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Crow spirit animal and
totem meaning
Crow Spirit AnimalBy Elena Harris, SpiritAnimal.com Editor
The crow is a spirit animal associated with life mysteries
and magic. The power of this bird as totem and spirit
guide is provide insight and means of supporting
intentions. Sign of luck, it is also associated with the
archetype of the trickster; be aware of deceiving
appearances. If the crow has chosen you as your spirit or
totem animal, it supports you in developing the power of
sight, transformation, and connection with life’s magic.
The Crow, a Spirit Animal Symbolic of Magic
Crows are commonly associated with magic and the power to
manipulate physical appearances. Ted Andrews in his classic on animal totems “Animal Speak”
mentions that we can find crows are common animals that we can find all around the globe. As
such, they are a reminder that magic is everywhere. When you encounter a crow, just tune into its
behavior and it will give you a clue on how to use the magic powers it carries.
Because of its affinity with life mysteries and magic, the crow is seen in many shamanic traditions
as the spirit animal of choice for those who use magic and have the power to manipulate the law of
our physical universe. The crow used to be the animal of choice of shamans, those who do
witchcraft and shape-shifting.
Crow Symbolism and Life Mysteries
Crows have a usually black with tints of blue depending on the light shining on them. Their color is
Crow SymbolismThroughout history, the crow has been
associated with both positive and negative
symbolic meanings. The most common are:
Life magic; mystery of creation
Destiny, personal transformation,
alchemy
Intelligence
Higher perspective
Being fearless, audacious
Flexibility, adaptability
Trickster, manipulative, mischevious
Other traditional meanings associate the crow
with bad omen, death, and dark witchcraft. The
crow also carries the power of prophetic insight
and symbolizes the void or core of creation.
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symbolic of the onset of creation, of the void or what has not taken form yet. Fascinating spirit
animals, they carry the energy of life mysteries and the power for deep inner transformation.
As a spirit guide, the crow will guide you in getting in touch with life mysteries and develop your
ability to perceive subtle shifts in energy within yourself and in your environment. It has the ability
to go beyond the illusions, especially duality of right and wrong, inner and outer.
Crow Totem and Power of Insight
Crows are known to build their nests in very tall trees. Doing so, they can get a better vision or
perspective on the rest of their surroundings. By affinity with this trait, those who have the crow as
a spirit animal or totem will enjoy a position from where they can see things from a higher
perspective.
The crow is also watchful of intruders and predators. The sound it makes is characteristic of a
loud, strident bird noise that can warn the other members of it clan over great distance. When you
see your crow spirit animal, be on the watch.
The Crow Spirit Animal, a Guide about Fearlessnessand DeterminationHave you ever watched a group of crows ganging up together and chasing out birds much bigger
than they are? This behavior makes the crow a useful animal totem to call when you need support
in dealing with adversity. If the crow chose you as your power animal, you are encouraged to
develop your personal will power and speak your truth more loudly.
Crows always seem to be able to get away with what they are after, be it a piece of food left on the
road or sneaking into other birds’ nests to steal or eat their eggs. Echoing this trait, those with the
crow as totem or spirit guide might watch for the tendency to trick or be a bit manipulative.
241 Responses to Crow Spirit Animal
January 22, 2014jade
I went through a terribly scary stage, when I was suffering from post natal
depression – admittedly I was slightly delusional at times…but there were also real
things happening to me. There were crows following me everywhere I went…to be
honest it put the fear of God in me because I just didn’t understand why. I had a
christian upbringing – then got into spiritualism and white witch craft – it was when I
decided to become a christian again that all these weird things happened and I
sensed I could hear voices in heaven and hell. does anyone know what all of this
meant? Was I being judged?
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January 18, 2014David
Yesterday I was leaving a friends and saw two crows going after a baby hawk while
it’s Mother flew above attempting to scare away the crows. The crows prevailed and
brought the crow to the north of the house. The mother remained soaring above the
three smaller birds before flying off to the west. It took my breath away watching
this. This is a new year, I was collecting the last remnants of a home I once lived
and have had a series of deaths to friends around me. I will contemplate this more
but would love to hear your thoughts.
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January 18, 2014Wendy
Interesting that crow came up after taking the quiz. I never thought of a crow as a
possible guide for me. After reading about them, I realize that’s exactly what I’m
needing right now, especially the part of dealing with adversity and speaking MY
truth louder. Thanks for the unexpected insight!
