

Hawk

It is a very compassionate and empathetic animal. As a spirit guide, hawks teach us how to see things from all sides.

Lion:

Represents strength, courage, and leadership.

 

Conclusion:

Animals are wonderful creatures. They teach us powerful lessons but for this learning process to begin, we must create a relationship with them. Discovering your spirit animal guide marks the beginning of a new journey in your life. As a companion, he will guide you in navigating your life through the right path. After the discovery, the first thing to do is to study the animal’s traits and incorporate them into your life. For example, if your spirit animal is a lion, then you must incorporate its strength, resilience, and bravery into your life.

If you want an animal spirit guide so badly, pray for it and if it comes, that’s fine but if it doesn’t, keep desiring for it. For those who have discovered their animal spirit guide, to maintain the sweet relationship, you must always treat them with love and respect. Finally, you can decorate your home with images, and totems of the animal.

Sources:

• https://  exemplore. com/spirit- animals/Finding-Your-Spirit-GuideAnimal-Totem

• https:// www. gaia. com/article/find-your-spirit-animal-meanings
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• https:// www. mindbodygreen. com/articles/how-to-find-your-spirit-animal