The Animal Kingdom

The animal kingdom is made up of millions of different species or kinds, from the insects to the antelopes. Each and everyone has got its place on Earth. Some animals, such as dogs, cats or horses, have a close friendly relationship with us humans. Like us,they have feelings and intelligence and they deserve our respect and kindness. They all have senses too, though not always at the same level as ours

Animals as Pets

For many people, their pets are family members and close friends, and the emotion invested in them is enormous. To keep an animal as a pet, can be one of the most rewarding ways for us to learn about companionship and unconditional love. Children can also learn valuable lessons about responsibility and taking care of others

Connect with your Pet

Touch it, talk to it, love it every day. Look into your pet's eyes and try and make contact with his / her spirit. You'll be amazed how much you can communicate and what it can tell you

Animal Healing Properties

Some believe that the spiritual importance of animals is that they are here to guide us. If we are kind to animals, we open up channels of communication with them and are then able to receive messages they are trying to give us. Some animals appear to be psychic - able to sense an event before it hapens. There are many tales of how someone's pet tried to warn their owners about imminent danger or disasters. Some even risk their own life in order to save that of a human's life. There are also remarkable stories about the ability of animals to heal humans too. Animals are often taken into hospitals and old age homes on visits, because it has been proven that people get better more quickly when they spend time stroking and touching animals. Stroking your pet, not only calms down the animal, but can also be beneficial to your own bloodpressure

Instinct or Extrasensory Ability

Telepathy between humans and animals is a Phenomenon that is known to many people for whom a cat or a dog is one of their best friends.Many have already become accustomed to seeing their pet waiting for them at the gate or on the doorstep every time they get back from somewhere - even if they have been away for a few days.Many pet-lovers that are in the habit of observing the fascinating behaviour of the animals who live with them and pay attention to these phenomena that repeat themselves in a regular pattern - are not surprised at all the fascinating extrasensory ability of animals

Hands-on Healing for Pets

Hands-on healing is becoming an increasingly popular treatment for animals as more and more people realize the benefit of complimentary therapies, and then decide to share these benefits with their pets. This kind of treatment is not a veterinary medicine, or a substitute for it - it is a natural therapy. Hands-on healing is a therapy to be used alongside the care, treatment, and advice provided by a veterinarian surgeon, and a veterinarian should always be consulted for any concerns or problems with a pet. Spiritual vibrational healing of an animal can be done by a healer at their holistic practice, or in a veterinary hospital

Animal Auras & Chakras

Healing is done through the energy centers found in various parts of the body, called the Chakra's. The Chakra's act like gateways, through which energy enters and leaves the body. Animals have bigger an brighter chakras in relation to their body size, than humans. Just like humans, all animals have an energy field 'Aura' around them containing all the information about them. The energy level of each Chakra is represented in the Aura.The state of spiritual and emotional health can be analyzed by the purity of the aura colours. Vibrant colours indicate good health and well being. Dull colours are a sign of poor health or spiritual well being. The colours changes constantly, depending on the emotions being expressed at the time. The Chakras connect the Etheric Body with the Physical Body of the animal. The healer uses vibrational therapy to effect the changes in the Etheric Body to enhance the animal's spirit, mind and soul energies. Healing energy is not limited by distance, time or space, so just as for humans, animals can also receive distant or absent healing through an animal vibrational healer

If your pet is very sick and you feel frustrated that you yourself can do no more for it, then this form of healing may be an option for you. Animal healing can be done after surgery to stimulate the body to recover and repair where possible. Remember that healing cannot reverse organ or tissue damage or degeneration. There is a time span for physical life to end for all living beings, animals included

Spiritual Journey of Animals

Often the healer help terminal ill pets at the end of their physical journey, which may also mean helping the distraught owner to come to terms with their companion's condition. It is never easy to let go and say goodbuye. All pets are special, but we build a stronger bond with some than with others. Each relationship is, however equally rewarding and each pet teaches us something new which helps us grow spiritually as we go through the difficult process of life and is our 'healer' whenever we need it. Healing is not going to change an individual pet's destiny or make them live forever. Animals need to lead a healing life today, because that is our future for the next state of our spiritual development. Healing given to the terminal ill pet is very potent and assists the transition from this life, easing the spiritual journey. This is the most precious gift of healing -the mind, body, spirit, preparation for the final journey from earth

Healing gives, as in humans, a feeling of peace to terminally ill animals and strengthens the pet's spiritual connection. The endorphins released through healing are known to have an effect like morphine helping with pain relief and mental well being. In these circumstances, healing can be given several times a day and prior to or when the vet is performing euthanasia. At times like this, it is best to call a professional animal healer even if it is only for a few minutes. The connection will help you and your pet. Connecting you to your beloved pet, which should leave you feeling stronger, because you will both be joined in another dimension as the healing flows and you are jointly bathed in a blessing

Animal Spirits

After the pet has passed away, keep sending out your thoughts of love, remember that your pet will exist as a spark of the universal life force for eternity. The life force energy of all living creatures, cannot be destroyed, but only converted from one form to another. Many claim they have seen, heard or felt the spirits of dead animals in the same way they have experienced the spirits of humans. Animal spirits are often said to appear to people when they need help or support

Our Transcended Pets are also on 'The Other Side'

