Community Garden

Currently, we have a seed bank which is in storage. Contact Stephanie Small for information regarding Community Garden and Seed Bank projects.

Unicorn News

North Korea: Unicorns’ Existence Proven by "discovery of Unicorn Lair"

Read about it from: Time, NY Daily News or watch a video or search online about it.


3/10/3015 - Many of you might be surprised about the money to be made in unicorns. Anyway, I guess its Year of the Unicorn according to an Article about Hasbro, HERE

Unicorn Deer Skull from Slovenia

I have seen one unicorn deer (with the horn in the middle) and one unicorn elk (with the horn in the middle) both in Spring Valley, California. Its the only place I have seen them. I saw the deer twice. The elk sat down in my yard for over  two hours while I painted him.

Kids Fairy Tale Party Entertainment

Invite Stephanie Small to your next party and dazzle your guests with fantastic face painting! If you would like, she has lots of mystical animal friends, including dragons and unicorns that she can bring with her to provide entertainment!

Also, you can enjoy caricatures with a fantasy style! Have images of the birthday person, guests and more included in the  most mystical of settings! Select from themes such as fairy tale, fantastic fantasy, medieval wonder, unicorns, dragons and more! Want unique guests? Puppets and paper mache guests are included in the base fee, just let me know.

Face Painting: $10/hour + travel fees (Paint supplies)
Caricatures: $10/hour or $5 per person, group discounts available

Shogun the Red Dragon (storytelling puppet)
The Vinhold Unicorn (Limited Time Guest!)

Do you want a dragon to attend your party! Have a full size dragon come to your party and perform.

Drake the Red

Stephanie Small Classes

AVAILABLE CLASSES

Stephanie Small is available to teach a variety of art and metaphysical classes. Classes can be modified for individuals, small and large groups. Class format can be casual (upbeat and fun, for parties and entertainment) or more organized and fast paced (like a more traditional class). When she teaches, Stephanie uses a variety of teaching aids, mediums and visual aids. 

Art Basics: I can teach the basics of many art mediums

Fantasy Artwork: I can teach you how to draw a variety of mystical beings and creatures

Unicorns 101: Learn about unicorns. (this class is free for members on witchschool.com)
Tarot: Learn to read tarot cards for divination and personal growth
Astrology: Learn to read and interpret astrology charts
Magick 101 : Learn the ethics of Good Magick and how to use it.

PREVIOUS LARGE GROUP CLASSES

The SCPN Presents - Beginning Astrology with Tariel Nimara (5/16/08)
Napa Metaphysical Guild: Basic Cleansings and Rituals  http://z3.invisionfree.com/napamagick/index.php
Napa Metaphysical Guild: Magick 101 Series (Magical Ethics, A basic to Rituals, Meditations) http://z3.invisionfree.com/napamagick/index.php
Napa Metaphysical Guild: Astrology Basics  http://z3.invisionfree.com/napamagick/index.php
Napa Metaphysical Guild: A Beginning Guide to Astrology  http://z3.invisionfree.com/napamagick/index.php
SCA (Vinhold): Medieval Astrology Techniques, History and Practice

Stephanie Small: Published Works

With You I felt the Tide - Art and Poetry by Stephanie Small
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The Unicorn Newsletter 

http://www.therowantreechurch.org/

The Page
(cover art, three different occasions)

Planescape (Fourth Edition)
http://www.planewalker.com/



Papa and the Pigglewiggits

Name: It's a Dog's Life (2nd Edition)
Publisher: Beyond Belief Games
Author: Simon Washbourne
Category: RPG (virtual)
Cost: $7.50
Pages: 51
Year: 2004

October 2007 Correllian Times
Cover Illustration
http://ebookbrowse.com/correllian-times-october-2007-pt1-pdf-d40179610

Samhain  http://ebookbrowse.com/correllian-times-october-2007-pt1-pdf-d40179610

Beneath the Solar Pinions A Study of the Griffin as a Totem and Guide
(Correllian Times Article) http://www.correllian.com/correllian%20times/archive/Correllian-Times%20September%202007.pdf

Simurgh: Lost in Obscurity, Manuscript of a Forgotten King
(Correllian Times Article) http://ebookbrowse.com/correllian-times-may-2007-pdf-d119886362

Spiral Dreams Tarot
(Correllian Times Article Series)
Ace of Swords, Prince of Swords: http://www.correllian.com/correllian%20times/archive/Correllian-Times%20September%202007.pdf
Ace of Pentacles, The Moon: http://www.correllian.com/correllian%20times/archive/Correllian-Times%20August%202007.pdf

The Twisted Vine
(Cover artist for several issues, Featured in multiple issues)

Children's Poetry: Shedd Elementary School, Oregon Publication (1989) My art and unicorn poem were featured in this book compilation

Stephanie Small Website Features

My artwork is featured in several places online!

