ANIMALS AS TOTEMS BY PAULA OBRIEN
- A totem is a spirit, sacred animal , or symbol of a tribe, clan or family.
- NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION STATES THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US IS CONNECTED WITH 9 DIFFERENT ANIMALS THAT ACCOMPANY THEM THROUGH LIFE AS GUIDES
- They have been around for centuries and have been known since as far back as the days of Greek Mythology. Although some animals today are not known to be Native American totems they are still thought of and included in the premise of a TOTEM ANIMAL .
ARE YOU A WOLF?
IS THIS FOR YOU
It is widely thought that we all have one animal that is our “GUIDE” for life and will be there to help us through all of our days from beginning to end. Although other animals may pop along to help with other issues from time to time the one animal will stay loyal for all days.
With this one animal there will be a connection, a feeling of protection and love and you will always feel drawn to this animal , its ways and characteristics, and all round love for its type.
It is there to teach you lessons and you may never have even met it or owned one or even touched it . For some you this article will be setting off many previously unexplained feelings towards a certain animal group! It should feel like you have always had a love for them, an inexplicable love for them and you should be drawn to them always and just know. Some of you however may be reading this and have never had an inclination to find your animal totem let alone know of its existence. No if that’s you – it’s ok to be that way . Why not read on and see if it can help introduce you to this fabulous thought and insight into the hidden mysteries of life’s magic !
QUESTIONS TO PONDER
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT YOUR ANIMAL TOTEM IS ?
- Have you ever felt drawn to one animal or another and have no explanation ? This may be any type of living creature including insects and birds.
- Do you keep seeing a certain kind of animal all the time? This could even be on cards, or drawings or ornaments or even bedding in a shop window or on tv
- Do you find yourself wanting to visit animal parks or zoos – have you ever felt drawn to an animal whilst on the visit or has an animal ever been drawn to you at such a trip ?
- Is there any animal that you find scary or intriguing ?
- Have you ever been bitten or even attacked by an animal ?
- Do you dream of animals ?
- Are you drawn to paintings of a certain animal
YOU CANNOT CHOOSE YOUR ANIMAL TOTEM, IT CHOOSES YOU !
Still wondering what it is ? Simply ask the universe to help you , to show you. Remember this could be in any format ! And if you keep seeing the same animal or living creature over and over in the following few weeks then that for sure is you TOTEM
TO HELP YOU FURTHER FOLLOW THIS SIMPLE MEDITATION
CREDIT FOR PHOTO FROM http://silverwitch.tumblr.com/post/105170628302
ZODIAC TOTEM ANIMALS AND THEIR MEANINGS
There is also an animal attached to your zodiac sign and you may already be drawn to it ! Look below and let me know if you are by commenting in the comments section below the article
CREDIT FOR ARTICLE http://astrologyonlineguide.com/index-z-radads.html
COMMON TOTEM ANIMALS AND THEIR MEANINGS
IMAGES FROM https://whatismyspiritanimal.com/native-american-zodiac-astrology/
And FINALLY
I so hope you have enjoyed this little insight into animals as totems, guides in your life. It’s always brilliant to learn new things and although I have just touched the surface to allow you to contemplate the very notion that they may be with you at all times, perhaps for some of you it is JUST what you needed to spark a new way of living, perhaps with the tiger in you ? RRRROOOAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR