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Which animal would you compare yourself to and why?

If spirit animals were a LinkedIn endorsement, mine would read: “Approved by the Caracal & Honey Badger Fan Club (est. childhood).”Let’s unpack this wild resume.

My spirit animals: Caracal and Honey badger

The caracal isn’t just a cat with fancy ear tufts (though those are exquisite). It’s the introvert’s spirit animal on a stealth mission. I vibe with its ability to thrive solo—no pack meetings, no group texts, just elegant independence. Think of it as the James Bond of the savannah: precise, efficient, and low-key glamorous. Hunting efficiency? More like adulting efficiency. The caracal doesn’t waste energy chasing mediocrity; it calculates, pounces, and gets the job done. Plus, its love of beauty speaks to me—like that friend who spends 20 minutes arranging a charcuterie board before Instagramming it. The caracal’s message: “Solitude isn’t loneliness; it’s where magic (and successful hunts) happen.”

If the caracal is 007, Bond, the honey badger is Deadpool—snarky, unstoppable, and allergic to giving up. Its rep for “indomitable spirit” is basically code for *“You think *this* will stop me? LOL.”* Need honey? It’ll yeet a beehive, endure stings, and snack triumphantly. Need to dig through literal dirt for survival? The honey badger’s LinkedIn bio would just say: *“Problem solver. Resourceful. Doesn’t take ‘no’ personally.”* I channel its rebellious grit when life serves up obstacles (or bureaucracy). Its life motto: “Rules are suggestions, and honey is worth the drama.”

Both animals are the ultimate soloists. The caracal whispers, “Elegance under pressure,” while the honey badger roars, “Pressure? Crush it with chaotic flair.” Together, they’re my yin-yang of independence: one thrives in quiet mastery, the other in defiant hustle.

Bonus Life Lessons (With a Side of Humor):
Caracal Tip: Next time someone calls you “aloof,” say you’re “strategically curating your energy.” Then drop a mic (gracefully).
Honey Badger Hack: Stuck in a problem? Ask: “What would the honey badger do?” Spoiler: It’ll involve creative swearing and relentless action.
Unifying Truth: Independence isn’t about rejecting others—it’s about knowing when to collaborate (*caracal*) and when to bulldoze (*honey badger*).

If my spirit animals threw a party, the caracal would bring minimalist décor and curated playlists, while the honey badger would show up late, raid the fridge, and somehow fix the broken aircon. I aspire to be both host and life of the party—just on my own terms.

(P.S. If you need me, I’ll be practicing my “caracal stare” in meetings and my “honey badger negotiation tactics” at the local pawn shop.

© Jurgens Pieterse. All Rights reserved. 2025

The Norse concept of a fetch, or fylgja, is a supernatural being or spirit that is closely connected to a person’s fate or destiny. It is often described as an animal, but it can also take on other forms, such as a human or a natural object. The fetch is said to be able to shapeshift, and it can appear to the person it is associated with in dreams or visions.

My fetch revealed itself to me at the age of ten, as the caracal and a star of Rigel. It has consequently been the guiding influence of my life, sometimes visible and sometimes hidden, but always somewhere in the background. I am now seeing the caracal as my fetch, and I interpret the fetch to be similar to the astral body that maintains its integrated integrity across many lifetimes.

This is the most ancient access I have to direct experience across many lives. The point of illuminationis : We do not “remember” past lives with normal memory, but we connect to this veiled memory through the fetch. This phantom never forgets and ever guides the soul forward, protecting and nurturing the body while keeping the integrity and harmony of the soul.

I might seek through NOD new ways of connecting and listening to my fetch. All is held together, and all is directed by my fetch informing every experience of the present moment and providing it with a deeper context.

What a wonderful discovery, that there is access to ancient past experiences and to have the possibility to interact with past existences of myself!.

The caracal has always been a symbol of survival, charity, affairs, independence, and fearlessness of darkness. It is a creature that patiently waits to stalk its prey, ever aware of its surroundings, seldom seen by others. Some people claim to see the fetch only at the end of life, but for me, the fetch has been a consistent presence throughout my life.

Rigel is a bright star associated with Odin, the Norse god of wisdom and magic. This suggests that my fetch is a powerful and wise being that can guide me through the darkness and help me to achieve your goals.

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Fylgja, carrier of ancient memories.