How To Draw A Spirit Animal

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Is your spirit animal a wolf, owl, bear, crow, giraffe, lizard or butterfly? Spirit animals can help us feel more in tune with the earth and guide us to make the right decisions in life.^[1] You cannot just choose a spirit animal, though; according to ancient beliefs, your spirit animal chooses you. Read on to learn how to find and connect with your spirit animal, a quest that has been undertaken by countless people over thousands of years.

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Spend time in nature. The Earth is populated by innumerable animal species with something to teach us. If you are lucky enough to have a pet, perhaps you interact with animals sometimes, but a lot of people spend almost all of their time with other humans. Making the natural world a bigger part of your life opens you to the possibility of connecting with a spirit animal.
- Do not go out searching for a spirit animal; that is not the way it works. For now, be open to learning more about all non-human creatures.^[2]
- Look for inventive ways to spend more time in nature. If you do not live near the wilderness, go to a state or national park, or a city park.
- When you spend time outside, remove your headphones and cut out any distractions. Become aware of your surroundings and notice things you might usually overlook: a bird peeking out of a bush, or a caterpillar walking across the sidewalk.
- When time does not permit a long trek outside, make your inside space more open to the natural world. Turn off the air conditioner. Open the blinds and the windows. Listen to the wind and the crickets instead of playing music.
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Recognize the wisdom and intelligence of animals. Spending more time in nature, especially around animals, will help you start to think of them differently. Notice their habits, how they communicate with one another, and the elements of their behavior that surprise you. Animals have intelligence all their own, different from but equal to that of humans. If that is difficult or impossible for you to see, it will be hard to find your spirit animal.
- Intelligence is more than just being able to solve math problems. Think about what type of intelligence different animals have. Migratory birds, for example, can fly thousands of miles to a pre-planned destination without a map.
- Do not anthropomorphize animals. They are not human, so do not expect them to express themselves the same way. It is important to respect animals for who they are, rather than assuming they will communicate on your terms.
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Meditate and pray. Finding your spirit animal is a spiritual and supernatural exercise. Perform a meditation or prayer session during which you concentrate on being open to communications from your spirit animal.^[3] Do it in a natural place like a meadow or a beach, or somewhere man-made, such as a park. Trust your instincts.
- If you want a concrete answer to a yes or no question, you probably will not find that in a spirit animal. It is not about getting what you want; it is about forging a deeper connection to nature, which will eventually lead you down the right path.
- Seek out your spirit animal if you are ready to be open to a different kind of wisdom and intelligence and connect more deeply with the natural world. Remember that this has to be a mutual connection; you cannot "conjure" the spirit animal at will. You gain most by being open to all possibilities.
- If your meditations and prayers seem fruitless, do not force it. Try again during a different season, or when your mind is in a different state. In the meantime, work on being more open and spiritually aware, by spending even more time out with mother nature.
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Pay attention to recurrent appearances of a particular animal in your life. Have you ever had a day, or week, when the same symbol seemed to keep coming to the fore? Perhaps you saw a mural of a wolf painted on the side of a building, and it struck you as beautiful so you stopped to take it in. Maybe later that day, you looked down to see a wolf tattoo on a woman's ankle in the coffee shop. That night you went home, turned on the TV, and if you look hard there might be a chance that an animal you see often to be on TV. The recurrence of animal symbols can mean your spirit animal is trying to get in touch.
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Take note of animals in your dreams. Spirit animals often appear to people at night in their dreams, when the mind is at rest and the subconscious is at work. If you tend to dismiss or forget your dreams, make a point of paying more attention. Take note of the animals you encounter.
- Sometimes the appearance of a spirit animal is not straightforward. You may dream of an animal in a painting on the wall or a conversation in which the other person makes mention of a certain animal. All references to animals are worth noting.
- Write down your dreams and pay attention to patterns over time. What message do the animals seem to be communicating? Keep an open mind and try to interpret them.
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Be attentive to animals with unusual behavior. Many have reported encountering their spirit animal in physical form. Do not dismiss it if an animal comes close to you, makes sustained eye contact, runs ahead of you, hangs around your yard, or otherwise appears to be trying to communicate something.
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Keep a journal of your meditations. Some animals may come and go, and some may stay. Keeping a journal of your interactions with these animals will help you learn more about yourself and your animal totem.
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Consult a shaman. These spiritual mediums may have methods or advice for finding your spirit animal. Be aware that finding a shaman in your neighborhood is not as easy as doing a Google search or looking in the phone book. You may have to ask around or investigate on your own.

