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Summary: Spirit Guides and Totems
Review: Animal Speak by Ted AndrewsSpirit Guides and Totems I discovered this book on a trip through the White Mountains of Arizona, where I was born. After reading the book I have purchased several more copies as gifts and had them sent direct from Amazon. For anyone interested in Native American culture, shamanism, connecting with and understanding the creatures that share the Earth with us, this is a "must have" book. Animals speak about the events and emotions in our lives. For a writer the book brings a wealth of background character information. Have you ever dreamt about an animal, a panther, a snake, a bear or a hawk? Did you wonder why the dream seemed important. Have you ever glanced out the door or window to see a spider casually weaving an intricate web or a raccoon or dog glancing back at you? What does a totem mean and do the inhabitants of this modern civilization have personal totems? Do you have pictures of a particular animal scattered throughout your house? I have many pictures of panthers and jaguars in the rooms in which I spend my time because I feel connected to the jaguar of South American history, especially the Mayans. Why? My answers were in this book, but even without questions I have found Animal Speak is loaded with wonderful information about so many different creatures. Plus, it is a delight to discover what the underlying emotions may be when someone tells you that they like (or hate) dolphins, woodpeckers, ants, bees or perhaps a coyote which is actually linked to the dog. For the mystic the answer is yes we have totems. The animals (perhaps pets) in a totem can change as they bring messages that are to warn, protect, comfort, guide, remind or whatever is needed.
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Summary: An excellent source book
Review: I came across this book many years ago, and finally bought it around April 2002. It's not a book that I would read from cover to cover, but a 'must have' reference book for animal symbolism. Whether you are interested in animal totems, animals as their symbols, or even just animal behavior, it is an excellent book to have in your collection, and the best of its kind that I've ever come across. Also, anything I've ever read by Ted Andrews flows so well, is easy to follow and understand, and enjoyable to read. He is an excellent writer and I would automatically recommend anything written by him, whether I've read it or not. If it's written by Ted Andrews, it's got to be good! So, if you DID want to read this book from cover to cover, I'm sure you'd enjoy it. However, as I say, it is awesome to have to refer to in the way that I do: If I see an animal in the wild, or dream of an animal, I like to look up what it 'means'. There are all kinds of ways to use this book, and I highly recommend it!
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Summary: A Shaman Christian Initiate
Review: This Book I love,under panthars is writing about Jesus Ben Panthar,sur name of Jospeh ,he healed in that name.One of my favorite books,its good to read this one . Then buy a blank journal and write your own thaughts and ideas and experiances.
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Summary: Core Beliefs Expressed
Review: I have been reading about/practicing with Animal Communication, and other holistic modalities (such as Reiki and Flower Essences) for awhile, and trying to find a path which puts it all together. Andrew's book has given me a tremendous set of insights into the basis for my beliefs and spiritual path, an intuitive foundation. Such ideas as communication starts with listening, respect and trust. And, as Andrew's mentions in his book, "They (Shamans) helped people remember that all trees are divine and that all animals speak to those who listen". (Page 1). One more quote, from page X, "When we learn to speak with the animals.....the animals are no longer our subordinates. They become our teachers, our friends, and our companions". He presents many such insights in the book, which give words to many of the thoughts and beliefs I hold. Great reading for anyone who is pursuing a spiritual path which includes reverence for nature in any form. Thanks to Ted Andrews, from the animals.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: This is an amazing book. It is well worth the price for the reference material alone. I find myself keeping it out and handy to "find out more" about something. Well written and useable information, I highly recommend it!
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Summary: How animals can help you learn about yourself
Review: In this book, you will discover how much the "animal world" and the "human world" intersect. Much more than making us feel good about being surrounded by nature, animals have much to tell us about ourselves and our relationship to the earth and to other living things. Andrews has divided the book into 4 parts - 'Symbols in the Natural World' (including chapters on the roles of nature, spirit totems, predators and prey, omens in nature, and the meaning of landscapes); 'Winged Enchantment' (bird totems and bird medicine); 'Understanding Animal Medicine' (animal rites and totems); and 'The Exotic Language of Insects and Reptiles' (totems). Each animal or bird or insect or reptile included in this vast inventory is described thoroughly - it's behavioral patterns and natural habitat, its mythological characteristics, AND its symbolic importance to humans. I have used this book repeatedly to help me interpret dreams in which animals were central, and to investigate why a certain animal or insect, etc. showed up in my life on a particular day. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is open to non-traditional but very ancient beliefs about animals and their magical and mysterious powers.
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Summary: Animal Speak, a how to listen guide.
Review: Animal Speak translates the language of numerous other creatures we share earth with, easily. How to listen, learn and relate better to animals and our selves can be gleaned from reading this book. I've been blessed in this life with exceptional encounters with animals.. sometimes it is called: Noah's sense.To friends who envied it I say," Read this book. It can be learned!" I often refer to Animal Speak for further information when a new animal experience occurs. I trust Ted Andrews insights to expand my own understanding of what nature is trying to teach me.I know as humans we tend to ignore and deplete what we don't understand. Animals have always spoke with man and this book can help us hear them! Many thank's Ted Andrews! Encore!! Daynie
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Summary: Love this book
Review: This book is packed full of information. The only thing i dislike about it, is how it is written. I wished Ted Andrews handn't have written this book in such a boring manner. It makes my eyes heavy...
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Summary: Superb Reference Book for Those Who Believe in This Stuff
Review: And I do, so this is a Superb Reference Book! Andrews thows everything at the wall about every insect, animal, etc.--from Native American symbolism to Greek symbolism to pagan beliefs and on and on. Sometimes it seems a little too comprehensive and not discriminating enough--as if EVERYTHING is a symbol for water and therefore maybe time to take a look at your feminine energies, therefore create, therefore. . . . But we're grown-ups, we can do our own distinguishing. He also covers everything from numerology to symbolic qualities of trees and flowers and everything distantly related to the topic. It's truly comprehensive and eminently readable. If you have any belief in this stuff, buy the book!
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Summary: Excellent
Review: This is an amazing book. It is well worth the price for the reference material alone. I find myself keeping it out and handy to "find out more" about something. Well written and useable information, I highly recommend it!
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