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CALLING ON ANIMAL ENERGY What powers might the beings in each of the five categories lend you or a client? The list is endless; every species is different and within these broad strokes, each individual being is unique. I will share some basic understandings of the gifts carried by the five types of beings. For more specific information, google the name of a species and search terms such as power animal, totem, or spiritual meaning of. For instance, if a wolf shows up in a dream, you might research the following by typing "wolf as a totem" or "the spiritual meaning of wolf." Mammals Mammals provide insight, warnings, protection, strength, and direction. For example, bears represent strength, tigers convey ferocious power and tenacity, and lions bestow a stately regality. Birds Birds show which direction to take or avoid. The easiest way to figure out the bird's message, whether it's an actual or spirit-bird, is by noting the direction it is heading. I interpret the directions and their meanings this way: • North: you need to increase your warrior energy or become more powerful. • East: look for a new vision/goal or actively pursue your current one. • South: healing is needed; figure out what's required. • West: there is a pattern, relationship, or situation to end or bring to completion. Insects Insects point out a life detail. If you intuitively picture ants on a client, ask what tiny matters they should be cleaning or carrying away. Is it time to declutter their house, mind, or soul? As a healer, should you be asking the subtle ants to cleanse your client's muscles or blood? Reptiles Reptiles are magical, representing transformation, transmutation, and shadow issues. If a snake appears in a client's mind, ask them what they need to shed or how to remake themselves anew. Amphibians Water, the medium of amphibians, symbolizes emotions and intuition. If a frog jumps into your mind 94 m a s s a g e & b o d y w o r k j u l y / a u g u s t 2 0 1 7 1-800-364-5722 | www.IntegrativeHealthcare.org Integrative Healthcare Studies InStItute for tm 100% satisfaction GUaRantEE ENDS: 8/31/2017 CaNNot bE CombiNED with othEr offErS. hErE'S a SampliNg of our CourSES! 1 Cupping for Massage Therapists Save 25 % 1 Diversity: Cultural Competence Save 25 % 1 Headaches, Facial Pain & Massage Save 25 % 1 Low Back Pain Save 25 % 3 Build Your Massage Practice Save 25 % 3 Ethics: Therapeutic Relationships Save 25 % 3 Research Save 25 % 3 Staying Well – Naturally Save 25 % 4 Stress Reduction Through Bodywork Save 25 % 5 Chronic Pain Management Save 25 % 6 Ayurvedic Massage Fundamentals Save 25 % 6 Ethics: From the Dalai Lama Save 25 % 6 Massage for Lower Back & Pelvic Pain Save 25 % 7 Applied Kinesiology Save 25 % 9 Aromatherapy: Mother and Baby Save 25 % 10 Trigger Point Therapy Save 25 % 12 Comfort Touch® Save 25 % 12 Deep Tissue Massage Save 25 % 12 Forearm Massage – Auth Method® Save 25 % 13 Fascia: The Endless Web Save 25 % 14 Advanced Prenatal Massage Save 25 % 15 Cranial-Sacral Fundamentals Save 25 % 17 Lymphatic Drainage Massage Save 25 % 17 Reflexology Save 25 % 18 Advanced Anatomy & Pathology Save 25 % cE Hours SalE! use Code mb1708 to SaVE 25 % on all 160+ CE courses! Summer Savings for ABMP Members Choose from 160+ Home Study Massage CE Courses! Our courses are available with SHippEd or OnlinE materials. SAVE 25 % SITEWIDE! 1-800-364-5722 www.IntegrativeHealthcare.org