MY PAGES

Stephanie Small DeviantArt Gallery See all of my art at this site!
Stephanie Small's Helium Gallery Read all of my online articles and poems!
Stephanie Small's Etsy
Stephanie Small's Elfwood Gallery
Stephanie Small's Zazzle Gallery
Side7 Gallery
Myspace
Blurty
Witch School International

CURRENT PROJECTS

Unicorn Sanctuary 
A-Z Fantasy Coloring Book 
Tales from Abathia 
http://stephaniesmall.webs.com/

LINKS AND FEATURES

Mystical Unicorn Art Gallery featured Unicorn And The Pentagram  (row 8, last image)
Unicorn Jorge featured Abulus and Aaraba 
Jeoffs Horse and Unicorn Meadow http://www.unicorn-meadow.com/index.html

Stephanie Small Interviews!

Silver Stirrups Interview and Feature

The Equinest Interview and Feature

Go to this link: http://www.theequinest.com/stephanie-small/ to see images and to read this at its original source.

Stephanie Small

Website & Places you can find my work online
deviantART: pegacorna2 and to a lesser extent you can see some of my art on Elfwood

Where I am
Lake County, California

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I was raised on a farm where I developed a love of horses that I shared with my mother. Throughout my life, I have drawn and worked with horses and other animals. I spend much of my time trying to capture the beauty in all animals, but primarily equines.


Which came first, the horse or the art?
The obsession with unicorns began very early as did the art, its hard to say which came first. My first stuffed animals I chose were unicorns and I loved coloring from the moment I could hold a crayon.

When did you first start drawing & painting horses?
They thought I was sick as a child, because I spent 20 minutes drawing one picture with many unicorns all over it. They thought I was obsessing over it since I was under two years old. However, I proved to just be very good at focusing and drawing horses and equines.


The oldest picture that I personally own is a winged unicorn I drew at five years old, but my family may have something older.

Your style is unique with a mythical quality, what inspired you to branch out into other horse-type creatures?
The obsession to capture all the mythical creatures I have heard of in art has always been a part of me. I remember trying to draw orcs and trolls out of my fathers Dungeons and Dragon’s Monster manual as a small child. The obsession with horses was strong.


Is there a specific breed that influences your animals?
I have always been partial to Arabians and Friesians.

Who are your main artistic influences?
Brian Froud, Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, Giger, Escher, Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell, Luis Royo.

Do you (or did you) have a specific animal that is the muse behind your work?
I had horse named Camille whom I drew very often as I child. I essentially learned to draw horses on her (she was a pure bred Arabian with perfect conformation, so my mother said it would be best to learn to draw her).


I eventually started drawing the other horses I met, but those initial lessons of learning to draw an Arabian will stick with me.

Do you have any secret rituals you do to help you get in the zone for your art?
Not anymore. I can get into the “art zone” instantly, in fact, its something I practice in my spiritual life. I use my art as my meditative focus. Since I know how it feels to be in the “art zone” I can invoke that feeling almost immediately now and “focus” on almost any task. Its quite handy.


Sort of the reverse of your question, but I am sure a long time ago I had subconscious rituals to get me into the zone.Now the art is the subconscious ritual.

Is there a particular place that brings you inspiration?
By my friends, family or out in nature. I will usually get inspired simply be being near an animal or a place with something interesting to draw.


What effect do you think the Internet will have on art in the future?
I speculate art will become more available, as people learn to hire independent artists for inexpensive jobs, but at the same time, it will seriously drive down the market on artists and their skills. However, some artists that might have been lost to obscurity without such a huge resource, will get the opportunity to become well known.

