~ Familiars ~
Birds
N Thru Z
Chants and Magickal Attributes for the
Nightingales, Ostrich, Owls, Parrots, Peacocks, Quails, .....
Ravens, Robins, Roosters, Sea Gulls, Sparrows, Swallows,
Swans, Turkeys, Vultures, Woodpeckers and Wrens .......
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Nightingales
Magickal Attributes
Inspiration, Using your Talents with Joy. Moon Magick.
Chant for the Nightengale
O Nightingale, Who from the Moon
Has Learned strong Magick Ages Old,
Teach me Moon Magick. Singer Sweet,
Teach me to Weave Moon Powers Bold.
Instruct me in the Wisdom Ancient
That will Help me ride the Tides of Life,
Open my Heart and Soul to Magick,
to fill my days with Joy, not Strife.
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Ostrich
Magickal Attributes
Spiritual Truth, Protectiontion from Troublesome Spirits. Exorcisms.
Chant for the Ostrich
Bird of Maat, Feather of Light,
I call to you!
Symbol of Truth that Banishes Night,
Be my Defense!
Sweep away all Evil Power
And Protect me!
Shelter me in this Dark Hour.
Destroy the Evil!
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Owls
Magickal Attributes
Silent and Swift Movement, Kees sight into Obscure Events, Unmasking
those To and From the Underworld. Wisdom, Magick, Darkness,
Freedom. Dreams, Shape-Shifting, Clairvoyance, Astral Projection.
A Messenger of Hidden Truths, Secrets and Omens. Moon Magick.
Wisdom to make Positive Changes.
Chant for the Owl
Soft Darkness of Night, a Time of Deep Magick,
Your Realm, Great Owl whose eyes see Reality
in the Darkness.
I would call up Wise and Deep Magicks,
Magicks Bold and Strong, Creating Change.
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Parrots
Magickal Attributes
Imiation, Mockery, Unintellegent Repitition of something. Think
Carefully before you Speak. Don't repeat Gossip. Guidance and
Wisdom to Think Before you Speak.
Chant for the Parrot
Talking, Singing, Always Repeating,
Every single thing you Hear.
Teach me to Think Before I Speak,
And bring no Word Harm, O Goddess Dear.
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Peacocks
Magickal Attributes
Dignity, Warning, Self Confidence. Use the Symbol of the Peacock
"Eye" to See into the Past, Present and Future.
Chant for the Peacock
The Peacock's Eye I see before me,
A Door to Present, Future, Past,
A Guide to Divination True,
A Spiritual Power that will last.
My Inner Eye is like the Peacock's,
Open to the Tide of Life,
Whether it be Joy or Sorrow,
Success or Change, Abundance, Strife.
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Quails
Magickal Attributes
Good Luck, Courage, Victory. For Success in a Project.
Chant for the Quail
Bring me Victory, little Quail.
Grant me Success in my Plans.
Guard my steps, Warning of Dangers.
Shower me with Good Luck and Happiness.
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Ravens
Magickal Attributes
Help with Divination. Often represents the Upset in Life necessary to
Create something New. Wisdom, Eloquence, Magick. A Change in
Consciousness. Messgaes from Spirit, something Unforseen but
Special is about to Occur. Magick of the Crone. Divination.
Chant for the Raven
Wings so black it Shines like Moon at Midnight,
O Raven Strong, Hear my cry!
Teach me Old Magick, Powerful, Bold,
O Raven, Eloquent and Wise.
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Robins
Magickal Attributes
Happiness, New Beginnings. Foe Guidance in Beginning a New Cycle
of Life.
Chant for the Robin
The Robin red is a Sign of Spring,
A New Cycle brought in on His Wings.
New Beginnings, Hope Anew,
Show me the Way. Point out the Clue
That sees my feet on the proper Path
To Find my New Born Place at last.
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Roosters
Magickal Attributes
The Power of Word to Dispel and Repel Negativity. Building Walls of
Protection about you, your family and friends, pets and property. Setting
Psychic Guardians in place to Warn you of Problems.
Chant for the Rooster
Rooster crow! Shatter Evil!
Ward this place, both Day and Night.
Sound your Warning! Repel Danger!
Build us a Wall of Brilliant Light.
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Sea Gulls
Magickal Attributes
Spiritual Messengers. Opening yourself to Communication with Dieties.
Chant for the Sea Gull
I Rise on Spirit wings.
Like the Sea Gull, I soar over the Waters of Life.
I Glide to Otherworlds
Where the Powers of the Old Ones are Strong.
I open my Heart and Mind to the Gods.
Their Messages are Clear to me.
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Sparrows
Magickal Attributes
Love, Desire, Fertility, getting Pregnant. Bringing a Love into your Life.
Chant for the Sparrow
I wish a Child, a Gift of Love,
To come to me. My Heart will move
In dances of both Joy and Care.
My arms are Full, no longer bare.
Promise I give to Protect and Bless
A Baby in my Life at last.
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Swallows
Magickal Attributes
Good Luck, Success. Changing your Luck.
Chant for the Swallow
Change my Luck to something New
And Properous, Bird of Brilliant Hue.
Grant Success and Opportunity
And I shall ever Grateful be.
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Swans
Magickal Attributes
Aid with the Interpretation of Dream Symbols, Transitions, Spiritual
Evolution. Developing Intuitive Abilities, Seeing into the Future. If a
Swan is seen in Meditation, pay close Attention to Hunches and
Omens. Divination on a Spiritual level.
Chant for the Swan
White Bird of Graceful Beauty,
Lift my thoughts to Spiritual things.
Let me not be Confined by Physical Matters,
But Aware that Spiritual outcomes Guide me.
I seek Higher Knowledge.
Show me the way.
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Turkeys
Magickal Attributes
Symbol that a Gift is coming. Asking for Helpful Gifts and Blessings
from the Gods.
Chant for the Turkey
Woodland Bird, bring me Blessings,
The Blessings and Gifts of Powerful Gods.
Let me Receive them in Thankfulness.
Teach me How to Share them with Others.
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Vultures
Magickal Attributes
Cycle of Death and Rebirth. Prophecy. Deep Love of the Mother
Goddess. Asking for Understanding and Wisdom concerning Death
of a Loved One.
Chant for the Vulture
Gathering Bird of the Dark Goddess,
Teach me not to Fear Physical death.
Ease the Sorrow in my Heart and Mind,
Let me Understand the Hidden Wisdom of the Goddess.
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Woodpeckers
Magickal Attributes
Warning of approaching Trouble. Good Luck. If seen in Meditation,
Trouble is Near. Prophecy. Divination for checking a Situation for
Problems.
Chant for the Woodpecker
Hammer, pound, a Warning Sound
Alert me to Potential Strife.
At you call I see it all
And plan Protection for my Life.
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Wrens
Magickal Attributes
A Messenger from the Gods. Prophecy. Living Life to the Fullest.
Protecting yourself when necessary.
Chant for the Wren
Tiny Wren of Wonerous Song,
Druid Bird of Magickal Sharing,
Give to me your Prophecies,
True Divinations with me Sharing.
Guide my Intuition to
Dreams of Future, Readings true.
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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