Hello, Wild Ones I'm Bernadette King. Welcome to What Is My Spirit Animal.
Thank you for joining me and all the Animal Spirit Guides on the other side.
We're really happy you're here. Because you're watching this video,
powerful Dog Spirit Animal must be speaking to your soul. By seeking to
connect more deeply with Dog symbolism and meaning, it honors your Animal Allies.
In return, the Dog Spirit, Totem, and Power Animal, will stay by your side offering
support, inspiration, and love. Okay, take a moment and relax.
Allow Dog to share its Great Spirit with you. When a Dog chooses to act as a
Spiritual Guide or an Aide, you can trust in it for protection, alertness, bravery,
devotion, and constancy; this symbolic value for Dog isn't surprising. This
creature has barked at the heels of humankind for so long,
no one knows for sure when they were first domesticated. Many people believe
that Dogs have souls and will reunite with their human counterparts in the
afterlife. In other words, all Dogs really do go to Heaven! The ancient Egyptians
used Dog symbolism regularly. The city of Cynopolis translates as "Dog." In this
region, it was actually law that the people of the city care for all Dogs
diligently. They also worshiped the Dog Star Sirius because its position in the
sky predicted the flooding of the Nile -- this marked the New Year. This
predictability of the Dog Spirit equated to faithfulness and also gives Dog an
additional metaphysical relationship with prognostication. It seems everywhere
you looked in the ancient world, and, indeed, in modern times, Dog Spirit is
there with more bark than bite. Leaders in Babylon and Assyria both have
numerous Dogs mentioned in their Chronicles.
Along with the concept that Dogs have psychic vision and see ghosts or
imperceptible dangers, they use this mystical ability to protect their owners,
not only in this life, but in the next. This ability to see true, maybe why the
Greeks chose a three-headed dog image as the Guardian of the Dead. In this
position the Dog Spirit again acts as a guide and even becomes an obedient
intermediary for human souls. This protective element parallels with the
Norse Garmr: A Dog that stands at the Gates of the Underworld. It's also said
that Garmr will howl only if the end of the world is nigh. In this way, we see the
Dog Animal Spirit again, as a visionary and a prognosticator. Time and again
mythology portrays the sacred Dog as being brave, powerful, and vigilant. The
hunter Orion of Greek mythology was always accompanied by his faithful Dog
Sirius. The goddess Artemis is also depicted with Divine hunting Dogs. In
South Africa, we see this creature portrayed as an Ancestor Spirit that
gives humankind fire, and in Japan, the images of Dogs often stand guard at
temple door. With all this in mind, it's not surprising when a Dog Spirit Guide
chooses to bless your life, they're exactly where they want to be: Close to
the human heart who will cherish them. As a side note, an actual living Dog can be
a Divine Messenger and help mate too. Some people believe that angels can turn
themselves into Dogs for the purpose of safeguarding a person or family and
offering aid in times of trouble. When Dog as a Spirit Animal chooses you,
you'll have a best friend in the etheric plane, probably for the remainder of your
years on this planet. Dogs cannot be deterred easily and they're particularly
drawn to humans who show service and loyalty generously to others. This Animal
Spirit Guide also comes when a soul calls out for aid of kin to the Saint
Bernard arriving just in the nick of time.
If Dog Spirit keeps nudging you, be aware; there may be problems afoot that you
cannot immediately see. Let your Dog's nose sniff out the problem.
Additionally, Dog Spirit also reminds you to maintain your integrity and
faithfulness with all the gentle souls that share your life, both human and
non-human animal. This bit of Animal Medicine is true for self too -- you can't
be a good friend to others without having the same relationship with your
self. As a spiritual companion, Dog builds an intense sense of devotion with all
your relations. Should your proverbial tribe come into times of trouble, Dog
Spirit will not run with his tail between his legs, but stand firm by your
side. Just one word of caution: If your Dog Animal Spirit Guide feels you abuse
trust and devotion, it will nip you firmly. Heed the warning. If you find
yourself attracted to Dog as a Totem Animal, it says a lot about your ability
to give and receive love. It also reflects a person who serves quietly in
the backdrop, leaving others the spotlight, while you support their
success. From this position you can see everything that's going on more clearly,
and stand watch for any trouble. Dog as a Totem Animal also symbolizes the ability
to devote oneself to a spiritual path or personal ethic no matter the situation.
Its not surprising to find many ministers and metaphysical teachers have
a Dog Totem. There's no need for a leash here: The dedication is already apparent
and would take a major crisis for you to abandon your faith. Dog as a Totem Animal
also embodies the social self. People with this Animal Spirit Guide for an
Ally never stray far from their inner circle of family or friends. When life
becomes harsh, Dog Totem comes close and nuzzles us with unconditional love to
lie at your feet and keep watch until the storm passes.
When working with this Totem, remember that your patience for mean people or
those who willfully hurt others feelings will be very low. There's a tendency
towards chewing them out in no uncertain terms and that may be exactly what is
needed at that time. Call on Dog as your Power Animal when you need devotion, love,
and protection. If you need support staying strong in your drive to serve
humankind, Dog is a great help mate. Burnout is no fun and Dog Energy teaches
us that it's okay to stop the chase of Frisbee every once in a while. Call on
Dog Medicine when your social calendar gets overwhelming. It's fun to have a lot
of friends in your pack and you're the kind of person everybody wants as a
companion. You always seem to know just how to welcome friends with a happiness
and healing energy that feeds people to their very soul. But you can't save
everyone and your own well-being is a priority. Dog as a Power Animal
encourages us to be the most giving and altruistic possible. Listen carefully to
that guidance and deliver your missive faithfully but be sure that you're
protected too. Remember, you can't help serve when your own mind, body, and spirit
is energetically depleted. Well, Wild One, that's all for this video! But don't let
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