Totems: The Transformative Power of Your Personal Animal Totem

Those who guide come in many guises, including nature's creations. I use the information in Totems both as a writer and personally because it is possible to transform your life; people can change their future.Being in tune with your own force is the most intense sensation of peace that you can find. I have known my spirit guide for many years, and have found that other animals come into my realm, or totem, as my needs change. When my niece was four I began calling her Rabbit, and when she grew up, she asked me why. My brother's family had kept pet rabbits for years; based on what he saw, he disagreed with what I said of the rabbit. Several years later, in Totems, I discovered that my ideas were those of the Native Americans.Animals are significant throughout history. The zodiac links human traits to fish (Pisces), bulls (Taurus), crabs (Cancer), lions (Leo), scorpions (Scorpio), and goats (Capricorn). Egyptians worshipped Bask, the Cat-Mother goddess, while South American tribes revered the leopard or panther, and animals represent all twelve years in the Chinese zodiac.You do not pick your guides, but if you watch the animals that cross your path you will see the guide and can learn the messages they bring to you. Once you train yourself to not just see a cricket or a bee, but to see the messenger, then you discover the message. Butterflies land on me when I am going through changes, or should be. When I see hawks, I should pay greater attention to my dreams.This book includes some details on relaxation and meditation; some numerology; some information about the Medicine Wheel, but none is as in-depth as the information about totems. This is a good primer, and I give Totems four stars.Victoria Tarrani

Very pleased book was a very good copy as advertised and arrived in excellent condition.

I liked this book. It was really helpful on so many levels. The style of writing was very warm and close and you felt like someone was really trying to help you find answers on this subject. There are some great meditations included inside and Mr. Steiger has some good stories to tell as well. If you are interested at all in Shamanism or Power Animals, I recommend this book heartily. It does not talk down to you: it is a very honest and helpful book that will open many doors to understanding and spiritual growth.

I purchased this book for a friend and when it arrived read it. The Transformative Power of your Personal Animal Totem is easy to read and full of dense information. I enjoyed how the writer provides the reader with a historical perspective of symbols, rituals and practice. I would have appreciated more specifics about a broader group of animals particularly since the book looks like a resource for your Totem Animal. Excellent book for the price.

I have recently started researching totems and their meanings. This book not only explains what totems mean in the Native American culture, but also explains the totems' significance and what they represent in other cultures as well. Very good book!

I have read a number of Brad Steiger's books, and this one didn't begin to compare with his others in my opinion. I had hoped to find out why ever since I was a little girl I have loved giraffes.

Just what my Native American ancestors passed down from generation to generation.

good, still reading

A great book written with passion and knowledge takes you out of yourself, good reference.

this is interesting... :)