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Animal Spirituality
 Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small, by Ted Andrews. ISBN 0875420281. Want to learn how to speak the language of critters, large and small? Easy-to-read and understand, Ted Andrews's bestselling Animal Speak shows readers how to identify his or her animal totem and learn how to invoke its energy and use it for personal growth and inner discovery. Nature lovers will love this insightful compendium, chock-full of touching stories about animals, natural history, and animal folklore. Readers will also learn magical animal rites and how to read omens. Animal Speak includes a dictionary of bird, animal, reptile, and insect totems, which describe each creature's meaning. For example, if a person's totem is dragonfly, he or she was most likely excessively emotional and passionate in early years, learning with age to balance it with mental clarity and control. If a dragonfly suddenly shows up in your life, it means you may need to gain a new perspective or make a change. --P. Randall Cohan
 Animal-Wise: The Spirit Language and Signs of Nature, by Ted Andrews. ISBN 1888767340. The Spirit Language and Signs of Nature, by Ted Andrews. Discover your spirit animals and totems. Learn new techniques for attuning to animals and nature. Awaken the inner totem pole by uncovering the spirit animals of your chakras. Explore the meaning and significance of over 150 animals, including birds, mammals, insects, arachnids, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and other sea life. Andrews writes passionately and knowledgeably about learning from nature and seeing the divine expressed within the natural world. This is a great book for animal lovers as well as spiritual seekers who are open to learning from animals.
 The Animal Wise Tarot, by Ted Andrews. ISBN 1888767359. Tarot is for the birds, you say? Yes, and the bees and reptiles too! This Tarot deck is totally devoted to the imagery and symbolism of animals. Those who work with animal totem energies will really get into this deck, not necessarily for the cards themselves, but for the way author Andrews instinctively linked appropriate animals to what he believed to be their corresponding Tarot energies. Andrews has worked extensively with animals and claims to have a long history of working with the tarot. This does seem to be reflected here in this work. He chose a particular animal for a particular card because he believed it most strongly reflected the meaning of that particular card.
 Power Animals: How to Connect With Your Animal Spirit Guide, by Steven D. Farmer. ISBN 1401903320. Farmer guides you through a journey on the enclosed CD to discover and connect with your power animal. Once you’ve determined who your power animal is, you can refer to the text to learn what this says about you, find instructions on how to call upon the spirit animal, and read a channeled message for you from that animal spirit. You’ll also find out which animal spirit to call on for particular situations, and additional tracks on the CD will help you consult your power animal as an oracle. Your power animal will not only help you develop a greater sense of personal and spiritual power, but will also help you heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually—as well as guide you through difficult life transitions.
 What Animals Tell Me: True Stories Of An Animal Communicator, by Monica Diedrich. ISBN 0738706299. Anyone who has looked into the eyes of a mischievous pet and wondered what it was thinking, or bemoaned the cause of some aberrant pet behavior, will welcome the intriguing tales of a self-described animal communicator. Called in by concerned guardians faced with perplexing situations involving their animal companions, Diedrich relies upon her heightened telepathic insight and empathic nature to form a deep interspecies connection. Whether she is counseling families facing the imminent death of a precious pet or mediating introductions of a new animal into a multipet household, Diedrich's experiences reveal how such encounters can be handled with a minimum of stress for both human and animal. A passionate advocate for the development of increased understanding of animals' intellectual and emotional capabilities, Diedrich remains aware that her philosophy and practices may meet with skepticism. Therefore she presents her case with self-deprecating candor, as well as testimonials from satisfied clients, to provide a thought-provoking journey into the mysterious world of human-animal interaction. -Carol Haggas Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved.
 The Souls of Animals, by Gary Kowalski. ISBN 1883478219. A classic book on animal spirituality - now updated and expanded. In this book, author Gary Kowalski offers vignettes from the lives of creatures that illustrate the qualities he considers spiritual: playfulness, capacity for love, altruism, and awareness of death. Kowalski reminds us, "If we are to keep Earth safe for coming generations, we must awaken to a new respect for the family of life." Gary is a Unitarian minister and in his book, he teaches us to be more open to the possibility of our biological, cerebral, and ethereal connection with animals.
