Spirit Guide meeting in Dream?

[lestismitethee]

Namaste~

As a side note, it's been almost a year since I've been back to MW... but I'm glad I'm back. I hope I get to know a lot more people on the site this time :]

A few months ago I got really interested in meeting my Spirit Guide/Animal. I got a Tarot reading and meditation from one person who said it was a Polar Bear, and a friend did a meditation for me and found that it was a Kodiac Bear--both are very large and live up in the colder regions of the Earth. The night after my friend did this for me, I woke up from a dream and felt something moving next to me on the bed... or at least it felt like I was VERY much awake. I could see nothing for a moment... then the space around that area started to swirl and a little bear started to take form. It was dancing in a circle. When it reached full form, it stopped and looked up at me. I was simply amazed. All I could do was reach over and hug it... but then I think I passed out and continued sleeping.

I believe this could not have been a dream. I know there are dreams where it feels very much real, but there is still a sense that it is, indeed, a dream. But this felt much different. I cannot explain it. But has anyone experienced something similar? Or can anyone tell me what has happened? My friend told me that my spirit animal really did appear to me and used part of my energy to manifest. But apparently it caused me to pass out again? Not exactly sure. But if someone could give me any ideas, I would greatly appreciate it :D

Thank you, everyone!

-- Gally

[Rudas Starblaze]

sounds like you met your spirit animal or totem animal to me. you reaching out for it was your first step at embracing its majestic nature. and of course you will "pass out"... after all, you cant learn everything about the connection between you and the animal all in one sitting now can you, that would be too easy!:) more contact will come, dont worry and stay focused!

[lestismitethee]

Thank you, Rudas :]

Thing is, it's been a few months since this happened and I don't think I've gotten any more contacts... I've tried meditation, as deep as I can, but I haven't really gotten anywhere--or so I think. I am using the Inner Temple of Witchcraft to learn some basic meditations, philosophies, etc. But maybe I'm doing something wrong or not progressing far enough. Can you suggest any meditation techniques?

-- Gally

[Rudas Starblaze]

perhaps youre trying too hard? working with an spirit/totem animal isnt like working with spells, meditation, etc. they come to you on their own free will. i would suggest stop trying to contact the bear, and let the bear contact you. treat it just like you would a real animal. for example, try thinking of it like trying to catch your dog when it gets loose or your cat when it gets out of the house. you can chase it and yell for it to "come here!", but they very seldom ever listen. but if you take your time, be patient, and sit a wait, they always seem to come right up to you. ;)

welcome back btw!

[lestismitethee]

Lol, this is very true! You're right, I guess all I can do is be open to receive his messages and hope that I can meet him again soon.

-- Gally

[Rudas Starblaze]

Lol, this is very true! You're right, I guess all I can do is be open to receive his messages and hope that I can meet him again soon.

-- Gally

i think youve developed a plan! ;) the bear will more then likely show up when you least expect it. good luck!:)

[lestismitethee]

I'm looking forward to it! Thanks again, Rudas :D

-- Gally

[celestria]

hey there. :)

i agree that maybe you are trying too hard. also, your spirit guide/animal won't always present itself to you in full form. maybe there are simple signs/symbols around you in your everyday life that you are overlooking?

[lestismitethee]

Dear Celestia :wave:

That is a very good point. I'm not entirely sure what to look for, though... I do remember, however, that my friend specifically told me that my spirit guide wants to lucid dream with me. I haven't gotten too far with this, although I've successful done it once for a short time. I'm primarily trying to see if there are symbols in my dreams... but there aren't any coherent signs popping up. Is there anything you can suggest that will help me?

-- Gally