Thank you all for watching! This video will have important information on Spirit Animals along with its origins and a final explanation on the whole, "is it cultural appropriation", or not! Hope you all enjoy this video, as I had a lot of fun making it! Blessed be to all who see and thank you all here in The Lunar Witch family!

Your video is by far the best educator and comes off very authentic. If you're reading something to keep you on track I can't tell lol. Love the way you explain stuff! The only thing I would recommend is explaining the difference between just a regular spirit guide trying to work with someone versus a birth spirit animal. Some spirits come and go throughout your life, but the birth one will always be there and connected with you. Mine is also a wolf for similar experiences you faced with yours. My primarly came to me in dreams when I seldom dream of anything.

A culture can not be bought it owned, it can not be appreciated A culture is something you yourself become Then you are that culture, a thread in its tapestry, a note in its song ❤

I feel like it should also be said that all animal spirits are equally powerful, no matter how high the actual animal is in the food chain. I know everyone wants Lion and Bear and Eagle and whatever, but I'm here to tell you, the right guide for you at this point in your life might be Hare or Butterfly or Cow. So do not be disheartened if you don't get a super cool predator! (I myself have received some of my most precious lessons from Bee and Stinkbug!)

Animals can be spirit guides(there for the moment) or animal totems(present your entire life, often reflects your personality or big life lessons and challenges)!! You can absolutely have more than one for each kind!! Jordana Van's channel is a GREAT channel to learn about spirit and totem animals, she goes very in depth, and interprets the animals based on characteristics, how they live and survive, and more!! She also makes note that sometimes animal totems are of animals you're scared of, they reflect aspects of you that you dont like or arent comfortable with or lessons you are scared to learn!!

Please start the mini series, i've always been attracted to foxes and wolves but i took a quiz and also saw my spirit animal based on my birthday and... it's WOLF!!!

this is exactly what ive been wanting! i really am interested in spirit animals

That mini series would be great! I, in particular, have always been drawn to foxes. I used to volunteer at a zoo and they had a fox that would always be a hermit or attack caretaker's ankles. She would hear me come by and run to the edge of the enclosure wagging her tail at me. I was one of few people she would actually let pet her and play with her.

Thanks for making a video on how I can find my spirit animal, this information has been helpful and I am going to write that down as a note for my future record for what to do when it comes to that! I have an old raven bird earlier this summer in month of July that had came up to me on foot not flying towards me while at work of cleaning a fruit farm where I work during the season. Maybe that old raven bird is my spirit animal that had chosen me, it has been living in a nest at my house all these years and this time been wondering. It must also acted as a message from one the deities trying to reach out to me. Only one way to find out I guess right? The old raven bird was also seemed to be feeling a little sick and hungry maybe, I will need to learn more about these kind of creatures. I'm glad you had found yours and good luck to you from me for witchcraft:)

I really like the idea of the dream journal from a different video and the spirit journal on this video..I can do that👍

I also think that other cultures had spirit animals in a way didn't necessarily call them spirit animals, but they all all had some form of spirituality with animals which is basically your spirit animal. They would call on the power of the wolves to go on hunts. They were calling the powers of different animals to do different things which is basically a spirit animal. So it's not just related to the North American native Americans but stems all the way through Greece, Egyptian and many cultures. Now using the same totems animal totems and things like the rituals that they would do with their spirit. Animals is bear disrespectful. I agree. Just like sage, I know that everyone has a problem with sage, It's not the plant itself. And burning itbut that it's the ceremony with the shell and the feather that should not be copied. And I've spoke with a couple of native Americans about this and it's the ceremony that they don't want you to copy, not the act of smudging with white sage I was told and I quote that sage is grown wild and belongs to all of Mother Earth children by a native American. However, it is endangered but is being produced ethically in Europe now. So if you can find it being grown ethically I don't see a problem in it there you go

Regarding the controversy about appropriation. I believe the Egyptians mastered spirit animals to such a degree that they believed themselves to be those animals. Norse to a degree. I'm not sure that historically the NA mixed with Egyptian culture in the trade routes of the day but NAs certainly do not own the concept. In fact most accusations of appropriation are bullshit if one studies the real history. The entire modern pagan, witchy world has appropriated my Celtic ancestry and no one really cares. Some modern "Karens" started this nonsense and I think it needs to be dropped.

This was awesome information. Thank you 💞

I've always felt connected to dogs they're so awesome and there's just something about them ☺️ .

Great video. My spirit animal is an owl. I have always been connected to this animal. Every test I do with spirit animals my animal was always an owl. From what I heard owl spirit animal are rare for some reason. But being a rarity isn't new to me. I have always been unique.

