Phantom DNA and the Soul’s Sense of Smell
This is the fourth article in a five-part series on how your soul experiences the physical senses. In our previous articles, we discussed the senses of sight, sound, and taste. Let’s move now to the sense of smell.
Smell is Stimulated by Emotion
Smell works exactly the same way that your taste buds do. The two senses are inner connected. When a smell is ignited by the engagement of something physical, then that is the same physical reaction of your senses that we have spoken about in previous articles. The soul’s sense of smell, on the other hand, is stimulated by emotion.
When you are having a memory that stirs something inside of you and you can smell something, especially when that something isn’t physically present in the room, then that is your soul speaking to you.
Many people actually get a blending of the two components (the soul sense and the physical sense of smell) at the same time. For example, you walk into a room that you haven’t been into for a long period of time and you smell the scent of a family member who has passed. Perhaps you smell the cologne or perfume they used to wear and there is no question whose scent it is. It could even be a scent you haven’t smelled since childhood, yet you still remember it clearly and it stirs an emotional response inside of you.
When Your Soul is Calling You
The intense emotional response is your soul calling out to you. If there is not a physical being standing there emitting this smell that you are smelling then you are experiencing the energy essence of what is – or what has been – in the room. Perhaps an apparition or a ghost has been there, and you are sensing through smell their energy essence.
The Phantom Effect of DNA
Your DNA is an energetic signature that transcends the need for the body. You’ve already reached a greater level of awareness through your sense of smell – this is your soul transcending materiality.
DNA photons continue spiraling where DNA was once previously. This wave of light being energy creates a phantom of where the DNA was in the first place. This is why you can still smell something from a person who is no longer there.
Your thoughts, your consciousness, your senses, are like satellite signals that can beam around the earth using electromagnetic fields – the heartbeat of the earth. See the data from Nobel-prize-winning scientist Dr. Luc Montagnier in Healing with the Source Field – Part 2 with David Wilcock.
Again, photons – the light – spiral where DNA once was, offering proof that we are light beings.
Learn more about how our energy essence remains in the room long after we leave in episodes of Wisdom Teachings with David Wilcock, one of Gaiam TV’s original shows.
Here is more scientific proof from Dr. Peter Gariaev on DNA phantoms in Beyond Cosmic Consciousness – Part 2.
Dream Sensations
Another example comes when you remember the smells you experienced when you visited a place for the first time. You may not have been consciously aware of the smells at the time, yet something much later triggers a memory and the smells come flooding back to you – even if years have passed and you’re thousands of miles away.
This happens in your dream state all the time. Without digressing too far into the subject of dreams, where do you believe the sensations come from when you dream? Have you ever seen, heard, touched, tasted, or smelled something in a dream? Most people have, although not everyone remembers their dreams.
Some humans have very emotional experiences when they dream. Dreams can be so vivid that they would swear that they have been somewhere or experienced something and there is no explanation for it. This emotional experience is the Soul’s experience.
When there is nothing physical around you at the time to warrant your reaction that is going on inside of you, then it’s your soul speaking to you.
Feelings vs Emotions
We can’t emphasize this point enough: your feelings are based upon that which is physical. For the most part, they are shallow and fleeting and are easily influenced and changed. Feelings are mostly what’s on the surface, so to speak. An emotion, on the other hand, is the deep resonating experience. It is the expressive and sensory system of the soul.
The emotions that you feel are the deep experiences that are carried with you from lifetime to lifetime, and existence to existence. An emotion is thought in motion. It literally sends an electrical current throughout your embodiment and is felt as an experience. That is why you take emotions with you when you leave this realm.
Your feelings are surface, fleeting, and forgotten, and in the human experience, they are continually changing from moment to moment. They tend to be in reaction to the things going on around you in the illusion. That is why we say they are related to the physical or the physical goings-on that you are doing at that moment in time.
It’s not that you don’t have an emotional experience every time you do something physical; you actually do. But it is the intense emotional experience that moves you that we are referring to in this series.
Remember Your Origins
Isn’t it rather amazing that we have set up for ourselves all these little “helpers” to aid us in experiencing more of what is going on around us? These helpers are your senses! They expand you, shift you, and help you in your creating. They are designed to remind you of who you really are…a LIGHT Being having a PHYSICAL experience.
Most humans don’t live in this perspective and have forgotten their origins. Your embodiment is an incredible mapping system to your soul. If you can come to know this and to embrace this knowing, it will expand you.