It is said that the animals on The Other Side, include every pet we've had in this and all our "past lives" and they watch over us from there with the same pure steadfast loyalty they gave during their lifetime

One of the promises for when we arrive on The Other Side, is that our Spirit Guides and Transcended Loved Ones, can harldy get to us through all the animals joyfully waiting to welcome us "Home"

Abusing the earth's animals, is to abuse some of the most divine guardian angels God has given us. It isn't just an outrage, it amounts to shooting ourselves in the foot

Pets are affected by Emotions

Pets can feel emotions and are affected by breakdowns in relationships, the loss of a member of the family, a new addition to the family, someone going away, a house move or a new environment. Hands-on healing can also benefit the pet and help them to deal with the disturbed emotional energy. Regular sessions of healing for a much, loved pet has great therapeutic benefits on the animal, just like taking it for its regular appointment at the grooming parlor

Animals have Personalities

Animals have Zodiac Star Signs which relate to their positive and negative characteristics. It is essential to know exactly what the best lifestyle is for the type of pet, so it is important to seek specialist advice. The sun signs (zodiac) will reflect the emotional and personality traits which influence your pet. This could help with a better understanding of your pet's needs and behaviour

Animal Speech

Most animals can communicate using some kind of language, but it's not always one we can hear. Elephants use subsonic sounds and Dolphins use clicks and squeaks that are beyond our range. It is believed that Whales and Dolphins are the most highly evolved creatures on Earth, with enormous wisdom and healing powers. Some claim that they carry powerful messages for humankind how to take care of each other and the planet Earth. Swimming with Dolphins is becoming a popular healing and spiritual excercise. Some psychics claim to be able to understand and communicate with animals. We can often understand what our pets are trying to tell us, even if they're not using words

Animal Understanding & Intelligence

In the wild, animals often display remarkable ingenuity. A beaver for example, will cut holes in its dam during the winter, presumably to lower the water level and create breathing space under a pond's frozen surface. A lioness will drive prey toward an ambush. A heron will use twigs to lure minnows. Still more impressive are the mental feats performed by animals that are tutored and tested in laboratories. A pygmy chimpanzee named Kanzi could respond to language at the level of a two-and-a-half-year-old, carrying out such never-before-heard instructions as "Put the melon in the potty". Dolphins in a marine laboratory will report whether a ball is in their pool by touching yes / no, paddles with their snouts. An African gray parrot named Alex, trained for 15 years by an Ethologist, learned the words for more than 70 objects, shapes, colours and materials. At least 80% of the time, Alex could correctly list the attributes of an object such as a red paper triangle, even when never seen it before. Asked how a green wooden square differs from a red wooden square, he replied 'Colour'. As for numerical values, he could identify quantities up to six

The Colour Spectrum as seen by Colour-Seeing Animals & Insects

Primates - Red / Orange / Yellow / Green/ Blue / Indigo/ Violet

Birds - Red / Orange / Yellow/ Green/ Blue / Indigo

Fish and Lizards - Red / Orange / Yellow / Green

Bees - Ultra - Violet / Orange/ Yellow / Yellow Green / Blue Green

Some Insects & Butterflies - Red (only some species) Orange / Yellow/ Green / Blue / Indigo / Violet

Houseflies - Blue (but dislike it)

Mosquitoes - Black (very attracted to) / Yellow / White

Sacred Animals

Many religious faith systems have animals that are sacred, often because they are said to have helped someone, such as a god or prophet. In ancient Egypt, the domestic cat was sacred to the goddess Bast. Anyone who killed a cat stood the chance of being killed. To Hindu people, the cow is sacred and must not be killed. In Hindu towns, cows are often allowed to wander wherever they would like to go

Shamanism

A Shaman is a kind of priest who enters a trance-like state in order to talk to the spirits on behalf of a person or group of people. Animals are often very important in Shamanistic ceremonies, as they help the Shaman to communicate with the spirit world. An animal spirit might be invoked or called up, to help heal the sick or to forsee the future. The Shaman would use 'props' such as carved figures of animals in his work. Afterward these would be buried or hidden away from the rest of the village, because they were considered to be so powerful

** Make your own Shamans Staff **

Totems

Animal Totems are animals that represent a tribe or an individual. It may be seen as an outward symbol of an invisible relationship. Some Native American people make carved or brightly painted Totem Poles, often displaying the animal or animals closely related to a tribe. Animals e.g a bear - symbolizes the tribe in the same way a flag symbolizes a nation

Animal Symbols

Animals are often in a symbolic way, used to represent a nation or people. The American Eagle and the Russian Bear both symbolize the strength and power of their nations. Native American peoples believe that life should be lived by the body, mind and spirit. Mother Earth, Father Sky and all the animals that walk upon the earth are connected and can help each other. They believe that animals are our healers and that when you call upon the power of a creature, you can ask it to teach you a particular lesson

Dogs - loyalty

Hummingbird - joy

Deer - gentleness

Hawks - messengers

Buffalo - prayer & plenty

Snakes - change

Dolphins - breath of life

Eagles - symbol of the spirit

Whales - represent the record keepers

info sources:

Encyclopedia mind, body, spirit & earth-Joanna Crosse

The Power of Colour-Cynthia Blanche

Renaissance Magazine Article

All About The Sixth Sense -Tom Pearson