~ Familiars ~
Birds
Birds A thru M
Chants and Magickal Attributes for the
Bats, Blackbirds, Blue Jays, Cranes, Crows, Doves,
Eagles, Falcons, Geese, Guinea Fowl, Hawks, Heron,
Hummingbirds, Ibis, Lovebirds and Magpies
Bats
Magickal Attributes
The Knowledge to Avoid Obstacles, Barriers and Troublesome
People. Undergoung a Shamanistic Death, which is Learning to
Transform the Old into a New Being. Releasing Habits and
Personality patterns that keep you from Progressing. Viewing Past
Lives in order to Learn how Death Occurred each time and Using
this Knowledge to make you more Comfortable with the Life and
Death Cycle of All Life. Especially Helpful when Facing Death of a
Loved One or Close Friend.
(NOTE: I know that a Bat is a Mammal and Not a Bird, I ONLY included Bats in this
Section because of the Fact that they can Fly. =) Cheyenne)
Chant for the Bat
Dark Night Flyer, Lift me to Higher
Realms of Life where Loved Ones go,
That I might find Joy Mind to Mind,
My Heart hurts less. I miss them so.
Teach me that Death can Hurt much less
If I accept it as no End,
But See it True, Just another View
Of Life Continuing round a bend.
Blackbirds
Magickal Attributes
The Learning of Mystic Secrets while in Meditation. Learning
Trance. Doing Deep, Purposeful Meditations.
Chant for the Blackbird
Sing me a Song of Sleep
That I may sink Deep within.
Within I seek the Sacred Center,
That Mystic place of Age-Old Knowledge,
Where Dwell the Divine Powers of the Universe.
Sing me a Song of Peace
While I walk the spiral Inward,
Inward to the Cauldron - Well of Mighty Visions,
The Ancient Spring of Renewing Life,
That place which silently Calls me.
Blue Jays
Magickal Attributes
Courage, Warning, Eloquence. Divination to check on Future
Trouble spots in your Life.
Chant for the Blue Jay
Your Cry of Warning breaks the Silence.
Warn me, Friend, of coming Disturbances.
Teach me Eloquence of Speech
And the Courage to Say what is needed.
Cranes
Magickal Attributes
Intellegence, Discipline, Vigilance, Magick, Astral Travel, Learning
and Keeping Secrets, Reaching Deeper Mysteries and Truths.
Learning new types of Magick. Astral Traveling, Especially in
Search of Spiritual Wisdom.
Chant for the Crane
Like the Crane, my Spirit body stretches on its toes,
Reaching for Spiritual Wisdom in Higher Realms.
I dance a dance of Joy and Devotion to the Gods.
My Astral body Flies to Meet them.
I leap and dance with Joy.
Secrets to the Deeper Mysteries open before me.
Crows
Magickal Attributes
Thief, Trickery, Boldness, Skill, Cunning, Single-Mindedness, a
Bringer of Knowledge. Prophecy. Learn from the Past but Don't hold
on to it. Swiftness, Eloquence, Shape-Shifting. Letting go of past
Hurts. Learning to Mentally Shape-Shift. Divination.
Chant for the Crow
Prince of Thieves, Cunning and Swift,
Your black wings glide amoung the trees,
Your harsh Laughter breaks the Silence
As you Perform your stealthy Magick.
I would Learn your Cunning and Swift Magickal ways.
Doves
(and Pigeons)
Magickal Attributes
Communicating with friends and Loved ones who are in Spirit.
Spiritual Messemger between Worlds. Peace, Gentleness, Love.
Chant for the Dove
I send you, Dove, with a Message to those in Spirit.
Return to me their words in your Heart.
O Spritual Messenger, open a door of Communication
That our thoughts might flow as a river of Love
Between the Worlds.
Eagles
Magickal Attributes
Swiftness, Strength, Courage, Wisdom, Keen Sight, Knowlege of
Magick. The Ability to see Hidden Truths. Seeing the Overall Pattern
of Life. Rising above the Material in Search of Spititual Direction,
Connecting the Powerful, Spiritual Beings. Creating a stronger
Connection with Spirit Guides and Teachers, Dieties.
Chant for the Eagle
Great wings Outstretched in the wide Skies,
The Eagles Soars, Majestic, Bold.
