The concept of spirit power animals is neither new nor foreign to the human race. It is a theme that was very much present and documented throughout many ancient cultures in history. Myths and legends describe animals as guides who lead the deceased into the spirit world. Therefore, these animals represent the great powers of the unseen universe and connect humans with the interior world. The Egyptians had reverence and affection for exotic animals, as evidenced by depictions in their artwork. They had a special connection to cats, which were adorned with beaded necklaces and gold earrings, and dogs, who were seen as immensely powerful and effective beings. Several bird tombs have also been found, showing that even they were given ceremonial burial. The Mayans lived in tropical forests and cohabitated with all kinds of animals, helping them form a special relationship to them as well. One of the most symbolic animals in Mayan culture, the jaguar, ruled the jungle and was used to represent the best warriors and highest societal classes. Hummingbirds were greatly revered and believed to carry only good thoughts among mankind, while butterflies represented brave warriors who died in battle. 

In an effort to heighten the power of Star Animal Sundays charms, they are blessed in a special ceremony by a shaman. Spirit animals are the invisible allies in the shamanic tradition – they are sources of guidance and healing. Shamans develop a relationship with these animals by dancing their movements, imitating their sounds, and wearing the feathers, fur, claws, and bone of those that have naturally passed from this earth. Animals themselves are seen as symbols of unseen forces, rather than actual physical beings – they have an independent existence in the spirit world which co-exists with the physical universe we inhabit. As such, by connecting with the animal’s spirit in ceremony, each piece of jewelry is instilled with its unique strength.