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Post by Lady Anastasia on Jan 2, 2007 18:12:45 GMT -5
How do you find out what your totems animals are.....I've gotten this question a few times in the last few days......
So, I'm asking the rest of the group to try to help me answer that question....
here is one link that I think may prove to be helpful.....
href="http://www.crystalinks.com/poweranimals.html
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Post by Lady Anastasia on Jan 2, 2007 18:13:34 GMT -5
Discovering your Totem animals.
The best ways to find your Totem Animals are to keep your eyes open to new animals that come your way in everyday life and through meditation. Meditation can be a very powerful asset when meeting and working with your Spirit Guide and other Totems. Find a quiet place, get comfy, close your eyes and open your mind to the animal and hear what it has to say. If you open yourself to them, your Totems will find you.
Holding Rainbow Warrior Woman designed some questions to help you discover the Animal Totems that are in your life. Follow your instincts when answering, just don't write down every animal that comes to mind.
Life Long Animal Totems
* When you were a child, what animal did you collect or obsess over that you are still attracted to today?
* Of all animals if you could have any animal as a pet or companion what would it be?
* When going to the zoo, which animal do you spend the most time with or are drawn to?
* If you could be any animal what animal would it be?
* What animal is in your dreams that you have had since childhood?
* What animal are you afraid of that you have no idea why you are afraid of it?
* Of all animals what animals are you most attracted to?
* When you are out in nature, do you often seem to run into the same animal?
* What animal have you bumped into over and over throughout your life?
* What animal have you watched for hours?
* Does art work or jewelry with a certain animal always attract you?
You Life Long Animal Totem will be the animal that you answered at least three times out of the eleven questions. The more times the same animal is listed in your answers the more important and stronger it is in your life. The one that appeared most is your current Animal Spirit totem.
Journey Animal Totems
* What animal have you started to see occasionally that you never saw before?
* What new animal are you attracted to?
* Are you dreaming of an animal lately?
* Are you thinking about an animal lately?
* In the past two weeks what animals have you seen or dreamt of several times?
If you have a Journey Animal Totem you will have answered at least three of the questions with the same animal.
Message Animal Totems
* What animal surprised or startled you today?
* What animal that you don't usually see, have you seen a couple of times today?
* What animal entranced you today?
If you answered the same animal to two question then this animal is your Message Totem with a very important message. Heed it's word quickly for the message is for now and today. If you only answered one question then this is a message you should still consider.
Shadow Animal Totems
* What animal attacks have you been in?
* What scary or traumatic animal situations have you been in?
* Does seeing a certain animal bring up feelings of fear?
* What animal do you run from?
* What animals do you have reoccurring nightmares about?
* Does just watching TV with that animal appearing scare you?
Answering two questions with the same animal means you have a Shadow Totem you must address. Remember that the Shadow Totem will continually test you and work against you for you are it's prey. You must embrace the lesson of the animal totem and conquer your fear, accept the power of the Shadow totem, and bring it into the light as your spiritual totem.
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Post by Lady Anastasia on Jan 2, 2007 18:14:00 GMT -5
~Birth Totem~
This is the Totem Role that we will begin with, as most individuals who have studied Native Astrology are already familiar with this particular Role. It is the Animal Totem most often equated with the Sun Sign in traditional, exoteric astrology.
~Clan Totem~
Each of the individual Birth Totems will also belong to one of the four Elemental Clans, as delineated on the Clan Totem page.
~Power Totem~
Where the ~Birth Totem~ is the chief Teacher we have chosen to "study under" this Earth Walk, the ~Power Totem~ is the most basic and eternal expression of our Soul.
~Life Theme Totem~
In addition to the "generalized" Totems of Birth and Clan, which cover a group of people born under a certain day and month, there are several other Animal Totems that will figure strongly in our lives as we walk the good Red Road of Physical Life. One such of these Totem Roles is the Life Theme Totem.
~Life Mission Totem~
Just as the Life Theme Animal Spirit is only with us for the current earthwalk, the same holds true for our ~Life Mission Totem, ~ with he/she possessing the Wisdom and Medicine that will assist us in fulfilling our chosen Life Mission.
~Lesson Totem~
As we enter onto the Sacred Hoop, we choose the general Path, Theme and Mission of our current Earthwalk. Additionally, we will chose the major and minor lessons that our soul will encounter so that it may evolve and move beyond the "need" to take up the ~Robe of Physical Life.~
~Messenger Totems~
In addition to the Animal Totems that we have either for the current Earthwalk (as in the Birth, Theme and Mission Totems), the Animal Spirit that is with us from lifetime to lifetime (Power Totem), and the Lesson Totems (which change within the current incarnation), there are also Spirit Totems that hover at the edge of our consciousness, acting as emissaries between the Blue Road of Spirit and the Red Road of Physical Life.
~Shadow Totems~
The Shadow Totem is the Animal Spirit that brings forth unresolved issues for resolving, unhealed pain that it may be healed, and the Personality Center operating from destructive tendencies that we might absorb and integrate the Lessons of the Past.
