All birds are beautiful to me now, from eagles in flight to flocks of starlings. They are among the primary threads that bind me to the web. They call me out of the city, to walk along the river where herons stand in the shallows, or to hike into the woods and hear the thrushes calling. Every woman has her spirit connections, known or unknown. But barring such unarguable conviction, it's good to stay open.
Many women are surprised, even astonished, when they first encounter their ally.
There are many ways to learn. Some spirit allies announce themselves in powerful dreams or unsought visionary experiences. Sometimes a series of subtle synchronicities can be equally convincing. Some women who are not drawn to shamanism as a primary practice will nevertheless learn to journey for the specific purpose of finding out who their power animal is. Others may ask a shamanically trained friend to journey for them and see if their allies are willing to reveal themselves.