This book reveals how to learn the techniques for reading signs and omens in nature so one can be opened to higher perceptions, even prophecy. Includes a dictionary of animal, bird, insect, and reptile symbolism This book reveals how to learn the techniques for reading signs and omens in nature so one can be opened to higher perceptions, even prophecy. Includes a dictionary of animal, bird, insect, and reptile symbolism. Introduction On Learning Animal-Speak ix PART ONE - SYMBOLS IN THE NATURAL WORLD The Spiritual and Magical Roles of Nature 11 Awakening to Your Spirit Totems 7(14) The Mystery and Magic of Predator and Prey 21(22) Reading Signs and Omens in Nature 43(14) Augury and the Meaning of Landscapes 57(10) PART TWO - WINGED ENCHANTMENT Bird Totems and the Initiation of Air 67(6) Working with Bird Medicine 73(18) The Mystery of Feathers and Flight 91(8) Feather Magic 99(18) Dictionary of Bird Totems 117(94) PART THREE - UNDERSTANDING ANIMAL MEDICINE Honoring Animal Totems 211(8) Animal Rites 219(20) Dictionary of Animal Totems 239(90) PART FOUR - THE EXOTIC LANGUAGE OF INSECTS AND REPTILES Insight into the World of Insects 329(6) Dictionary of Insect Totems 335(13) The Magic of the Reptile World 348(5) Dictionary of Reptile Totems 353(14) Conclusion Totems in a Civilized World 367(3) For Your Information 370(1) Bibliography 371