 Spirit guides is a bit of a loaded term, and could be referring to either our own higher selves, angels, ascended masters, or benevolent astral beings. Taking the time to connect with spirit guides often begins with the intention to do so, but it sometimes can take time to develop the intuition and ability to discern who or what we are talking with. Meditation is the best regular practice to help us develop this ability. We should also be careful, because the mind is a very tricky thing. And sometimes our own mind or negative entities will play tricks on us and make us think that we are following a higher guidance when we are actually not. Taking the time to get clear within ourselves is thus very important, which helps us to not get lost in the confusion of the labyrinth of reality.