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SPIRIT ANIMALS AND POWER ANIMALS:<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Posted by: Magickal Winds<\/a>
\nOriginal contenet from: http:\/\/www.spiritanimal.info<\/p>\n

What is the Difference Between a Spirit Animal and a Power Animal?<\/h2>\n

The terms \u201cspirit animal\u201d and \u201cpower animal\u201d are often used interchangeably, even though they have slightly different meaning depending on the context in which they are used.<\/p>\n

Spirit Animal Definition<\/h3>\n

Spirit animals are typically associated with traditional as well as modern Western shamanic practices. During initiations or shamanic journeys, the shaman would find one or several animals that she or another person is associated with. Traditionally, the spirit animal is used for guidance.<\/p>\n

Think of your spirit animal as a guardian spirit or spirit guide. It can play the role of protector and provides guidance. It\u2019s like a \u201cpersonal guide or protector\u201d that has a personal affinity with the person it\u2019s associated with.<\/p>\n

Power Animals<\/h3>\n

In addition, the spirit of the animal could unite with the person it \u201cchose\u201d in more personal ways and one will often find similarities in traits of personality, characteristics, and synchronicity between the two. As such, the power or essence of the animal can be felt or communicated. In that sense, spirit animals can also be referred to as \u201cpower animals\u201d.<\/p>\n

On this web site, the terms spirit animal, animal spirit guide and power animal are used interchangeably.<\/p>\n

Connect With Your Spirit Animal<\/h2>\n

A spirit animal characterized by a personal relationship to the individual it is associated with. You can have one or several spirit animals throughout your life, during a specific phase of your life, or at specific occasions.<\/p>\n

It is that connection at the individual level that differentiates the power animal from the animal totem that tends to symbolize a group or person\u2019s identity. As such, power animals are the equivalent of animal spirit guides or spirit animals.<\/p>\n

Your spirit animal often represents qualities and attributes that you may see in yourself. It is instructive to learn about the habits and characteristics of your power animal and see how they are reflected in your own personality and life.<\/p>\n

How To Find Your Spirit Animal<\/h2>\n

There are many different ways to find your spirit animal:<\/p>\n