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January 16, 2014JFrish
I’m thrilled to find out I’m a crow. For all you ‘Game of Thrones’ (aka “A Song of Ice
and Fire’) fans out there, you know the significance of the (three eyed) crow in the
story. It’s not the animal I would have guessed, but does seem to fit my personality
and outlook.
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January 16, 2014jason
had a crow for a pet, raised her from a chick that had fallen out of her nest. She
was not just a pet she became the center of our household. it wasw great to hear
her feet pattering across the roof and to come out with her there to great me.
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January 14, 2014Nomba
There are few creatures on terra who can evoke such mind tingling responses.
Crows/Ravens have been my spirit/focus animal every since i almost died to a sliced
artery in my bicep and when i woke in the hospital, there was a crow outside my
window seemingly staring at me. Enlightenment and the desire to be more spiritually
aware soon came into my personality along with other changes. I am so thankful for
the bird that I ended up here with all of you!
~Thanks to the Crows
Nomba
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January 14, 2014Anonymous
My totem is a crow and this was very helpful
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January 12, 2014Medina
Hi, I have had a black bird which I assume was a crow, that sat on my window? His
voice was like he needed attension. Honestly I thought my heart wouldn’t calm
down. I don’t know if this means anything ?
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January 8, 2014Drum
When I was living in the city, there were tens of thousands of crows flying over my
roof every night. Before I moved to that house, the crows had been diving at me
and my previous house had been completely swarmed by crows, but only for about
one month.
In addition to that, many strange events were taking place, and many people who
were close with those around me were dying. It was certainly a time when I was
learning to be more aware of death, because before that I had been very naive and
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never really had it close to me before, by the grace of God.
Anyways, the crows were acting very strange. They were very noisy. Somehow, they
scared me a lot, and sometimes there were hundreds all around the house.
Then, a friend who was often at the house, who had also been there the year
before, said to me, “Are the crows acting strangely right now?” We were on the topic
of birds. And I said, “Yes, how did you know that?” And he told me that a crow had
died there a couple of years before, and since then they always came back in
March and swarmed around and acted strangely. By strangely, I mean they would
dive, and get together and swarm in groups and make a lot of noise, and fly in weird
patterns- it is hard to precisely describe, but it was very noticeable at the same time.
A couple of weeks lately, I saw a dead crow on the neighbours lawn.
Anyways, soon after that I was living in the other house- the one where about 20
000 crows flew over every night. It took about 10 minutes. It just didn’t seem right.
They were all nesting close to where I lived, but were angry because their roost had
been cut down last summer to build a Costco. Poor crows.
The crows began to freak me out. I saw dead ones regularly. There were many that
were covered in tufts of feathers. I kept seeing crows that couldn’t walk and were
stuck immobile in the grass, but I couldn’t help them because I didn’t understand
their problem. Also, it seemed like the roles that had once been filled by other birds,
such as robins, were now overtaken by crows- they were the only birds I saw
searching for worms at the park.
On the radio, I heard about crows falling out of the sky,dead, midflight, 50 or 60 at a
time, in Manitoba and Prince George.
Basically, the whole thing was getting crazy.
Then, I decided to leave the city. It wasn’t just the crows, but I felt that it was an
indication- how disturbed I was by them- that I was very deeply disturbed within
myself.
And as soon as I left the city, the fear stopped. I made peace with the crows- there
are about 30 that live in my yard, but they seem kind now, watchful and cheerful.
And of course, these are different crows.
Anyways, the crows were testing me. For whatever reason, I wasn’t ready for the
test. But now I know. And I thought it would be helpful, perhaps, to pass along that
insight.
So perhaps, if your intention is not clear enough, and your commitment to
completing your intention, the crows may be testing you too, to see if you are
directed enough to withstand any kind of distraction.
That is the insight I have gained into the matter. I really love crows, they are such
an intelligent and playful mystery. I feel like I learned a lot from the crows, even if I
was distracted at the time.
With love,
G.
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January 5, 2014Deborah
We have many crow around where I live but when they start flying in front of your
car; guiding you down the road, flying over to the trash can next to your car while
you are waiting in Mc Donalds line to order and they start jabbering to you….that is
a totem. I’d say Crow is one of my totems. My husband used to feel it superstitious
to have a dozen crow in the yard.
