The bonds that you have with your pets are powerful and they are even part of you when they die. Pets can come back as ghosts after they pass to the other side.

Why Do Pets Come Back?

Most of the time when a pet comes back after death, they probably died suddenly, or they faced some kind of trauma. This can cause your pet to be stuck in a certain space. This is why there are so many battlefields that are said to be haunted or violent places. This happens because of some kind of hurt that the people in war faced.

Most animals that live in your house will come around as ghosts for reasons not because they want to hurt anyone. They will come to you because they want to connect with you after death and they want you to know that they are okay. Another reason that they sometimes come back is because they are loyal, and they are there to guard you like a guardian angel.

Some animals are guardian angels, and they don’t come around unless you are facing some kind of emotional problem or some situation where you really need them. Then, they will come and protect you. The ghost pet is one that will give love to their owner and sometimes the owner can feel their spirit loving on them.

Animals can come back and show up as a ghost anywhere. The animals can haunt places like roads, houses, or historical places. Even though cats and dogs generally will go to their old homes, some animals live in barns and on farms and if they come back, they might go there.

How Long Do Animals Stay?

Animal ghosts will stay as long as they want. They will stay when their owner is grieving until they feel that their owner can make it on their own. Sometimes an animal ghost will find the same spot that they used to sit with their owner, and they will stay there for weeks until they know that their owner feels okay enough for them to leave. They want to offer their love and care to their owner.

Other animals might choose to stay for a long time. They might feel that their owner still needing them, or they might just stay because they like their earthly home. Sometimes a ghost pet will move when the family moves.

The ghost animal might stay in a place that they knew they belonged to, and this can be one that runs around the house or one that you can hear moving around or making noises.

Moving to a New Place

If you have moved into a new home, there are some homes that have ghost pets that live there from the previous owners. This can be scary at first but as soon as you understand that this is a ghost pet you will get used to it being there.

It is rare that there are animals that will stay when someone moves but if an animal has been abused or hurt on the earth then this can be a spirit that is scarier than one that wasn’t troubled. If you feel negative energy from something in your home, talk to a medium and see if they can get rid of the animals and help there to be at peace by communicating with them.

Communicating with a Spirit Animal

If you have had strange things happening in your home and you feel that you are living with a ghost or spirit animal, you can tune your own energy to their energy and you can use this to communicate with that animal.

Find a medium that you can talk to, and you might find that speaking and communicating with this animal will bring you peace. Any psychic should be able to tell you if there is spirit energy in your home. If you are working in the spiritual world and you know that there is a ghost pet, the best thing that you can do is to show compassion, caring and love for the animal and this can bring peace into your area.

Some people believe in ghosts and spirits and others do not. If you believe in ghosts and spirits, it may be because you have experienced one in your own home. Sometimes these spirits are not an issue, but other times they are unwelcome and you just need a way to help them find their way out. If you want to rid your space of an unwanted ghost or spirit, there are several simple solutions you can try without the help of a professional, like turning your broomstick upside down. Learn more here.

Ask or Demand The Entity Leave

Though this sounds simple, ghosts often do not realize they are unwanted or even ghosts. The easiest place to start is to simply ask them to leave. Do not be angry or fearful when asking the ghost to leave, but do be firm and certain with your intentions. Many times, simply being clear and firm is enough to get an unwanted guest to become aware and make their way out of your space. However sometimes ghosts and spirits are a bit more stubborn and persistent so you may have to be stern in your request. Once the request is made, ignore the spirit and any activities that may occur. A cold should for the entity sends a strong message.

Smudging

Smudging and burning incense can often help a spirit find its way out of your home. The most common and effective form of smudging is with sage, typically white sage which is lit and allowed to smoke as you walk through the home. If using sage for smudging, make sure to open a few windows and doors for practical reasons, like not setting off your smoke detectors. Also ensure that you are not allergic to sage because some allergic reactions can be severe. Smudging is known to clear negative energy and spirits from homes. Make sure to go around doorways and opening to the home. When burning sage make sure to carry a tray below the bundle of sage to catch embers. As you smudge, clearly state your intention with a firm voice.

White Candles

Sage is not the only thing that can be burned for a spiritual cleanse. White candles can also keep supernatural beings at bay because they emote a positive energy. Light small white votives in every room to extinguish the darkness, literally and figuratively.

Salt and White Roses

Both salt and white roses can be used alone to help rid your home of evil spirits, but they also pair well. White roses are able to suck supernatural activity out of a home and after they die, through them out immediately and then rinse salt down the drain to make sure all negativity goes with it. Using salt alone is just as simple. Sprinkle salt along the entrances of your home to keep spirits out. This can be especially helpful after smudging or using other cleansing methods.

