With the power of empathy

alongside a denial of the powers possessed by witches and the abilities claimed by magical practitioners such as the Cunning Folk

Brynhild the shield-maiden

or a roomful of friends

The Illustrated Bestiary: Guidance and Rituals from 36 Inspiring Animals simon reed With the power of empathyPeople across cultures and through the centuries have felt a spiritual, symbolic connection to animals. In The Illustrated Bestiary, author and spiritual wellness guide Maia Toll turns the insight and wisdom that birthed The Illustrated Herbiary her best selling volume on the mystical power of plants to the animal kingdom. Through profiles highlighting 36 animals most meaningful traits, Toll explores how those qualities can illuminate our habits,