Listen … Your Animals are Talking to You

A conversation with animal communicator Kali Crosby

Kali Crosby and an equine friend

If you read “Talking to Hearts Through Animals” last week, you already know how Kali Crosby became an animal communicator. In that feature, she takes us back to the moment she knew she could communicate with and for animals. Here, we continue the conversation. Crosby talks about what communication sessions are like and shares some of her experiences and memorable conversations with dogs, horses, cats, and other animals.

Walk us through a typical communication session. What information do you present to the client to help them understand how the process works and what information do you require to “tune in” to the animal you’ve been asked to communicate with? Also, how do you mindfully and emotionally prepare for it?

At the start of calls with new clients I take a few minutes to explain what can be expected during the session. It would take far too long to explain “how it works” but I do like people to know I’m quickly summarizing “movies” and the physical sensations I receive. I even ride the horses in my mind and describe how it feels to me and to the horse.

It’s important for everyone to know that they can always interrupt me whenever they like because sometimes animals will fixate on a topic or carry on about food. It is also possible for animals to answer questions in people’s heads, but since I only hear the animal’s answer it can be awkward, so I make sure to mention this, too.

Then I have these questions to help me tune-in to each animal. I ask: (1) the animal’s name and age, (2) how long everyone has known each other, and (3) if they are together right now. During this I’m listening to hear if the animal is participating. I find many of them start sharing before we even finish these questions, but if they don’t start on their own then I will ask where they’d like to begin. It’s fun to see how many animals will answer a majority of the people’s mentally prepared questions before they even have a chance to ask them.

I love my work and it comes very easily, but I do try to stay grounded and prepared by spending most of my time outside and with my own animals. I’m an artist, an avid gardener, and an enthusiastic student of many things so, fortunately, I’ve never been bored. I also drink a tremendous amount of water. I think all of this contributes to me being a good communicator.

Photo by Camilo Fierro on Unsplash

What purpose do clients typically hire you for regarding animal communications?

Most people reach out wanting to hear about their animal’s physical and emotional well-being, including food preferences, behavior and training issues, and even their animal’s histories. Some clients call seeking their horse’s work or equipment preferences. Many people reach out just for fun, eager to hear their animals’ thoughts and amusing anecdotes.