Our ancient ancestors believed birds were messengers from the gods. They had the ability of bridging land, sea, and sky. Because of this, they were also psychopomps (guiding souls to the afterlife). Throughout the ancient world, every culture and civilization had a fascination with birds. Owls ...
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The ladybug has long been known as a sign of good luck. They’re such good luck, in fact, that people buy and release hundreds of ladybugs in their garden every year. Have you ever made a wish on a ladybug? I’ll bet it came true! The ladybug spirit guide comes to those who need a ...
He’s tiny, slimy and moves at a snail’s pace. Literally. Mother Earth’s creatures are truly amazing, no matter how big or small. And when they pop up into our lives, they all have a message for us. Has the slug or snail spirit animal appeared to you lately? The snail may be ...
Connecting with an animal spirit guide like the sloth is an enlightening process. Understanding your spirit guide uncovers hidden inner wisdom. You don’t have to seek out your animal spirit guide. It will find you. Even the sloth has ways of getting your attention. Through the media, in ...
The Owl Spirit Guide and Owl Mythology Around the World
There’s something special about owls. I can’t speak for everyone, but they’ve always been one of my favorite animals. Owls have been around for millions of years. Prehistoric cave paintings of owls prove they are one of the oldest birds in existence. With age comes wisdom, ...
How to Find Your Animal Spirit Guide for Beginners (And What to Do After)
Everyone loves animals. They are mystical, seemingly-otherworldly beings who always tend to show up at the right time. Whether in the wild or in our own homes, they comfort us and bring us messages of joy and hope. Maybe you’re wondering how to find your animal spirit guide and what to do ...
As a little girl, I was delighted and intrigued by the appearance of a hummingbird. My grandmother kept hummingbird feeders in the backyard, and every once in awhile we’d see these tiny, beautiful creatures hovering nearby sipping nectar. For a long time I wondered about the ...
Augury bird divination is the act of reading birds and their flight patterns to tell the past, present, and future. It is one of the most ancient forms of divination used in Ancient Greece, Rome, the Celtic Empire, and Egypt (among others). It is also known as reading the auspices and ...
The dusty winged one. The flutter in the dark. The misunderstood cousin of the beloved butterfly. The moth. When the light comes on, the moths gather. Maybe you’ve seen moths around a lot lately and you’re wondering what the meaning is. In this article, we’ll cover black moth ...
Witches Familiars: What is a Familiar Spirit? From Past to Present
Have you heard the term witch’s familiar? Some call them devils or demons. Others call their pets their familiars. Here we take a journey to the past to define the origins of the familiar spirit PLUS learn of the common animals associated with witchcraft including wolves, cats, and hares. ...