My spirit guides come to me in intense and vivid dreams, putting me through tests, teaching me words of power, how to contact then in time of need etc. My main guide is a Native American, but I also have animal guides, such as wolf, raven, snake, etc. I did not have to do anything, they contact me when they want and when in need or just to say hello I find some quiet time and talk with them, sometimes praying and other times meditating. I can only speak for me and my experiences, but wanted to share this with others.
Ravenheart