 The Nahualli Animal Oracle, by Caelum Rainieri, Ivory Andersen, Marc Bekoff (Epilogue), Raphael Montoliu (Illustrator). ISBN 1591430178. Nahualli is the Aztec word for shadow soul, the animal double of the human soul. The Nahualli Animal Oracle teaches spiritual seekers to identify their own nahualli and receive soul guidance from this Aztec wisdom tradition. Ancient Aztec religious symbolism is reflected in the 40 beautifully illustrated cards. Detailed guidelines are included. Caelum Rainieri and Ivory Andersen have been teaching classes in indigenous magical traditions, animal totemism, and mythological archetypes for over 10 years. They live in the Pacific Northwest. Raphael Montoliu is an illustrator and painter, who has had a lifelong involvement with Native American art, mythology, and spiritual traditions. He lives in Lakeport, California.
 Totems: The Transformative Power of Your Personal Animal Totem, by Brad Steiger. ISBN 0062514253. Among traditional Native Americans and other tribal peoples, totems are the enduring animal symbols that allow these peoples to explore the mysteries of life and the spirit world. from the graceful Antelope to the aggressive Cougarto the wise and peaceful Turtle, each animal embodies certain strengths and attributes that the spiritual seeker can embrace and follow on the path of self -exploration. Now, Totems offers each of us the tools we need to tap into thepower of sacred animal totems by finding our own personal symbol and experiencing its energy firsthand. Drawing upon his long association with native teachers, as well as guidance from his own spirit helper, author Brad Steiger has created a fascinating, informative, and thorough guide to this ancient Spiritual practice.
 What Animals Can Teach Us About Spirituality: Inspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures, by Diana L. Guerrero. ISBN 1893361845. What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality: Inspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures takes you on an adventure into the animal kingdom. Intriguing stories of pets, the human-animal bond, and the secrets of animal personality are woven together with practical steps to help you gain better relationships with creatures of all types. The result is an informative handbook that helps you achieve an enhanced understanding of animals and teaches you how to improve relationships with any critter. Animal guides lead the way as you navigate through this jungle we call life. Each segment of your journey illustrates how animals spark personal and spiritual growth. Wild and domestic animal stories are woven into a colorful and complex tapestry whose intricate threads will enthrall you, challenge you, and reveal hidden secrets and lessons.
 The Path of the Feather: A Handbook and Kit for Making Medicine Wheels and Calling in the Spirit Animals
, by Mike Samuels, Mary Rockwood Lane, Michael Samuels, Ralph Blum (Introduction). ISBN 0399145729. returns an ancient and long-revered ritual, the Medicine Wheel, to a place of honor in our lives. From Greece to Siberia, from England to America, the making of medicine wheels and the shamanic way was the centerpiece of daily life for indigenous cultures the world over. We learned from the earth; we listened to her spirits; and we went in search of her visions. The Path of the Feather recaptures that way of being. This unique book and kit provides readers with everything they need to become contemporary shamans. Containing thirteen figurines, a Medicine Wheel map, compass, medicine bag, and an authoritative instruction book, The Path of the Feather gives guidance, inspiration, and answers to the questions of life. With this kit, readers will be able to harness the power of the living earth, follow the spirit animals, and make Medicine Wheels for sacred living, oracular vision, manifesting dreams and desires, and much more.
 Animal Magick: The Art of Recognizing & Working With Familiars, by D.J. Conway. ISBN 1567181686. This book is divided into several sections, each section contains a different class of animal. It tells about the different types of energy each animal has and how to use that energy in magickal workings as well as the messages they have for us. Sometimes we cannot work with the physical animal itself so we have to work with them on the astral plain, ie meditation. They are always there to help us out, we just have to stop and pay attention to what they have to tell us. A great book for a shaman or a witch, DJ Conway has done it again. -Robin M Goffinet.
