What Is Your Animal Totem?

A Modern Sages Podcast with Shaman Candace Kunze & Spirit Medium Jenn Gilbreth

In this episode of The Modern Sages Podcast, Shaman Candace and Spirit Medium Jenn dive into the ancient wisdom of Animal Totems and Allies — spirit guides from the natural world that walk beside us, offering protection, insight, and connection to the divine.

An Animal Totem is more than just a symbol; it’s a sacred ally — a spirit guide that mirrors aspects of your soul and brings messages to support your growth. These beings show up in dreams, meditations, and even in everyday encounters, helping us recognize our strengths, acknowledge our challenges, and remember our connection to all of life. “Your Animal Totem walks with you — a reflection of your essence, your lessons, and your power waiting to be remembered.”

Understanding Animal Totems

Each Animal Totem carries its own medicine — unique characteristics, wisdom, and energy.
They help us understand who we are at the soul level and how we move through the world.
For instance:

The Wolf may guide you to trust your intuition and honor your inner teacher.
The Hawk invites you to see life from a higher perspective.
The Deer reminds you that gentleness and strength can coexist.

When you begin to notice these patterns — a certain animal showing up again and again — Spirit may be speaking through it. Our Totems often reflect what is stirring within us or what we most need to embody.

Totems as Bridges Between Worlds

Animal Totems and Allies act as bridges between the physical and spiritual realms.
They remind us that the Earth is alive with intelligence — that Spirit speaks not only through visions and words but through the natural world itself.

Totems can also serve as teachers and protectors, guiding you through transitions and helping you interpret messages from your past, present, and future.
By working consciously with your Totems, you open a dialogue with Spirit — one rooted in reverence, reciprocity, and trust.

A Guided Journey to Meet Your Spirit Totem

At the end of this episode, Shaman Candace leads a sacred guided journey into the Sacred Meadow, where you’ll meet your Spirit Totem face-to-face. This shamanic experience helps you connect to your ally directly — to feel their presence, receive their message, and integrate their medicine into your daily life.

A Closing Reflection

Your Animal Totem is a living reflection of your spirit — a reminder that you are never walking alone.
When you open your heart to listen, the natural world becomes your greatest teacher.
The wisdom you seek is already circling you, waiting to be seen.