We humans take so very much for granted. When we age or manifest disease or decay in our bodies, we forget the incredible senses we retain. It is those senses that can aid us in our continued journey toward enlightenment.
When we’re distracted by pain, it is common to forget the automated system in our body that still remains in place. Our senses seem so simple and yet are so complex. We should honor each of them and hold them in our hearts with gratitude, knowing that despite all that goes on in the physical we truly remain light embodiments for all eternity.
As you reach for expanded states of consciousness, it is the senses that will take you there. In all the physical things that we do as humans, we have forgotten that. Hopefully, these discussions are igniting your senses within and expanding you to greater heights as your experience continues on this earthly plane of existence.
Brad Wallis
Kasey and Brad Wallis along with Julius empower people all over the world. Through Julius’s higher consciousness teachings they are expanding the awareness of who we truly are by knowing our Source essence as limitless light beings. Kasey/Brad along with Julius bring their work forward through many forums today including Books by Brad that encompass Julius’s teachings, Personal Readings with Julius, Interactive Teaching Classes with Julius, and the I Am Academy, which is a membership community that is an advanced academy for people who want to expand their lives with Julius. Visit Expand with Julius .
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How Do You Know What Your Spirit Animal Is?
Power animals, also known as totem animals or spirit animals, are spiritual guides that accompany people along their journey of self-discovery. Each specific animal represents symbolic qualities that help to awaken intuition, protect personal energy, and help us navigate our life path. In this article, we explore spirit animal symbolism, their spiritual meaning, and how to find your spirit animal.
Table of Contents
- What Is a Spirit Animal or Totem Animal?
- Shamanism and Spirit Animals
- The Spiritual Meaning Behind Each Spirit Animal
- How to Find Your Spirit Animal
- How to Work with Your Spirit Animal
What Is a Spirit Animal or Totem Animal?
A spirit animal is a Spiritual Guide that acts as a protective figure and messenger. It reflects aspects of your personality, life experiences, or inner voice. It represents qualities that you are meant to recognize, embody, or learn from. Some people discover it naturally, through dreams, meaningful experiences, or deep sensations when connecting with a particular animal. It can also come through practices such as meditation or guided visualization. In Native American culture, a spirit animal is not just a symbolic archetype, but a meaningful presence that offers protection, insight, and a deeper connection to the natural world.
This concept is often confused with a totem animal. While both play important roles in spiritual practices, there is a key difference between a totem animal vs spirit animal: totem animals typically represent a group identity, ancestry, or tribal lineage, while spirit animals are more personal and reflect your individual soul journey.
Whether you call it a power animal, totem, or spiritual guide, its presence invites you to explore deeper levels of self-awareness, healing, and growth.
Shamanism and Spirit Animal Guides
In shamanic traditions, especially within Indigenous and Native American cultures, power animals occupy a central place as allies of the soul in the spiritual journey. The shaman recognizes that everything in nature has a spirit, and animals represent specific energies that can be invoked, whether in rituals, healing, or other processes of personal transformation. These totemic animals accompany the shaman from the time of initiation, and each brings distinct abilities to work with the spiritual planes.
Shamans often meet their spirit animal guide through visions, dreams, or deep spiritual journeys. These guides may shift over time, changing with the needs of the individual’s life path. Some animals guide for a specific period, while others accompany throughout life as guardians of the spirit.
The practice of shamanism with spirit animals not only strengthens the connection with the invisible world but also allows the development of intuition, perception, and inner harmony. Today, many people who do not belong to traditional cultures also work with spirit animals as part of their spiritual path, seeking guidance, protection, and a deep understanding of their inner energy.
The Spiritual Meaning Behind Each Spirit Animal
Each power animal has a unique spiritual meaning that conveys a specific message for one’s personal path. Knowing the symbolism of the different animals and their symbolism helps to better understand the qualities that can be activated or the learnings you are going through. Below, we present the spiritual message represented by each of these power animals:
- Eagle: Clarity and elevated vision. Invites to look at challenges from a broader perspective and trust in the wisdom of the spirit.
- Wolf: Instinct and teamwork. Teaches to balance independence with connection to the group and following the inner voice.
- Owl: Intuition and occult perception. It symbolizes the ability to see beyond the obvious and detect deep truths.
- Jaguar: Inner power and transformation. It represents the courage to go through emotional darkness and come out stronger.
- Butterfly: Change and rebirth. It announces processes of personal transformation and spiritual evolution.
- Deer: Gentleness and sensitivity. It invites one to cultivate empathy and act from the heart, without losing firmness.