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Learn about your animal. ^[4]Once you have identified your animal, learn everything you can about it. What does it eat, and where does it live? Read about its history, behaviors, and the way it is portrayed in literature and the media. What does this animal represent?
- An animal's particular wisdom is called its "medicine," or power. This medicine can be used to help during a time of need. For example, a hawk's medicine might be its ability to see clearly when others cannot.
- If possible, spend time near your animal's habitat. Do not be disruptive, but try to learn as much as you can about how the animal exists in the wild.
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Apply your animal's wisdom to your own life. Take what you have learned and use it to help you deal with making big decisions, confronting difficult situations, and reaching your goals. You can draw on your animal's wisdom in everyday life, too, in your treatment of others and the earth.
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Be open to messages. Pay close attention each time your animal appears to you in any form. Do your best to interpret the messages the animal seems to be sending. Remember, the messages will not be straightforward, since animals do not communicate the same way humans do, so you will have to do some deep thinking to understand. Here are some questions to ask yourself:
- What emotions do you feel when the animal comes?
- Does the animal seem to be a sign of foreboding or comfort?
- Does the animal seem to be leading you in a certain direction?
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Honor your animal. It is believed in shamanism that you gain a deeper connection with your spiritual animal by honoring it. In doing this, you are letting it know that its assistance in helping you with your life is appreciated. You can do this by standing up for the environment and animal rights and, in particular, the well being of your spirit animal. Remember that each time an animal species goes extinct, we lose the wisdom of that animal.

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Can you trust a quiz to tell you your spirit animal?

Most likely not, as a quiz has very limited answers and is not always right. Look at your own life to find your spirit animal, not somebody else's guess.
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How will I feel when a spirit animal chooses me?

Warmth, like a connection/tingly feeling. It will feel "right", as if this is something that you have always known.
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What will my spirit animal give me?

A sense of peace and personal empowerment. A form of guidance for your skills and interests.
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How do I know I have a spirit animal?

You can tell by the animal that makes your heart sing. For example, if you have always been surrounded by cats and are heavily influenced by them, that could be a telltale sign. Or, if you feel uplifted whenever thinking about a particular animal, then that could be a sign.
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What if I've tried everything and my spirit animal still hasn't come to me?

Perhaps you are not looking in the right place. Have you considered your animal could be one of the water or sky? You might also be being too choosy or wishing for a particular animal. Let it come naturally.
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Can you have multiple spirit animals?

There is no reason why not. You may actually find that a variety of spirit animals matches different aspects of your personality, such as a wolf for courage, a bear for strength and an owl for wisdom.
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It feels like my spirit animal is a griffin. Can they be mythical creatures too?

Yes, it is possible, as my friend's spirit animal is a unicorn, but she also connects very well with horses, so maybe your spirit animal is an eagle or lion.
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I always feel that my spirit animal is the wolf, but how can I make sure of that ?

Do a few meditations and hope it comes to you; remember to be patient. When you're connecting to your spirit animal, be sure to clear your mind so that it isn't just your imagination and you're just getting the answers you want.
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How do I find my spirit animal?

There are many ways, but guided meditation can be a good way. They talk you through meeting your spirit animal, but you're the one who's visualising it. It's hard to explain, but if you search "power animal guided meditation" on YouTube, things will come up. Another way is to be aware of things you do subconsciously, such as collecting owl items for decades. If you have many representations of owls in your house, it's clear that your spirit animal would be an owl.
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If I have a dream about an animal, does that make it is my spirit animal?

Not necessarily. Dreams can also be affected by the things you saw and did that day. You would want to consider how prominent the animal was in your dream, and what sort of role it played. Did the animal appear only briefly or did it protect you from harm throughout the dream? Were you the animal itself in your dream?

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Spiritual animals pick you. You may find that your spirit animal is not the animal that you originally expected to come to you.
Do not always expect a nice animal like cats or dogs, some people have found their spiritual animals to be far more vicious like snakes, lions, bears, and so on.
Fill your home with objects related to your animal. Let the animal know that it is welcome in your space.
At the end, you might have been with your animal spirit the whole time and you might have more than one.
If you do not know your animal, in the night say, "You are welcomed into my dream." They may come to your dream, which might lead you to discover your spirit animal.
Do not be impatient. Discovering your spirit animal takes time and patience.
When looking for your spirit animal, be relaxed.
Do not necessarily stick to land creatures. Remember the variety of creatures residing in the ocean as well as the ones that fly in the sky.
Try and learn as much as you can about your animal and recognize its wisdom; apply it to your everyday life.
You can take quizzes on the Internet for fun, but it will not necessarily give you the right answer. You cannot rely on it if you want to find your spirit animal.
Keep a dream journal and a meditation journal and always spend time in nature.instead of playing on computers.

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Your spirit animal will provide enlightenment, but that does not mean that you can approach it in nature. If you find that your spirit animal is a bear, do not approach or confront a bear when you are out in its natural habitat. This is a risky venture and could cause you to become injured or worse.
Spirit animals are of high spiritual importance in some Native American cultures. Look for one with great respect and caution if you are not a member of one of those tribes.

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To find your spirit animal, look for animals that seem to keep reappearing in your life. Focus on your life, your thoughts, and your dreams -- anything that makes you think of a specific animal might be a sign! You might notice a polar bear tattoo, overhear a conversation about polar bears, and think of a bear when your friend mentions strength - these are all signs! For more help recognizing your spirit animal, like how to meditate in nature or when to consult a shaman, keep reading...

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