Our Spirit Guides from the Animal and Insect Kingdom! - I think I have one & do you have one aswell?

[Ravi Raju]

For the past few months I have had butterflies coming to me. They even ended up in my office about seven or eight times in the past couple of months! and a few times even managed to rest on me for a while and I would freeze not to disturb it. The one that came to me most was a dull brown coloured one.. I wondered if it was the same one that has been coming to me for months but just got to know that they don't survive for more than a week!! well in that case I had a family of them of the coming to me!! . Since, its been nagging me as to what it could mean, as this has never happened before!

I just came across this article a while ago about Spirit Guides from the Animal and the Insect Kingdom and realized that it could be an important message that we could be receiving from this end.. and we might not have realized it!!

Does anyone know more about this and what the message could be??

Any further info from you could be helpful for all of us!! please post your experiences and we could try and find the answers.


this is what my case supposedly means, but it seems a little generalized:

Source: http://www.bigcatrescue.org/spiritguides.htm


BUTTERFLY

The butterfly is great admired among American Indians and is a bringer of joy and peace. Cultures all over earth revere its delicate and colorful beauty. Most butterflies live very short lives, only a week or two, except for the Angle Wing and Monarch live about six months. They experience stages of development from egg in the cocoon to caterpillar to adult butterfly.

BUTTERFLY MEDICINE

The short life span and beauty of the butterfly is symbolic of early spiritual growth. Lessons of life will be shown during sometimes difficult formative years and come to light as the butterfly spirit begins to fly. They hold the gift of transformation and soul evolution.

The butterfly is reminiscent of freedom and creativity.

Butterflies have a pair of large compound oval eyes made up of thousands of individual lenses. They can see a single image clearly and are able to perceive ultraviolet wavelengths of light. This suggests clairvoyant abilities for those that hold this totem.

The antennae of the butterfly has small knobs on each end which is said to play a role in orientation. When one antennae is missing the butterfly will fly in circles unable to find its way. Those with this medicine need to stay consciously connected to spirit at all times in order to arrive at their desired destination.

Butterflies are not very organized, often return to the same flower many times before they realize it, and cannot remember relatives. This trait shows us to be better prepared for life's challenges and relationships.

The butterfly represents the process of transformation and shape shifting. When butterfly shows up, make note of the most important issues confronting you at the moment. What state of change are you at in regard to them?

Butterflies remind us not to take life so seriously. They feed on flowers that they help pollinate, thereby further spreading beauty. They represent the element of air, quickly changing and ever moving, so gracefully. Butterflies are messengers of the moment. They come in a variety of colors. To understand the message that the butterfly holds for you a study of its colors can be helpful.

Whenever an eco system is damaged, butterfly is usually the first to leave. They are especially sensitive to the harmony of earth. If butterfly comes to you in a hurt, trapped or ill way, you are being asked to stop disturbing the natural design of life and to flow with events in a more gentle, natural way.


Namaste,
Love & Light,
Ravi Raju

[Dana]

Hello my friend,
Natives indigenous to North America have many beliefs of animals in the spiritual world, and consider them messengers. Nature and the animal kingdom are valued very highly. All animals mean different things and if you are to take notice of an animal it is meaningful to you and you should listen to it for the message it holds for you.

I have had many experiences with animals in which they were there for the distinct purpose of getting my attention.

One in particular that will be with me always is the moose. It was a cow moose specifically. Magnificant creatures.

Cow Moose and her baby

Bull Moose

You don't want to mess with one ever. They are huge, standing on long gangly legs. Always keep a distance from them lol.

At any rate, I was driving home from British Columbia back into Alberta via the Crowsnest Pass. Amazing countryside. I was on the highway 22x heading north back to Calgary and coming to the end of a long stretch of flat road (unusual because the highway runs in the foothills and is very windy and hilly. I was not far from where the road began to ascend again, when out from the ditch comes a lovely cow moose. She was far enough away from me that I had plenty of time to slow down. I eventually had to come to a full stop though as she saw fit to stand in the middle of the road and stare me down for a moment. She was beautiful and I could sense the spirit of her. She then decided it was time to go and trotted off across the road to the other side. I started off on my drive again, smiling. Just as I got to the bottom of the rise, another vehicle (truck pulling a large trailer) was at the crest of the hill. No biggie, but as I was slowly gaining speed at the bottom, suddenly a car from behind decided he was going to pass and was in my lane. Thankfully there was time and room for him to pass.

