Each animal has its own nature, its own traits and is a representation of a power such as strength for the lion or speed for the jaguar. By learning about animal strengths or powers, a Shaman apprentice comes to understand why people are attracted to certain favorite animals and repulsed by others. These attractions and repulsions actually become a tool that tells the Shaman what is needed or missing in a person’s life. Carol was a woman who no matter how she tried, kept missing the boat; missing out on opportunities that would have brought her the abundance and… Read article.