Crows are attacking my house!

[silent_wings]

Ok... this is going to sound a little off but heres the story... about a week ago I was meditating and got so into it I decieded to invoke a god/dess. So flipping through my BOS I chose the Raven God (simply at random). My session was encredible, I felt so safe and secure with myself that afterwards I looked into my bathroom mirror and hardly recognized myself. (I'm a bit self consious*sp*) When I looked into the mirror I saw a beautiful girl, someone I was at first shocked to see ( of course in a good way). Anyway moving on... after my session, that night a crow kept ramming it self into the window(s) and has been doing so ever since.... is this just ironic??? i'm not sure what to make of it, but in the mean time I would greatly appreciate any chants or spells to get rid of that poor crow. I hate to see it suffer like that :rubhead: ... Thankyou for your future help!!!

[Mnemosyne]

Hi Silent Wings! Bizarre story. Perhaps the goddess is trying to get your attention and warn you about something. Personally, I see the crow as Morrigen's animal or a warning sign for things to come.

Just wondering- why were you picking a deity at random? Maybe your deity is trying to get across to you to get to him better first.

BB

[asamananara]

Why not open the window, and see what he wants?

[silent_wings]

Thankyou for your input Mnemosyne... I usually invoke a spirit at random, because that particular spirit has some meaning if it popped into my head first... kind of like a "sign" like it chose me rather than I chose it.

[magicbabs]

In the native american belief....ravens and crows are different and both mean something
but both are protectors and messengers....

[magicbabs]

having a crow ram itself on your window is not exactly a good sign in my book....

did you perhaps upset your deity?

Having a messenger bird slam itself on my window would be telling me...
that I am not looking at something that is obvious and that I should be seeing...

Just a thought....

[zakzekezedd]

I would tend to agree with magicbabs, having a significant messenger bird smacking into your window isn't a very good sign (if I recall any sort of bird flying into a window--or even the house--was frequently viewed as a bad omen or warning omen in many cultures.). Two suggestions I would recommend would be either reconnecting with the original deity and trying to find out if he has something you need to know or address; or try to connect with the spirit of the crow and see what the crow is wanting to tell you. Crows and ravens are seen as symbols of creation and magic, and both are held in esteem as messengers from the other realm. Crows also serve as watchers ready to raise the alarm if there is need. The question is which message is your crow bringing to you? A message to reaffirm your connection to the magic and ability to create in this world, or a warning that something possibly dangerous is on its way?

[Wascally Wabbit]

I would tend to open the window.

[~*Ginger*~]

Opening the window would be one way to find out, but then you'd have to get it out...

I'd be more likely to go outside, and sit down, and watch it.

It's trying to get your attention for some reason.
Much easier, and natural, for you to go outside to it than for it to be inside...

Maybe it'll show you what it's trying to tell you.
go outside.

[edenbolake]

oh for crying out loud! you invoked the Goddess and when you invoke a deity you must want something, speak to the crow and tell it what you want. Tell it to take a message back to the Goddess you invoked such as take your love and admiration and devotion. Let the crow in and tell it what to do , give it a task child. and the crow will be gone. Let it in , tell it what to do, then open the doors or windows and let it back out. and thank the crow as it leaves.

blessings edenbolake

[dr_zeus440]

alternatively, buy a water pistol (or the stronger, more permanent alternative) and be imaginative.

[HorseCrow]

I can't help thinking, that after invoking the goddess- did you "dismiss" her again? Calling forth someone/somthing with intent, calls for a reverse at some point, to let the being return to it's place ... I find.

[MoonIsis]

Hmmm..Why not offer the crow some food and water and try to strike up a conversation? Maybe he's trying to get acquainted.

[Crystal_Raye]

I read that the Native Americans believed that one of the most common forms for the Creator to take was a crow or raven so these birds are good omens to me. But the fact that one is slamming itself against a window isn't so good. Everyone else has suggested some good magickal advice but keep in mind the practical side of life. Could this crow have a disease like rabies or something?

