Whether you know it or not, you already have a relationship with shamanic totem animals, says John Matthews, and their characteristics can guide you, empower you, or simply entertain you. An expert on Grail legends as well as tarot and Celtic lore, Matthews explains how to recognize your totem animal (which in many cases has already chosen you), and provides 20 archetype cards: badger, bear, bee, blackbird, cat, cow, crane, crow, dog, eagle, eel, hawk, horse, otter, owl, pig, salmon, stag, swan, and wolf.