Medicine, according to the Native Americans refers to methods used for improving your connection to the 'Great Mystery' and to all life. This includes healing of the body, mind and spirit, as well as gaining personal power, strength and understanding.

The Native Americans looked towards the ways of the animal kingdom for inspiration. They observed their habit patterns and survival techniques. They used this knowledge to call upon the spirit of the animal kingdom to guide them through life. Modern day interpretations of these animal spirits can be found by using Medicine Cards.

A pack of Medicine Cards consists of 52 cards relating to various animals, you will also find that there will be 9 blank medicine cards in your pack for you to include any animal not present in the medicine cards that you feel drawn towards. The idea behind the medicine cards is for you to find the animal spirits that guide, teach and protect you. Once you know what these animals are it is up to you to research their habits and their ways of survival in the wild.

You too can call upon your very own animal spirit guides in the form of your personal Totem. The Totem consists of nine animal spirits that guide and walk with you through your life. These animal spirits help us to control different parts of our lives. The Totem you choose will tell you of your:

1. East - Spiritual Guide - who guides you through your greatest spiritual challenges and guards your path to illumination.

2. South - Child Within Guide - who protects and reminds us when to be humble and when to trust, so that innocence will be balanced in your personality.

3. West - Personal Truth Guide - who leads the way to your personal truth, inner answers and your path to your goals.

4. North - Wise Counsel Guide - who reminds you when to speak and when to listen and to be grateful for every blessing every day.

5. Above - Dream time Guide - who teaches you to honour the Great Star Nation and is your personal access to the other dimensions.

6. Below - Earth Guide - who teaches you about the inner earth and how to stay grounded on your path through life.

7.Within - Hearts Joy Guide - who teaches you how to find your hearts joy and how to be faithful to your personal truths. It is also the protector of your personal space.

8. Right Side - The Father-protector Guide - who walks on your right side and protects your male side. He gives you your courage and warrior spirit.

9. Left side - The Mother-teacher Guide - who walks on your left side and teaches you to learn to receive abundance as well as nurture yourself and others. She also teaches you about relationships and mothering

The natural power of animal spirit guides has not been lost.   The knowledge and power of animal guides is alive and can be effectively used to improve our lives and all creation.   American Indians call the process of connecting with animal guides and other parts of creation as being ‘One with Nature.’ 

Using the Medicine Cards to connec with your animal guide will make you a better person.  You will be healthier physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.  You will see the world and all things in it with more clarity and understanding. 

Animals are here to teach humans.  They have many powerful lessons to give.   They remind us that we are only a small part of creation; that each part of creation has a place; that each creature has its own skill and wisdom.  

Once you know your Animal Totem you can research each individual animal to find out what characteristics, traits and talents are open to you.

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