Has it had an effect on yours?
Certainly, without the Internet I wouldn’t have the confidence or knowledge to step out and display or sell my artwork. Personally, I have found lots of tutorials, training, software and feedback online that I have never had the opportunity to receive anywhere else.


Which one is your personal favorite piece?
Princess Tariel Nimara for its variety, color and serenity. It always relaxes me.

Would you ever sell it?
Probably not.


What else are you passionate about?
Dragons and my spirituality.

Working on anything new?
I am working on a unicorn healing series and I am finishing up a collaborative art contest between several artists featuring flying creatures.

More to Come

Thanks to Stephanie for answering the interview and sharing her work. Be sure to check out her deviantART profile periodically for updates about her latest works.

Also stay tuned for more interviews with horse artists and photographers. Are you a horse artist or do you know an equine artist you’d like to see featured? Add your name and website in the comments below or drop me a note to get involved.

Stephanie Small Showings

Facebook page: Stephanie Small

PAST SHOWINGS

Park Study Wine and Art Reception Fundraiser

Read the original here: http://pacificsites.com/~udj/OBS%20to%20Proof/03.21.12.OBS%20Pg.2.pdf (this is only a quote, there's a whole article on the club and participants.


"A variety of mediums provided an interesting array of art forms for guests to view and purchase, with artists donating a portion of sales’ proceeds to the club. Artwork ranged from the weaving styles of Sheila O’Hare, to mystical pieces by Stephanie Small, ceramic forest art by Susan Laymon and the colorful and elegant works of Carolyn Marchitti. Other artists displayed hand-crafted jewelry, beverage containers, knitted work and creations depicting the Lake County landscape. "


Featuring artists:

Jack Cornell
Linda Kelly
Elaine Kendall
Susan Lehman
Diana Liebe
Carolyn Marchitti
Theresa Marganis
Shiela O'Hare
Shelby Posada
Richard Seisser
Stephanie Small
Sutter Lakeside Hospital

Wild About Books Saturday Artists' Reception 

 Friday, 20 November 2009 07:03 Editor

CLEARLAKE – Wild About Books will host an artists' reception from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Come and meet some of Lake County's talented artists.Three local authors will sign their books during the event: Martha Steward, “Darby's Story,” from 3 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.; Barbara Sinor, “Addiction,” from 4 p.m. to 4:55 p.m.; and Diane Arruda, “The Ancient One,” from 5 p.m. to 5:55 p.m.The store will offer 20 percent off the books by the three local authors as well as discounts on local art all day Saturday.
Work by the following artists will be available:
Mary Beth Alteneder – Fine art
Michael Barrish – Music CD
Barbara Jo Bloomquist – Music CD
Kevin Byrnes – Stone art
Donna Crawford – Purses and totes
Nola Duensing – Beaded bookmarks
Andi Gletty – Fine art
Tracy Holmes - Art
Elizabeth Kelly – Purses, etc.
Doug Marble – Intarsia, inlay, art
Mary McMillan – Poetry on CD
Heather Munday – Bead and jewelry art
Sheila O’Hara - Weaving
Holly Payson – Jewelry
Meadowsweet Soaps
Zack Peters – Tie Dye
Andi Phillips – Light cubes
Amanda Rawlings – Bead art
Robert Roberts – Fine art
J. P. Sarlande – Fine art
Stephanie Small – Fine art
Jeri Sofka – Photography
Rebecca Stark – Gourd art
Bernadette Straub – Sculpture
Elizabeth Thiel – Card art
Sandra Wade – Poetry on CD
Karen Winkeller – Card art
Raul Wybo-Gilbert – Photography
Come and celebrate the many talented individuals we have in Lake County. Refreshments will be served.
Wild About Books is located at 14290 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, telephone 707-994-9453.

SCPN Bizarre Bazaar 2008

Bookends Bookstore

(Artwork was displayed and for sale from 1999-2006)

Ancestor Obituaries

Bertha Fahrig
1924-2011

Bertha Stice Fahrig was born to Elvira Marie Martinelli and Cecil Stice at home in Rutherford on Dec. 4, 1924. Her grandmother, Sarah Marie “Serefina” Merga Martinelli, was the midwife. Bertha was raised on a small farm where St. Supery now stands. She lived there with her mother, father and Uncle Elmer. Like many early farmers in the area, they grew prunes, peaches, grapes and various row crops. Bert went to school in Rutherford until high school, when she transferred to St. Helena High. She played for the softball team as a catcher. They may not have been the top of the league, but they had a lot of fun.

