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31 Days Of Creative Samhain Day 22: Animal Spirit Birds Crow, Raven and Owl

Some bird animal spirit guides to work with during Samhain season are Crow, Raven, and Owl.

Crow is associated with the Dark Goddess Morrigan who also shape shifts into the crow. Crows are associated with transformation, magic, creativity, and adaptability. Crow sees far and helps with observation, insight, prophecy, and intuition. They are very intelligent birds and are also bringers of wisdom. Crows connection to death and also allow us to accept it as part of the cycles of life.

Raven is associated with Dark Crone Goddess Badb. Raven’s are shape shifters and connected to transformation and change. They are night birds associated with death, the spiritual realm, and the underworld. Raven’s are intelligent birds, who have strong insight and wisdom to share. Raven’s are also tricksters and can bring a playful energy as a spirit guide.

Owl is a nocturnal bird. They have great night vision and are associated with prophetic second sight, traveling in darkness, being observant to details, and still patience as night hunters. Owl also helps us travel to other realms and work through life transitions. These birds also also known for their wisdom and intuition. We can have owl guide us to connect to our ancestors as well as our beloved dead. Owls are also connected to lunar cycles.

Ways to creatively work with these nocturnal birds as animal spirit guides this Samhain are:

*Draw or paint Crow, Raven, or Owl connecting to the bird as an animal spirit guide.

*Ask Crow, Raven, or Owl to guide you in your dreams or a night time meditative journey.

*Work with the shape shifting energies of Crow and Raven, as you create a Samhain costume.

*Call on Crow, Raven, or Owl for their wise guidance along with helping you gain insight and deepen your intuition this Samhain season.

*Decorate or place Owl, Raven, or Crow on your altar.

May these animal spirit bird guides for Samhain inspire you on your path.