If you still feel an evil presence after trying the methods listed above, contact a professional to help.

Thyme is for much more than just cooking. Thyme is an herb that is largely forgotten, but highly useful. Both the leaves and flowering tops of this herb can be used in the ways described below.

Benefits of Thyme

• Cough Suppressant/Respiratory Health – Thyme is very beneficial to respiratory health especially when bronchitis or congestion is present in the body. In addition, thyme can be used to reduce coughing for many people. This is in part because thyme contains plant phenols like thymol and carvacrol which are anti-spasmodic. The antibacterial and expectorant qualities of thyme thins mucus while soothing and healing the bronchial tract. The most common form of thyme for this benefit is thyme oil.
• Sore Throat Remedy/Antibacterial – One again, thyme essential oil is a powerful antimicrobial that fights different forms of bacteria and heals the throat. Scientists have shown that thyme oil can be effective against many antibiotic resistant strain s of bacteria.
• Wound Healing – A bit of thyme tincture has antiseptic compounds and will guard wounds against infections while speeding up the healing process.
• Heart Health – Since thyme has antispasmodic qualities, the essential oil can be used to help relax arteries and veins to ease stress on the heart. In addition, use of the essential oil in the required way can strengthen heart muscles while stimulating the circulatory system.
• Digestive Health – Thyme can be beneficial to the digestive system even when a problem does not exist. The active compound of thymol stimulates the peristaltic muscle movements so food does not rest in the stomach for prolonged periods of time. This can help to relieve intestinal cramping and reduce bloating that is caused by malabsorption. However, any stomach issues should first be discussed with a medical doctor before using thyme.
• Kidney Health – Thyme is great for promoting regular urination as it acts as a natural diuretic without messing up electrolyte balance within the body.
• Mood Enhancer – The carvacrol in thyme can exert a positive effect on overall mood as it increases the levels of serotonin and dopamine in your system. Consuming the herb regularly or simply diffusing it in an aromatherapy burner can create a relaxing environment that promotes well-being.

Thyme goes beyond the medical field as it has a rich history in folklore. Thyme was once burned as incense to restore clarity and strength and to clear the air of diseases. In addition, thyme has long had a reputation as a protector and healer while being associated with bravery and courage. Thyme was often gifted to soldiers preparing to go into battle who were expected to inhale it for courage and if they should perish, help lead them into a positive afterlife. Thyme has a rich history and multiple uses. It is also easy to grow in a windowsill garden or home planter. Experience the richness of thyme in your own life through the use of thyme herbal tea, essential oil, aromatherapy, or cooking. The possibilities are varied for this simple herb that is beautiful to look at and easy to grow.

Everyone loves getting gifts and giving them can be just as special, but the greatest gift of all cannot be wrapped, worn, or displayed on a shelf. The greatest gift someone can offer or receive is that or prayer. Though it may seem old fashioned for some to hear the words, “I will pray for you,” it is far from an outdated offer. When someone offers to pray for you it means that they care and have such affection towards you that they will talk to God about you.

What is Prayer?

Prayer is quite simply talking to God. Some people choose to keep this pretty formal, but more see God as a Father and friend that can be talked to as someone that is sitting beside them and listening as they discuss what is happening in their lives. Just as we share our struggles, joys, and concerns with close friends, prayer allows us to share with God. When someone offers to pray for you, take it as a show of affection strong enough that they are willing to discuss you with the Creator of the universe. There is no greater compliment than knowing you are important enough to be shared with someone so great and that the person making the offer is going to continue to have you on their mind long after your conversation has ended.

How is Prayer a Gift?

Prayer is a gift at different levels and in different ways. Prayer is a gift that can be freely given when nothing and everything is available. Prayer is free as far as money, but can cost the person making the offer time, effort, and thought. These are all things that are priceless because they cannot be renewed. Prayer is therefore a priceless gift. For the person being offered prayer it is also a gift. Prayer is a gift that is wishing you a better life and better path forward, but also abundance and blessings. Prayer is the knowledge that someone is taking time out of their day to think about you and discuss you with God. For those that do not believe in God, prayer may seem meaningless, but for those that do, God is hearing your name and focusing on you in a very specific way. God wants to hear about His children and prayer is the way this happens. So, in a way, prayer is offering you eternity in paradise. Prayer is reaching out in faith to receive answers on someone else’s behalf and for their benefit.

