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A friend of mine, who lived in a beautiful luxurious lake home, where our children grew up together, did not have a pet, dog, cat, fish, bird, hamster, or even a horse for the children to play with, but rather a goat named “Trash”. Not only was his name funny, but it also defined his purpose in life. Because goats eat, digest and transmute unwanted physical matter, purifying energy around waste. T...

Are you reaching out or stretching to reach a desired goal? Keeping your eyes on the horizon of possibilities ahead perhaps then call on giraffe medicine to help you see past what is immediately in front of you and see what's up ahead instead. Be willing to stick your neck out so to speak, looking for ideas, signs, visions and dreams of what may lie before you. Keep your head up and have fait...

This morning while watering my plants, a small frog jumped up on the railing in front of me. He was a beautiful bright green, and about the size of my thumbnail. Right away I thought about the cleansing properties of water and the ancient stories about how frogs sing a song to call on the rain. If you are tired, overloaded, rushed, frustrated, weak, anxious, itchy, weakened or nervous. It is time...

The Art of Camouflage is a natural gift of fox medicine. Similar to the chameleon. Its rich white winter coat allows the fox to blend into the snow. And during the other seasons, its coat vanishes amidst the lush undergrowth of the forest. Fox medicine involves adaptability, cunning, keen observation, integration, swiftness of thought and action, quick decisiveness and physical sure footedness. Fo...

Today we are discussing the largest land animal in the world, and elephant medicine. The elephant is traditionally considered to be a symbol of good luck, wisdom, fertility, nobility, loyalty, family, leadership, kindness, and protection. Elephants are considered sacred in many cultures. The Hindu God Lord Ganesha, is envisioned with an elephant head, and is said to be a remover of obstacles and a...

Do you feel like you are caught up in the little details of life and have somehow lost sight of the big picture? Like the old adage of being difficult to see the forest because of the trees, then perhaps you are caught up in the mundane aspects of life and could benefit from eagle medicine. With Eagle Spirit, you can create a new beginning with stamina and resilience. You can rise above the mundan...

Yesterday, a female mallard duck crossed the road in front of my car, followed by 11 fuzzy baby ducklings. She seemed very confident that all of her ducklings would follow her safely to their destination. She never looked back. I was amazed by this confidence. And then I was excited to think that duck medicine is the topic of today's spiritual animal series podcast. Wow, that was awesome timi...

What creature flies with transparent wings, reflecting the sun's rays in the various colors of the rainbow? The amazing dragonfly of course, dragonfly wings are made up of 1000s of tiny individual cells, making each wing unique like a fingerprint. With no two dragonflies alike reminding us that it's okay to be ourselves to be the unique you. The dragon flies spend most of its life underw...

Are you gentle, quiet, passionate and serene? Do you often spread your calmness out to others with your mere presence? If so, you probably have some dove medicine in you. Dove spirit expresses love, in small, yet significant ways. In both words and deeds. We can call on the dove spirit when feeling troubled, worried, anxious or upset to add peace and calm in our lives. Call on the dove to deepen y...

Dolphin medicine is about the breath of life, something that humans can’t do without for more than a few minutes. The dolphin is looked at as the keeper of the sacred breath of life, and teaches us how to release our emotions with rhythmic breathing. There is an interesting Native American tale about grandmother moon, asking dolphins to learn the rhythms of the moon, and to learn to breathe and sw...

Since childhood, I have always had at least one dog in my life. I really appreciate their protective energy and their unconditional love of others. Perhaps you too have fond personal memories of owning and loving a dog in your life. Dog medicine is about loyalty, friendship, patience, perseverance, adaptability, family, bravery, protection, strength, courage, insight and purpose. They are also eas...

Deer Medicine asks us to find gentleness of spirit and compassion to any present situation to help overcome fear. Warmth and caring are effective tools in solving any dilemma that you were facing using deer spirit. The symbolism of the deer spans across many cultures all around the globe. The deer is a majestic and mysterious animal that can appear quickly when we least expect them. With not only...

