Jake "The Bear" Wondra

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Jake "The Bear" Wondra

I find people's spirit animals as well as sell custom necklaces, pendulums, and art. All of which I have been doing in some capacity, for most of my life.

Hello, my name is Jake Wondra or Jake “The Bear” Wondra and I work with spirit animals. I help people connect with their spirit animals as well as a few other things like dream interpretation, energy work, intuitive readings. I also make custom art usually in the form of posters, prints, necklaces, and pendulums. As the years have gone by, I have honed my gifts and my craft, constantly learning new things and adding more to both my spiritual tool belt, as well as my artistic tool belt. I have had the gift of seeing spirit animals since I was a child. I went through a rough patch in my early teen years where I basically shut down my gifts until my late teens / early twenties. Once I got back into my groove, my gifts came racing back, even stronger than before. I started simple by finding people’s “spirit animal”. I started my journey in this art by following the Native American beliefs on spirit animals, or more accurately, power animals. I then started branching off and following the teachings of the old Norse beliefs on spirit animals, specifically what they call “Fylgja”. It is more or less the equivalent of the Native American’s “Power Animal”. I was led down this path by my ancestors and guides because I do not have any Native American heritage and I always felt a little uncomfortable teaching about something outside of my heritage. However, I do have ancestral ties to both Scandinavia and the old Norse cultures. Through meditation, and conversing with my guides, ancestors and beings from other worlds, I learned more up-to-date teachings on spirit animals and how they fit into our lives, through the focal point of my Nordic heritage and using their beliefs as a foundation that I have expanded upon. I also have a degree in graphic design and have been using my artistic skills and my intuitive gifts to make meaningful and custom art. Just like my intuitive abilities, I have been making art since I was a kid. It wasn’t until later that I swapped mediums and started making digital art using my computer and mouse instead of pen and paper. This led to a collaboration with Laurie Wondra, my mother and mentor who has been a psychic medium, in the public eye for over fifteen years now. We made an oracle deck of cards where I channeled and made the art work using gods, goddesses, and animals and then she wrote up the actual meanings that go in the guide book that comes with the deck, channeled from her guides. Once the deck was published, I was then persuaded to offer a service where I could continue to combine my art with my intuitive gifts alongside of the spirit animal and dream interpretation services.

09/13/2025

Oracle Card Friday: Reveal

1) Bear: Boundaries. Take some time to really think on who you are and what you stand for. Once you are able to draw a line in the sand on where you stand, only then can you make solid decisions when it comes to replying "yes" or "no". Now is the time to set boundaries and to not to be afraid to say no when someone crosses them. You may want to break down and side with someone or say yes to something that you do not believe in. Try to remember though, that it is also ok to say yes in situations you might not typical say yes to. It all comes down to trusting your inner intuition/gut and being true to who you are. So stand strong and stand with your decision. As long as you come from a place of love and strength, without aggression, panic, or hatred you cannot go wrong.

2) Dragonfly: Illusion. Your ability to be illusive and to "wear a mask" is going to come into play. Do not think of it as being sneaky or deviant, but rather a necessity to grow and move past this certain point in your life. You need to shape shift and adapt to the situation at hand. Be careful as to not fall into thinking that these many different faces you need to wear right now are the real you but rather a solution to a hurtle in your life. You also need to acknowledge your inner truth. You may need to play the part in someone else's story for a bit right now, but it is vital that you do not lose focus on who you really are. Be coy, not foolish or dumb. Do not fall into a habit that you need to use these false personas on a regular basis, but only when you need to. Still try to remain true to yourself when you can be.

3) Buffalo: Abundance. You will always have what you need. You may really want something or think you "need" something, but you have exactly what you need and if you are truly meant to have something, universe will provide it to you. It is very important to understand this and to be grateful for all that you have. There are a lot of people who would envy to have your life so make sure to cherish every moment of it. However, this does not mean giving thanks for any scarcity you may have in your life, but rather giving thanks for what you do have and continuing to strive for what you want from life. It is also important to remember to share in any surplus that you may have. The more you share with a truly open heart, the more universe is willing to provide for you in return.

