Your spirit, or power, animal offers deep guidance from the universe that will enhance your life and every venture you embark on. If you are a coach, healer, yoga teacher, or are running any kind of holistic business, being able to identify and receive messages from your power animal can be profoundly helpful.
Of course all animals can bring abundant gifts into our lives. In Shamanism, it’s believed that power animals are revealed to you to bring you the messages you need to move forward on your sacred path as well as to protect you. If you feel called in this life to help others, your journey will be enhanced by identifying your power animal and listening closely to the messages it is telling you. Your spirit animal can help you navigate challenges and evolve in important ways that will serve you and your highest purpose.
To connect with your spirit animal, notice any animal that keeps appearing in your life–this might be in physical form or symbolically such as in your dreams, meditation or in images you see. Get away from electronics daily and go out in nature and become aware of the animals around you. Observe the behavior of the animals you’re drawn to, repeatedly see, or dream of, and reflect on any messages they may be there to give to you.
In the past two years, I have had so many turtles appear in my life. These turtles all seem to keep their heads way out of their shells even when I’m near. They visit my home constantly, look me in the eyes, appear while I’m biking and I’ve gotten to swim with countless sea turtles who frequently swim right up to me in the ocean. From my training in shamanism, I knew that this had to be a sign that these beautiful turtles were sending me messages to guide me on my path.
Create some time in the next few weeks to get out in nature and observe the aliveness that’s around you. You may also want to meditate with the intention to get in touch with your spirit animal and receive guidance. Don’t underestimate the power of your intent. Let yourself dream, meditate, and play in nature and receive the support of the universe. It’ll make everything you do easier, more fun and bring you more abundance!
Please post below and let me know what you think your power animal is. I would love to hear from you!
Wolf and Raven. Wolf came to me about 25 years ago. Symbolizing community, working together, leading and alone time. Family, friend, courageous hunter.
Raven more recently. Craving new knowledge, curiosity and playful partner of wolf pups.
That’s so cool, Deb! Your curiosity, quest for knowledge and playfulness shine through and contribute to your powerful coaching presence. xoxo
Hummingbirds! They follow me around the property to let me know their feeders need filling, also honeybees. Hummingbirds fly right up to my face, eye level, and hover, looking me in the eyes. They are adorable.
Amy! That’s so magical. Hummingbirds represent freedom, joy, love, healing, creativity and perseverance. They are so inspiring and beautiful. How lovely that they surround you and look you in the eyes. What a blessing! xoxo
I love and miss you so much Eve! This is timely, I’ve always felt super drawn to dolphins and orcas, and now I know why. I’ve also done a ton of work with and feel extremely called by horses. The dragonfly has been the closest though, in the past five years, since I moved to Richmond. AND, in the past few weeks, I see crows and ravens everywhere…maybe I need to mediate on that!
Dearest Florencia, I love and miss you too! It’s so beautiful to hear about all your power animals. I love that dragonflies are surrounding you and crows and ravens too. Lots of energy around transformation and understanding the deeper meaning of life. Your connection to horses is so profound. And dolphins and orcas—wow! Such powerful energy and wisdom. Definitely meditate and reflect on this and see what emerges. xoxo
Dear Eve,
thank you for the article. I believe we have signs everywhere, just to keep eyes and heart open to receive the message.
Two days ago a coyote was walking towards my car, I drove from work, his presence was so powerful as those animals are beautiful, represents wisdom, playfulness, adaptability and survival. There are a lot of squirrels in my area, which represents happiness (generally speaking I am happy person, but now I am not happy at work and I am on my way to change it).
Also a month ago I was running and suddenly hawk sit on the bench in front of me, I froze and looked at this beauty – again a message for me and guidance. Well, I am observing those animals around me and thinking about the message, but I will try to meditate about it, what the message for me is, but I am definitely adaptable and powerful more than I think…
Dear Adriana, wow! So glad you are keeping your eyes and heart open to these powerful animals and the messages they are sending you. Celebrating your awareness and connection with nature and the animals all around you. Hawks signify being able to take care of the details while always keeping the big picture in mind. Congratulations for taking the actions to change your work and create more fulfillment and happiness. You are more powerful than you think and clearly in tune with nature. Really excited for your future! xoxo
I have many spirit animals – the first I connected with, was a Dragon in a Drum Journey when I was in Sedona. Then I received a Alicorn in another drum Journey. And then a Crane from a Buddhist teacher. Another Dragon and then a Polar Bear…. and a Mouse from a Sound Oracle….
In nature – I have Swans and Geese coming over and over again…. during a period of a year…
This week I have had two doves showed up very near me…. Birds has sometimes came and sat on me… I love birdsong….
Dearest Eliza, such powerful animal medicine! Acknowledging all you have done to connect with your spirit animals. That’s really special that you have so many birds coming to you and even sitting on you. Such profound reflections of freedom and your ability to soar! What a gift. xoxo
My first and continual power animal is a white wolf. We’ve been working together for 14 years now. I also have hummingbird and sea turtle guides. Hummingbird reminds me to be light. Sea turtle is the balance to my outward facing personality, able to go within and restore in safety. Pretty sweet for someone born unicorn!
Dear Michelina, that is so powerful that you’ve been working with a white wolf for 14 years! That’s so special. I love that you have hummingbirds reminding you of your lightness and sea turtles guiding you to go within and restore in safety:). You are my very favorite unicorn ever!! xoxo