Ted Andrews

Ted Andrews (1952-2009) was an American author, clairvoyant, and educator in esoteric disciplines. Born in Ohio, he spent his youth exploring nature and developing an early interest in mysticism, particularly Jewish Kabbalah, after reading about its legends. He pursued a career as a teacher and counselor, where he initiated an "ESP Club." Andrews authored several books exploring metaphysical concepts, with his most recognized work being "Animal Speak," which explored the spiritual and symbolic significance of animals as guides. This book achieved significant commercial success and academic citation. He also wrote about auras, describing them as energy fields surrounding all matter that could be perceived and manipulated through metaphysical practices. Andrews passed away from cancer in Tennessee. He dedicated time to volunteering at nature centers, working with animals, and later lived on a farm with his wife.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, Ted Andrews spent his formative years in Beavercreek, where he claimed to possess clairvoyant abilities from a young age. His childhood involved extensive time spent in nature with his grandfather and volunteering at a local nature center, fostering a deep connection with the natural world. A significant early influence was his discovery of Jewish mysticism and practical Kabbalah through public library readings, particularly legends involving the creation of golems. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1970.

Andrews dedicated a decade to working within Cincinnati Public Schools as a teacher and counselor, including a role supporting children with special needs. During this time, he established an "ESP Club" for students. His exploration of the occult, mysticism, and metaphysics led to his first published work in 1987, "Simplified Magic: A Beginner’s Guide to the New Age Qabala," which was later reissued. In 1991, he published "How to See and Read the Aura," defining auras as energy fields surrounding all matter, which he asserted could be scientifically observed and influenced through practices like Kabbalah and pranayama.

Andrews' most commercially successful book, "Animal Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great and Small," was released in 1993. This influential work, published by Llewellyn, aimed to guide readers in identifying animal totem or spirit guides. It sold nearly 500,000 copies by 2009 and has been referenced in academic studies concerning human-animal relationships and totemism. Andrews' work on this topic is seen as an example of "white shamanism," exploring the connection between humans and the natural world through animal symbolism.

“the aura is the energy field that surrounds all matter. Anything that has an atomic structure will have an aura...”

“when we learn to speak with the animals, to listen with animal ears and to see through animal eyes, we experience the phenomena, the power, and the potential of human essence.”