Working with animal powers can put us in touch with four different types of animals:
1. The animal in the physical world - leading us to discover more about its life & ways;
2. The animal in the inner world
- animal act as ideal symbols or images of deepest fears and urges; or
those parts of our psyche which have been denied or repressed;
3. The Power Animal
- Druid tradition, as well as other indigenous belief systems, practice
that animals also exist in spirit-form in the otherworld. These animals
often visit us to give energy or healing, inspiration or advice. They
are known as ‘power animals’ because they carry a particular power, gift
or ‘medicine’;
4. The Totem Animal - If we choose to work
with power animals, we may find ourselves developing a special bond
with one or more of them. We will sense their presence often in our
consciousness - teaching and guiding us.
MATTHEW JAMES