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Term: Totem Animal

DEFINITION:

Usually discovered during some form of astral or shamanic journeying, this is a spirit guide in the form of an animal. However, the totem animal chooses to accompany you on such journeys, you do not choose it, but can choose to accept its company, information, and guidance. Thus, it is more of a partnership. This concept comes from shamanic traditions such as those practiced by Native Americans.