I don't think I'd be alive today if that divine creature didn't stop me. The scenario would have been me just coming to the crest of the hill as the other driver pulled out. He'd never of seen me from behind the big trailer he was so eager to pass in a non passing portion of the road. It would have been head on with me going at a much faster speed.

I was truly blessed that day and it is burned in my memory.

much love :)
namaste

[Dana]

I just noticed the link you posted lol... blow me away... the bolded portion especially.

MOOSE
Our powerful moose cousin is a symbol of courage and determination. Those who know the moose spirit proudly walk with grace and have universal knowledge. The power of their presence is awesome and inspiring.

MOOSE MEDICINE

Moose calves are born with their eyes open. Those who follow the moose medicine see life situations with clarity and can see into the beyond.

The moose's huge antlers protect it during battle and represents the tree of knowledge. This teaches us to shield ourselves from life's many adversaries with truth and spiritual understanding.

The adult male can stand over 7 feet tall and weigh 1,200 pounds. Its size and lumbering appearance is deceiving because the moose is agile and fast. Moose spirit guides bring these same qualities to the individual who seek their wisdom.

Despite its great size, moose can camouflage itself very well and can move silently and quickly through its terrain. This teaches us ways to become invisible when necessary and not allow our powerful presence to become overbearing to others.

The bellow of the male moose can be heard for many miles. This trait shows us that our great presence can be known to all when necessary.

The appearance of the moose is both awkward and graceful at the same time. These traits are translated in human terms as instruction in ways to be gracious and relaxed in our dealings with others.

Moose have a keen sense of smell and hearing. The spirit guide of the moose will often bring messages of future events yet unseen.

The sheer power and strength of the moose is tremendous. Those who walk with the moose know the value of good self esteem and quickly discover their walk in life.

namaste

[buddha boy]

ever notice the way people watch eachother? they pretend theyre looking in a shop window but theyve really stopped to have a look at this person and possibly draw some energy from them? i think its something similar but animals are only attracted to positive energy,ever heard the story that no birds sing in austwich the nazi death camp,they know,ive had birds fly past my face inches away in seperate locations 70 miles apart,i always have birds swooping and showing off around me i love watching them and i know they know im watching! from the street where i work i watched pidgeons racing,they took off from the same place every time and followed the same circut it was faster than the red bull air race {this happened this week on two separate days,theyre happy about something bigtime!} and i see it happening to other people but sometimes it takes a while for the animals to make it crystal clear that,no its not a mistake! were gonna keep coming back to you until you have no doubt of the connection!! at least that was my expirence namaste

[caro]

Hey Ravi, butterflies usually remind of lightness, beauty and transformation! But the real meaning is what it means to you, what feeling it arouses in you at the time or on reflection.


Love

[Ravi Raju]

It happened again about 10 minutes back!! the same / same species butterfly (This was the one I described above!) ended up in my office room and rested on my hand and didnt want to move! I managed to take some pics moving my hand around but he / she was pretty comfortable with all that and let me take pics!! This is amazing!

Take a look at the pics! & please let me know if it means something specific.

