Ramble Day

This week I’ve been working hard on edits on another book. (Not mentioning title yet. Sorry.) I’m trying to get this one tidied up before the middle of October, so that I can start with a clean slate for NaNoWrMo 2017. I’m super excited about that. I’ve not had much time to do lots of free writing lately, because of trying to tie up some other novels that I have ready for revision and edits. Sometimes you have to just bite the bullet and do the parts you aren’t the fondest of. (Not that I mind doing those parts, it’s just not the funniest. In my opinion.) On the good side, this means there will be lots of books for me to finish up over the next year and publish for your enjoyment.

Demon of the Week: Undines

An Undines is an elementary spirit of water. They are females who appear in the form of a human woman, but can assume the shape of a fish, or a snake. They cannot see us, but we can see them. They are anxious to enter the human realm to gain a human soul, because if they die before the soul arrives they disappear for life rather than living forever. They obtain the soul by producing a child with a man. However, most of the time they become attached  to a human in attempt to be of service to them. Most of the time they become attached to older women who are witches.

More facts can be found at: http://www.lizaphoenix.com/encyclopedia/undine.shtml

Did you know . . .

Did you know that a magical circle roots are said to be based from Arabic magic.

Fact Came from: Page 106 of The New Encyclopedia of the Occult by John Michael Greer

Mythical Creature of the Week: Thriae

Thriae , three Nymphs from Greek Mythology who are prophetic. Descriptions dating all the way back to the 7^th century BCE depicts them as having the head and upper body of  woman and the lower body of a bee including the wings. Apparently they lived under the Mount Parnassus and taught the divination to young Apollo.

Fact came from page 168-169 of The Mythical Creatures Bible by Brenda Rosen

Ligature

Ligature is magic performed when one ties a string, thread, or cord of one or more knots. This is commonly used for binding spells. In Ancient Greek sorcerers used this method to bind wind to give sailors fair weather.

In Wicca tradition ones being initiated measure themselves with a cord from head to toe, then tie two or three knots to mark their first, second, and third degree of their progress. These knots serve as a magical binding preventing their energy from dispensing.

Facts came from: Pg. 274 of The New Encyclopedia of the Occult by John Michael Greer

Inspirational Photo

Photo Came From: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/332914597440979814/

Demon of the Week

What is a reptilian spirit of the Maori tribe of New Zerland?

Taniwha

Fact came from: http://www.lizaphoenix.com/encyclopedia/t.shtml

Did you know . . .

Did you know that Therianthropy means the human ability to morph into an animal by shapeshifting.

Fact came from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Therianthropy

Mythical Creature of the Week: Changeling

Changeling are the offspring’s of either a fairy, troll, elf, or another legendary creature. These offspring are left in place of a human child. This aspect came from the medieval literature and created concerns of infants inflicted with unordianary medical conditions.

Fact came from: http://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/page/Changeling

Released

Collar of Truth Released today.

Get your copy at Amazon or read it for free through Kindle Unlimited

Time has come. Ethan Cooper has been confined by silver for long enough. His warriors stood behind the wall, waiting for his signal. He would soon be among his hidden warriors, preparing the final steps for eliminating Juan, a half demon, half werewolf. Monster. Murder. A man who Ethan Cooper would serve justice to. Not only for the death of his father, but the harm done to each werewolf in the New Beginning Moon Area. Easy task. Right? Wrong? Trouble lay ahead. Biggest being creating cohesion between him and his two predestined mates. Was it possible? Could three people with different personalities work as one?

Learned a new fact. There is a difference between the Church of Satan symbol and the Neo-Pagans symbol. Take a look below

Photo came from:

https://www.google.com/search?q=wicca+photos&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS758US758&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjsh5CRmKzWAhVKSiYKHT29CCQQsAQIJw&biw=1366&bih=638#imgdii=OqyXfQaKZtfMjM:&imgrc=uLX4N7PWkRdjQM: 

Writing Challenge

This week I’d like for you to write a first line for the photo I found.

Here is mine:

I stood there looking up at the dull gray, spooking , Munster style house.