09/12/2025

Oracle Card Thursday:

Please pick one card and come back tomorrow (Friday) for the reveal to receive your message!

09/05/2025

Oracle Card Friday: Reveal

1) Rainbow: Blessings. Recent times have probably been very rough and difficult for you. However, you are now entering a more stable and peaceful part of the cycle. As you enter this more positive part of your life, it is important to count your blessings. Taking a look back at where you were and what you went through to get to this point in your life is important. Things may or may not be exactly how you want them to be in your life right now, but it is important to remember that life is a journey and you have had your share of obstacles that you have overcome. We do not always understand why we must go through certain hardships or challenges, but part of being human is learning from those challenges. To use them to become stronger and better individuals is a key part of our life and experience here on Earth. So as you keep moving forward in life, remember to take a look back and appreciate all that you have overcome. Do not compare your accomplishments to others as everyone has their own paths and obstacles they face. Focus on your achievements, no matter how big or small.

2) Dreamtime: Creation. You are entering a very magical time right now. One where your artistic sense will be heightened. Pay attention to anything fun and creative that tickles your senses and catches your wonder. Even if you do not view yourself as a creative individual, every single person has a creative spark within them. It simply manifests differently from person to person. You also do not need to be a master to enjoy dabbling in a creative venture. If you always wanted to try drawing, then give it a shot. Maybe witting a story or a poem always interested you but you never thought you were well versed with words. It could even be as crazy as always wanting to try under water basket weaving. Whatever creative venture or hobby you have wanted to try, just try it as now is the best time to do so. Skill and mastery is not founded overnight. It takes time, effort, trial, error, and passion. Every great craftsman once started at the very bottom and you cannot truly know how good you are at a craft or skill until you truly give it your all.

3) Ocean: Ebb and Flow. Part of being human is to explore and really feel all range of emotions. Even though a lot of emotions are unpleasant, we need to feel all of them and embrace all of them throughout our life in one way or another. However, that does not mean we need to be swallowed whole by those emotions, especially the negative ones. Instead of fighting any thoughts or feeling you have, embrace them and learn from them. Let them coarse through you and not hold back. Then, let them go and do not cling to them, especially the negative and hurtful ones. Whatever has been going on in your life recently, you have been shutting down and blocking certain emotions. It can be very difficult and painful to experience certain emotions and feelings, but shutting them off completely only makes things more difficult in the long run. Do what you need to do in order to embrace those emotions and feelings in a safe manner as not to cause harm to yourself or anyone else. Let your mind and body fully process everything you are feeling so that you can work through them safely, let them go and find inner peace.

08/30/2025

Oracle Card Friday: Reveal

1) Roadrunner: Keep your sense of humor and do not take things to seriously. With everything that goes on around us in the world, it is easy to get lost in a negative mindset. Now is the time to pull back and try to find the joy and humor in life. No matter what the situation is, try to find the humor in it. Take a step back and try to find the absurdity in the situation. Laughter is a key element at this time as it is a powerful and uplifting natural medicine for depression, anger and sadness. It is not always easy to find the humor in a situation and some situations should not hold humor in them at all. However, if you can learn to brush off the smaller disruptions in life and laugh them off, the bigger and tougher situations will not deplete your energy or mood nearly as long or as intensively as before. Just know that these situations are temporary and that negativity attracts more negativity. To break the cycle, try thinking more positive, as positivity attracts more positivity.

