Products sampled from this guide:
The Once Unknown Familiar: Shamanic Paths to Unleash Your Animal Powers
A good book on physical familiars, and a psychological look at spiritual familiars.
Totemism
A must-read on paleopagan totemism. Not an easy read, but definitely a good one!
Fang and Fur, Blood and Bone: A Primal Guide to Animal Magic
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention my own work on the subject.
Personal Totem Pole: Animal Imagery the Chakras and Psychotherapy
Quite possibly the most underappreciated book on the list, involves totems and chakras.
Animal Spirits: An Illustrated Guide (Living Wisdom Series)
Another underappreciated, excellent book on totems.
Familiars: Animal Powers of Britain
British totems, gem of a book!
Power Animals
Very creative totemism 101 book.
Power Animal Meditations: Shamanic Journeys with Your Spirit Allies
Like guided meditations? This one's for you!
Animal Spirit
Another good 101 book.
Animal Wisdom
Best totem dictionary available!
Animal Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small
Recommended by many for good reasons!
Animal-Wise: The Spirit Language and Signs of Nature
A good sequel and companion to the above.
Totem Magic: Dance of the Shapeshifter
Yet another good basic intro text.
Magical Creatures
Not the best, but good if you get it used.
<ASIN 1862041377>
Real Lakhota totemism.
Magical Beasts: Their Powers, Their Contribution and How to Call for Their Help
Basically an animal magic cookbook.
Creature Teachers: A Guide to the Spirit Animals of the Native American Tradition
The language is way too cryptic to be of much use.
Animal Magick: The Art of Recognizing and Working with Familiars
Poorly researched; not recommended.
Ecoshamanism: Sacred Practices of Unity, Power and Earth Healing
Recommended related reading--a must have!
Of Wolves and Men
Read it for the relationship between humans and nature, regardless of your totem.
Cloisters Bestiary
Worth a look-see just to see medieval views of animals--and where certain odd bits of lore came from.
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Totemism
by Claude Levi-Strauss
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