Could there be a curse on my familiars?

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Permalink Reply by Laramie Roush on September 10, 2010 at 11:57pm

Hi, Taron

I have cats as well, and I found this at a website. I would like to "cite the site", but for the life of me I can't remember where it was. Anyway, at least the author is cited at the end, so I hope nobody minds:

Animal Healing Spell


"Spirits of the Forest, an animal is dying, take the Life force of this
spell and save it." This spell requires no ritual, but it can only be used on hurt animals
and you must be touching the animal (not suggested use for rabies). This
is an ancient spell, it might not work, but don't let that discourage
you. believe in the power sent to the animal by you.

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ANIMAL HEALING SPELL


Call on the God/ddess images who themselves has animal companions for there
aid.

"Guardian of the animal spirits we bring before you________________ to
entrust to your care. Allow the natural recuperating powers of their body to be
rejuvenated Bring light of warmth and comfort to them, along with waves of healing."
Ms_Liea

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Spells to protect Pets

With some level of emotion hold the image of your kitties being safe in your
mind. Feel your desire for their continued safety. If one is gone from your
side imagine what it will be like when your pet returns. Rough out the
images as clearly as you can. You can incorporate this technique into other,
more structured, ritual forms. (Submitted by Barbara)
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To keep your cats free from fleas, soak garlic in olive oil and mix a
tablespoon of the oil in with their food daily. (I would add that,
while you soak the garlic and whenever you place it in the cat's dish, you
might visualize the fleas jumping off the cat and never coming back.)
(Submitted by Dan)

Take some fur of the cat (shed fur will do nicely). Tie fur into a
bunch with some red thread (silk by preference, although cotton or even
acrylic will do). Invoke the blessing of your patron deity. Place
consecrated fur into a canister (the following is imperative!). The
canister must be reflective on the outside, but NOT on the inside (If the
canister is reflective on the inside, it will focus malicious intent on the
cats!). Seal the canister with red wax (just a dab will do) Place canister
next to cat's usual exit. Red is the color of protection, silk is an
insulator, the reflective canister reflects malicious intent, the blessing
is for extra whammy to the spell.
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MAGICAL DOG/CAT COLLAR SPELL


This spell should be done during the waxing moon.
What you need:

* 1 yellow candle
* candle holder
* matches
* Amethyst stone (fairly small)
* 1 Brown collar apple, peach or lavender oil
* 5 silver paper clips (You may use jewelry-making wire but it won't be
nearly as strong as the paper clips, which are unbelievable hard to bend and
shape but it is possible)
* brown fabric paint
* Needle-Nose Pliers

Light the candle. Take four or the five paper clips and bend them all out as
straight as possible (use the needle-nosed pliers).
Now take the paperclips and (do what feels right to you) wrap the stone as
you would a crystal. Chant the following while doing this:
"This collar I have made by hand shall protect my pet, all evil shall be
banned. It will keep him/her in good health and always loved it is a source
of good luck that is always watching from above. No harm shall ever come to
my pet. And my will, So mote it be!
Anoint the collar with the oil you have chosen.
Attach the wrapped stone to the collar (like you would a license tag).

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Communicating With Your Cat Spell
Dolphana

Need:
Anise seeds
Motar and pestil (or wooden bowl and spoon)
Rosemary and valeran tea leaves
small cheese cloth square
blue ribbon

Best time to cast: midnight during a full moon Grind the
annise seeds with the mortar or in the bowl and add the rosemary and
valerian leaves. Whilst you are mixing, recite these words:

"By the eye of the cat
By the wings of the bat be clean and clear
bring his spirit near"

Place the mixture in a cheese cloth bag and tie it up with
the ribbon. wear this bag in your pecket when you're around your fur
person.


Pet Protection Spell Bottle

Materials:
1 cup of soil you've collected yourself
1 cup of salt
1 white taper candle
1 bottle (remove label if there is one and wash out - a
brown beer bottle works well - due to the color)
1 stick pin
1 Bay Leaf
1 Tablespoon of Dill Seeds
1 Tablespoon of Fennel Seeds
1 Carnelian Stone

Put half a cup of dirt into the bottom of the bottle.
Add half a cup of salt on top of that (to make layers). Next add
The bay leaf and the dill and fennel seeds. Put half a cup
of salt on top of this and half a cup of dirt on top of the
salt. Drop the carnelian stone on top of everything. Use a stick
pin to carve the word "Protect __pets name here__" in the taper
candle stick. Fit candle into the top of the bottle. If the
taper is too big wedge it in (by circling it) until it stays
securely by itself. Burn the candle when convenient. You
don't have to burn it all down at once, but eventually
the candle will burn itself out (you could maybe burn it
once a week or so). When the candle will not stay lit any
longer, put the spell bottle near the place your pet spends most of
his or her time. This helps to protect them.



Jude's Herbal Home Remedies For Pets
Rheumatism Treatment for Your Pet


Put 6 drops of oil of rosemary in 1/2 cup of water. Use
This to massage the area that needs pain relief. Jude
doesn't say this, but I would use warm water for this.



