His book is a frequent reference in the studio of my coastal New England home. Early this morning, I referenced his work. About 3 a.m. I walked into the kitchen with the lights off. There is ambient street lighting outside.

Almost immediately, a large doe looking was into the window toward me. She was about five feet away. I froze. Frozen so the doe wouldn't be frightened away. Frozen so that I could gaze upon her beauty, thanking her for her visit.
The doe was fascinated with the shadows inside the house. After a while, she walked toward the backyard. She continued to look around. Then she left and faded into the early morning darkness.
From Ted Andrews:
When you have the deer as spirit animal, you are highly sensitive and have a strong intuition. By affinity with this animal, you have the power to deal with challenges with grace. You master the art of being both determined and gentle in your approach. The deer totem wisdom imparts those with a special connection with this animal with the ability to be vigilant, move quickly, and trust their instincts to get out the trickiest situations.
The meanings associated with the deer combine both soft, gentle qualities with strength and determination:
• Gentleness
• Ability to move through life and obstacles with grace
• Being in touch with inner child, innocence
• Being sensitive and intuitive
• Vigilance, ability to change directions quickly
• Magical ability to regenerate, being in touch with life’s mysteries
Take a listen to the late Ted Andrews. He left us too soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJr8XNr7p8s