How to Create a Wolf Energy Healing Ritual

How to Create a Wolf Energy Healing Ritual



The wolf can be a very misunderstood animal, and is frequently portrayed in an unfavorable light. In reality, wolves are social, highly intelligent, have a strong sense of family and loyalty and they live by carefully defined rules and rituals. Calling upon the wolf as a spirit guide or animal companion can offer you their gifts of guardianship, loyalty, strong spirit and a respect for family. They teach us balance in life, and a respect for authority and democracy! The following exercise is designed to assist you in calling upon the wolves energy to guide you to finding a new life path, journey and to take control of your life.







Things You'll Need:





A belief that animals act as guides to our spirit and are here to help us obtain life balance.




The ability to respect healthy rituals and to discontinue those that cause us harm!




A respect for social structure and for those who have earned the "alpha" position---and to realize that you too can become a leader!







Wolf Energy




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Ritual: is any action, undertaken with intention and belief that grows powerful through repetition and connection. The ritual can be personal, cultural, or part of our ancestry of heritage. For the purposes of this article, ritual refers to ceremonial behavior that is engaged in for the purpose of obtaining increased health.





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Finding your own personal ritual: can be a very healing experience. Often the ritual comes out of a dream or personal vision. Sometimes, the ritual is guided by a spirit helper or healer that presents themselves in the dream or vision. We can call upon a specific animal spirit to guide us and bring us the needed energy for healing.





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A healing exercise: might involve imagining yourself as both the wolf and the person; view yourself as the "wolf-person." Be objective and begin by assessing yourself where you are today. Write a description of where the wolf-person is emotionally and intellectually.





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Empowerment: ask the wolf to guide you with love and personal insight. If you are seeking attachment,
family health
, harmony or safe journey; ask the wolf to empower you with good judgment and a sense of direction. The wolf is considered a guardian totem and a symbol of perseverance.





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The wolves teachings: are generous of spirit and are loving. The wolf exemplifies respect. The wolf can teach you about compassion and loyalty to your family, friends, and
children
. If you have not been taught love, trust or companionship in your family of origin, wolf can be a healing guide. The wolf can teach you to replace painful, negative patterns with healing qualities to become a loving adult. Wolves bring us healthy love, forgiveness, intimacy, trust, community, selflessness, and generosity.





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Steps to healing:
1) Identify what issues were responsible for injury in your ability to love, trust or have intimacy in your life.
2) Identify your personal strengths.
3) Identify your personal weaknesses.





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Create a personal ritual:
1) Chant; 2) meditate; 3) drum; 4) journal; 5) speak to your animal spirit; 6) Dance or create movement.

Enact the vision or dream using one of the methods above while working on correcting negative or unhealthy thoughts or feelings---keep focused on the wolves energy for healing while asking him to guide you toward health.








Tips & Warnings










Wolves teach us that true freedom requires discipline.








If a wolf shows up in your life the communication is that it is time to breathe new life into your life.








Wolf medicine teaches us to trust our instincts and ways to build strong and secure emotional attachments.








Social behavior is based upon hierarchical structure; wolves do not fight unless it is necessary--follow this life lesson.








If you have difficulty communicating your moods, thoughts or feelings study and seek the wisdom of the wolf or you may miss the opportunity for deep companionship in life.








Respect your own life rituals and change and grow as necessary to maintain health and wellness--life is a journey!



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