Furries, otherkin, shapeshifting, and religion

[sun rise]

Do you see a link between furries and totem animals?

 

[VoidCat]

Do you see a link between furries and totem animals?

Most furries arent furries due to to religion tho it is like that in my case. I think otherkin are more similar to totem animals.

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

Where else do you suppose i put it? It's a religious/spiritual topic and I wanted it open to anyone.

Have a great evening.

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

@Jayhawker Soule

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Well will you look at that. It fits the subforum.

I love it when you feel vindicated.

 

[VoidCat]

Have a great evening.

Hope you have one too. It's a busy one here

 

[Tamino]

That's very interesting. I'm learning more on egyptian magick and such. You know any good books for me to read?

Absolutely. Robert K. Ritner, "The mechanics of ancient Egyptian magical Practice".
It's available for free online:

SAOC 54. The Mechanics of Ancient Egyptian Magical Practice. (Fourth Printing, 2008) | Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures

isac.uchicago.edu

It's still the classic work in Egyptology on the topic, it provides a solid overview, and also interesting for people from other traditions, since many basic concepts are similar.

 

[Quintessence]

I have many thoughts, none of which are wanting to be particularly coherent.

A thought about the prejudice and intolerance I have often seen leveled at those who are in these communities, and a sigh escaping my breath. ​

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A thought about the importance of shapeshifting in Celtic mythology as well as contemporary Druid orders, and a knowing smile on my face. ​

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A thought about the dysfunctional relationship modern, domesticated humans have with the greater-than-human world, and a shaking of my head. ​

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A thought about pathworking or journeywork, the power of the otherworlds, an often untapped realms of wonder, and eyes widely shut. ​

 

[VoidCat]

I have many thoughts, none of which are wanting to be particularly coherent.

A thought about the prejudice and intolerance I have often seen leveled at those who are in these communities, and a sigh escaping my breath. ​

​

A thought about the importance of shapeshifting in Celtic mythology as well as contemporary Druid orders, and a knowing smile on my face. ​

​

A thought about the dysfunctional relationship modern, domesticated humans have with the greater-than-human world, and a shaking of my head. ​

​

A thought about pathworking or journeywork, the power of the otherworlds, an often untapped realms of wonder, and eyes widely shut. ​

I like this response.

 

[VoidCat]

Do you see a link between furries and totem animals?

Keep in mind im new to the furry community. Googling furry and animal totems while most aren't furries due to religion a few furries do have animal totems that match their fursona.

I do not know enough to say more but it does seem to be a thing to choose a fursona based on what someone feels is their spirit animal or totem. How common it is i do not know

Here's an example of a link i found mentioning this

Animal totem - WikiFur, the furry encyclopedia

en.wikifur.com

Another link from the same site that is giving me more to Google but may be of interest

Furry spirituality - WikiFur, the furry encyclopedia

en.wikifur.com

 

[VoidCat]

There seems to be a religion/spirituality that someone created to mix them being a furry with religion

AniMagicka represents one aspect of my own personal attempt to reconcile and integrate the spiritual and creative aspects of my life with my furry nature. Many years of study and practical experience with various spiritual traditions have suggested to me that we are most joyful, fulfilled, and creative when we are also most wholly and authentically ourselves. For me personally, authenticity means being compassionate, tolerant, patient, and a teacher. It means discovering ways in which my creative and spiritual energy and impulses might manifest. And because I am a Furry, I sincerely desire to find ways to do all of this within that context and to serve the Furry community as a whole.

My vision for AniMagicka is to provide ideas, instruction, experiences, and open discussion for those who feel a deep need to make their Furry life part of their spiritual life. For me, this connection was practically beating me over the head, and it took me several years to figure it out. I am only now beginning to understand the implications. Sometimes the most obvious things escape us, and life has to shake us up a bit to teach us. Once I had this personal realization, I searched in vain for others within the community who shared my interest in Furry spirituality. There might be an odd question or two on a forum, a blog post here or there, but little else.

While I would never suppose that anyone else would or could share my personal spiritual path, nor my exact perspective on what it means to be a Furry, I am certain there are other Furries out there who are asking or have asked many of the same questions that I have, who share a part of my feelings and experiences, and who face similar challenges. AniMagicka is most especially for them. Above all, I hope you find AniMagicka to be helpful, supportive, and inspiring. Along the way, I hope to share some of my creative work with you, because it is my desire to make things available to other spiritual Furries that are made with that intention in mind.

About AniMagicka and Furry Spirituality - AniMagicka

AniMagicka blends magic, mystery, shamanism and the furry lifestyle, exploring furry spirituality while seeking to be instructive, supportive, and inspiring

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