My Heart cries out to the Wise Sky-Traveler.
He hears my Plea.
Illumination and Truth come to me as his Blessing.
Falcons
Magickal Attributes
Magick, Astral Travel, Healing, Releasing the Soul of a Dying
person. Sending Energy and Soul-Healing to a Dying person for
an East Trasition.
Chant for the Falcon
High-flying Falcon, Bird of the Mother,
Creature of Horus, the Sharp-Sighted One,
Heal Mind and Body, Emotions and Spirit,
Pour out a Healing when this Spell is Done.
Geese
Magickal Attributes
New Beginnings, Wisdom, Inspiration, Happiness. For a Happy
Marriage and Children.
Chant for the Goose
Companion Enduring, True Loving and Faithful,
Send to my arms, Great Goose of the Light.
Fill our Lives with Children, Abundance and Joy.
New Beginnings and Happiness.
Turn back the NIght.
A Partnership Equal in Love and Respect,
That our Growth be Together,
Our Goals Keenly Planned,
Different, yet Balancing, each Life-Step Together,
So no Problems can Shake us.
We go Hand in Hand.
Guinea Fowl
Magickal Attributes
Protection, Warning. Use as a Spritual Watch-Dog and Protector.
Chant for the Guinea Fowl
Speckled Watch-Dog, Sound a Warning
Whenever Danger does Appear.
Defend my Family and Myself
If Threats and Evil Ones come Near.
Hawks
Magickal Attributes
Clear-Sightedness, Being Observant. Recalling Past Lives. A
Message from Spirit, Omens and Dreams. Overcoming Problems.
Taking Advantage of an Opportunity. Courage, Defense, Wisdom,
Illumination, Boldness, Decisiveness. Getting a Larger Over-view
so you can make Better Decisions.
Chant for the Hawk
Soaring, Gliding, Wind current Riding,
Hawk of Wisdom, Creativity.
Seeking, Hover, Bright Sun Lover.
Bring Inspiration now to me.
Herons
Magickal Attributes
The ability to Watch Patiently for Results. Dignity of Movement,
Methodical Procedure in Matters. Gaining Dignity and Self
Confidence for facing Personal Problems.
Chant for the Heron
From the Stately Heron I learn Dignity,
Patience to Wait for Proper Timing.
By Example I see the Sense of Methodic Planning.
One step at a Time, Personal Problems are Solved.
Hummingbirds
Magickal Attributes
Happiness, Love and Relaxation. Don't be so Judgemental. Love
and Happiness in your Life.
Chant for the Hummingbird
Fierce tiny bird, of bright Rainbow feathers,
I see you Speeding, Darting, Hovering.
Like a Hummingbird I am Confident.
I Fear Nothing, for the Gods are with me.
I flit among the Beautiful Flowers of Life,
Content to do what Must be done,
And Living my Life to the Fullest.
Ibis
Magickal Attributes
Magick on a Spiritual Level. Wisdom, Enlightenment, Learning
Magick and Spellworking. Wisdom to Understand and Properly use
the Ancient Deep Magicks.
Chant for the Ibis
Holy Ibis, Stalking the Nile,
Hear my call.
Messenger of Thoth, Guide me to Ancient Wisdom,
Show me the Path to take.
Take me to the Secret Inner Places
Of Deep Mysteries and Initiations.
Holy Ibis, Reveal to me the Golden Door
of Forgotten Spiritual Knowledge.
Lovebirds
Magickal Attributes
Love, Companionship and Marriage. Drawing a Loving Companion
into your Life.
Chant for the Lovebird
Lovebirds Cooing, True Love Wooing,
Bring a LOver to my Heart.
One so Kind and Tender, I will not Wonder
If (he/she) will ever Depart.
Magpies
Magickal Attributes
Omens and Prophecies, the Mysteries of Life and Death. Divination
of Any Kind.
Chant for the Magpie
Cheeky, Bold, with Raucous Call,
The Magpie sits above the Well
Of Inspiration and Divination,
Bird of Power, my Future tell.
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Buttons by M. J. Vivigatz
Divider Bars by Shadow Moon
Reference for the Familiars Section: "Animal Magick" by D. J. Conway, 2000, Llewellyn Pubishing