Spirit Guide of the day is Gila Monster! Conserve your energy and resources in the coming time rather than easily releasing them to others or using it up yourself. Wait for the appropriate timing in order to begin new aspects of your business or other projects. Don't rush forward, but make sure to wait patiently for the correct time. If doubting, don't let it overtake you, but let it guide your patient decision as you wait for the right moment. To do so, it will be important to observe your own inner rhythms. This may include a cleansing or fast, but be sure to be well educated and prepared if you choose to do so. The Gila Monster spirit guide is known for it's connection to patience, frugality, protection, resources, self-preservation, and survival. This guide reminds us not to overwork ourselves, but to be patient and cautious as we work through our goals. At times, this can mean to pay attention to your resources. Use as much as you can so that you are the least wasteful as you can be. Weigh your options before you speak about them or act on them. Gila Monster is seen as a symbol of survival and the desert to many Native American tribes. The Seri and Yaqui tribes believe that the hide of the Gila monster had healing abilities, however, the Apache tribe thought it's breath could kill a man. People who connect with Gila Monster are patient, cautious personalities with most of their activity during the early morning and late afternoon. These individuals are known to be able to complete many things with very little resources. Most active in the spring, this is when long-term goals are best to be started. These types don't get ruffled by criticism and easily shake off any negativity put on them by others.

Gila Monsters, Heloderma Suspectum, are carnivorous reptiles that can live between 20 and 30 years in the wild. These creatures can be found throughout the southern United States and northern Mexico and prefers habitats consisting of woodlands, shrub-lands, forests, and semi-deserts. It is one of only two venomous lizard species that can be found in the world and also the largest lizards native to the United States. Their name originates from the Arizona's Gila River basin where they were first discovered. These lizards are known for having a large, thick body, broad heads and short, fat tails. These thick tails act in a way similar to a camel's hump by storing fat that aids in the Gila monster's ability to go up to a year without food. Their tail will shrink and swell with the amount of fat they have stored. An adult Gila Monster can grow up to 20 inches long and weigh as much as 4 lbs. Although large, they are relatively slow moving and only able to run up to 1 mph. Their thick skin is covered in beaded scales called Osteoderms in a range of yellow, orange, pink, and black colors thought to scare away predators. They possess strong, long claws and powerful, thick, but short, legs that enable them to dig easily. Gila Monsters spend over 90% of their life within their underground burrows. Their activity will depend on the weather. When hot, they will remain within their burrows during the day and only venture out during the night. However, on cooler days, they may be found out during the day. At times, they can be found relaxing in the sun to soak in the warmth. Groups of Gila monsters are called a lounge. The diet of a Gila Monster consists of meats. Due to their slow moving nature, they prefer easier prey such as eggs or newborn mammals. Although they will also consume insects, worms, carrion, frogs, rodents, and other lizards. Unable to chew, they must swallow their food whole. They are able to consume a third of their own weight in one meal. While venomous, it is theorized that this venomous saliva is actually used more for defense than for hunting. When threatened, they will bite and not let go. The toxin they possess comes from glands below their teeth which is worked into the broken skin of it's target through grooves in their teeth. They are even known to 'chew' or grind their teeth against prey to make sure the venom is deposited. While painful, this bite is not deadly to humans. When reproducing, a female Gila monster can lay between 2 and 15 eggs that are buried underground. These eggs are incubated for around four months, but can take up to a year to hatch. Afterwards, the baby Gila monsters are around 6 inches long and will take between 3 and 5 years to fully mature.