DO PETS KEEP IN TOUCH AFTER DEATH?

The energy of a pet doesn’t dissipate  quickly after death

In my book, How to Talk With Spirits: Seances, Mediums, Ghost Hunts, I answer many questions from the curious living about spirit communication, which includes keeping in touch with our pets. Can they really communicate from the afterlife?  

Yes. 

Excerpt from How to Talk With Spirits - where I answer many questions from the Curious Living:

• Can pets that have passed away communicate with us? We animal lovers dread the moment when our beloved pets––our companions––die. We fear our pets are lost to us forever. The grief can be as powerful as losing a beloved person. 

I assure you, pets can communicate after they have left their physical bodies. 

Communication from a pet can be just as emotional as one with the spirit of a human loved one, and the reasons we want contact with them are the same. 

The energy of a pet doesn’t dissipate quickly after death. 

Animals have a strong spirit presence and in my experience, often their spirits are felt easier than the spirit of those who had been in human form. 

During séances as well as in private psychic sessions I have shared many messages with teary-eyed pet guardians from beloved animal friends. The spirits of dogs or cats commonly appear without an inquiry. Usually, they come to sit by a particular person. If not, after I describe the animal, someone happily claims the animal spirit.

When you communicate with your spirit pets, you will receive images, a particular action of the pet and/or hear their animal sound. You might smell the scent of that pet or feel the rub of them on your physical body.

If communication is through a pet medium, she or he will receive particular information to identify contact with your pet has been made. The medium might see your pet’s personal habit or a favorite belonging.

Pet mediums are certainly one method for communicating, although I encourage you to do it on your own as well. 

Sit quietly in the room you and your pet favored. You can place your favorite photograph of your pet in front of you or hold it. You might want to hold your pet's favorite toy or blanket.  

Take several easy breaths to relax.Once you feel your body relax, sit for a moment more and enjoy that sensation. Now, say your pet’s name a few times. Stop, breathe easily, relax then let your mind drift to an image of your pet; a special playtime, a walk or look at that photo taking in all you love about that pet.

Feel in your heart that loving feeling:Does you heart seem to expand and glow with loving energy?  Imagine stroking your pet, feel the fur and warmth beneath your fingertips. You could feel the wet nose of your dog nudging your hand. You might hear the purr of your cat. If a retile, feel the coolness and look at the beauty of the skin's patterns.

There is no doubt you will experience the presence of your pet as you move through memories.

What will you want to know about your pet?  (cont'd in my book).

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WICCAN DEATH RITUAL: PASSING OF A WITCH

Yesterday, I participated in my first Wicca Passing Ceremony and Ritual. 

 It was for Ellen, my beloved eldest sister—the first born of eight children and the first to die.

She was our coven's High Priestess.

Born into a Scottish Catholic family, Ellen had been a Wiccan and witch for the past fourteen years.

When a family funeral ceremony was being planned Ellen’s eldest daughter, also a coven member, said it was only proper that her mom have a Wiccan funeral.

It’s not the norm for Wiccans/pagans/witches to openly celebrate such events such as weddings, new child, or deaths in our way with the blessings or acceptance of family, society or other religions, 

We usually keep them private because of the misunderstanding or non-acceptance from those with different religious and spiritual practices. 

But I agreed because recently before her death Ellen had told me that she no longer would hide her Wiccan witch life and practices. It was decided our "send off to Ellen" would take place before the memorial celebration. I undertook the task of preparing a ceremony while keeping in mind that after our Wiccan Ritual and Ceremony, there’d be a Rosary in respect for our Catholic mother and relatives. 

The entire Scottish clan was invited. Ellen’s sisters and brothers, her children, grandchildren and a few select friends. Our mother, brothers and their families did not attend for their religious beliefs could not be crossed over.

As grieving family began to arrive at the Wiccan ritual each person was smudged before entering the chapel. Her coven, donned in capes, gowns, witch hats or flowed wreaths and the few grandchildren participating gathered around the casket while in the pews, guests sat.

Ellen laid quietly (she always was a quiet, watchful person in a crowd) in a forest-green cape and gown with a beautiful mother-of-peal shelled necklace.

An altar was set in front of her. It held a vase of white lilies (new life), chalice, salt, athame and various colored candles - including three image (people) candles: black for transition, white symbolizing her spirit transcending, and red for rebirth.

Frankincense and myrrh incense wafted lightly throughout the chapel. The four corners were called in and the circle was cast, the spell made fast and only good could enter therein.

Three of her grandchildren drummed and another rang a bell before a blessing of Ellen was said by one of her coven. Hallowed words were spoken over her as she was cleansed with a special incense, ocean water and oils.

A granddaughter dropped rose petals around the coffin. A sacred guided meditation was delivered followed by several Oms that vibrated throughout the room. The group sang the song, We All Come From the Goddess (Linda Lila) three times. 

The circle was closed. All held hands singing The circle is opened not unbroken, may the peace of the goddess be ever in your heart. Merry meet, merry part and merry meet.

It was truly magical holy ceremony fitting for a most respected High Priestess. So Mote it be.

She is greatly missed, her gentle guidance, her irreverent humor and her great, undying love! She inspired me in life and continues to commune in this world's death. Her spirit lives on.

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