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 persons
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. Its 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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