Power animals/spirit totems can be anything, for example, a giraffe, wolf, spider, octopus, beetle, or sparrow. They encompass the winged, finned, mammals, reptiles, etc.
Power animals can come to us to share the things they are really good at. We can call on them and they work with us, and share their medicine to help us on our spiritual journey.
Many people ask,
‘How do I know what is my power animal?’
Often times it is when an animal/insect/bird shows up in your world in an unusual/special way.
For example, two days ago, I went on a very long hike. The ravens were so vocal and present in ways I have not experienced them before. I felt their energy and magic. They were trying to communicate something to me but I wasn’t sure what.
Today I went on another hike and once again, they were very vocal, perched low in the trees, flying off just after I passed them. I sensed they were trying to communicate with me, something about magic as that is part of their medicine.
About five minutes after my encounter with many of the ravens, I found all of these Raven feathers! What a gift!
They were really trying to connect with me so when I got home, I looked up in Animal Speak by Ted Andrews to remind myself about the Raven:
‘It’s a bird of birth and death.
It’s a bird of mysticism and magic. A messenger of the great spiritual realm. They have a strong, creative life force that can be used to work the magic of spiritual laws upon the physical plane.’
Now I know and can connect with Raven to bring their medicine into my world in a bigger way.
So, pay attention to an unusual/special way that a Power animal shows up for you.
Then look up in books or online, to learn the meaning/medicine of that power animal.
They can become part of your spirit team. Call on them for guidance, make offerings to them, share sacred reciprocity, and feel their support with your spiritual journey.
Many blessings,
Helen
PS: New date for our upcoming Plant Medicine Ceremony: Taos – September 9-10
And if you know of a location where we could hold ceremony in Boulder, please contact me directly.