(I'm going to go find Crystal and see if she'll add to this, she can clear some of the questions up)
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Post by Lady Anastasia on Jan 2, 2007 18:14:32 GMT -5
Great Spirit Speaks
"My children, in my love for you I have given you nine guides that will bless you, and walk with you this Earth Walk which you have chosen
These guides come in the form of animal totems, and represent the power and medicine which we carry within us...all we need do is recognize and call upon them for the guidance and love which they are waiting to provide.
The animal totems sit in the 4 cardinal directions (East, South, West, and North) they also dwell in the 3 spiritual directions
(above, below and within)
There is also a totem animal which walks on each side of us.
East: The guide that presents us our spiritual challenges, and guards our path as walk the Trail to Wisdom
South: This animal protects that child that dwells within each of our spirits, and teaches us to find the balance of humility and sacred trust.. This animal brings to us the quality of innocence .
West: From this animal we learn our personal truth, and find our answers that reside within. This animal with show us the path to reach our personal goals
North: The animal in the North brings with it wise counsel, and teaches us when to speak, and when to listen. With this animal comes the ability and wisdom to recognize and be grateful for the blessings which are bestowed upon us each day.
Above: The guide which dwells above is our teacher about the Great Star Nation, and shows us the way to honor those Great Spirits which come from the stars. This animal is a constant reminder that you came from the stars and to the stars you shall return.
The spirit which Walks Above is the guardian of you the Dreamtime, and will guide you as you walk to the other dimensions, and explore the expanse of the other worlds.
Below: This is your spirit of the inner Earth, and will teach you the ways of keeping yourself grounded, and your moccasins on the path.
Within: This is the way to finding the joy that your heart, soul, and spirit desire on this walk. The spirit from within shows you how to be faithful and true to yourself. This animal is the protector of that sacred space which is yours alone, and no one else can enter without your permission
The animal which walks with us on our left side is the protector of our female side, and teaches us the value of loving, and caring for ourselves in a nurturing way.
From this animal we are to learn to receive the abundance that Grandfather has provided for us.
There is also a totem animal which walks with us on the right side, and protects our male side, and teaches us that Grandfather is there to protect and guide us at all times, this animal also carries our warrior spirit, and provides us with the courage to walk our walk upon our path
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Post by Lady Anastasia on May 18, 2007 14:50:27 GMT -5
Bump for discussion
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Post by Senbecc on May 18, 2007 19:46:12 GMT -5
This is some great reading lala, I hope to read it and add some thoughts to it as well!
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Post by KittyLane on May 19, 2007 9:09:21 GMT -5
Thanks for pointing this back out! I will be able to really find mine now.
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Post by Wolf on May 22, 2007 0:31:04 GMT -5
Yes, thank you for that.. I know a few of mine but shall now be able to find more!
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Post by Maureen on Jan 28, 2008 14:38:49 GMT -5
humm trying to fin dout my animal totems |
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Post by Lady Anastasia on Jan 31, 2008 22:35:03 GMT -5
humm trying to fin dout my animal totems Having any luck with that? |
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Post by Senbecc on Feb 1, 2008 17:07:47 GMT -5
humm trying to fin dout my animal totems What do you feel are your totems? Our lala can find information on any totem.  |
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Chandra Vrika
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Post by Chandra Vrika on Feb 1, 2008 18:46:30 GMT -5
Seems right now I only have Lifelong Animal Totems: A Wolf and a Lion. Peculiar how they are seemingly opposites, since one is canine and the other feline in nature.  They both are very family oriented though, so that's interesting. (I also did the first lesson on that link, and all I could grasp was a few seconds of a tiger running right to left across my field of view, and then it was gone  ). |
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Post by Lady Anastasia on Feb 1, 2008 20:46:23 GMT -5
humm trying to fin dout my animal totems What do you feel are your totems? Our lala can find information on any totem. lol... I'm blushing now! I can find information on almost any animal, and, I have some wonderful mentors who can help me find what I cant. |
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Post by Lady Anastasia on Feb 1, 2008 20:48:45 GMT -5
Seems right now I only have Lifelong Animal Totems: A Wolf and a Lion. Peculiar how they are seemingly opposites, since one is canine and the other feline in nature. They both are very family oriented though, so that's interesting. (I also did the first lesson on that link, and all I could grasp was a few seconds of a tiger running right to left across my field of view, and then it was gone ). I wouldn't' think that is peculiar at all. Them being opposites can be explained as them being the embodiments of your light and dark side, or, the ying and the yang. |
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Dystopia
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I never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude...
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Post by Dystopia on Feb 2, 2008 6:28:33 GMT -5
So far I`m only sure about my Life long Animal Totem...it`s definitely a wolf, no doubts about that. I dearly love all kinds of animals, but the wolf is something else...I can relate to that animal in almost all aspects...except that I don`t actually hunt for food....yet. I simply adore everything about wolves, their appearance, their character, hunting strategy, sense of hierarchy...everything.
Not a day passes without me thinking about them (wow, that was even poetic)...and to that degree that sometimes I think I`m obsessed.
Anyway..I think these reasons are more than enough....
A crow could be my Shadow Animal Totem, it matches the first three questions...a raven could be my Journey AT, and an owl could be my Message AT...yea a lot of birds. These are the most probable...though I`m not 100% sure...
There you go...I wouldn`t know this if it wasn`t for you lala...
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