Animal Spirit Guides and Power Animals

WolfRunner

In shamanic tradition, animal spirits serve as guides, teachers, and sources of power. Each animal carries unique medicine and wisdom - the eagle brings vision, the bear offers strength and healing, the wolf teaches about community and loyalty.

Which animal spirits have appeared in your life? How do you connect with and honor your power animals?

RavenDancer

Raven showed up during one of my darkest periods and has been my constant companion ever since. Raven medicine is about transformation through shadow work - not always comfortable, but incredibly healing. I leave offerings of shiny objects and meat scraps for the local ravens.

SpiritWalker88

I work with multiple animal guides depending on what I need. Deer for gentleness and intuition, Hawk for clear vision and perspective, and Bear for strength during difficult times. I've learned to call on different animals for different situations.

UrbanShaman

This might sound funny, but Pigeon is one of my main power animals! At first I was like "really, Universe?" But pigeons are incredibly adaptable, they navigate complex urban environments, and they're amazing parents. Don't underestimate the 'common' animals!

DrumCircleMama

Owl came to me when I started facilitating circles. Owl medicine is about seeing in the dark - helping people navigate their shadow and find wisdom in difficult times. I have owl feathers on my altar and do a lot of nighttime meditation.