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January 3, 2014zoki
crow are soul keepers ,they take soul to other side or bring back in life.i had seen
crow as kid since than in dream i had glimpse of previus lifes
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January 1, 2014Joy
Wish I could figure out a vision I had… It was a young native in full dress and then right after, a
white crow. Both were facing me looking left. It was about two years ago and is with me still….
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January 1, 2014Veronique
My stepson died in September. I live in Mauritius, and whilst we have a lot of birds in
the garden, I had never seen a crow. I heard their call, and when I looked outside,
there were three of them sitting on the electricity wire facing our house. Six weeks
later, my husband died of a heart attack on his son’s birthday. A few weeks later, I
heard the crows again, and this time, one kept flying around our house in circles.
What does this mean? I haven’t seen them since.
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December 31, 2013Itachi
The crow is a perfect symbol for itachi.
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December 24, 2013watching over you
From above
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December 24, 2013watching over you
Sarah steptoe.. <3
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December 23, 2013Corvus
I have always been really good with birds, like they would follow me and talk to me, I
always could tell there emotions and personalities within seconds but Latley I’m able
to spot crows everywhere. (I live next to a beach in Australia and you hardly find any
crows in my area). There are always crow following me when I’m at school
. The crows at the school have been taken away several times but come back within
a matter of days. One time I was sitting by myself and a crow came up and sat next
to me when I’m with friendsand crows come up to me they try to attac my friends a
lot of the time when I can just meet one and in a matter on seconds pet them and
talk to th what does this mean?
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December 23, 2013Grammar Nazi
Friends and*, attack*, of*, them*
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December 23, 2013Grammar Nazi
My bad I forgot;crows*
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January 3, 2014Grammar Nazi Pro
You also forgot *Their
dumb arse.
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December 23, 2013mae flower
that is awesome u have a special gift. enjoy it and the energies. I,ve only wish
I could do that. they have sang for me and showed off and came close to me.
cause they knew I was watching them. but really never had the time to
actually let them in. or maybe just to scared to.
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December 28, 2013Crow
The Crows are very symbolic……rape
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December 22, 2013Watching
I live in a city that is inundated with crows. There are around 100,000 crows roosting
in the city of Terre Haute each night. During the day, they spread out to the edges
of town. What could this mean? Is there something about this place that draws
them?
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December 27, 2013FFr
Yes, it’s called garbage.
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December 28, 2013^Fail
All the shitty hookers
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December 29, 2013Watcher
Now, that wasn’t helpful.
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December 19, 2013Karen E
My husband died in June of this year (2013) and ever since, I have had about 1-2
dozen crows hanging out around the house and trees. I really like them and
understand that they are very intelligent animals. My dog was the one who
discovered my hubby, probably within 15 minutes of his passing suddenly in bed. I
feel like I need to communicate with these crows and that they are trying to say
something to me. It is cold and frozen here, but I would dearly like to feed them- I
wonder how many unwanted critters would show if I threw out corn. Does anyone
know if this is an empathetic or protective response from these birds? I don’t fill my
feeders (no money) and see no other birds this winter. I feel like they are here for a
reason.
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December 20, 2013MyKo
you can offer them any type of food that doesn’t hurt their throat [nothing like
dried corn] try to feed them bread, or even some of your meals
bowls of food out there may help
be nice to them, they mean well
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December 28, 2013Joanne
Karen,
I only want to say this…When an animal teacher comes to you, you do not
need other people to tell you how to behave to them or what they are trying
to say. There are no easy answers and no easy way to get them. You must
listen, and watch, and be patient. Just as if you were talking to another
person and asking them to explain something to you. Sometimes you don’t
understand the answer because it was not the message you expected or
wanted. There is no easy way to walk a spiritual path. You walk it because
you must. Listen and ask and wait. All things come in the fullness of time.
My Heart to Your Heart
Joanne
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December 28, 2013Blood
Give me a pickle that makes the crows shit blood
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January 15, 2014Michelle
This is the most beautiful response to the sacred reverence of the
spiritual path. Peace, light and love~ Michelle
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December 30, 2013birdwatcher
I give my crows left over catfood (wet food, not kibbels) which has no salt or
sugar which is not good for wild animals in any way. I have a plastic saucer
(like an old frisbee turned upside down) which I tied onto the top of the fence
in my backyard so other critters can’t get at it. Works well and keeps the trash
from getting smelly too fast. Try left overs -rinsed off to get the salt off.