Rheumatism in Older Dogs

Take a pillow that your dog sleeps on and stuff it with
Dried male fern leaves. This not only alleviates the pain for
the dog, it will also discourage fleas.

HERBS FOR ANIMALS - Helen Massingham-Howells
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On reflection perhaps I should have called this piece Herbs for
Horses! Nearly all of these remedies were used by the European
Gypsies and they have proven their effectivness through many
generations. I am sure that you too, will them helpful.

Most horses will take herbs when mixed with molasses or honey.
Many times a brew with strong tasting herbs can be disguised with
black currant syrup or honey, particularly if cider vinegar has
been added.

Hops (Humulus lupulus)
"Hop tops" young shoots given to colts to condition them. A good
tonic. Flowers fed in fodder to quiet restless animals, 1 or 2
cups for young animals, 2 or 3 cups (1 cup equals 1 handful) for
adults.

Ivy, Common (Glechoma Hederacea)
Very good for internal cleansing after birth, 1 to 2 cups chopped
herb for mares immediately after giving birth. In treating
retained afterbirth make a strong brew; in 1 pint of water add 1
to 2 cups of common Ivy half pint drenches approximately every 3
hours. Do not confuse with Poison Ivy please!

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris)
Horses like this herb so do sheep and goats. A good tonic.
Parsley piert or Alchemilla arvensis is a gypsy cure for stones
and a tonic after treating colic. It has been said that should
man or animals take this herb on mid summers eve they could
become invisible!! I have not tried that one, maybe one would
have to take Woad (Ivatis tinctoria) to bring one back in sight.

Of course the bluish hue might startle a few animals and people!


Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
Used by gypsies as a spring tonic for horses, 1 to 2 cups of
flowers cut up and mixed with mash or corn brew in 1.5 pints of
water.

Nettle, Common (Urtica dioica)
Good forage dried for horses, rich in minerals, lime, sodium,
iron, chlorine and a naturally good in protein value. Nettle
juice mixed with nettle seeds is a good hair tonic: use
internally 1 cup of juice in the animals mash. Use externally to
wash the coat, it will give it a beautiful shine, beneficial for
show or racehorses.

Oak (Quercus robur)
Gypsies used the ripe acorns ground and dried them and mixed them
with wheat flour to make a gruel. The green cups are very
astringent and made into a strong brew are used to check bleeding
internally and externally, 1 to 2 oz to 1.5 pints water.

Poplar, Black (Populus nigra)
Buds crushed in milk, honey and wine a good tonic for horses. For
sores, wounds, ulcers. Used externally too (by making an ointment
with the young buds).

Puffball (Fungus)
Used to stem bleeding and promote healing. Crushed and then
applied to wounds.

Quince (Pyrus Cydonia.
Hair tonic for manes and tails. The peel is made into a brew 1
cup to 1 pint.

Sanicle (Sanicula europaea)
Used as a talisman on banners and shields to protect war-horses
and hopefully their riders. Good fodder. Effective for internal
bleeding and wounds. Whole plant used make a brew or give 1 to 2
cupfuls of the herb in feed.

Scabious (Scabiosa arvensis) (Gypsy Rose)
Cleansing and antiseptic. A brew of the root and herb thickened
with borax, removes old sores and dandruff. Mix about 2 cups
herb and root to one and a half pints water. Put in 1 tablespoons
of borax powder while still hot and stir well. Apply when cooled.


Strawberry or Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca)
Leaves help prevent abortion, fruit good for nervous or slow
horses. Foliage good for show and racehorses. 2 cups of leaves or
leaves and root daily or handful of berries daily.

Sweet Cicely (Myrrhus odorata)
Horses love this herb. A good tonic. Crush some or bruise the
root and hold in the hand, they will usually come to one. Native

Indians used this trick to catch the wild horses. Note make sure
you catch the right horse!

Tea Plant (Indian tea, China tea), (Thea sinensis)
Make a strong infusion, 2 parts to 1 of vinegar, (cider if
possible). Soak cotton cloth when cold and apply. Very good for
sun stroke, sunburn, fine burns. Dose internally: 1 dessert-spoon
cider vinegar to 3 tablespoons tea mixture. Make the tea mixture
with 2 tablespoons in 10 oz. hot water, add a pinch of cinnamon
or 1 to 2 cloves or both. Give cold if possible.

Willow, White (Salix alba)
Young shoots and foliage given by gypsies for cattle and horses
as a tonic

Willow (Salix caprea)
Given to goats to calm their hot tempers and cool their blood. I
am not sure whether that means they gave it to the old goats or
not. What is good for the animals is good for man too!

That's all I have space for just now. It's easy to forget that
the "beasts of the field" originally taught us much of our herb
law, (by our observations of them). They deserve more
consideration than we often care to give them nowadays. By using
these simple remedies we can do much to make their lives more
comfortable and productive.

About the author:
Helen Massingham was born in England and has lived in Canada
since 1967. She has spent most of her life working with animals,
both on her father's estate and in the Far East. Long a proponent
of Herbal Medicines for animals she is Regional Vice-President of
the Canadian Equine Society.

This Article is taken from The Herbalist, newsletter of the
Canadian Herbal Research Society. COPYRIGHT June 1988.

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