Have you ever identified strongly with an animal in the course of your life? Realizing that some habits of cats or dogs, for example, are similar to yours is not mere coincidence. Have you ever heard of Power Animal? It is about this term that this deeper rapprochement between humans and animals is about.
Within Shamanism, the concept “Power Animal” represents the energy that an animal offers us for our life trajectory. It is as if he were an ally for us to be able to develop ourselves spiritually, as well as in various areas of personal life. Read on and be enchanted by the power of animals!
Knowing Shamanism
Shamanism has different definitions, but all with a single objective: to connect with nature and with the sacred. Some people see it as a spiritual belief and others as a philosophy of life. Even with different views or nomenclatures, the focus of shamanic practices is to promote a deep knowledge of the being, so that he can find in himself the cure for the ills that affect him, whether in the spiritual or personal field of his life.
The teachings of this philosophy are based on analysis and observations made from nature and all the signs it gives to human beings: natural manifestations, Fire, Earth, Air, Water (which are the four elements), stones, animals, plants. , rain, among others. In the case of Power Animals, Shamanism has them as energetic forces, as beings from the spiritual plane that act as mentors so that people can go deeper into their own being. Every characteristic of an animal is brought out in an individual, which results in a heightened spiritual essence – it is a deep and extensive connection with nature.
What are Power Animals?
Considered archetypes or manifestations that act as spiritual mentors, Power Animals are basically animals formed by energy, representing the behavior or personality of each individual. Each person has their own, which appears to ratify their experiences or to give some sign that something needs to be changed or done in their life.
According to Shamanism, a Power Animal will accompany the individual until the end of his life, serving as an energetic guide that strengthens and instructs the steps and spirituality. Shamanic therapist Fernanda Shakti says that a specific animal adopts us in the spiritual plane at the exact moment we are born, but even if it is always with us, it needs to be awakened.
These animals are extremely important in our lives, especially for us to evolve. As they represent a part of our own being that needs to be reached and rescued, we need to find them so that we feel complete, so that we reach our inner power and so that we are always aware of our level of consciousness, in addition to such a discovery being one of the most valuable initiations of Shamanism.
And how do I find my Power Animal?
First you will need the help of a shaman master, who will be the facilitator and the person who will confirm your meeting with your Power Animal. There are those who decide to seek their guide alone, but as personal tastes and the ego tend to interfere in this search, it is important that a practitioner of Shamanism be their helper, so there will be no interference and no choices by affinity.
It is important to point out that not always your Power Animal will have points in common with your behavior or personality. In some cases, he will be exactly what you need, bringing the necessary teachings for your personal development. If you discover that your animal is one with which you have never felt an affinity, know that it has the necessary energies for you to develop your qualities in the current moment of your life.
You will search for your animal with your master, based on the shamanic teachings. Once you find it, you will learn to use its energies. Don't think that this learning will happen overnight or that you will know how to deal with your animal! According to its specific characteristics, you will invoke it for different purposes, such as protection and healing, for example.
Now discover the meaning of each Power Animal
Each of the animals has unique representation, symbology, qualities and teachings. But, of course, they are all equally important. Check out a list of the main Power Animals and delve into the energies of each one.
| Eagle | It symbolizes mental clarity. It reinforces the vision of one's being, brings enlightenment, spiritual elevation, independence and strength. |
| Butterfly | It symbolizes the transformation. It brings teachings about the stages and phases of life, emphasizing the importance of living and learning with each moment. In addition to promoting healing from rebirth. |
| Dog | Symbol of loyalty, he teaches us unconditional love and to be loyal to our being and to others. |
| Spider | It symbolizes the creation of dreams and teaches us about manifesting magic, creativity and the wisdom of going after what we dream. |
| Whale | It symbolizes the profound experiences of Mother Earth, in addition to representing sound. It teaches us about the use of sounds, melodies, rhythms and helps us in emotional balance and listening to our inner voice. |
| Hummingbird | It symbolizes the healing message. It acts as a stimulus for optimism in the face of life's situations. It brings lightness to emotional conflicts and evokes joy. |
| Abelha | Symbol of organization and communication, it teaches harmony and strengthens good relationships. |
| Horse | It symbolizes personal power. It helps us achieve spiritual freedom, increasing our inner power and facilitating the achievement of independence. |
| Elephant | It symbolizes intelligence and longevity. He brings us self-reliance and helps us overcome obstacles. |
| Ant | Symbol of patience, it teaches us about strategy and drives us to work with joy. |
| Gato | It symbolizes mysteries and magic. It has a strong relationship with our intuitive side and with sensuality. |
| Lobo | Symbol of sharing, he brings strong teachings about love and how to maintain good connections. |
| Lion | It symbolizes leadership and prosperity. It helps us to increase vitality, courage and self-confidence. |
| Urso | It symbolizes introspection. As an animal that hibernates for a while, it digests everything that has been lived and connects to Mother Earth. Therefore, it brings us teachings about rebirth, about thinking about everything we have done so that it is possible to find the answers in our own being. |
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Power Animals are like a bridge to our deep connection with nature. Through it, you will be able to raise your knowledge about your own being, in addition to, of course, getting help and strength in your journey on Earth.
What is your power animal?
