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spirit animal

American  

[spir-it an-uh-muhl] / ˈspɪr ɪt ˌæn ə məl /

noun

• spirit animals
  plural

1. in certain traditional belief systems, an animal believed to be the incarnation of a guiding or protective spirit.

2. an animal thought of as representing the character traits that a person possesses or wants to cultivate.

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• spirit animals
  plural

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spirit animal

The custom readings are bound in booklets, each featuring a spirit animal, such as a panda, and suggested habits.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026

What’s your personal favorite or even your spirit animal?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 16, 2026

“The bear runs through our veins, it is the spirit animal for those in our area,” said Costel Dascalu, who started taking part in the festival when he was 8.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 29, 2023

"I identify as Doris," one person commenting said, while others claimed the cow as their own "spirit animal".

From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2023

She’s like his spirit animal, a gentle, odd, spritely being who I’m pretty sure has a storage space somewhere full of fairy dust.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson