One of your first journeys may be to meet your Totem Animal.
This may in fact be a good purpose for your first visit.
Afterwards your animal gaurdian may accompany you on your journey`s.
At other times you may become the animal om your journey.
Your animal may speak with a human voice or jesture.
Shamanism
Practical Shamanism, A Guide for Walking in Both Worlds
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