Blessing the animals in our lives

Bear Blessing

Color: Pink
Incense: Yarrow

While spring is still a few weeks away, some species of bear are
beginning to stir in their dens. Mother bears, having given birth to
cubs during the long winter, have been feeding them and caring for them
even during hibernation.

The totem Bear watches over all of her children who sleep. Not all of
them may make it through the winter, especially if they are found by
hunters or didn't get enough food in the fall to build up a sufficient
layer of fat to live on during hibernation. Since all species of bear
are threatened by extinction, you may wish to bless the bears during
this crucial period of their yearly cycle.

Bruin, Bera
Grandfather, Grandmother
You of long claws and teeth
You of the thick, shaggy coat
Fish-eater, berry-picker, lover of honey
Brave bear, bold mother, young cub
May you return safely into th e waking world.

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Protective Blessing for Gerbils, Rats, and Mice
Rhea, Goddess of animals wild,
Bless (name of pet), my furry child.
Let his/her life be filled with play
And happiness from day to day.
Keep him/her safe from all life's harm
And let him/her live in whiskered charm.
Bless (name of pet) with Your tender care,
Oh, Gracious Rhea, hear my prayer!

Dorothy Morrison
"Everyday Magic"


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Protective Blessing For Turtles
Athena -- Warrioress -- Mighty One
Bless (name of pet) by Moon and Sun
Make his/her shell like armor, strong
To shield him/her well, his/her whole life long.
Protect him/her with Your mighty spear
Grant him/her a life of fun and cheer.
And let him/her live life at his/her pace
With no fear of rush or race.

Dorothy Morrison
"Everyday Magic"
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Protective Blessing for Dogs
Diana, Goddess of the Wild,
Keeper of dogs both fierce and mild,
Hold (name of pet) safely in Your arms
And protect this creature from all harm.
And should the day come that he/she roams
Guide him/her to the path back home.
Bless (name of pet) with a joyful life
Free of hardship, stress and strife.

By Dorothy Morrison
"Everyday Magic"
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Protective Blessing for Birds
Rhiannon, flap Your wings and rise-
Grant (name of pet) a happy life.
Shield him/her as he/she flies about
And protet him/her night and day, throughout.
Wrap him/her safely in Your wings
And give him/her happy songs to sing.

By Dorothy Morrison
"Everyday Magic"
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Protective Blessing for Fish
Oh, fishtailed Goddess, Melusine,
One of the Watery Depths, serene,
Protect my fish and keep them safe
From fungus, wounds, and all ill-fate.
Keep them free of all disease
And let them swim with grace and ease.
Bless them with Your loving care,
Guard them, Melusine-hear my prayer.

By Dorothy Morrison
"Everyday Magic"
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Protective Blessing for SnakesMedusa of the Writhing Mane,
Bless this snake o'er whom you reign.
Protect (name of pet) as she/he slithers through
Sunlight's warmth and moonlights cool.
Grant his/her existence be carefree.
As I will, so mote it be!

Dorothy Morrison
"Everyday Magic"