Animal Speak, by Ted Andrews

TED

ANDREWS

ANIMAL SPEAK Thie Spiritual and Magical Powers of Creatures Great and Small

Rekindle the Fires of Wonder Toward the Animal World & All of Nature Many ancient myths and stories speak of a magical time and place in which there were no boundaries between humans and animals. Animals and humans spoke.

Wild and tame had no meaning. And always the divine revealed itself in Nature.

The natural world and the animals within it speak to us everyday: by their appearances, behaviors, movements, and characteristic patterns. When we know what to look for, we can use them as omens—not in a superstitious sense, but in the development of true prophecy and higher perception.

Through this book you will realize how intricately every aspect of nature is woven into your life. You will awaken to the ancient knowledge of spirit animals and how to determine their roles within your life. They will touch a primal part of your heart and soul—and stir long dormant embers. They will become your friends, your teachers and your companions.

“Animal Speak teaches that our relationship with the animals on this earth is not merely a physical one, it involved our mystical side as well. The lessons learned will benefit the animals in your life by increasing your communication with them and therefore your respect for them. But even more so, the lessons teach how, through animals, one can learn to communicate with and respect oneself better. The author teaches that the animals that enter and exit our lives everyday offer us guidance and support if we will be open to it. Having spent years studying the biology and natural history of animals, with Animal Speak I begin my study of the whole animal.”

—Mark Mazzei Animal Rehabilitation Supervisor Brukner Nature Center Troy, Ohio

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About the Author

Margaret K. Andrews

Ted Andrews (1952-2009) was an award-winning author and deeply respected teacher in the metaphysical and spiritual fields. Through his seminars, symposiums, workshops, and lectures, he was committed to making esoteric material comprehensible and practical for everyone.

Ted Andrews’s many gifts included clairvoyancy, aura interpretation, past-life analysis, dreams interpretation, numerology, and Tarot. He wrote many books on these subjects, but is best known for his work with animal mysticism. Certified in basic hypnosis and acupressure, Andrews was also involved in the study and use of herbs as an alternative path in health care, focusing strongly on esoteric forms of healing with sound, music, and voice. In addition to his interest in metaphysics, Ted was a trained pianist and often used the Celtic harp, bamboo flute, shaman rattles, Tibetan bells, Tibetan Singing Bowl, and quartz crystal bowls to create individual healing therapies and induce higher states of consciousness.

Ted Andrews is the author of The Healer's Manual; Animal-Speak; How to See & Read the Aura; Enchantment of the Faerie Realm; Crystal Balls & Crystal Bowls; How to Uncover Your Past Lives; How to Heal with Color; Sacred Sounds; Simplified Qabala Magic; and many other New Age titles. He passed away on October 24, 2009.

Roxanna Walitzki

About the Artist

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Siolo Thompson (Seattle, WA) is a visual artist and author who employs multiple techniques and narrative forms, from traditional painting to comics and sequential illustration. Her work has been published and exhibited worldwide. She is the creator of The Linestrider Tarot, Otherkin Tarot, Hedgewitch Botanical Oracle, Winterseer Animal Oracle, Seaborn Kipper, and more. Visit her at SioloThompson.com.

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TED ANDREWS

ANIMAL SPEAK The Spiritual and Magical Powers of Creatures Great and Small

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Animal-Speak. Copyright © 1993 by Ted Andrews. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever, including Internet usage, without written permission from Llewellyn Publications except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems.

No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. first edition

Fifty-fourth Printing, 2025 Cover design by Shira Atakpu Cover illustrations by Siolo Thompson Photography by Margaret K. Andrews Book design and editing by Constance Hill Interior illustrations by Winston Allen on pp. 5, 6, 14, 16, 42, 41, 70, 84, 90, 92, 98, 103, 105, 107, 109, 215, 369 Interior illustrations by Hrana Janto on pp. 72, 83, 87, 143, 235 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-publication Data Andrews, Ted. 1952–2009.