[Raivynne]

I think you should maybe go outside, offer some bread and water, or seeds or something to it and see what it does. It could possibly have rabies or something, but that would be a very large coincidence, considering it started doing this after you contacted a Raven deity. It could be a sign that the deity is interested in you and wants more contact. Try talking to the bird, or following it if it leaves and see what happens.

[dragenfly]

I have received feathers in times of need but never a whole bird, what a gift. I think you should absolutely open your window. You invoked the spirit and the messenger has come to take your request, you cant just let the poor thing slam itself to death on your window. It cant be ignored. You should actually go outside the others are right about that, depending on where you live crows carry the west nile virus now.... Better safe than sorry

[edenbolake]

I would like to say something more on this subject and I do not mean to be ugly or rude in any way but as an hereditary witch this subject worries me as I worry for the safety of young beginners or anyone who invokes a deity or spirit without being prepared. Magick is not a toy , I think it is wonderful that we have so many young witches , (new winds , I call them.) But, it is very important that young witches know that if you invoke a deity or spirit you must be prepared , you must have a reason for this action. If it is done without reason then energies can get tangled and out of the loop so to speak. Always have a reason to invoke. These are all good and loving energies and they are here to help and we are here to worship. They are meant for out help and others like us. So, please, do not be angry with me if I do a bit of mothering here. As I have said many times , invoking without reason is like invoking a sleeping demon to see if he snores. If you invoke him , he isn't snoring anymore and he can be annoyed that he was disturbed for nothing.

blessings edenbolake

[~*Ginger*~]

There's nothing ugly or rude to telling a truth.
Excellent advice.

[BlueFlame]

Especialy durring mating seasons birds tend to be very agressive against any other males on their turf. My aunt's house and car has been attacked by a cardnal that sees its reflection, thinks it's another male, and goes after it.

I don't think there's an angered spirit or god here, just an example of humans getting in the way of nature.

[dragenfly]

I would like to say something more on this subject and I do not mean to be ugly or rude in any way but as an hereditary witch this subject worries me as I worry for the safety of young beginners or anyone who invokes a deity or spirit without being prepared. Magick is not a toy , I think it is wonderful that we have so many young witches , (new winds , I call them.) But, it is very important that young witches know that if you invoke a deity or spirit you must be prepared , you must have a reason for this action. If it is done without reason then energies can get tangled and out of the loop so to speak. Always have a reason to invoke. These are all good and loving energies and they are here to help and we are here to worship. They are meant for out help and others like us. So, please, do not be angry with me if I do a bit of mothering here. As I have said many times , invoking without reason is like invoking a sleeping demon to see if he snores. If you invoke him , he isn't snoring anymore and he can be annoyed that he was disturbed for nothing.

blessings edenbolake
very well put not rude at all, very effective I think.

[morrigan]

I would like to say something more on this subject and I do not mean to be ugly or rude in any way but as an hereditary witch this subject worries me as I worry for the safety of young beginners or anyone who invokes a deity or spirit without being prepared. Magick is not a toy , I think it is wonderful that we have so many young witches , (new winds , I call them.) But, it is very important that young witches know that if you invoke a deity or spirit you must be prepared , you must have a reason for this action. If it is done without reason then energies can get tangled and out of the loop so to speak. Always have a reason to invoke. These are all good and loving energies and they are here to help and we are here to worship. They are meant for out help and others like us. So, please, do not be angry with me if I do a bit of mothering here. As I have said many times , invoking without reason is like invoking a sleeping demon to see if he snores. If you invoke him , he isn't snoring anymore and he can be annoyed that he was disturbed for nothing.

blessings edenbolake


I totally agree no one should invoke a deity for no real reason.. i have always felt it is something that needs to be done with great respect for the deity and full preparation and knowledge of the deity.. blessed be ~Morrigan~

[mara]

a couple of weeks ago we had crows acting really agressively..being extremely loud and pesky..It seemed to me that they were mating/ building nests..but who knows.