@The Lunar Witch I am Native. The truth is, the Wiccan community adopted the use of spirit animals without our blessing. I usually really deeply appreciate your videos, Lunar Witch, but with all due respect, here, you are very much mistaken about the use of spirit animals in cultures other than our own being acceptable to us. In fact, I'm really confused as to why you would assume that simply because a White European faith such as Wicca adopted one of our practices, that somehow made their doing so acceptable to us as a whole, as if we are all one people. It isn't. The reality of Native Americans is that each tribe functions as its own unique nation, with its own distinct culture and spiritual beliefs. To lump us all together is like saying that Japanese and Chinese people are all one and the same since they're both Asian, when the reality is that each is its own distinction nation with its own unique culture. The same holds true for us when it comes to our tribes. Thus to even speak of Native Americans as a whole is, respectfully, a mistake. Given that the very definition of cultural appropriation is to take practices from another culture without directly asking that culture's permission first if doing so is okay, then the only way to work with another culture's spiritual beliefs when adopting the use of a spirit animal or any other aspect of Native beliefs is to ask that culture directly if working with one of their practices is okay, and then doing so only in ways directly in keeping with that culture's practices, through careful research and, whenever possible, learning from members of that culture specifically. In reality, not all Native tribes even have the concept of a spirit animal within their spiritual beliefs. You're a good man, Lunar Witch, and I appreciate that you meant no harm here, but I would ask that you please be far more careful in the future when it comes to working with other cultures beliefs, and especially promoting doing so in your videos. Truth be told, with deepest respect, I have to say I really wish this video hadn't been made, and wish it would be taken down, or perhaps remade. At the very least, I hope that your viewers will respectfully ask a Native tribe first, before adopting this or any of our practices, and then make sure they are keeping within that tribe's cultural beliefs when taking on this practice.

can you do black cat for the series - very excited about those videos! i have been connected to cats my entire life and have always seen a black cat lurking in my dreams... never thought it would be a spirit animal but it very well could be!

Always love hearing what you have to teach us ☺️ thank you 🙏🏼❤️

I have had Wolves in my dreams and i really love wolves as well

Thank you when I found a quiz that didn't spit out a hundred random ads at me I found that my favorite animal, a shark is my spiritual animal! I might try real looking quizzes more often :)

A lot of Native American’s use animal guides. Not “spirit animals”. Spirit animals is open. ❤ Love that you explained that!

Omg I am filling up my notebook with so much good information. Can you do a video on Freya or Njord

A very easy way to find your animal totem is by using your Vedic astrology birth chart and you can just write your birth chart and ask ai to tell what is your animal totem based on the chart and that's how I found mine and it's very accurate. Based on the Vedic birth chart provided, the animal totem that appears to be the strongest is the butterfly, due to the emphasis on transformative energies and the presence of Saturn, which is associated with learning and growth. The presence of the Moon in Cancer and the Moon nakshatra in Pushya also reinforces the idea of change and transformation, which are key aspects of the butterfly totem. Additionally, the influence of Venus and Jupiter in the chart may also suggest an affinity for beauty, aesthetics, and the pursuit of personal growth, all of which align with the symbolism of the butterfly.

And somethings like the wolf thing that happened to you happened to me and same with cats

Check out the Norse, Nordic Heatgen, Pagan Fylgja. It is a Spirit that takes the shape of an animal. That reflects your personality and personal luck. The Fylgja means Follower. It is either a part of tge soul or an independent Spirit. That is attached ones soul. It is a bit different, but close to what a Spirit animal is. And is European and not Native. And is related to the Fetch and the original concept of tge Familar.

I use to be a canine lover and use to have a strong connection to canines but recently I’ve been connected to felines and just bonded with them more easily then with canines, but when I dream can’t remember if I seen any animals in them and when I do remember a dream there is no animal there that I can recall. I’ll try to see if I can keep a journal near me at night but I can’t guarantee that

Curious about spirit animals: could spirit animal change over time or could one have multiple animal spirits? Asking since my spirit animal when younger was a wolf and have shown itself through dreams and actions. One time I really love and cherish with the wolf spirit is that I was surrounded by wolves that are friendly but the alpha female got aggressive when a small dog pass by. She was in full-on attack mood and the owner (and my mom) got immediately scared because I was in range of the attacking alpha; but I surprised them (and probably scared them more) by wrapping my arms around the female's neck to hold her back and force her to look at me dead in the eyes. I was telling her "it's ok. Don't look at them, look at me. It's ok, you're ok..." and the alpha calmed down immediately. She wouldn't even leave my side and got slightly sad when I had to leave to go home. Kinda knew that wolf was my spirit animal, but recent events got me thinking otherwise. I would have dreams regarding Egypt once a while (actually had one with Anubis and Thoth) and figured I would have connection to jackel but still lean toward wolves, but now also noticed that snakes be coming lately - having spiritual attraction to snakes but also when looking at possible reptiles as companion in near future, I've been told lots of time to get a snake. Heck,. every time I held a snake, they just chill on me,. whether it be trying to drape around my neck or go as far as trying to sneak into my bag as if saying "I'm coming with you!"... Just curious since still learning...

