In many native cultures, animals have counterparts known as animal totem spirit guides. It is believed that they have aided humans throughout history. There are many expressions of them in art, literature, and picture writing such as petroglyphs and hieroglyphs.
Storytelling is one of the most compelling forms of communication and has been a part of the human experience since the dawn of civilization. Animals and mythological creatures appear in myths, legends, and fairytales as symbols to express something that may have been witnessed by an individual or group, or a belief held by the people of that time.
Many profound ideas and events are expressed through orally shared stories and written traditions. They often depict sacred animals who possess desirable characteristics such as strength, resilience, wisdom, and compassion.
There are four main categories of totem animals; Life Totem, Journey Totem, Message Totem, and Shadow Totem. They appear in one’s life in different ways such as through dreams, visions, channeling, meditation, and in some cases, in person. Once a connection is made with a totem animal, there are numerous benefits that can result. For example, you may feel, empowered, protected, and more insightful. It can be a life changing experience that brings you spiritual and material abundance.
Life Totem
Life totems are partners and guardians in our earthly existence. They enter our lives in many different ways through visions, dreams, out-of-body experiences, channeling, and in-person. They guide, protect, and challenge us to learn, grow, and become wise.
In the Native American culture, young boys are initiated into manhood by going on a VisionQuest for three days alone in the wilderness to find their life totems. There are many similar initiation rituals connecting humans with their animal totems in various cultures around the world.
By wearing an Owl Totem Bracelet you can connect with the wisdom of the Owl Totem…
Journey Totem
A journey totem is an animal or insect that appears when specific guidance or protection is needed and will often enter one’s life for an extended period to aid in a more in-depth experience of self-reflection. They are similar to a life totem in that they are present throughout life. However, they tend to recede and come forth at various times during one’s journey.
By wearing a Wolf Totem Bracelet, you can connect with the protection of the wolf totem…
Message Totem
Message totems appear sporadically, and a person may encounter one or several of them multiple times in his/her lifetime. They arrive at the moment we are either contemplating an important decision, about to go through a transformation, or when we simply need to pay attention to something.
By wearing a Hummingbird Totem Bracelet, you can connect with the joyfulness of the hummingbird totem…
Message totems can also be a great source of comfort as a sign from a loved one who has passed. The key is to be open and aware enough to recognize and appreciate the significance of the brief but special visit from a message totem.
By wearing a Butterfly Totem Bracelet, you can connect with the transformative power of the Butterfly Totem…
Shadow/Ally Totem
A shadow totem is the animal or creature you fear the most, and when you face it in a vision, dream, or in-person, it becomes your ally totem and protector. Working with a shadow totem is very challenging and often quite daunting. The transformation of a shadow totem that becomes an ally is sacred work and involves the release of fears and inhibitions. As a result, once your shadow totem is your ally totem, you will feel strong, confident, and protected.
By wearing a Spider Totem Bracelet, you can connect with the fearlessness of the spider totem…
