10.6.13

Fox Medicine


Shamans and traditional witches all over the world work with animal spirits. These spirits often represent a species as a whole: not a bear, but Bear. Through this connection, the shaman can call upon the strength of the bear, the swiftness of the horse, or the far sight of the eagle and so on. The animal protects the shaman, may instruct her, and becomes a vehicle for her soul in the Otherworld. Most of these spirits take the form of untamed, rather than domesticated animals. The bond of the shaman with her animal spirit is an entirely personal one, and is not shared by any group or family, though others in a group may have the same power animal. Witches call these spirit animals familiars, while in North America they are called power animals.The animal fetch or Dyr-Fylgja of Norse magicians was thought to accompany everyone through life. In Siberia an animal familiar is termed the Kyla or Chargi (animal soul). In South America, familiars are known as nagual animals.The word totem is different and implies a blood relationship or kinship between a person, a family or tribe and an animal. One of the most important functions of a familiar or animal ally is to help you journey to the Otherworld, the mysterious realm beyond normal waking consciousness, and the journey would be dangerous without the help of the spirit ally. For example, a shaman might be led by a fox into tunnels beneath the ground to experience the underworld, or a bird familiar might take him on a spirit flight through the treetops, showing him things he couldn't see from the ground, or beyond, into the heavens.
Our animal ally brings us messages or life lessons. Spirit of Fox - Spirit Guide - Fox Medicine: A trustful friend or guide in your journey to enter the Faerie Realm. Follow your fox and she will lead you to the Home of the Faeries! Fox shares with you the ability to watch the motivations and movements of others while remaining unobserved yourself. Foxes stay close to their dens, so your intention as a witch may be to turn to the home fires, and to take care of your home, family and garden. They were once thought to be holding counsels.

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