I know my spiritual animal as I constantly see it and drawn to anything that resembles it, but I have a few gods that have make them selves known but it’s not strong enough

I’ve always been connected to bears

Thank you, looking good

Can insects be spirit animals? I am particularly drawn to bees.

Just wondering if you're sure it's correct that spirit animals were adopted into the pegan and wiccan culture only since the 1990's. I grew up in an area in the UK where pegan, wiccan and druid practice was and still is accepted and openly practised and while it was never called "spirit animal" as such, this type of practice with an animal guide was alway included.

What if you don’t dream? Idk why but recently I’ve stopped dreaming and it makes a lot harder to try to find signs

Europeans practiced Animism and Spirit animals since Prehistoric times

In Finland people also had spirit animals if I recall correctly

I only ever dream about spiders and scorpions

The wolf and GSD. The dog&wolf I share characteristics, the dog have saved my life, wolf showed me empathy when humans didn't, taught me leadership, showed me love, etc. Quick question there is another spirit animal: a Black Shuck. Wondered what that may mean? I have felt no aggression towards/ fear/hate me, the hellhound provides me with protection against bad spirits and sometimes people.

I took a quiz and it told me I was a wolf.. but then, whenever a strange dog approaches me, it barks and looks like it wants to fight me.. is this because it seems my sprit animal and is scared or intimidated by me?

I have dona a quiz, and i got The Owl, and its true

New subscriber here!!😊😊 Is there a certain test/link you'd recommend to find your spirit animal. I'm new to this, but eager to dive in head first!

😃 Can dinosaurs be a spirit animal to human beings? Have a happy new year!

Could you do a video about Goddess Cerridwen and how to work with her.

What about a video on dragon magic? And what the color of the dragon means ?

I love dogs .

Do you have any reliable sites you would recommend to take those quizzes ?

You are going to get a lot of backlash from this video and it saddens me. Animal and spirit guides have been a huge boon for my practice that have helped me do some very much needed self-healing and growth. I believe if it can help people, the knowledge should be known, people just have to respect where that knowledge came from.

Can I ask you something when working with Hades what things dose he find Disrespectful?

Thank you for sharing so much with us. I actually had a dream the other night of this shark. This thing was huge! Like the size of the giant water dinosaur in the Jurassic park movie. I remember looking at it, and it looked at me, and as soon as we made eye contact I woke up. I can not remember it's eyes for anything though, even when I had just woken up. Do you have any thoughts on this that could help me?

Is there a possibility that you can dislike an animal but they could still be your spirit animal? Asking because one of my friends thinks mine could be a cat the way they approach me and are non aggressive towards me but I do not like cats

mine is a WOLF

Can you do a how to work with Lilith video?

Do you know if it’s possible for a family line to have the same spirit animal?

Do you know how to Interpret Dreams involving the Greek gods?

Do you have any suggestions for how to be able to remember dreams, we forgot most of the ones we experience even when we wake up it's like we didn't have a dream at all

Can you recommend a website to take a quiz? Or does it not matter?

Wolves come to me in my dreams

I’m in need to find out what this picture means.

I saw a Red Cardinal today what would that me?

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It wasn't adopted into the pagan and spiritual communities. It never belonged to the Indigenous to begin with. When white colonizers saw the animal totems of each tribe and how said tribes adopted the symbolism and imagery and characteristics of certain animals like the eagle, bear, wolf, etc. It was incorrectly understood and internalized by white colonizers as a "spirit animal, an animal I feel connected to or happen to vibe (they didn't use this word obv lol) with in the moment omg so exotic!" It nay have been also used as a tool to mock the nature-centured beliefs ans practices of the Indigenous. Either way, it never belonged to the Indigenous. It was placed onto them. ✌🏾

So in other words, you think it's okay to continue the appropriation that the pagan and Wiccan cultures began in the 90s? Appropriation is appropriation. It was never okay for Pagans and Wiccans to take our closed practice in the first place, therefore it isn't okay to continue the cultural appropriation of our practices. It's quite irresponsible to tell people that this isn't closed practice when you yourself admit it was taken from us just a few decades ago. We couldn't even use our own practices until the late 70s because the government made it illegal. So to then appropriate our cultures and spiritual practices is like spitting in the face of an already oppressed people. Bad form man.

I dreamed about my teacher🤢

Seeing alot of horses since yesterday so I am here. 🥲 Before it was Kite bird 🥲