Namaste,
Love & Light,
Ravi Raju

[AndrePaz]

Wow! thanks for butterfly info, they're one of my totems too (monarch), along with dragonflies and blue whales *o* I like some others too (elephants, panthers, griffin, eaglerays, dolphins, manatees, zebras, humming bird, condor, raccoons, giraffes, deers)

I dislike.... cockroaches

and I like many flowers too, specially pink lilies and passion flowers *o*

take care! <3<3<3

[RL]

mine are usually birds. theres not many animals in the city to begin with, but the particular type of bird who tells me that everything is fine and i'd have a pleasant day is the yellow sunbird. sighting these yellow sunbirds are very rare in the city region, but i've spotted them quite often.

when i was gifting orgonite last saturday, i saw a white-bellied fish eagle (the only kind of eagle we have here naturally) swirling and soaring above an area where i've just dropped the orgonite. perhaps it liked the change of chi.

at another orgonite gifting location i was stuck not knowing where to drop the parcel, and there were lots of people around, a common tailorbird (despite its name, it is definately NOT a common sight!) swooped down onto a fence nearby, stared at me for a minute, and swooped off into a peculiar location, which i thought was a good place to drop my orgonite.

i guess the signs are there if you know what they are.

[Ravi Raju]

I've got another one today in my office again!! what's happening??

... landed close to me and when I put my hand forward it just came over to sit on my fingers.. managed to click a couple of pictures before it took off.

Another picture of the first one yesterday.. this one just didn't want to fly away even after I took him outside! He just kept walking from one hand to another.

Namaste,
L&L,
R.

[erv]

TURTLE

"You can help but admire turtle and tortoises. Their ancient wisdom, unfaltering character and physical characteristics make them among nature's most interesting creatures. The turtle is a creature of both water and the land. Because of its great age and its slow metabolism the turtle is associated with longevity. The oldest known tortoise died in 1965 in Madagascar at the age of 188. The largest living species is the Galapagos tortoise weighing in some cases, over 570 pounds. Stupendemys geographicus was a prehistoric turtle that was 10 feet long and probably weighed 4,000 to 5,000 pounds. Turtle medicine can teach new perceptions about time and our relationship to it. It can also help us grow old gracefully and in harmony with our environment. When the pace of life becomes too hectic the turtle shows us how to slow down and go with the flow.

TURTLE MEDICINE

The turtle has its own built-in house on their back. The upper shell is composed of about 50 bones, including modified ribs, vertebrae and bony skin plates. The shell is very much alive and not dead tissue. If turtle has crawled into your subconscious, it may carry the message to remain mobile and flexible in your spiritual walk and not to acquire more possessions that you need. The burden of possessions can slow our spiritual journey.

Growth rings ( scutes or scales) on a turtle/ tortoise shell cannot be used to determine its age with any degree of accuracy. In most cases, the rings are determined largely by environmental conditions. The size, color and other physical adaptations of the turtle are also largely determined by its environment. The turtle teaches us to accept the world we live in and to adapt to changes when needed.

Grandfather Turtle has amazing survival skills and strategies. They sense vibrations in the water through their skin and shell. If turtle comes with a message for you, it may be interpreted to mean that you should listen closely to your physical and spiritual senses and vibrations and move slowly and cautiously to adapt.

Water turtles come ashore to lay eggs and bury them in the ground. After the eggs hatch, the baby turtles crawl to the water. This characteristic is a significant sign in pointing out connections, especially for the purpose of reproduction, between the elements of water and earth. Turtle may be telling us to combine the deep emotional and spiritual qualities of the water element with the strong and solid grounding qualities of Mother Earth in our search for balance.

When the turtle negotiates uneven terrain and its weight causes it to flip over on to its rounded shell, it uses its strong neck to right itself. This ability when communicated by messages from the turtle may be a sign to use the tools at your disposal to use your inner senses and knowledge to correct the problem when your life becomes upside down.

When old turtle slowly crawls in to your dreams and visions, it is time to get connected to your most ancient heart and delve deeply in to the shell you have constructed around yourself. Peer deeply into that shell. The turtle cannot be separated from its shell and we cannot separate ourselves from who we are. We can develop ways to emerge from our shell to interact and take sustenance from the world around us, and at the same time, allow that emergence to be a blessing to all around you and your spiritual walk on earth.

The slow moving plod of the turtle does sooner or later get them to where they are going. The turtle is famous for getting things done in its own slow-moving way and winning the race. Could this be a sign for you to slow down and enjoy the blessings gifted by the Creator?"