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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