How to Respond

When someone offers you the gift of prayer, accept it openly and with a pure heart. Some people may see it as a cop-out or an insult when someone can only offer prayer, but that could be the best offer you receive. Just as with gifts you appreciate not for how much they cost, but the intention behind them, prayer is something heart felt and special. So, the next time someone says they will pray for you, smile and know you are worth their time and on their mind.

Bipolar disorder which was once known as manic depression is a mental health condition. Someone with bipolar can experience extreme mood swings with highs and lows also called mania and depression. When in a manic stage the person may feel uncontrollable but also in a great mood. A person with bipolar in a manic stage may make rash decisions and take risks that would not normally be considered. The person may also be easily excited about everyday activities or trying new things. By contrast, when a bipolar person is in a depressive state they may feel hopeless, sad, and lose interest in most activities. In extreme cases this may extend to basic hygiene practices.

The problem for those with bipolar is that if left untreated, the swings from mania to depression can happen unexpectedly and be at extreme levels. Some people can cycle multiple times a day while others may only experience swings every few months or even years. Treatment with medication can help some, but swings are still possible. For those suffering with bipolar disorder, it can be tough to handle the extreme highs and lows when with friends or family members because their reaction does not match what the person with bipolar is feeling. This can lead to a reaction of irritability and anger.

If you have bipolar, it is important to remember a few things when hanging out with friends who do not have bipolar. The first is that a nauseating feeling may be overwhelming when someone does not react as strongly as expected. It is important that we understand that not everyone will feel things as strongly as we do with bipolar disorder. Others will not act or feel as we do, even though we may think they should. This lack of strong reaction does not mean they are uninterested or lying about their feelings, just that they do not process things as we do in life. There is no need to get angry with others, just understand that everyone is different.

Living with bipolar disorder can be tough and requires understanding of the self and of others. It takes time and effort to learn to accept that we see the world differently, but being different is what makes the world an interesting place to exist. Accept your emotional differences and embrace that difference, even if medication ends up being part of your life. Emotions are normal and within reasonable levels, healthy. When you do feel your emotions getting out of control, find a healthy outlet like painting, running, or singing. While this may not stop the mania, it can get out some of the energy. If you are in a depressive state, seek help and make sure to care for yourself in a healthy way. It is easy to get very depressed and stop caring for basic needs. Bipolar disorder is simply a condition, not something that will ruin your life if you do not let it. Never fear seeking help if needed, that is why help is available.

The four elements are related to the four powers and have historical ties. According to the classical model, every object and principle in creation is a compound of the four basal elements of fire, earth, water, and air. Keep in mind that these elements as we know them are a distorted correspondence of the actual four elements.

Each element has a proper quality and a mean quality. The qualities correspond easily with fire being hot, earth dry, water cold, and air moist. Using the principle of interconnection we come to the notion of mean qualities. Each element borrows the next element’s proper quality and highlights the interconnectedness. These are as follows, fire dry, earth cold, water moist, and air hot.

A Place in Astrology

The four elements model describes the archetypal state as an ideal which does not exist in pure form on the plane of Earth.  This is similar to quantum physics theory and deals with the instability and elusiveness of subatomic particles. The three orders describe how the elements combine and then transmute on the way to this earthly plane. This results in three orders. The first order is the four elements in their purest form and an unmixed state. The second order is when the four elements are compounded but can still be returned to the original state. Order three is created out of twice compounded elements with mixtures transformable into one another. The first two orders are too pure and hypothetical for us to understand, but the third is where astrology operates. This is still much more subtle than the physical realm we interact with, but also useful. The third order allows manifestation as far as astral magnetism, four, number and color, vibration and attraction, and the attributes of substance, space, and time. These are all part of the astrological discipline.

The Four Elements Prayer

The prayer to the gods and goddesses using the four elements has roots in the Celtic Christian faith, but has been adapted over the years and with passing time. Each element is associated with a power and combines with the serenity prayer to help us live our life. This begins with the power of water that is meant to help us accept with ease and grace what cannot be changed by us. Think of water as something that flows where it chooses. Over time, even a trickle of water can alter things, but as humans we do not have this same effect on most things. Next up is the power of fire which is for the energy of courage to change the things we can. Fire is hot and representative of burning brightly or passion. It requires passion to make real changes happen. Then we come to the power of air for the ability to know the difference. Air is required for life, but it can be both positive and negative. A gentle breeze makes a day pleasant, but a tornado causes great damage, we must learn to recognize the difference in life. Finally, we close with the power of earth for the strength to continue our path. The earth is about growth and being rooted. The earth ties us to the world and one another as we move forward in our journey.

The elements, the powers, and the prayer can help us stay on track in our life as our journey moves us in different directions. Hold it close.