THE NINE ANIMAL TOTEM
Each and every person on earth has nine power totem animals that symbolize the medicine they carry in their Earth Walk. These animals or creatures beings imitate each person’s abilities, talents, challenges and dreams. For instance, if a person is linked to a Wolf as a power animal, that person is born a teacher, pathfinder, innovator, and self-starter. This does not necessarily mean that a person has acknowledged those gifts and is using them to the fullest. It can mean that Wolf is there to bring that person to an understanding of the talents; you might say that Wolf would be appearing in the contrary. As you come into Earth Walk, there are seven directions surrounding your physical body. These directions are East, South, West, North, Above, Below, and Within. The direction called Within exists within you, but also surrounds you, since the entire universe is inside your consciousness’. You have a totem animal in each of the seven directions to teach you the lessons of these directions. The other two animals, which make up your nine totems are the ones which are walking at each side of you at all times, and which may possibly have been coming to you for years in your dreams. If they have not come to you in dreams, they may be animals that you are drawn to but which have not appeared amongst the seven you selected. You may find that these last two creatures will appear for you at a later date. The two that walk by your side may be from any part of the animal kingdom on Mother Earth. One of them could be a Duck, Big Horned Sheep, Vulture, or a Raccoon. Seeking advice from a book on animal habits to better understand the Medicines of these animals, and see how their characteristics applies to both human kind and your self. Your opinions of your self cannot get in the way when you pick these cards, therefore you will tend to learn more about your true nature when you simply allow the animals come to you. Once you have finished the selection of your seven animals for the seven directions, you should not do this process again. These are the creature beings that are your medicine.
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| East:
The animal in the East direction guides you to your greatest
spiritual challenges and guards your path to enlightenment. South:
The animal to your South protects the child within and reminds you
when to be humble and when to trust, so that innocence will be
balanced in your character.
West: The animal in the West position leads you to your personal truth and inner answers. It also shows you the path of your goals. North: The North animal gives wise counsel and reminds you when to speak and when to listen. It also reminds you to be grateful for your every day blessings. Above: The animal Above will teach you to honor the Great Star Nation, it will also remind you that you came from the stars and to the stars you will return. The animal is also the sentinel of the Dreamtime; your personal access to the other dimensions. Below: The animal Below will teach you about the inner Earth, and how to stay grounded on your pathway. Within: The animal Within will teach you how to find your happiness and to be faithful to your personal truths. It’s also the guardian of your sacred space, the place that is yours alone and is never shared except by invitation. Right Side: The animal to your Right protects your male side and teaches you that, no matter where you turn, it will be your Father Protector within. This animal also carries your courage and warriors spirit. Left Side: The animal to your Left is the protector of your female side and teaches you that you must learn to receive abundance as well as to nurture your self and others. The Left- side animal is also your teacher about relationships and mothering. Once you have finished the selection of your seven animals for the seven directions, you should not do this process again. These are the creature beings that are your medicine. |
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