I was recently meditating and searching for spiritual help/guidence, when I was suddenly nudged on my right side by a Mountain Lion. I turned my right hand toward his head and was bitten lightly on the inside of the right hand between the thumb and forefinger. There was no wound, and the animal suddenly dissappeared. I tried to search for the animal for some time to no avail.

I have heard of animal guides, but know very little about them. Does this mean anything to anyone? Was I rejected, disciplined, or what? :confused:

Thanks in advance for your input.

Spur-rest

Animal spirit guides ae shamanistic and native americans consider that we are all born with a particular animal as a spirit guide. Consider yourself fortunate to have met yours. The bite was recognition, because when you think about, how else could he/she have given you recognition, it had to be physical contact, visual doesn't mean very much. You must have been at a deep level of meditation to have had this contact. Cats love their keepers with love bites, which is a bite of gentle pressure on the had or arm. That's what it was.

You were accepted, now expect to have more contact at your deep level. Good luck, you have entered a level of 'knowledge' with your animal spirit guide, and in fact, a lion, very powerful influence in the animal kingdom.

Tick

Hi! Spurrest, welcome to AMHD :)

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Originally Posted by Spurrest

I was recently meditating and searching for spiritual help/guidence, when I was suddenly nudged on my right side by a Mountain Lion. I turned my right hand toward his head and was bitten lightly on the inside of the right hand between the thumb and forefinger. There was no wound, and the animal suddenly dissappeared. I tried to search for the animal for some time to no avail.

I have heard of animal guides, but know very little about them. Does this mean anything to anyone? Was I rejected, disciplined, or what? :confused:

Thanks in advance for your input.

Spur-rest

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The Mountain Lion you speak of is here:
Shamanism Working With Animal Spirits Core
SPIRIT GUIDES - Part II

To find if the lion is your true spirit:
Find your spirit animal - an online quiz by Jeri Smith-Ready


K

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To find if the lion is your true spirit:
Find your spirit animal - an online quiz by Jeri Smith-Ready


k

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I just looked through this website, which is more or less a game and doesn't really have any relevance to a true spirit guide. His spirit guide found him, which is a true meaning.

Tick

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Originally Posted by KUXJ

Hi! Spurrest, welcome to AMHD :)


The Mountain Lion you speak of is here:
Shamanism Working With Animal Spirits Core
SPIRIT GUIDES - Part II

To find if the lion is your true spirit:
Find your spirit animal - an online quiz by Jeri Smith-Ready


k

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Interesting, though the validity of a quiz is somewhat skeptical. "You are a Spider" I wasn't really searching for my animal traits, just curious about my meditative encounter. Since I have no experience with animal spirit-guides, thought I would start there first.

So if I was to embrace this (Mtn Lion) as my spirit-guide, what should I do, or expect next. Is this something you do on your own, or seek assistence from another? Furthermore, whom would that someone else be. At this point I am of course quite curious, though never intended searching this out in the first place.

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So if I was to embrace this (Mtn Lion) as my spirit-guide, what should I do, or expect next. Is this something you do on your own, or seek assistence from another? Furthermore, whom would that someone else be. At this point I am of course quite curious, though never intended searching this out in the first place.

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You don't do anything, spurr. You may never reach that level again, but if you do, I have no idea, every encounter is different and can't be predicted. Yes, no one intends this to happen, it is completely spontaneous. You should feel honoured. Play it by ear (err, touch) or whatever. Normally they just hover, may not manifest but you will always know the spirit guide is near.

Tick

Sorry, I attempted to cut/paste my results from the quiz in my last response.

"You are a Spider: score 30"
Followed by Cougar: score 25
" Hawk: score 23
And so forth...

Spur-rest

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Sorry, I attempted to cut/paste my results from the quiz in my last response.

"You are a Spider: score 30"
Followed by Cougar: score 25
" Hawk: score 23
and so forth...

Spur-rest

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Just ignore that test. It is irrelevant really. You already know.

Tick

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I just looked through this website, which is more or less a game and doesn't really have any relevance to a true spirit guide. His spirit guide found him, which is a true meaning.

Tick

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Just ignore that test. It is irrelevant really. You already know.

Tick

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It wasn't meant to be; “the End all, Be all" of information.
Anyone of us could have looked for and found hundreds of similar “tests” to take.

The only way to find your true spirit guide is to take your own guided journey.
Your spirit animal is a different thing all together. There is a meditation that I have been trained to, to meet my spirit animal.

It is a procedure. That if done properly, you will encounter and have telepathic communication as well as mind's sight with your animal spirit.
After you learn the proper procedure, you can communicate with your spirit animal any time you have a quiet moment, even though I can do it for myself, I am not qualified to teach others, because I have not been trained to teach others, I have only been trained for myself.

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Was I rejected, disciplined, or what?

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None of the above.
You were being guided, asked, as it where to follow the animal to a more powerful place, and in your surprise, broke the link that bonded you.

Your search for the animal was in vain because of your surprise. You were not ready to be taken to the next level to meet with the other animals. You left the metaphysical level and re-entered your sub-conscious.

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So if I was to embrace this (Mtn Lion) as my spirit-guide, what should I do, or expect next. Is this something you do on your own, or seek assistence from another? Furthermore, whom would that someone else be. At this point I am of course quite curious, though never intended searching this out in the first place.

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This can be something done by yourself. I have, but it becomes a deeper experience if you have a powwaw to guide you.
My experience was to seek out local indigenous tribes, and spend time with them so the both of us could become accustom to each other, and build a friendship that eventually lead to me being offered to engage in several sweat lodge ceremonies, culminating in learning how to find, and communicate with my spirit guide.

If you meet an animal again, (It could even be a human manifestation) stay calm, redouble your efforts towards your meditation. The animals understand your apprehension, and will wait for your decision to follow or not. But do not be afraid, you have already experienced first contact. Allow the animal to take you as a sign that you are ready this time.

Once you begin your journey with the animal watch what the animal does, where it takes you, what do your senses tell you?
Does it take you to a meeting with other animals? Your first guide is not always cast in stone, there are at least seven different guides, and there can be numerous ways to visit.

This is, but one:

• Find a quiet place without distractions.
• Burn an incense including one or more of the following: cinnamon, frankincense, myrrh and sandalwood. These all strengthen spiritual potential.
• Concentrate on the in-breath, and then on the out-breath, in turn, until fully relaxed and calm.
• Visualize sitting in a tranquil, safe and supportive natural setting such as a forest, beach or garden.
• Visualize a pool or other calm body of water. Walk over to the water, and look into it. Gaze at the reflection in the still water’s reflection.
• Slowly, without forcing, watch as the reflection transforms into a creature.
• Gaze at the animal, observe and study it in great detail. What is the atmosphere and mood around the animal?
• Spend some time with the animal, feeling both respect and love towards it.
• Be thankful and reverent to the guide, and new animal you have just met. As you go to leave, slowly back away, as not to make waves in the aura around you.
• Bring the image of the animal back from the mediation, and keep it within your memories.

You may also want to start a journal, but show it to no one.
The memories and journal you have are yours, and yours alone, and must be treated with respect, reverence, and love.

If you look back through my post, the only reference to a specific animal is in your Quote. I do this out of respect, reverence, and love for your vision.

K

Thank you both so much for your assistance in helping me to understand this a bit more. Now that my curiosity level is increased I look forward to another encounter. In the future I will try not to get so excited/startled, and make notes.

Spurrest