Owls, Hawks and Butterflies – Oh My! Here Are 8 Common Spirit Animals and Their Symbolism Jessie Wren 304 SHARES Spirit animals are all around us – it’s just up to us whether or not we believe in their power, or whether we even notice them at all. When a particular animal crosses your path, it is believed that it is a sign from the universe. Animals guide us, teach us, and communicate with us if we’re open enough to listen. Learning how to stop and become aware of each animal that crosses your path is not a hard thing to do. Have you ever noticed that there are times in your life when you keep noticing the same animal popping up again and again? Or when you see a specific, rare breed of animal? Have you ever been walking down the sidewalk and noticed an unusual animal in your path, and thought that’s weird ? At one time or another, we’ve all had a unique interaction with an animal that made us pause to wonder if there was a deeper meaning. Animals guide us, teach us, and co