Last night I was visited by a deer spirit in a dream. She appeared with the lower body of a deer but the top half of a human, and came to my backyard to compliment the flowers I have been growing. She was lovely, and I talked to her for a bit before she galloped away. It was a fun experience, and it is possible to get something similar as long as you perform actions that get their attention or make them want to reach out to you.

Gardening, worshiping the god of harmony or pursuing the protection of the environment are things that reflect well on you and will get their attention in a positive way.  You can also add nature-related objects to your shrine like seeds, or plants. Being kind to animals and/or children also gets their attention, as well as talking to animals just like they are people. If there are animals in your garden like lizards, frogs, or snakes and you do not fear them, that is because they are nature spirits taking physical form.