Experience I am a practicing Pagan in a Celtic Family Tradition for over 25 years. I am Ordained through the International Metaphysical Ministry, and have previously been ordained as an Orthodox Rabbi, and Christian Minsiter. I am a Registered Spiritual Counselor,have been a Licensed Spiritual Coach, (2007) and a Reiki Master since 1995.
I am the High Priest of the Family Tradition mentioned above.
As I learned each technique, I realized the benefits and the shortcomings of each one. As I continued to search, study, learn, and incorporate these into my own growth I became a more balanced, happy, satisfied person, for myself.
As I become more satisfied with myself, I attracted more balanced, happy, satisfied people into my own life.
I realized that these techniques combined together, can be used by ANYONE. Therefore. I became a Spiritual Coach to be able to share this with anyone who wanted to - Be ALL that they ALREADY Are.
I am a published author, and have many articles on alternative healing techniques, including Reiki,meditations, shamanic practices, training courses, and articles on following your own life and spiritual path.
I am also finishing my Doctorate of Metaphysics through the University of Sedona
Currently, I teach the following courses: Celtic Transformational Healing, The Warrior Within, Intuitive Tarot Reading, Soul Retrieval for Shamanic practitioners, and Shamanic Soul: Path to the Sacred Self,(Core Metaphysical Shamanism), as well as all three levels of traditional Usui Reiki. I am the past Editor in Chief of The Heartland Spirit, the pagan magazine of the Heartland Spiritual Alliance, and currently serve on their Board of Directors.
My spiritual name is Vajrasattva Savitur and in all other circles I am known as Alfred Willowhawk. This name is drawn from The Willow Tree at the center of the Otherworld which is the Pathway to the Bright World and The Hawk, who represents recollection, cleansing of self and is the Messenger of the
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Healers International
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BMsc University of Sedona
MMsc, University of Sedona (completion Date 12/2009)
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Reiki Master
Certified Tarot Professional Reader
High Priest (Wite Rayvn)
Shamanic Practitioner, (Metaphysical)
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Question hey, I'm not sure what my spirit animal/ guide is I used to have nightmares involving wolves and werewolves, attacking me, lately the roles have been reversed and ive been turning into a wolf ive read about the wolf as a spirit animal/ guide, all of my personal traits are the same as the traits explained as the wolf's i'm not going to jump to conclusions but every quiz i take that is supposed to tell you what your spirit animal is, i get wolf, not even trying to
Answer Hello Matt,
I want to say thank you for sending this question to me. The wolf is indeed a very good spirit animal guide. In Native American structures he is:
a shy, yet very sociable creature with strong rules of behavior. Fear of the wolf is perhaps born when its eerie howl raises the hackles on our neck and in our souls. Maybe we do not fear the wolf at all, but only the wild nature within ourselves. To American Indians, the wolf is said to be "teacher" medicine. We study wolfs ways of hunting and their social structure. The wolf is associated with the Dog Star, Sirus and some cultures belief humans came from this distant star. Wolf populations are threatened in the lower 48 states, but abundant in Alaska and Canada. Wolf has much to teach us, if only we will listen.
WOLF MEDICINE
* Wolves live in a communal structure like humans. The Alpha male and female lead a strict social order. Next in the order are Beta wolves who do not breed and serve as nursemaids for pups of the pack. The Omega wolf is at the bottom rung and is the 'scapegoat' in situations when the pack is being attacked. Often the Omega wolf is forced not to eat when food is scarce. If wolf has entered the forest of your mind, it may be to teach you that all things in nature have order amid chaos and to accept your duties in life, whether they be leadership roles or otherwise, with humility and strength.
* The wolf spirit teaches us to have balance between your personal needs and those of the family and community. Wolves are absolutely committed and loyal to the pack and find their place within the group. If wolf exhibits these traits, it may mean that you must examine your function within the community and loyalty. It may also be a sign to bring better balance to the varied interests of self, family and community.
* The hunting techniques of wolves served as an example for many tribes who copied them. Members of the pack form 'tag teams' who take turns chasing prey to exhaust the prey before themselves. Packs are known to have run over thirty miles a day in pursuit. Cooperation in achieving a common goal is the message conveyed here.
* Wolves have developed many ways to communicate by body language and vocally. Facial expressions, tail and ear movements, body posture, teeth bearing, eye squinting and scratching are part of their vocabulary. Vocally, a wide variety of growls, yelps, whines and howls make up a sophisticated system of communication. Wolf language helps the pack to identify and locate its members, establish territorial boundaries, give instruction, request assistance, sound warnings, teach the young, and generally to bring cohesion and unity to the pack. If a wolf or wolves have entered your physic, you are fortunate to have an animal spirit to knows the importance of communication and one that will find many ways to make their messages know to you. This ability to communicate may be a sign to hone your own speaking skills to effectively relate your feelings and ideas in a good way - to pray, sing and dance in praise of the blessings of the Creator.
* When a lone wolf is seen the wild it symbolizes freedom. When seen in a pack it represents community. If wolf appears to you alone or in a pack it is asking you to acquire the same within your own life.
* The primal and piercing howl of the wolf sometimes is marking their territory boundaries. If you hear a wolf howl it might be telling you to stand your ground and defend your boundaries.
* Wolves have great stamina and strength. They do not fight needlessly and often avoid fighting whenever possible. Wolf teaches to know who you are and to develop strength and confidence.
* Wolf is associated with the lunar influences and energies that rule psychic perception. They teach us to respect our emotions and face the darkness within.
* The wolf is ritualistic. It knows the importance of regular lunar howling ceremonies and daily social rituals designed to communicate needs and express feelings. The message of your wolf spirit may be to honor the forces of spirituality and connect with the life forces of Mother Earth.
In other cultures, (celtic as an example) they are soul protectors and guides.
The issue with were-wolves, and such, sometimes our logical mind takes over a vision. One way to stop this is to always apply the following to any dream.
1. Is it in color, if it is, then it is likely a vision and not JUST a dream
2. Three "rules" as such can be applied to anything in the spirit world - Honor, Respect, and personal responsibility, as YOU understand these three things, you can apply them to ALL of your visions and determine for yourself what is real and what is not.
As to your transformation into the wolf, that is called shape-shifting and is a normal course within shamanic paths, keep at it.
Here is a suggested meditation intent to help you.
Sit in a forest and call for the wolf. Let it come to you, speak with it, acknowledge it as a sprit guide and thank it. Then ask if the wold would show you what you need to see now. GO with it. When all is over, thank it and come back.
If you have andy other questions feel free to contact me.