Are you willing to walk your talk? Speak your authentic truth. Follow your life's mission and balance past present and future in the Now moment? If so, you are very likely carrying the medicine of the Crow. With Crow medicine you speak in a powerful voice addressing issues that are out of balance in this world today. Overall, the crow is a smart, social and curious bird, often symbolizing cha...

Do you like to joke around, play tricks, and overall act a little foolish at times? There are 1000s of myths and ancient stories about the coyote, who is called a medicine dog in native cultures. Do you feel like coyote medicine is a part of your spirit? That would be trickster medicine. Trickster medicine is the humor of the ages. The cosmic joke is when we fall into our own trap, where the joke...

Do you feel like you were put on this earth to serve others? Are you known for your compassion, caring, generosity and giving heart…then perhaps your power animal is actually the cow. You might also be alert and aware of all that is going around you, capable of sensing both damage or danger and opportunity and possibilities, knowing the difference between them. Putting others' needs before yo...

Cougar Medicine: a Cougar is sometimes referred to as a Mountain lion, Puma, or Yellow Panther. And its medicine can be called on when you need more assertiveness to deal with a challenging situation. If you desire more strength, patience and persistence, Cougar energy can help you to gain confidence and overcome overwhelm. Balancing your personal power with gracefulness and clear intention. Movin...

Do you tend to do what you want? When you want to do it? Do you dislike others telling you what to do or when you should do it? If you are also inquisitive, playful and enjoying exploring new things, then perhaps the chipmunk is your power animal. If a chipmunk shows up, trust that you are well protected when you investigate things that interest you, you will be safe, Go out for walks and take tim...

People with a chimpanzee spirit or totem are innocent, curious, gentle and easy to get along with. They are often committed and successful in their relationships. They have a powerful connection to all things spiritual…are wise advisors and mentors, and occasionally, tricksters. Do you relate with any of these characteristics? If so, the chimp medicine might be with you. Overall, we actually share...

Were your early years extremely rough, were they difficult with lots of grief and tears? I imagine it makes you very compassionate with others most of the time nowadays, then perhaps the Cheetah’s Spirit is with you, especially if you can respond quickly to rapidly changing circumstances. If you can think on your feet so to speak. Cheetah medicine can help you maneuver through a difficult task or...

Are you a cat lover? Cats are beautiful creatures that have always been associated with the spiritual world. Their air of mystery, solitude and curiosity has always intrigued human civilization. For instance, the Egyptians believed that cats could travel across many dimensions and could deliver messages from other worlds. Shamans, healers, and psychics are also seen with cats as a magical creature...

Today's episode is about the camel who is an ancient being that has been around for some 45 million years. At first, they were much bigger than the camels that roam the Earth now, camels have two humps, while dromedaries have only one. Approximately 4 million years ago, they migrated across the Bering Straits, where the continents were connected from North America, Canada and the Arctic, to w...

What the butterfly brings to us is the art of transformation and change. To bring butterfly medicine into your life, it is important to reflect on the lessons learned from the past to move into the next stage in your personal cycle of transformation like the butterfly, your life is part of a cycle. And you can ask yourself, is this the egg stage of beginning something new, a new idea or thought? O...

I have to trust that you have everything that you need in life? Are you grateful for your talents, possessions, abilities, health, family, friends and life? Are you free and at peace inside and out? Buffalo or bison guidance provides that level of faith, gratitude and miracles in our lives. Call on buffalo medicine, when you are experiencing any kind of lack or poverty in your life, if you need ex...

Do you trust your instincts when something doesn't feel quite right? Have you learned to be comfortable alone without feeling lonely? If you maintain both of these qualities, the Bobcat’s medicine might be within you. Or you could call on the Bobcat to help you see better in darkness, both literally and metaphorically. If you think that someone is being deceitful, or if you are developing you...

Do you carry the medicine of the blue heron within you? Blue Heron, medicine people are willing to look deep within themselves to see the truth of their motives, actions, feelings, dreams, goals, in their strengths and their weaknesses, and to balance those truths for certainty of their purpose. Blue Heron medicine is the power of knowing the inner self. By discovering its gifts, and facing its ch...