2) Unicorn: Indulge your creative, imaginative, and magical side through some form of artistic expression. Whatever form of creative project you feel most comfortable doing, do it. Now is a great time to express yourself through some creative project, so indulge. Do not force it, but rather let it be of joy, fun and expression of yourself. This may lead you to a new business venture, or it may not. Do not do it just for the sake of making money, but rather to feed your soul. The overall goal of starting a creative project is to add more fun into your life. You may need to push yourself to get going but do not continue it if it not fun. If you are finding it hard to pick a muse or subject to create art about, try doodling or scribbling. Sometimes we need to step out of the way and just let or creative inner self take over. Even if we do not understand the final result, there can still be enjoyment, whimsy and wonder in the process of making the piece. Sometimes, that is far more important than making something coherent or even a finished product.

3) Blue Heron: Make a stand for what you believe in and do what feels right in spite of any judgment or disapproval from others. Trust your intuition. Really listen to it and follow it. You may get some push back from others but as long as you follow your intuition, you will be on the right path. Watch for signs and omens as they are your guides and ancestors trying to guide you at this time. Do not let others opinions weigh you down. Do what you must, and do what you can. Focus on yourself and let others focus on themselves. This does not mean you need to be rude or hostile to others. Everyone is going through their own battles right now and there is no need to make things worse for others. If someone is truly bothering you immensely, then instead of attacking them, either peacefully try to resolve the situation, or leave until things have cooled down. Making a stand and voicing what you feel is right does not have to be a hostile event.

08/22/2025

Animal Gods and Goddesses Oracle Card Friday: Reveal

1) 14 Flidais Nurture: Now is the time to harvest what you have planted. It is a time of rest and a time to reflect upon what you have worked hard on over the past year or so. Did your seeds grow? Did you nurture them? Did you obtain your goals? These seeds may represent a job, relationship, dream, or desire. Now is the time to reflect on what you have learned from what you have set out to achieve, including those things that you did accomplish and did not. Reflect upon these things and get ready in the near future to put them to action and to grow from your experiences. Play or listen to music that helps soothe the soul, for soon you will start your next adventure.

2) 31 Lothoi Get Moving: Slug is the epitome of laziness. In this situation, it may be caused by mood altering substances such as food, alcohol, sugar, to***co, or something else through ingestion. The sluggish feeling may also come from stress or lack of sleep. The body may be driven into overload at this time. Someone or something may also be latching on to you and draining your energy. Whatever the reason behind this sluggishness, something has to change or you will continue to spiral down. It will most likely not be an easy or fast solution. It will most likely require a new routine, new practices, and even a new line of thought process. However, if you can fully commit to shaking off this lazy slump by taking the necessary steps and putting in the work, you will come out on the other side of this slump stronger than before. You may even find a new rejuvenation in life and discover a new level of energy that you never knew you had.

3) 15 Yakov Envy and Jealousy: Someone is lurking in the shadows, waiting to drain your life force. You may be in a legal battle, a bad relationship, or butting heads with someone at work. Whatever it is, they are slowly draining your life force so that you will be numb once they make their final move. There may even be someone right now in your space that is eating away at your life force, possibly without even realizing it. If you do not know or cannot see who is draining your energy, look for these traits. Are they exuding, jealousy, insults disguised as jokes at your expense, short bursts of anger, envy, or constant complaining? If so, you may need to either get away from them, or sit down and have a meaningful conversation with them about their habits. Do note that not everyone wants to change and sometimes even if you want them in your life, they may be to toxic to hold onto.

08/21/2025

Animal Gods and Goddesses Oracle Card Thursday:

Please pick one card and come back tomorrow (Friday) for the reveal to receive your message!

08/15/2025

Oracle Card Friday: Reveal

1) Swan: Grace. You are currently letting life and its many wonders pass you by. While you walk your path with your head focused on the road under your feet, you are missing all that is happening around you. Life may feel out of balance, and the world may feel like its burning at times, but remember that everything is always in balance on a larger scale. Stop trying to perceive things and people as innately good or evil. Everything is subject to change given the right conditions and circumstances. Try getting out doors more to become in tune with the actual balance of Mother Nature, instead of what you perceive it to be.

