Hello

Ok, first, I am not crazy ..... lol I keep seeing this four-legged animal or something like that, out of the corner of my eye quite a bit lately. I don't know what it is, or what it means. It's always black, and moves as quickly as a shadow. This has been going on for a few weeks now. Can anyone help me figure out what this is? Is it bad? good? what it wants?

I would greatly appreciate any thoughts on this!

Thanks!

Elle

I see that sometimes, too. I don't think it's something to be afraid of. After all, the Veil is thinning, so seeing things becomes more common as Samhain approaches. If it's a concern, do a protection spell for yourself. I hope that helped!

Ok, let me try this again Apparently I was logged off....

Thanks Mystaya!

I'm not afraid of it, I just don't know what it is or what it wants. The first words that came to mind were/are familiar or elemental. But, since I'm not a practitioner, I can't say that with strength. I've been used to experiences with spirits since I was little, and understand that, but this is different. I will do protection prayer. I don't know how to cast spells, but if you can suggest one with intructions, I will do that too Both can't hurt

You know, this time of year has always been active for me and I never knew why. I'll have to look into Samhain. Thanks for saying that. And, thanks for your reply! (yep, I like smiley faces)

"L"

— Mistaya

I see that sometimes, too. I don't think it's something to be afraid of. After all, the Veil is thinning, so seeing things becomes more common as Samhain approaches. If it's a concern, do a protection spell for yourself. I hope that helped!

You're welcome! Protection spells can be found to the left column. Click on "Our Spellbook", then scroll down to "Protection", click on it, then scroll all the way down again. There's a big list of things you could do. And yes, both can't hurt! Prayer is a powerful thing.

Hi Elle:

That is a strange one, hmm. Maybe it is a spirit..

I used to see what appeared to look like a rat rnning across the ground every now and then, but then again it could of just been my eyes playing tricks on me.

I'd like to hear more about it.

Blessed Be
Waterlily.

I wouldn't worry too much about this, I agree about the veil is thinning due to Samhain, therefore it is possible to see shadowy-like figures mainifesting, around this time of season. As an open psychic, at times I too see shadowly figuers, as long as it is nothing beyond that, then I wouldn't worry about this. Since now you can see the shadowly figures, it is possible that your psychic abilities are developing, just incase you didn't know that you have them.

Well shadow beings have trouble with the light lol, then they cease to be. Thus the shadow part, lol.

Just as beings of pure light have issues with the shadows.

Personally, having dealt with a plethera of these beings, and had one as a teacher for a spell, they mean no one any harm, most of them anyways, lol.

Go with your gut instinct. If it makes you uncomfortable, uneasy, or scared shitless, shed a little light on the subject, and it is end of conversation. If it doesn't bother you, doesn't cause you fear, or you can just ignore it, then don't worry about it. Our inner protection mechanisms, when you pay attention to them, are our best clues as to whether something/one is malicious or not.

Try having a conversation with one sometime, when you get to that point in your development, you might be surprised what you can learn from them.

I'll try to reply to all in one post:

Waterlily,

It is a spirit of some form, but I don't get that usual feeling with this one as I do with "normal" spirits. And, I've had a few run-ins in my life with bad spirits, so I'm hoping that this isn't one of them. I'm not quite sure though....that's why I posted here in hopes that someone might know what it is. It is DEFINITELY in animal form; it has four legs and runs like a dog, but much much faster. As for more info on this, it's been following me for a few weeks now, but not all the time, more like once a day or less often. At first I thought I was seeing things, but as the occurences kept on, I realized that it wasn't my imagination. It's almost like it wants me to see it. That confuses me too. In regards to my encounters with spirits, I usually only get an impression of greys or just an overwhelming like energy/feeling (everytime) and sometimes forms. It's hard to describe my connection or how I see them. This one is just different. I've never seen anything this dark/black before. Usually with my interactions, I acknowledge the spirit (usually that's all they want from me), and make sure they know they're dead and say prayers for them. It's just something I've always done. I don't know why and I've never been taught anything. It just feels right to do so. Back to what I posted earlier, my first thoughts were a familiar or elemental. I don't know what either of these are, I'm just a tiny bit familiar with the terms.

I hope this helps



UnfixingSilver,

lol....yeah I know I have them, but I'm not always thrilled with it I have friends and others that want me to develop my gifts, and I just don't feel right doing so. I feel that if I'm meant to have greater gifts, then they will come to me on their own. That drives my friends crazy! I have one friend that is so jealous of my gifts and would give anything to have them, and I tell her to be careful what she wishes for....it's not easy to accept some of these gifts nor is it easy to deal with them. I've had interactions with spirits/ghosts since I was tiny, so I didn't have a choice in adapting. I've finally gotten to the point to where I can release the emotional reprecussions....HOLY COW THAT HELPED!!! I have much less fear since I've learned that skill. But, as I've mentioned before, I've had a few run-ins with bad spirits, and that scared the crap out of me. That's my fear in this situation, like I'm being stalked or something. But, what if it's just another spirit that needs help?

Oh, and I've noticed that my abilities are getting better or coming back. I did everything I could to block them for a few years after my last bad encounter. Since you are a psychic, is it possible for me to email you with some other specific questions I have about another particular spirit encounter? This isn't related to this situation.



