#shadow animals

Art Fight attack for hachi-08 of their OC Shadow! :)

“Spirit animals for Halloween 2019. Don't be mistaken, the most frightening ones also hold the most valuable teachings... They act as revealing mirrors, reflecting our hidden fears and the shadowy areas of our life. In other words, they reveal the parts of ourselves that we tend to avoid and too often stuff under the surface. Let's explore 3 of these "shadow animals" 

- (Selene Fox & Spirit Animals”)

The Bat has traditionally been used to symbolize the death of the old ways for the benefit of the highest personal transformation. This animal is most alive when in the dark and usually rests hanging upside-down. It’s a striking inspiration to put into question common beliefs and radically change our perspective about the world and our own identity. The Bat warns us about “death” by stagnation when we are stuck in our own confusion or inability to make a decision. It invites us to let go of old habits, behavioral patterns or situations that do not serve us any more. Sometimes, we must surrender the old in order to free ourselves. And that is how the spirit of the Bat can support us............

The Snake is another animal that causes strong discomfort in most of us. This powerful animal symbolizes the cycle of life and death the best. As it regularly sheds its skin, it suggests that we most often need to let go of our “old skin” before we can renew ourselves. When the Snake shows up in your life, prepare yourself to go through deep changes, possibly leading to a rebirth of some kind. As a shadow animal, the Snake shows our inability or resistance to change, and possibly our tendency to deceive others or even ourself. If you’re feeling stuck, you will need to release old habits or beliefs in order to rise again. A "symbolic death” of deep-rooted, erroneous beliefs might be needed to allow personal growth. The Snake will support you in going through deep transformations and transmute the darkest energies into fuel for your creativity and wholeness....

The Spider is high on the list of the creepiest spirit animals. Despite its repulsive allure, it has been revered throughout the ages as the weaver of creation and fate. Beware, the Spider is a symbol of both creation and destruction. On one side, it creates the web on which destiny can unfold, and on the other side, it can kill its pray with a single bite. So on which side of the web are you? The energy of the Spider implies a certain idea of control. It often symbolizes an overbearing female energy or imbalance in a personal relationship or possibly at work. Remember that it’s easy to get caught in the web of illusions and entangled in confusing situations or relationship dynamics. Avoid getting trapped! So how to get out? The Spider might point out that it’s time to confront your fears and find alternatives to the problems you’re facing. Start creating circumstances that are favorable to your expansion and well-being. Open yourself and explore the possibilities. The Spider will definitely support you in the process of building and following the thread of your desires and weave your dreams into reality.”

The Shadow Animals of Kung Fu

Fight Like an Animal (or Two, or Three) hand shadow animals, YouTube Most Chinese martial arts, and Southern Shaolin kung fu, in particular, has a five-animal fighting system. Indeed, Shaolin’s five animals are universally known (thank you Kung Fu Panda and all those Shaw Bros films). But seriously, when we think of kung fu, we think of fighting like an animal. Tiger, crane, leopard, snake,…

I’ve been big time into Fnaf as of recently and I got inspired into making more spooky looking/inspired made characters!