- Tortoise: Patience and ancient wisdom. Teaches to move forward calmly and to trust the natural rhythms of life.
- Fox: Cunning and adaptability. It represents intuitive intelligence and the ability to move with strategy and speed.
- Horse: Freedom and vital energy. Connects with the impulse of the soul to move forward with strength and determination.
- Dolphin: Joy and harmonious communication. Conveys the power of emotional connection and play as a way of healing.
- Bear: Strength and protection. Teaches to set healthy boundaries and to enter into silence to regenerate.
- Snake: Renewal and deep healing. Symbolizes the ability to let go of the old and activate vital energy.
- Lion: Leadership and confidence. Inspires courageous decision-making and recognition of personal power.
- Hummingbird: Joy and lightness of soul. Remember the importance of living the present with gratitude and beauty.
- Elephant: Memory and spiritual wisdom. Represents stability, connection with ancestors, and calm strength.
Exploring these archetypes helps reveal which spirit animal aligns with your inner journey.
How to Find Your Spirit Animal
Many people wonder: how to find your spirit animal? It is not a matter of choosing an animal for the sake of it, but of recognizing which one manifests as a guide on your spiritual path. This is a process of reflection, observation, and trust in your inner voice. Your spirit animal may reveal itself through:
- Repeated encounters with a particular animal in waking life or media
- Vivid dreams featuring a specific animal
- Strong emotional or energetic reactions to a certain creature
- Meditation or guided visualizations
It’s not about choosing your favorite animal. Instead, it’s about noticing which animal chooses you—and what message it might bring.
Signs and Dreams as Messages from Animal Spirit Guides
One of the most common ways to discover what your spirit animal is through signs and dreams. Pay attention to synchronicities—recurring animals in real life, conversations, or even books and images. These can point toward a deeper message from your spirit animal guide.
Dreams are also a powerful channel for receiving such spiritual messages. If a particular animal appears clearly on the dream plane, paying attention to its behavior and the symbolic message it conveys, you may be receiving guidance. These dreams are not casual: they often reveal which energy wants to accompany you on your path of growth.
Meditation and Guided Visualization to Connect with Your Personal Spirit Animal
Meditation is an effective tool to open your perception and connect with your spirit animal. By entering a state of stillness, it becomes easier to listen to subtle signals and receive images, sensations, or words associated with the animal totem that accompanies you.
To do this, you can begin your practice with a deep breath and a clear intention: to ask for your animal guide to reveal itself . As you go deeper into meditation, simply allow forms, faces or energies to emerge without forcing any images. The animal that appears is usually the one your soul needs to recognize at that moment.
Here are some steps to follow to connect:
- Sit quietly and breathe deeply.
- Set the intention to meet your spirit animal.
- Imagine entering a natural space—forest, mountain, ocean—and let a specific animal appear.
- Observe its behavior, energy, and any messages it offers.
- Journal about the experience to reflect on its meaning.
This simple practice can strengthen your relationship with your spiritual ally.
How to Work with Your Spirit Animal
Once you have identified your spirit animal, it is possible to establish a deeper and more conscious link with its energy. Working with your totem animal allows you to integrate its qualities into your daily life, receive guidance in times of change, and strengthen your spiritual connection. These practices may be simple, but they have a powerful effect on the inner path.
- Daily invocation: You can connect with your power animal at the beginning of the day, asking it for guidance and protection. Naming it out loud or visualizing it helps you keep its energy present.
- Focused meditation: Meditating on their qualities strengthens the spiritual bond. You can imagine their presence or repeat affirmations related to their message.
- Symbolic rituals: Incorporating objects or symbols of the animal into your altar or sacred space enhances its energy. This can include images, feathers, figures, or natural elements that represent it.
- Inner dialogue: Write messages as if your animal were talking to you. This intuitive technique allows you to receive guidance when you need clarity or emotional support.
- Conscious observation: Reflect on how your animal’s qualities manifest in your daily life. This practice strengthens the learning and spiritual integration of your energy.
Working with a spirit animal can help guide you through difficult moments, align you with your purpose, and connect you to the greater wisdom of the natural world.
Your Journey With Spirit Animals Begins Here
Whether you’re new to the concept or deepening your existing practice, connecting with a spirit animal invites you into a rich journey of self-discovery and spiritual meaning. These guides—rooted in both Native American tradition and modern spiritual practice—serve as reminders of the strength, insight, and beauty available to us when we listen to nature and our own inner wisdom.