Photo Came From: http://everydaytrifles.tumblr.com/post/69984180987

Demon of the Week: Callicantzaros

Callicantzaros is a Greek Vampire that can only roam on Christmas Day and the 12 days after. It is said that the children born between this time are destined to be a Vampire. These Vampires are said to spend the rest of their time circling through the netherworlds, only to emerge on Christmas Day to seize people with it’s extended fingernails, tearing them into pieces.

Fact from: https://www.deliriumsrealm.com/callicantzaros/

Did you know . . .

Nachash is the serpent of the Tree of Knowledge

Fact came from: The New Encyclopedia of the Occultdia of the Occult by John Michael Greer

Mythical Creature of the Week: Nue

The Nue is from Japanese Folklore and is sometimes called Japanese Chimera. It is a hybrid with many animals. A monkey head, body of a raccoon dog, legs of tiger, and a snakes’ tail. He can transfer into a black cloud and fly around. He brings misfortune and illness. 

Fact came from: The Mythical Creature Bible by Brenda Rosen

Snippet from Collar of Truth Human-Skinned Wolves Book 5

Collar of Truth Human-Skinned Wolves Book 5

Releases September 18, 2017

Pre-sale link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074TSB2XS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502844856&sr=8-1&keywords=collar+of+Truth+by+Julia+matthews

Raymond sighed so hard Ethan felt a vibration through the link. I guess. When are we leaving.

Didn’t Calvin tell you?

Ugh . . . Raymond’s stall was kind of cute, and brought a spring of happiness to the front of Ethan’s mind. He hadn’t told us. I overhead him talking to Thomas.

Ethan chuckled at how sneaky his mate was. You are such a good man, Master.

Oh, my Boy likes the idea of me sneaking around and eavesdropping on another Master Dom.

He wasn’t going to say so. His Master would end up making it a lesson for him the moment he came home and Ethan wanted to seal their trio the moment his mates arrived.

Wise decision, Boy.

I thought so, Master.

Boy, answer your Master.

At two, Master. Timbo and Job will meet you guys at the airport.

Nakhiel

Nakhielis the traditional and knowledge holder of ceremonial magic. He is also has a connection to the sun thanks to his planetary intelligence.

Fact came from: The New Encyclopedia of the Occult by John Michael Greer (page 319)

Inspirational Photo

This week I thought I’d give you a small photo challenge. I’ve added a photo below and would like to know your first thought about it. Can’t wait to hear some of them.

Photo came from: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/802133383603048668/

My first thought:

Loneliness and seclusion of a woman’s true side.

Demon of the Week – Belial

Belial means “Without God” in Hebrew. He is a major demon among the Jewish and Christian. The Lemgeton , he is a King who commands fifty legions and is saw as two angels with beautiful voices, and sits in a chariot of fire.

Fact came from: The New Encyclopedia of the Occult by John Michael Greer pg. 62

Did you know . . .

People have a misconception of Merfolks. Most believe them to be harmless, but in the older sense of the word they are referred to as monstrous.

This fact came from: Monsters An Investigatior’s Guide To Magical Beings by John Michael Greer

I have to agree with this since they are known for forming storms with singing and seducing hapless sailors in order to drown them.  Not sure how anyone could see such a creature as being harmless. 

Mythical Creature – WampusCat

The Wampus Cat is an American folklore creature This creature is a half mountain lion and half woman who stalks the forest of Eastern Tennessee. The Cherokee believed it to be a beautiful Native American woman. This creature came about after a woman hid beneath a mountain lion to listen to the stories told by men around a campfire. A medicine man discovered her and punished her by transforming her into a monstrous cat. Now she roams howling to protect her fat and seeking revenge.

Facts came from: The Mythical Creature Bible by Brenda Rosen

Butterflies Attributes

Surprising to me is that Butterflies have so many attributes related to magic. Here is a list of some of those.

-          Reincarnation magic

-          Transformation of personality and life.

-          Understanding where you are in the cycle of life.

Here is the chant that that goes along with the butterflies.

Beautiful creature, wings lit by the Sun,

Help me to know when this life is done

A new life awaits from the Spirits above,

My soul renew through the magick of love.

Facts came from: Animal Magick  by D.J. Conway pg 233

Inspirational Quote

I ran across today’s motivational quote while surfing the web. Hope you find it as encouraging as I did.

Photo came from: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/338192253259767902/