Animals have been considered spiritual guides by many cultures throughout history, with the term 'spirit animal' coming from the concept of animal guides, particularly in Native American and Indigenous religions.

While not all Indigenous people believe in spirit animals, they are still an important concept in many cultures. Spirit animals are believed to help guide us on our journey, with each animal symbolizing unique qualities and teachings.

Along with spirit animals, other spirit guides may include archangels, guardian angels, ascended masters, departed loved ones, and helper angels.

Dear Aries, your spirit animal is Cheetah. Like the mighty Cheetah, you depict strength and persistence. You are not the one to give up; like this animal, you are a go-getter and seem to know your goals clearly.

You are energetic and thus are the pioneer of the zodiac. You are a born leader and have the ability to think freely and are spontaneous. You can achieve great things if you learn to channelize your focus.

Dear Taurus, your spirit animal is a Bear. This animal represents your strength to evolve and the ability to see things in a broad sense. Being brave is your trademark, and that's what gives you the clout to explore different things.

You not only have the ability to create but also become stable in your pursuits. As your spirit animal, Bear bestows you with confidence, determination and compassion. You can accept challenges and have the power to soar higher.

Dear Gemini, your spirit animal is Dolphin. This animal certainly makes you playful and a champion of communication. You just seem to know how to break the ice (and almost with everyone). Such is your gift of the tongue- that you can impress people and etch long-lasting friendships with them.

Witty and intelligent- you carry life-changing energies that can spin people around and inspire them to bring positive changes in their lives. You are a curious species and can go to great lengths in exploring the subjects that interest you.

Dear Cancer, the Rabbit is your spirit animal. This sprinter evokes abundance, prosperity and good luck in your life. Rabbit also symbolizes powerful intuition and thus makes you a strong receptor of other people's thoughts and personalities.

You are clever but caring and timid but generous. You are analytical, a great listener and can focus really well. Your emotions are both your strength and weakness. Channelize your sentiments, and you'll leap from being good to being the best.

Dear Lion, your spirit animal is Dragon. Dragon is a symbol of fire and passion - and it rightly resonates with your personality. You are glamorous, and generous and consider your physical appearance as your Ace card.

You love taking risks, and this is how you develop your strength and power. If we ask people who know you, they'll only have interesting things to share about you. You are a born leader and can be a great force in bringing people together for a common cause.

Dear Virgo, Fox is your spirit animal. Now there's no one around who needs to be made aware of your organizational skills. Sharp, intelligent and alert - this animal just makes you perfect! Whatever the job is at hand - you tend to do it with great precision. You might be a risk taker - but know the value of taking calculated risks.

Your analytical skill is your signature trait. Foxes have been used as a metaphor for creation and the afterlife. So it's absolutely no surprise that you are curious when it comes to knowing about spiritual evolution and the existence of 'other worlds'.

Swan is your spirit animal, dear Libra. Swan is the epitome of beauty, and so are you! Grace, beauty, trust and loyalty are all your signature traits. You are a natural balance-keeper and are as magical as the bird itself.

You have high self-esteem, stand tall with confidence and form your own opinions. Anything that's beautiful, sophisticated and artistic attracts you. You are a person of classy taste and will never take anything that's average or ordinary. To make your charms work, trust your instincts and develop your decision-making power.

Dear Scorpio, Phoenix is your spirit animal. This animal bestows you with the powers of being magical, sexual, erotic, secretive, trail-blazer, dark, mesmerizing, and so much more! You are a gentle soul but with a powerful gaze and are compassionate with a fierce temperament.

Phoenix is the symbol of fire and rebirth. This mystical bird bestows you with tremendous strength but also makes you vulnerable and raises your sting when cornered. You'll become a great inspiration if you channel your vengeance and analyze your inner strength.

Cat is your spirit animal, dear Sagittarius. Cats can influence your spiritual development and to a great extent! This animal can help you transit from cycles of rest and action and vice-versa. It's no wonder that cats are great Buddhist teachers.

You are a free soul and an independent survivor. If asked what you would choose between strawberries and freedom - the answer is plain and obvious! Contentment and regeneration are your signature traits, and this also makes you stubborn in your pursuits.

Alligator is your spirit animal, dear Capricorn. This animal brings you the right mix of opportunity and good luck! You are a mentally agile smart-aleck who just seems to know how to make the most of any opportunity thrown your way. With an alligator being your spirit animal, growth and regeneration will always accompany you.

Patience is your signature trait, and people are often baffled with your degrees of forbearance that you often display. If you are able to use to your energies correctly - alligator can help you transform your life in ways you've never imagined.

Dear Aquarius, your spirit animal is Spider. Spider indicates a web and subsequent connection through its silk threads. You, dear Aquarius - replicate this behaviour! Of course, not in terms of climbing walls and spinning cobwebs. Here the key term is 'connection', and that's what you feel for all the species on this earth.

Your caliber to make these connections palpable makes you a true blue generous. Like the water permeating every crack and crevice - your generosity extends to all the underdogs out there. You're adaptable, creative and independent but also puzzling and aloof.

Dear Pisces, Deer is your spirit animal. Like the mystifying Deer, you too are a seeker and seem to search for something constantly. Deer is associated with goodness, prosperity and transformation. Like the Deer, you're shy but strong; vulnerable but upright and peaceful but intuitive.

People who know you see you as calm and forgoing beings. You reflect serenity and have healing powers. To make the maximum use of the powers of this divine animal - cultivate your intuition, trust your instincts and do things (of course constructive) that you really enjoy.

Progressing and reining in your negative energy becomes easier if you know your spirit animal. Knowing your spirit animal can help you overcome obstacles (or major loopholes of your personality) and create a special niche for yourself.

Spirit animal is the very expression of your hidden self. Meditating on your spirit animal will enable you to imbibe that animal's rare and precious qualities and bring your powers to expression.