Spaghetti is hysterical, they can’t judge the additional weight of the portion
that hangs down when they try to take as much as they can get in their
beaks, almost doing a sommersalt at take off. One time deal though, next
time they knew to grab less!!! Crows are territorial and don’t like to share with
others than their mate, so chances are you’ll have a resident pair with time.
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December 18, 2013Nancy
Crows are mystical creatures. When I was young our family dog would play in the
yard with a pet crow, of a friend who would bring his crow over to visit. Our dog and
the crow loved each other and it was amazing to see them playing together. I see
crows alot, living in New England. They give us messages when they are spotted in
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groups, or alone, and offer us a chance to connect our lives to theirs if we choose.
The other day I wondered why I have not ever seen dead crows on the road or
anywhere for that matter? Maybe they have special place(s) where they go to pass.
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December 17, 2013Michael
It’s very weird, I see crows every day, typically in groups of threes or fives. When I
do not see them in threes or fives and other numbers my intuition always acts up,
as though I’m going into a situation that I cannot control completely. I am trying to
figure out if this has anything to do with the clair-senses, I don’t truly understand
why but as soon as I’ve started to see this crows, my clair-senses have been most
active. I have been able to see “energy waves” (that best describes what I see, and
it’s weird because they always catch my eyes), also this annoying ringing in my ear
has been happening for the last 3 months I want to say. I have felt pain, as though it
was someone else’s, but I’m a bit skeptical about the afterlife. Am I beginning to be
able to see the afterlife, or am I just going nuts, if anyone could give me some input.
But crows tend to try to grab my attention when I’m outside in the open, such as
knocking on trees, or calling others. Which I’ll see flocks afterwards. Like one
commenter said, just one day they were surrounded around my whole house, in all
the trees and on the roofs just knocking and “cawing,” ever since this experience I
feel some kind of connection to them. Anyone have any insight? Oh another thing
also, I had ladybugs follow me for about 7-8 months until crows started to appear,
now I no longer see ladybugs daily, just crows. (BTW, I just heard a whisper to
mention I am “opened,” whatever that means.) Please if anyone could help!
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December 18, 2013msdmeanor
siannaphey.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/raven-medicine-aka-the-crow/
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December 19, 2013Anonymous
You are opened; Your third eye.
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December 14, 2013david
I see at the most 200 a day
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December 14, 2013david
I have seen crows my intier life and on a show I like is a man named crow and
recently I have seen a lot every morning os I don’t know if it is destany or
coincidence
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December 14, 2013Daniel
Hey man, how many do you see every day b/c I was just in pretty bad
accident and was in a comma for 20 days and never saw crows before…
Today I thanked my brother (who was driving) for getting into the accident
because I never released how blind I was and I reached the beginning stages
of enlightenment… Long story short I see like a couple thousand crows
surrounding our house… The other morning they were knocking on the roof
and trying to get in… I don’t know what’s goin on..
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December 15, 2013Peter
I am still waiting for the exact same help. It is almost like the crows know
when I wake up. They are only on the roof doing it to me when I wake
up and no other time.
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December 15, 2013Find love in everything.
Maybe they’re so present in your life because they are trying to awaken
something within you. Try to step back and let them. Don’t over look an
animals spiritual power just because you see a lot of them. You see a lot of
them for a reason. Allow them to help you see what you havnt yet:) namaste
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December 15, 2013david
Ok l will do that but how can I know what it is triing to say
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January 18, 2014Avianette
Try meditating and ask beforehand. It might take a few goes.
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December 11, 2013crystal
I am only young(11) and I have always been fasinated by crows,also cats I have not
a clue why but I remember when I was very young I always used to pretend to be a
cat and I used to be able to talk to crows. I have just recently read this book thats
called “crow girl” and its fasinating. At the start of the story it talks about this man
that fed crows dog biscuits and they always used to wait for him at the park gates
and used to follow him around like pets. Crows are onee of the most intelligent
animals on earth and I love them to pieces. I don’t know whether I’m destined to like
crows or its just a particular liking I have decided to take… Any help x?
