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The quagga represents the lost and forgotten. Only one quagga in all of history was photographed and only 23 specimens exist. Nothing lasts forever so reach out and grab it while you can. They can show us missed opportunities , loss and thoughtlessness.

Seal's medicine includes protection during change, dreaming and lucid dreaming, imagination, creativity, protection from danger, movement through emotions, the inner voice



Celtic beliefs imply the human connection to animals is literal. It is believed that animals have the power to change into human form, and that entire clans are descended from the union of these animal people and humans. Dogs, wolves and cats are some of these animals, and one of the most common associations is… Continue

totem, medicine, shamanism, hyena

Animal-Wise/Ted Andrews:



Keynote: Formidable instincts and abilities. Develop clan and communal life.



Hyenas are dog-like creatures of Africa and Asia and are often scorned for their funny looks and their scavenging habits, but they are in reality formidable hunters, taking on formidable prey. They have keen noses for hunting, and actually hunt more prey than scavenge. They will chase off lions, and a fully-grown hyena is capable of… Continue

The Okapi is found in rain forests of the Congo region and was unknown to science until around 1900. Because of its late discovery, its shy disposition and solitary lifestyle it holds the medicine of elusiveness. It is a member of the giraffe family and those with this totem should also study the giraffe. The giraffe's neck extends into the sky giving it the ability to see into the distant future. The okapi however, has short legs and a short neck and focuses its sight on the present and near… Continue

The vulture is a member of the raptor family. They feed exclusively on carrion and perform a very useful function by disposing of potential sources of disease. The Pueblo Indians saw the vulture as a sign of purification and the Greeks considered it to be a symbol of transformation. As old decayed flesh was removed new life emerged. These amazing birds are vital for the health and well being of mankind and all other life forms.



The Andean Condor is the largest of the vultures with a… Continue

The wolverine is known for its great ferocity and extraordinary strength. Indian mythology describes the wolverine as a trickster hero, a link between the material world and the spirit world. In ancient mythology the energy of a trickster is linked to the underworld where the secrets of creation live.



Baby wolverines are born blind and weigh less than one pound. This prompts all their other sensory organs to awaken quickly, their sense of smell, feeling and inner sight are heightened… Continue

Crow/Raven: Sep 22 – Oct 22

Highly enthusiastic, and a natural entrepreneur, the Crow is quite a charmer. But he/she doesn't have to work at being charming – it comes easily. Everyone recognizes the Crow's easy energy, and everyone turns to the Crow for his/her ideas and opinions. This is because the Crow is both idealistic and diplomatic and is quite ingenious. In nurturing environments this Native American animal symbol is easy-going, can be romantic, and soft-spoken. Further, the crow… Continue

Animal symbolism of the blue jay includes:



* Loquaciousness

* Communication

* Determination

* Assertiveness

* Faithfulness

* Intelligence

* Advantage

* Curiosity

* Vibrancy

* Clarity

* Energy







Like the crow, magpie and raven, blue jays are talkative creatures utilizing a wide range of vocalizations to express their opinions. Indeed, their speech abilities are so advanced, that they are able to mimic other birds… Continue

This is an article I wrote for Pathways magazine

SO let me know what you think I tried to keep it fairly simple and write it in a newspaper type style





The Beginner's Guide to Finding your Spirit Animal









The spirits can and will make their selves known to us. If we open our minds and

hearts and truly see what is around us we can learn much from the animal

kingdom.

Many pagan paths believe in animal helpers, totems,familiars, guides… Continue