In 1941, Bertha married her best friend’s brother, “Bun” Fahrig, in Reno, Nev. He had recently left the Navy due to his father’s untimely death. Bertha’s mother-in-law was their witness as they ran off to get married. They lived in Rutherford with his widowed mother, Kittie Mahaska, and he worked at Mare Island. He was a Navy engineer and didn’t know much about the prune business his father left him. She taught him farming and he taught her how to fix the tractor. In 1943, Bun and his brothers-in-law decided to begin a fishing venture. They bought an old fishing boat. The whole family worked together to rebuild and launch the Kittie M on the Napa River and they made the front page of the Register. The family fished out of Bodega Bay on the boat to supplement their farm income. Bertha helped out a great deal, even though she was prone to being seasick. Bun and Bert shared a love of history and the outdoors. They spent many years roaming ghost towns, geological phenomena and fishing. She had a vast knowledge of local history, prune farming, trapping, skinning, Native American artifacts, geology, and weather patterns. In 1970, she lost the love of her life and had to take over the farm. Some local women spoke ill of her for such an “unwomanly” task, but she did what had to be done and she was good at it.

Bert was not just a farmer. More than farming and motherhood, it was the calling of caretaking that most spoke to Bertha. She was a blessing to many families and friends as she helped care for others. She took care of Bun’s grandmother and mother in their elder years. She volunteered to be the unpaid caretaker for many friends and family. She helped raise her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. When her daughter had to return to work, Bert tucked her granddaughters into the tractor seat next to her and took care of business. When her granddaughters wanted college educations, Bert stepped up to handle daycare duties so that both girls could finish college.

Bert loved people. She was the epitome of a people person. She wanted to know all about you and form a bond for life. If a person’s worth is measured in the friends they keep, she was a billionaire. Her gregarious nature extended to just about any animal she encountered. She was particularly fond of dogs and adored dachshunds. She was a champion of abused animals and demanded that pet owners were responsible for the lives of their pets. Up until the days before her death, she was still dispensing advice on farming, pet-sitting, and running her company. She loved working with the folks at Napa Valley Food Bank’s Brown Bag program.

She is predeceased by her husband, Marion Albert “Bun” Fahrig; her daughter, Kittie Marie Fahrig; niece, Jean Marie Rutherford Bianco; and her granddaughter, Dawn Catherine Otterbeck. She is survived by her granddaughter, Fara Otterbeck; and her great-grandchildren, Stephanie Nichole Small of Clearlake, Benkei Carth O’Sullivan of New York City, Mariko Zyanna O’Sullivan of Calistoga, Kenji Brandon O’Sullivan of St. Helena, and Fiona Ariel Catherine Otterbeck of Vallejo. She is also survived by her nephews, Dean Rutherford of Shasta City and Walter (Lorraine) McCarthy of Idaho. She is also survived by her great-grandnieces, Jennifer Bianco (Matthew) Sunseri of Napa, and Fillipo (Kelly) Bianco of Hidden Lake.

There will be a graveside service at St. Helena Cemetery on Jan. 12, 2012 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at her home. Donations can be made to Napa Valley Food Bank.

Please share your fond memories of Bert at MorrisonFuneralChapel.com.

Irene


Ali Rutherford


Dawn Otterbeck

Jean Bianco


Kittie Marie Fahrig Memorial services for Kittie Marie Fahrig, who died on April 22, will be held on May 4, at 3 p.m. at her home in Rutherford. She was 60.

Born in St. Helena to Marion and Bertha Stice Fahrig, Ms. Fahrig worked as a CNA for 20 years before graduating from Napa Valley College in 1983 as a registered nurse. Upon graduation, Ms. Fahrig began working at the Veterans Home in Yountville and remained there until her retirement in 2000.

Ms. Fahrig is survived by her mother, Bertha Fahrig of St. Helena; daughters Fara Otterbeck of Cockeysville, Md., and Dawn Otterbeck of Napa; five grandchildren, Stephanie Small of Clovis, Calif., Benkei, Mariko and Kenji O�Sullivan of Molallla, Ore., and Fiona Otterbeck-Norris of Napa; and her former husband, Phillip L. Otterbeck.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.

