Animal Wisdom for Druids

Nature-centered forms of spirituality are enjoying a revival all over the world. In our post-industrial society there is often a hunger for the natural world, and as this hunger grows, spiritual communities are changing to accommodate the need.

One way this desire for the natural world is manifesting is in a renewed interest in animal guides or animal spirits. Ancient and aboriginal peoples from all over the world sought the wisdom to be gained in the practice of taking on an animal guide.

An animal guide is an animal spirit or animal archetype that functions as a teacher, companion and helper. Some consider the practice of taking a animal guide animal to be drawing the archetypal energy of that animal into yourself. Others believe in actual spirits of power animals who guide them through mystical experiences in life.

In either case, such a spirit animal is a way to gain wisdom and guidance that might not have otherwise been accessible. You may have more than one spirit animal, but most people have a primary animal guide who serves as both familiar and helper. This spirit animal may also change throughout a person's lifetime, or it may stay the same. The information in this book will help you to find your own spirit animal if you don't have one, and teach you how to work with it.