Animal-speak : the spiritual & magical powers of creatures great & small / Ted Andrews. p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 13: 978-0-87542-028-8 ISBN 10: 0-87542-028-1 1. Shamanism—Miscellanea. 2. Animals—Miscellanea. 3. Human-animal communication—Miscellanea. 4. Totems—Miscellanea. I. Title.

Miscellanea. I. Title.

BF1623.A55A53 1993 93-28673 133.9’3—dc20 CIP Llewellyn Worldwide does not participate in, endorse, or have any authority or responsibility concerning private business transactions between our authors and the public.

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DEDICATION So often we are touched in ways that seem small and insignificant at the time, but which prove to be wonderful catalysts and blessings later. It is with great joy, love, and gratitude that I dedicate this book to the following: To Quenda Healing Woman for her love, her very dear and treasured friendship, and her sharing of Owl Medicine, To Ann Konik who with contagious enthusiasm opened the splendor and joy of hawking to me, To Kin Quitugua who shared with me the power of HAWKQUEST and the magic of birds of prey in educating the public, To Brukner’s Nature Center and all who work there for the opportunity of more intimate contact and educational experiences with animals and nature. To them also goes a special thanks for permission to photograph the animal residents and use the photographs in this book.

A special thanks goes to Mark Mazzei, Debbie Brill, and Terri Menoche of Brukner Nature Center for their help and guidance.

To my sister Theresa for her love for and work with animals.

To Pagan Alexander for her indexing assistance and input on such short notice.

To Constance Hill for her creative designs and editorial work.

Especially to the one who knew that the white bear on this book would take you “East of the Sun and West of the Moon.”

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Other Books by Ted Andrews Animal Speak Workbook Animal Wise Crystal Balls & Crystal Bowls Dream Alchemy Enchantment of the Faerie Realm The Healer’s Manual How to Heal with Color How to Meet and Work with Spirit Guides How to See and Read the Aura How to Uncover Your Past Lives Nature Speak Psychic Protection The Sacred Power in Your Name Sacred Sounds Simplified Qabala Magic

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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION On Learning Animal-Speak

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PART ONE — SYMBOLS IN THE NATURAL WORLD CHAPTER ONE The Spiritual and Magical Roles of Nature

1

CHAPTER TWO Awakening to Your Spirit Totems

7

CHAPTER THREE The Mystery and Magic of Predator and Prey

21

CHAPTER FOUR Reading Signs and Omens in Nature

43

CHAPTER FIVE Augury and the Meaning of Landscapes

57

PART TWO — WINGED ENCHANTMENT CHAPTER SIX Bird Totems and the Initiation of Air

67

CHAPTER SEVEN Working with Bird Medicine

73

CHAPTER EIGHT The Mystery of Feathers and Flight

91

CHAPTER NINE Feather Magic

99

CHAPTER TEN Dictionary of Bird Totems

117

Body, Mind & Spirit / Shamanism / Magic

learn the language of the animals

Open your heart and mind to the wisdom of the animal world. Coyotes urge us to adapt to changing circumstances. Lions embody strength and courage. Otters remind us to take time to play. Animals have many lessons for humans, but before we can learn from them, we must be able to speak with them.

Animal Speak provides techniques for recognizing and interpreting the signs and omens of the natural world. Meet and work with animals as spirits by learning the language of their behaviors within the physical world. Learn how to: h Identify, meet, and attune to your animal guides h Discover the power and spiritual significance of more than

100 different animals, birds, insects, and reptiles

h Call upon the protective powers of your animal guides h Master four techniques for understanding the language of birds h Learn the fascinating lore and exotic languages of reptiles

and insects

h Create and use five magical animal rites, including shapeshifting

and sacred dance

This best-selling guide has become a classic reference for anyone wishing to forge a spiritual connection with the majesty and mystery of the animal world.

TED ANDREWS was a popular metaphysical author, teacher, and lecturer. He was a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and a long-time volunteer at Brukner Nature Center in Troy, Ohio. As an author, Ted wrote more than forty books, including The Healer's Manual, How to Meet and Work with Spirit Guides, Animal Wise, and Nature Speak.

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