Aloramyst,

Of all the experiences I've had with spirits, I myself have never seen glowing eyes of any kind. I'm lucky if they have eyes...lol And, I agree about it not being imagination. I understand your feelings about advice, and I did say prayers for protection last night and will do so again. If you have any information and don't want to post it, feel free to email me. I think you are on similiar thinking as I am. I originally thought of Native American traditions and animal spirits, but don't know anything about it. As this may annoy many of you reading my posts, I guess you all can see that I don't like to do too much indepth research on topics and prefer to get info via others with experience. My thoughts behind this is that I don't want to open any more doors until I know I have a secure handle on what I already have and I also don't want to start associating info into my encounters. I like to keep them as pure, if that's the word, as I can. For me, that makes it easier and more clear to determine what is wanted or needed. Does this make sense? I'm afraid of being arrogant with spirits, because I don't think that would bode well. And, this thing following me, is definitely an animal. I don't get the "human" feeling. It does feel a bit tenacious and maybe a little rabid, but I could be wrong and just associating "wild" animal thoughts. This is going to sound stupid, but lol....geez...I feel like it's mouth is frothing, you know like a dog that's been running and running....ok....that felt silly writing that, I just don't know how else to describe it because I'm not sure if I created that part in my mind.

Oh! I forgot to mention!!!! This only happen outside! It's not in my house, just outside....my dogs don't notice it, atleast I don't think they do.

I will definitely keep the prayers and candles going....Thank you!



Novia,

Interesting post! Yes, I have thought about talking to it. I'm not afraid of it, as I mentioned before. I just wasn't sure if it was "smart" to talk to it, since it's so unfamiliar to me. It doesn't bother me, and I do get the impression it wants me to see it. That's one of the other reasons I posted here, I thought I had better get more info before I attempted communication just in case it's bad. And, I'm not sure what my instincts are saying.....which is unusual for me. What are they? Are they animals? I don't get the feeling that it's a "dog" spirits or any animal that we know of, it's something else that resembles an animal. What do you think?


Thanks again everyone for your posts! I look forward to reading more!

"L"

Salutations Elle, wondering if what you are seeing is a totem..
I have and still do see a fleeting glimps of a shadowy figure. Use to scared the crap outta me. Have you had any strange dreams of this?
I ask becoz since childhood I use to have a dream of wolves. I would find myself in a cleariing with a small fire.. they would appear from nowhere appouch me and speak to me in a tongue I did not want to understand.. 2 of them, both silvery white would actually climb up a tree to speak to me.. saying don't talk to her in our tongue she won't listen.. even though I wasn't really afriad of them I was scared to death. so they would talk to me so I would hear them. Like you I wasn't seeking indepth info.
But I would see them as a shadow I felt that it was like a dog .. rapid, wild, scarey..
about 17 years ago I had an experince, I was at a zoo and pregant to boot waiting to get in to a bathroom, I was standing by an enclosure that held red wolves. Talking with a man cleaning the enclosure. I had backed up to the fence resting,when something pulled on my pants.. I thought I had caught my pants on the fence.. Ha! it was a red wolf. that wasnt suppose to be in there. they had moved them to another enclosure.. this man had been in there, never seen the wolf. she never growled.. snarled or anything. LOL it caused quite astir.. pregant lady attacted by wolf...
All day I had seen that shadowy figure..
I decide to try and talk to it.. it took sometime but I did.. and I finally understood.. Wolf is one of my totems..

BB
LRH

Hmmm....what is a totem animal? I don't recall any dreams like yours...well, I take that back....dogs have always played a part in my dreams, but domestic dogs....I always viewed them as protectors....I have had dreams about other animals, but not as consistently as dogs. Honestly, I don't get the feeling that these two are related. Though I have to admit that most dogs, even angry ones, tend to like me. But I attribute that to my experience with dogs, rather than my other gifts. ALso, I've been doing home renovations, I'm so exhausted when I go to bed that I haven't remembered my dreams the last couple of nights. Usually I remember most of them and with a lot of detail. Well I take that back too....I did have a very long and detailed dream about the dead last Sat night....it went on and on.....it was positive.....I was helping them in my dreams, and then I was also dead in the dream and aware of how not to communicate with the living. Weird, huh....I also knew where not to go to avoid the bad spirits. It was a very emotional dream (in a good way and not too). ...Anyway, back to the subject....lol...Yes, I've been having strange dreams lately, but I don't remember any animals in them....

Thanks for your reply!

"L"

I was going to ask if it was one of your animal spirits too. I have 3. I met them when meditating . Maybe it bothers you that it is black. But if you aren't comfortable with it then ask it to go away. I used to dream of cobra's all the time from when I was little. I have had many ghostly experinces also. The cobra used to scare me until I went to a psychic and asked her about it. She said to really look at it and not to be afraid. Easier said than done but I was an adult then so I gave it a try. The next time it came in a dream( which is where it always came) I really looked at it. It turned into a man dressesd all in white, he smiled, then left and I have never dreamed of cobra's again. It was just letting him know that I really saw him. I think he was a guide but I was too afraid to let him come in that image.
I think if you aren't ready for certain things, they hold back in the shadows waiting but letting you know they are there when you are. But that is just a suggestion. You have to do what you think is right for you. Find your own truth of what it means to you. We could suggest away all day and it might not be your truth. I see things like that and when you turn to look they are gone. It is like did I see that or not.
I have had many experiences and some of them scared me and still I am not ready for a lot of things. I hope this helped in some way.