2) Horse: Freedom. Stop playing the victim. With every situation, you have a choice even if you don't see it. We pave our own path in life and even if certain situations or people have negatively affected you, you always have a choice to dwell on it or learn from it. You choose how life unfolds and how you learn and grow from it. You always have choice and can go whatever way through life you want, as long as you move. Even though you have no recollection of doing so, your soul signed up for this life and its journey. Its now up to you to stop playing the victim, pick yourself up and move.

3) Otter: Surrender. There is a situation or person in your life that you are trying to control. The best course of action is to let go and let nature take its course. Do not fight it. what needs to happen will happen on its own and you need to accept that it is out of your control. You may be holding on and trying to control this event or person out of fear. As long as you stay agile and move with the currents of life rather than trying to bend them to your will, you will be safe. Life will take you where you need to go as long as you are willing to adapt. There may still be obstacles that you come across even if you relinquish control, but as long as you keep an open mind and heart, everything will be ok.

08/14/2025

Just a reminder that this weekend August 16th and 17th, I will be at Green Lotus Yoga and Wellness Center conducting Find Your Spirit Animal Readings. This is where i will not only find your spirit animal, but explain why its your animal, how to learn fro it, and how to tap into its wisdom and power.

I will be at Medota Heights on Saturday the 16th and at the Lakeville location on Sunday the 17th. Booking and more information can be found online at:

https://www.greenlotusyogactr.com/.../psychic-wellness-fair

08/08/2025

Oracle Card Friday: Reveal

1) Dragonfly: Emergence. You are either currently in or will soon be in a rapid and sudden change. You have outgrown the old you and a new you is emerging. This can often lead to hesitation, doubt, and sometimes even physical or mental strife. However, know that you are ready for this much needed change. So instead of trying to run from it, embrace it. The sooner you can accept it and start stepping into your new responsibilities with grace, the easier this transition in your life will be for you. Life is going to start taking you to new places and you will experience new things. The old you was not mature enough to handle these instances, but the new you is more than ready, even if you do not think you are. These changes will be rapid and will not always make sense while you are in the middle of them. Just trust the process and keep moving forward. You will emerge from this cycle a more prominent and mature version of yourself.

2) Summer Solstice: Radiance. Things may seem rather bleak and despairing to you right now. One thing you have to remember is that more negative energy draws in more negative energy. The best way to combat this negative cycle or view point is to start looking at the positives. It may be very difficult to do, but once you start noticing the positives and focusing your time and energy there instead of the negative areas, the downward spiral will reverse. Focusing on anger, hatred, fear, and scarcity only brings more of those things. It is still important to acknowledge them, but do not feed them. Break the negative cycle and work on bringing more light, joy, and love into your environment. Even something as simple as dancing to your favorite song alone in your home can be a step in the right direction. The important thing is that you start the positive cycle somewhere, even if it is small. Tend to it, nurture it, protect it, and let it grow. Life will always have its highs and its lows. Do not get stuck in the lows.

3) Gaia: Nurturing. It can be hard to let others in and help heal the pain. It can also be difficult to even let others know about your pain. However, know that you are never alone and that there are those around you who wish to help, if you let them. Holding a steep wall to keep others out may have worked in the past, but it is a tactic that you cannot do forever. It should also be noted that self-care is crucial at this time as well. Not destructive behavior like binge eating junk food. Although we may want to do that, it actually does more harm than good. Actual self-care is eating healthier, going for walks in the park, sleeping in an extra hour on the weekends, getting a pedicure, or getting a message. Self-care is also doing things that help the body and feel good while doing it. However, it does not stop there. Self-care can also be standing up to the office bully, finally changing jobs, ending a toxic relationship, start dating again, doing something positive for your community, or volunteering for a charity event. Whatever you decide to do, make sure it is soothes your soul and helps reignite that flame within. Something that makes you want to participate more in life. It does not need to be grandiose, nor does it all need to be done in one go. Whatever it may be, it should be meaningful and help put you back in the driver’s seat of your own life.

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