What is a Power Animal? |

Have you ever heard of Power Animal? One of the oldest and most fundamental concepts of Shamanism – a philosophy of life that teaches how to deal with situations based on the teachings of nature – it can be an ally on your path of personal and spiritual development.

According to Joanita Molina, a master of North American Shamanism and ascendant responsible for the Gaya ashram and 9th ray, the Animal is an energetic form that represents what a person needs to work on at a specific moment in their life.

What is Shamanism?

Shamanism is a very old philosophy of life, which aims to reunite man with the teachings, flows of nature and his own inner world.

By observing the cycles of nature and its manifestations, the ancient shamans were able to perceive their connection with the whole and thus opened themselves to learning what we really are.

The idea of ​​applying the knowledge of Shamanism in everyday life is to seek to raise awareness and achieve balance in life again.

What is a Power Animal?

“The Power Animal can be understood as if it were an archetype, a symbol of energies that exist and that we can find and manifest within us, a meeting of inner forces that bring teachings to our evolution at all levels”, explains Joanita.

According to Shamanism, each person has three totems of power: Stone, Plant and Animal. In this sense, each one represents one of the kingdoms of nature and serves to direct, clarify and assist in what the person is experiencing at the moment, and/or to alert about necessary changes that must be carried out.

How important is it to discover your Power Animal?

The discovery of the Animal of Power is one of the seven most important initiations within Shamanism, as, according to Joanita, it opens a deep connection of the person with the aspects of himself, in an integrated way.

“Discovering your Power Animal helps in spiritual awakening, development and deepening, as well as helping each one to be more aware of themselves and their interactions. Animal also improves people’s personal power, self-confidence and psychic power”, points out Joanita.

How to find your power animal

To discover your Power Animal, you need the help of a shaman master, because he facilitates and confirms the person’s encounter with this toten and guides him throughout the journey of discovery.

“The confirmation of your Power Animal is very important, because most of the time the person lets the ego interfere in his choice, looking for an Animal with which he has greater affinity, instead of the true one for his moment. For this reason, it is not appropriate or advisable to work with the Power Animal without having had the confirmation and initiation of this toten, as this can involve a process of illusion and lead the person to work with an Animal that, in reality, is not. hers”, warns Joanita.

Furthermore, the master of Shamanism reinforces that the Power Animal does not necessarily have any affinity with the person’s personality. According to her, this toten brings the teachings that each one needs and the qualities to be developed in the current moment of your life.

Joanita Molina remembers that, after being initiated, the person learns how to use their Animal, depending on the specific characteristics of each one. “The Power Animal can be invoked on a daily basis to work on healing, protection and personal power, as well as helping to deal with difficult situations and strengthening qualities in different circumstances”, teaches the master in Shamanism.

Symbols of Animals

Each Animal has its own symbology, in addition to specific qualities, messages and teachings. Joanita Molina reinforces that in the concept of Shamanism all Animals are of equal importance, so there are no totems more important than others. Below, the teacher cites some examples of animals and their meanings.

Eagle – brings teachings on enlightenment, inner and global vision, elevation of the spirit, strength, independence and mobility.Butterfly – symbolizes self-transformation. Teaches healing through transmutation and rebirth. Brings the wisdom of mental clarity, new steps, freedom.Spider – symbolizes the web of life. Teaches about creativity, manifestation of magic, wisdom of weaving your own dreams.Puppy – symbolizes loyalty. Teaches about the ability to love unconditionally, be loyal and be of service.Whale – symbolizes the deep registers of Mother Earth and sound. It teaches about the use of sounds and rhythms, in addition to teaching about the inner voice and emotional balance.Hummingbird – symbolizes joy and purity. Teaches about healing, love, clarity, grace, luck, softness.Beaver – symbolizes construction. Teaches to work in cooperation to build, create with joy and satisfaction. It also talks about organized and directed work.Wolf – symbolizes sharing. It teaches how to divide and share knowledge, use the family’s group strength, act in unity.