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January 18, 2014Avianette
There are no “rules” really, so I’d say just go with it – crows are intelligent and
sociable even with humans; they’re just crows and part of nature, not spooky,
not bad. They know when you like them back, so it sounds nice to have
something connected going on there. You must have an empathy with
creatures
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December 11, 2013Amazed
A dear friend of mine named Valerie died recently. Yesterday morning I dreamed I
saw her and she was wearing a beautiful wreath of crow feathers around her head
and holding her youngest daughter. I Googled “crow symbol” and am amazed that
the poster before me is named “Valerire” and feels the crow is watching her. I’ve
always felt that way about cardinals since my mother’s death. Maybe Valerie is
watching over her family in the form of a crow and maybe a loved one is watching
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over Valerire, too.
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December 10, 2013Peter Cottontail
I have had crows above my bedroom on the roof and above my window now for
about a month. I can only tell that it’s crow because of the hopping sound when it
walks around. It does a number of things. always in the morning as I am waking up.
It scrapes its beak, taps hard, taps light, claws-up the shingles, and hops. Never
caws though. Today, it followed me to my bathroom on the roof. I look always before
I leave for work for damage. Today I looked for Mr. Crow. Nowhere to be found. I
sure hope that this isn’t a message of death. Why is it when I am waking up? Why is
it messing with me? I think that there might be two of them. Sometimes it sounds
really aggressive up there on my roof. Sounds like the crow is trying to get in or
something. Never any damage. One time it was a woodpecker. and also a cat really
wanted to get in a few different times from the first floor apartment. I live on the third
floor—the top. What the H___ is going on?
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December 8, 2013Danika
The other day as I was driving back to my home town I saw five dead crows in the
middle of the road. I wasn’t seeing things because my husband saw them too, but I
was the first to see them. What could that possibly mean???
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December 7, 2013Nan
Crows have been around me since I was a child..chattering ..talking. The first time I
heard one trying to literally say hello was after my mothers death..I was sitting
outside and thinking of her and wondered if she was communicating to me. Life is
wild these days and I’m on the journey of remaking myself although keep repeating
the same patterns..feeling the heaviness of this today at times and thinking of my
living situation, with a roomie whom I dont feel all that safe around…there is simply
something about him I do not trust. Lots of healing up around trusting myself and
sharing my voice and gifts. While thinking this I was walking outside in fresh snow
(following a nice storm) and had a beautiful and humorous walk as I love nature and
weather. The roomie stuff came in and out along the walk and while it was in… I
looked down and there, nestled atop the snow at the roadside was a large raven,
he was very recently dead (walked over the same spot an hour earlier and he wasnt
there) He was fully intact and just beautiful and while I was shocked I also felt as
though I were being given a dear gift. Thought of my mother. So I picked him up and
he seemed to warm my body and settle my thoughts – he is buried outside in a
snow bank for the moment, amidst the trees Im sure he often sat in. I’d like some
objective feedback on this…oh..also in the past I have worked closely with the
dying..for many years, and part of my remake has been taking some distance from
that owing to grief and burn out and wondering what next? (been wondering for a
few years now..and struggling). THank you and blessings.
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January 5, 2014Yve
Hi
I read your piece and related. I work in neurological palliative care. I too am a
very spiritual person and was touched by your emotion and gentleness.
Death is special and not the end and we need to find ways to make this
thought a more common way of thinking amongst people. Perhaps you
should work in this area I feel like you have the right spirit shall we say for a
job in palliative care. Hope this helps !
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December 7, 2013Valerire
I have a Crow thats been coming around a lot lately. It all started when I was driving
down my street and an appartmnet complex near mine was suround by at least 100
plus crows… it was an amazing thing to see… the sound was defining.. when I
stopped and rolled down my window they all looked at me and stopped making
noise…. one then squawked and flew and landed in front of my car… I had to go to
work so I started to go and he wouldn’t move.. so I went around him.. standing his
ground and watching me I smiled and said have a great day crow and it then flew
back with the others… now I feel as if that crow has been following me every
where… I’m dealing with some family issues at the time so maybe it feels it needs to
watch me? Always in view of my windows and always talks to me after I get home
from work…. I figured it was just the time of year but I’ve always felt something for
crows I don’t know what it is maybe respect of some sort… I always see them in 3′s
but this one is alone and sometimes talks to another far away. Any insight to this?
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