This type of Were nature differs from the others, in that the animal side is a distinct separate entity, rather than a part of someone's own personality. Communication with a spirit guide is usually by using meditation or Dreaming. Spirit Guides are made distinct from normal Dreaming by the fact a spirit guide may also effect waking reality, either by offering advice during Dreaming, or acting as a type of "guardian angel". Animal Guides play a significant part in Native American Culture.