Imaginary guides you to your Animal Totems as imaginary guides to reflect on your life. You could also think of them as Power Animals because each imparts a special energy and power to your life. found by observing how each animal lived mates, find food and protect themselves Native Americans in the position, the animal specific strengths and weaknesses have been defined. For example, with the winter hibernation, it was said that she possessed the magic of dreams. They were also formidable foes, so Bear Energy was also about physical power and strength. It is fascinating to note that different cultures (not just Native Americans) came up with similar interpretations for the individual animals. Spiritual energies Native Americans and other cultures used shamans to help them connect with the world around them, and with the power of the animals. With dreams and visions, these Shaman with the "Manitou," the animals would connect. The Manitou is an animal to its original spiritual energy-wolf ness, Deerness, foxness ... etc. It was assumed that for every person who voted a certain Manitou (or more) that they were special. These were their personal animal totems. They discovered their totems through vision quests, although sometimes the totem made themselves known in other ways. For example, if you were attacked by a wild animal, it was believed that this particular animal totem had chosen you. Physical and mental characteristics of each animal that has existed several properties, both physically and mentally. The qualities in your personal Animal Totems are qualities that you connect with the name, feel a deep affinity to be, or simply need more of in your life. Here are some brief descriptions of the properties of a few animals. Read carefully. One of them seems to be one of your animal totems. Skunk: Self-confidence, self esteem, self-respect, creative energy, attention to intuition and inner Knowings Alligator: Power to survive, keeper of ancient wisdom, clairvoyance Cat: Magic, mystery, curiosity, independence, healing, unpredictability, inner balance, movement by fears of frog vision in all directions, physical and emotional cleansing, metamorphosis, creative power of Shark: instruct peace, solitude, emotional transformation, power protect your animal totems and protect you during your life journey. If you try to discover an animal that speaks strongly to you, an animal you need to feel draw more into your life, surrounding himself with pictures of the animal. This lets the animal know it is welcome in your room. Find to "meet" your Animal Totems One way of one of your Animal Totems is a guided visualization do (this is adapted from the book SoulCollage by Seena Frost). New Sacred Space by using music, a candle and incense, or a spot to stay. Sit quietly and very slowly scan your body, paying special attention to each of the seven chakras. Then choose a chakra to return and focus there. Ask the animal who lives there, its nature known to you. Wait. Hearing. Watch. Remember to be patient. Do not give up. You can "see" not do anything for the first time. Sometimes Animal Totem is nearby, just out of sight, you see if you are serious about connecting with are in the process. Continue to do this guided visualization until one of your animals makes itself known to you. During meditation, "take" if you want one of your Animal Totems, look in the eye and greet you remember it with love and curiosity. Ask him how he is feeling today. Make it the name. Remember that this meeting is all in your imagination, so it is in your control. There is nothing to fear. At some point, move the body into the body of the animal. Take a look in the eyes of this sacred animal and notice what you see. After a while, your body back and put the conversation with him. Ask your Animal Guide, the following questions so that you learn more about its meaning and its place for you on your journey: Who are you? What do you have to give me? What do you want from me? How will I remember what you taught me? Be sure to give it enough time to react, and surprise your expectations! You may be pleasantly surprised or uncomfortable by an animal that makes itself known to you. Try the animal that wants to be with you, to force rather than accept another to be there. Trust the process, My Summer of Skunks It is generally believed that an animal totem chooses you, not vice versa. The animals love your totems but then again could be, they could not! The animals that come to you if you are open and accepted, are the ones you need to work with. You need the strengths and weaknesses that you already own, and they will have lessons to learn for you. A few years ago I was constantly seeing skunks in our front yard, even in broad daylight. This is highly unusual skunk behavior, I assure you! A few times I also saw a white skunk with a black stripe! Later I learned that skunks are really about self-esteem, self-esteem and inner protection through intuition. And I looked at a season of my life when I completely powerless and vulnerable to some difficult family situations which directly affected to feel my self-respect and self-esteem. Coincidence? I think not! I have not seen how shamelessly they go about my front yard since that summer several years ago. I believe that Skunk had a message for me this year, and I think if I need him again, he will be there. Honor your animal guide with SoulCollage ® SoulCollage ® is a tool for personal growth is a mystical magical blend of intuitive art and imaginative play. It was created by Seena Frost in 1989, when she worked with clients in her therapy practice in California. One of the complaints in the SoulCollage ® deck companions, you can create a unique collage cards to your special animal to honor leaders. Making a card like this, and works with her in the SoulCollage ® process is an excellent way to honor these special energies animal and get to know your animal totem in a creative, imaginative ways.