Demystifying Spirit Guides: The Truth About Their Role and Origins

Steven North
Heart Speak
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4 min readSep 30, 2023

In a world where information about the spiritual realm often gets muddled with misunderstandings and misconceptions, it’s crucial to shed light on the topic of Spirit Guides.

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In a world where information about the spiritual realm often gets muddled with misunderstandings and misconceptions, it’s crucial to shed light on the topic of Spirit Guides. These ethereal beings play a significant role in our lives, yet their nature and function are frequently clouded by misleading information. In this article, we aim to demystify Spirit Guides, providing clarity about who they are, how they work, and the profound influence they have on our spiritual journeys.

Challenging Misconceptions:

Misconceptions about Spirit Guides are not uncommon. They often arise from well-intentioned but inaccurate teachings that circulate widely. A year ago, I encountered an author promoting himself as an expert on the topic of Guardian Angels, but his information was riddled with inaccuracies. For example, the claim that not everyone has a Guardian Angel is simply wrong. It’s crucial to address and rectify such misleading narratives.

Spirit Guides: Job Description, Not Identity:

One of the primary misunderstandings surrounding Spirit Guides is the confusion between their job description and their identity. The term “Spirit Guide” or “Guardian Angel” serves as a reference point for our understanding, but it’s essential to recognise that it’s more of a role or a duty than an identity. A Spirit Guide is a guide, a human, a mentor of sorts, a spiritual ally chosen by the soul before incarnating on Earth. They’re your best mate (Read that in an Australian voice).

One Guide, One Incarnate:

Here’s a fundamental truth: there is only one Spirit Guide assigned to each individual for their entire lifetime. The relationship between a Spirit Guide and an incarnate is unique and one-to-one, it is a sacred bond. Before embarking on an incarnation journey, the soul selects a Spirit Guide. Often, this choice is influenced by a pre-existing connection or familiarity. It’s even possible for individuals to switch roles, with a Spirit Guide from a previous life becoming the incarnate in the current one.

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The Human Experience Requirement:

A critical aspect of Spirit Guides is their qualification to guide an incarnate. They must have experienced at least one human lifetime. This prerequisite ensures that they have a firsthand understanding of the challenges, emotions, and complexities of the human experience. Imagine receiving driving instructions from someone who has never operated a car; it’s a similar concept. A Spirit Guide’s ability to empathize and relate to our human journey is a vital aspect of their guidance.

The Team of Guides:

While there is one primary Spirit Guide, individuals often have a team of guides. This team can include, at a minimum, four distinct guides for life: the Spirit Guide, two Archangels, and one Ascended Master and/or Animal Guide. The composition of this team can vary based on an individual’s spiritual path and preferences. Some may choose to work with more guides, while others may have fewer, depending on their soul’s plan and intentions for this incarnation.

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The concept of Spirit Guides is a profound and enlightening aspect of the spiritual journey. However, it’s essential to separate fact from fiction and dispel the misunderstandings that often surround this topic. Spirit Guides are not multiple entities vying for our attention, nor are they interchangeable. They are mentors and allies chosen by our souls to guide us through the human experience.

Understanding that each of us has one Spirit Guide for life, who must have experienced a human existence, brings clarity to this spiritual relationship. It reinforces the idea that our guide is uniquely qualified to support us on our individual journeys.

As we navigate the vast landscape of spirituality, let’s ensure that we approach the topic of Spirit Guides with accuracy and reverence. By doing so, we honour the wisdom and guidance these humans in spirit provide and deepen our connection with those who walk alongside us throughout our earthly adventures.

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Steven North
Heart Speak

Channel, Inventor of Heart Activation Music Therapy (Light in Sound), Systems Expert, Healer, Authority on Crystals, Spirit Guides, Consciousness & much more!