 Animal Grace: Entering a Spiritual Relationship With Our Fellow Creatures, by Mary Lou Randour, foreward by Susan Chernak McElroy. ISBN 1577312252. Randour uses her journalism skills to recount stories of wild and tame animals--how they have helped to heal human illnesses, turn child criminals into loving adults, and comforted us in times of grief. Yet Randour is more than a convincing researcher, vegetarian, and storyteller, she is also a spiritually mature writer. Each chapter supports the overriding theme of respecting interspecies connections--such as "Entering into a Spiritual Relationship with Animals," "Animals' Souls and Spiritual Lives," and "The Parallel Worlds of Human and Nonhuman Animals." This could well be the next animal-rights manifesto. --Gail Hudson
 Animals as Guides for the Soul : Stories of Life-Changing Encounters, by Susan Chernak McElroy. ISBN 0345424034. Through daily experiences with the animals around her and those in her dreams--along with compelling true stories sent to her by readers--McElroy began to find answers. She discovered that animals are guides in the development of our souls. A frail llama teaches lessons of joy and unconditional love; a barn cat proves that service need not be imprisonment but fulfillment; a mortally injured hawk infuses a cancer patient with renewed strength and faith; an attentive rabbit awakens an abused child from a trance of sadness; and a skinny white horse does more for a damaged six-year-old boy in one hour than any human has done in six years. In this deeply personal yet universal testament to the profound connection between animals and humans, there is wisdom and blessing. As the author reminds us, the fingerprint of God is often a pawprint.
 Homo Delphinus, The Dolphin Within Man, by Jacques Mayol, Enrico Amaducci, Steven Sachs. ISBN 1928649033. Homo Delphinus demonstrates an exceptional personal vision of the interaction between one man and the sea. It also provides a superb explanation of how the separate disciplines of science and philosophy come together to allow these extraordinary free diving explorations of the ocean. This theme goes hand in hand with Jacques' deep abiding love for the ocean and it's inhabitants, particularly dolphins. He spends much of the book exploring both the affection and the similarities existing between man and dolphin, a heartfelt search for "the dolphin dormant in all of us". The adventures in Jacques' life were chronicled in the landmark Luc Bresson film 'The Big Blue'. He has been the subject of numerous national and international broadcast interviews and print features.
 Totem Magic: Dance of the Shapeshifter, by Yasmine Galenorn. ISBN 1580911161. Inside of each of us an animal lies in wait, ready to be revealed and explored. As humans we share the earth with many magnificent creatures, and through Pagan magic we can connect with the animal kingdom and with our individual animal spirits, or totems. In TOTEM MAGIC, author Yasmine Galenorn—whose soul is part panther, boa, and peacock—shows you how to uncover the animal spirits who guide and guard you in your life’s journey. Drawing on Pagan shamanism, she offers guidelines, spellwork, and rituals for connecting with your totems for strength, protection, and empowerment. Through the ancient mystical practice of totem magic, you can discover your animal within while exploring new, exciting paths in your spiritual development.
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More Titles
Power Animal Meditations: Shamanic Journeys with Your Spirit Allies, by Nicki Scully & Angela Werneke
Magickal Mystical Creatures: Invite Their Powers Into Your Life, by D. J. Conway.
Mystical Dogs: Animals As Guides to Our Inner Life, by Jean Houston
Prayers for Animals
by Carol J. Adams
The Otter Spirit: A National History Story, by Judith K. Berg
Spirit Animals and the Wheel of Life, by Hal Zina Bennett
Animals as Teachers and Healers, by Susan Chernak McElroy
Animal Wisdom, by Jessica Dawn Palmer
Spirit in the Stone: A Handbook of Southwest Indian Animal Carvings and Beliefs, by Mark Bahti & Linnea Gentry
Celtic Totem Animals, by John Matthews
Animals of the Soul: Sacred Animals of the Oglala Sioux, by Joseph Epes Brown
Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior, by Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson
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