Can Spirit Communicate with Us Through Animals?

Dr. Stephen Farmer, a world renowned author and shamanic practitioner, has written this article in Care 2 Make a Difference about a different type of spiritual communication through animals. Here is part of what he has to say to answer the question: Can spirit communicate with us through animals? The first part is an example experience of his.

Can Spirit Communicate with Us Through Animals?

I’ve had many experiences where Spirit has come through with messages in this way and have heard many stories from others of similar occurrences. Just recently while preparing to attend a mens group, I walked out to the back yard and heard a flutter of wings coming from the trees in the neighbor’s yard. At first I thought nothing of it, as it’s not unusual to see crows flying about here and there. Then in a flash a different type of bird appeared and much to my surprise and delight, it turned out to be a hawk! It was the first time ever that one showed up in our yard, so it certainly qualified as unusual. The hawk flew to the Arbutus tree directly behind the house and landed on the branch for a few moments, during which-I swear-he looked directly at me.
He didn’t stay long, but long enough for me to know he was delivering a message. I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and asked, “Hawk brother, what’s your message?” Once you ask the question of the spirit animal, in this case Hawk spirit, it’s important to pay attention to everything that happens following, including what you see, hear, or feel. In this case I immediately heard my inner voice, “Stay focused and pay attention for other signs”, which turned out to be completely relevant for the upcoming mens group. My friend and I had offered to facilitate this particular session and since the group had been meeting for some time now, we both agreed that it was time to push the edges a bit further. We were confident the processes would open the way for greater honesty and depth.

He goes on in the article to suggest what you and I can do to facilitate messages from animals.

1) Close your eyes, take a couple of nice, comfortable deep breaths, and in your mind state, “Please tell me or show me the message”, then pay attention to any immediate thoughts, images, or dialogue. Trust what you get, whether or not it makes immediate sense. It will later.
2) Think of the characteristics of the actual animal. That will give a clue to the spirit animal’s “medicine”.For instance, a hawk has incredible eyesight and when scanning the horizon with his broader vision, when something gets his attention, he focuses. So one of Hawk spirit’s medicines is the gift of focus and presence.
3) Refer to any books or other devices that give you some ideas as to the possible message, such as my book Animal Spirit Guides or the new condensed -and-revised Pocket Guide to Spirit Animals
4) Search the Internet for terms such as spirit animals, power animals, totem animals, etc. to discover what others have noted as to the message of the particular spirit animal of your inquiry.
No matter the possible interpretation or meaning of the message, be sure that it somehow resonates with your inner knowing and your heart. The more you listen, the more you will hear
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If you wish to know more about Dr. Farmer and his work, I recommend reading Earth Magic: Ancient Shamanic Wisdom for Healing Yourself, Others and the Planet.If you enjoy this book, you might also enjoy his 48-card oracle card deck.