[Kelley]

I personally haven't invoked anyone in my whole 31 years and won't unless it is an emergency. I would never invoke someone just to say "Hi". I agree with edenbolake, if you invoke someone without good reason you may very well have invoked their attitude as well. If you are the reason for the attitude I hope you find a way to clear it up.

I live in am area that is crow central. There are times when I can easily have 100 crows in my front yard and the only time they get aggressive is when they are angry. But the only time I have seen birds fly into windows is when they are drunk off of fermented berries. You may want to look around your property and see if there are any bushes or vines that need trimming. Give the crow something to eat and drink, I can only imagine the headache it must have.

[skilly-nilly]

Could this crow have a disease like rabies or something?

No, only mammals can get rabies. Birds can get that bird flu, however. They will appear sick then, so you should look at the bird from a distance before interacting.
My personal opinion is that it is a messanger---skilly-nilly

[WitchStar]

Especialy durring mating seasons birds tend to be very agressive against any other males on their turf. My aunt's house and car has been attacked by a cardnal that sees its reflection, thinks it's another male, and goes after it.

I don't think there's an angered spirit or god here, just an example of humans getting in the way of nature.

Reminds me of an article in our local newspaper not too long ago about robins (or cardinals...I forget which) attacking cars in the parking lot of a factory here...they kept flying into and pecking the mirrors thinking they were attacking another male bird...mating season was blamed and pretty soon, the problem went away...There are some old wives tales about birds also (more like omens): One says if a bird flies into your house and gets out alive, someone will die, there is another that says if a bird is at your window looking in, someone will die in twenty four hours. I know two people that swear these are true, as it happened to them, though I wonder if it was just coincidental? If a God/Goddess was invoked, then maybe it is a message, the bird is trying to get your attention, or it wants something from you...

BB
WitchStar

[the_ancient_one]

Dear Silent Wings: I read your post. I had a similar experience happen to me recently. Except I am a Shaman. I called on two of my protective spirits and they manifested themselves. Since these animals are very large, and very powerful, I was in sheer terror. I stopped meditating for about 2 weeks, and I am just starting to get back into it. One thing I learned was not to call on spirits in my bedroom. Pick a particular spot in your house, or may be not even in your house where you can do this. I do meditate in my bedroom, but not calling on spirits anymore. Email me back. Let me know how it went

[cheddarsox]

Yes, please do tell us how it went!

This reminds me of a recent discussion with some pagan friends about meditating outside. One told the other that if she cleansed her chakras and got grounded the mosquitos would leave her alone and she could enjoy the outdoors. They were attracted to her tangled spirit.

I was thinking that the mosquitos were attracted to her blood, which they need to lay fertile eggs...And had to admit that I didn't think mosquitos much cared about the color of her aura. Who's correct? who knows.

YOur case IS different because you did "call the crow" so to speak, and with my friend the mosquitos came on their own.

I truly don't know what energies are at hand, and would greatly benefit from hearing how you approached the situation and what followed.

cheddar

[zakzekezedd]

I'm wondering how things are going with the crow. Over the last 2 months I have acquired a grackle who for lack of any better words seems intent on reminding me to deal with my emotions rather than "burying them". Every morning for the last 2 months this grackle has "dive bombed" me as I cross a parking lot on my way to work. Some mornings he's accompanied by a cowbird. They both fly "with me" as I cross the parking lot squawking for all they are worth. On days when I am particularly stressed and distracted they are quite "obnoxious"..the grackle literally dive bombs me, nearly hitting me. On the few days when I have been calm and at ease, the grackle will fly overhead and greet me, but not the frenzied "attack" that corresponds with times when I'm really stressed out. It took me a few days and some research to figure out what the grackle was trying to tell me, and in the last few weeks we've developed a relationship of sorts......still....just wondering if you've made any connection with your crow...