What the Fox Knew That I Didn’t ✨
I was out on my usual afternoon walk the other day, just a loop through the neighborhood to stretch my legs and coax my brain into remembering there’s a world outside my computer.
Nothing fancy—just quiet streets, a few birds, a squirrel or two. But that day, as I rounded the corner near my house, I looked ahead… and there it was.
A fox! 🦊
Not in a secluded meadow or forest glade. Twenty feet away in the middle of the street. Just calmly crossing the road like it had somewhere important to be—but not in a rush.
It didn’t pay much attention to me. Didn’t need to.
It moved with quiet confidence, like it belonged to the land and the land belonged to it. No fear, no rush. Just ease. And in that moment, I felt its message land in me like a a forgotten truth returning all at once: You belong here too. The world holds you, just as it holds me.
In that instant, I felt it—not just surprise or delight, but a deep-down recognition that something sacred had just brushed past me. Something otherworldly… but also deeply familiar, like I was walking in the New Earth—and it is my birthright!
The Living Magic of Nature
In the Celtic tradition, moments like this aren’t random. They’re reminders. Invitations.
Celtic lore tells us that every part of the natural world is alive with spirit—stones, rivers, trees, animals. Nature spirits and faeries (not the glittery winged kind, but our ancient ethereal cousins) are very much real. They’re keepers of the wild, and they love to whisper when we’re paying attention.
When the world feels noisy and chaotic—and let’s be honest, it often does—these encounters bring us back to the quiet truth beneath it all: We’re not alone. We’re not disconnected. We’re woven into the magic.
Animal Guides: Messengers from the Otherworld
That fox didn’t need to stop and deliver a scroll with my soul’s mission on it. Its presence was the message.
In Celtic belief, animal guides are often messengers from the Otherworld. They show up to offer guidance, protection, and the nudge to trust our intuition.
A fox, in particular, speaks of adaptability, cleverness, and seeing through illusion. Pretty timely, considering the week I’d been having.
So, I ask you—has an animal been showing up for you lately? In dreams, in real life, even on your social feed more often than usual? That’s not just coincidence. That’s communication.
Want to Honor Your Animal Guides?
If you’re curious about discovering your own animal guide, my Animal Spirit Guide Portraits are a magical way to deepen that connection, blending intuitive art with ancient wisdom.
These aren’t just pretty art pieces—they’re soul mirrors. Each one is channeled to reflect the spirit animal currently walking with you, offering insight, strength, and that feeling of being lovingly accompanied on your path.
How to Connect with Your Animal Messengers
- Take quiet walks, even in your own neighborhood.
- Notice who or what shows up.
- Keep a journal of odd encounters or dreams.
- Offer gratitude to the land and its unseen spirits.
- Explore guided journeys or rituals to meet your guides (we’ve got plenty in our Faehallows School of Magic courses).
Magic doesn’t arrive with trumpets. Sometimes it trots casually across your street at just the right moment.
And sometimes, it wears the shape of a fox.
Looking for More Magic in Your Life?
Our Faehallows Magical Foundation Course is designed to help you connect with Faeries, nature spirits and animal guides, grounding your spiritual path in the wisdom of the Celtic tradition. If you’re ready to step deeper into the mysteries, this immersive year-and-a-day journey welcomes you.
Student Wisdom
“Your courses have accelerated my journey with the faeries. Also, your shamanic journeying has been a valuable tool in my work (and play) with the faeries. You have a natural ability to take us to places we could not otherwise go.” – Cathy Corn, Author
Are you longing for a deeper sense of connection and guidance? The spirits and animal guides of the Celtic realms are waiting to meet you. Begin your magical journey and discover the allies who walk beside you.