Arrangements made by Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

SPIRIT CREATURES
Damion
Camille
Pokey
Starr
Daisymae
Vladd
Vladimir

The Unicorn Herbal

Plants and herbs are an important part of unicorn lore. There are plants like true and false unicorn, both named for the unicorn. There are even some plants like Yellow Unicorn, Unicorn Spiral plant and more that are fun to be able to add to your garden. I am working on accumulating a "unicorn garden" myself, with plants sacred to the unicorn in it. There will of course, be the featured plants: plants held in high regard by the unicorn such as the apple, and some named after it. As an artist, I am also researching garden decor methods to add to the unicorn decorations I have already put in my garden.

Flora: some flowers, apple, cinnamon, cedar, wild holly, wild strawberries, sugar maple, lilacs. (the unicorn is said to hide its treasure in a maple box buried under an apple tree), clover (especially red clover), apple blossoms, centaury, chicory, ferns, mosses, unicorn root (aletris farinosa)

Unicorn in the Name:
False Unicorn: stimulate ovarian, treat venereal disease, sore throat gargle (to reduce bad breath smell), treat impotence, relieve PMS and menstral imbalances.
True Unicorn
Unicorn Spiral
Yellow Unicorn

Plants Sacred to Unicorn:
Strawberry
Apple
Psilocybin Mushroom
Marijuana
Lily

Unicorns of the Sea

Unicorn Fish
This real-life fish is actually just a fish, but it has a horn on its face. The most dangerous part of this fish are the sharp spines on the base of its tail. Giving it the name Surgeon Fish, these blades are as sharp as a scalpel!

Narwhal

Naruga
Crossbreed between a Narwhal and a Beluga.

My Artwork (unicorns, dragons, griffons, and more)

Unicorn Artwork
Dragon Artwork
Griffon Artwork
Horse Artwork
Wolf Artwork
Cat Artwork
Panther Artwork
Snake Artwork
Angel Artwork
Tariel Artwork
Demon Artwork

Unicorns of Australia

Coming Soon!

Unicorn Fish
This real-life fish is actually just a fish, but it has a horn on its face. The most dangerous part of this fish are the sharp spines on the base of its tail. Giving it the name Surgeon Fish, these blades are as sharp as a scalpel!

Unicorns of Antarctica

Unicorn Mount is a mountain in Antarctica: Unicorn Mount

Unicorns of Africa

Coming Soon!

Unicorns of Asia

Japanese
Ikkaku Sennin: one horn Sage, japanese name for  Rsyasrnga.



“O lord, there was a single horn of a Rsya on the head of the great being. For this reason,
he became known as Rsyasrnga.”
-Mahabharata


Indus Unicorn

Hundreds of unicorn artifacts were discovered in the Indus region. They are the most prevalent creature depicted on their business and religious artifacts. Often depicted with enchanted censors, bathing bins or something else in front of their head, these unicorns are unique. They are physiologically possible, but fit no known creature alive. They were pictured again and again in precise detail. They also have unique horn shapes and body builds.

Some texts indicate the unicorn horns might have been used as handles for the eathenware vessels they are pictured with. These Saffau, or tongs were invaluable. According to Pali literature, the unicorns have to be hunted in pairs, since you can only get one horn from each one. They say the horns are best because they are long and they wind perfectly. The texts indicate that these horns are not hollow (like the horns of bulls) and are therefore much sturdier and heat resistant..

Indus Unicorn
Indus Unicorn Seal Essays
Indus Unicorn Worshippers and Bathers
Unicorn Seals
Krishna and Unicorns
Unicorns in the Indus Civilization
Unicorn as Comet and Diety in Indus Culture

Biblical Unicorn

Psalms 92:10 But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
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Deuteronomy 33:17 His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh.
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Job 39:9-10 Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib? Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys after thee?
Job 39:11 Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? or wilt thou leave thy labour to him?
Job 39:12 Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed, and gather it into thy barn?
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Numbers 23:22 God brought them out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn.
Numbers 24:8 God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows.
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Isaiah 34:7 And the unicorns shall come down with them, and the bullocks with the bulls; and their land shall be soaked with blood, and their dust made fat with fatness.
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Deuteronomy 33:17 His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh.
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Psalms 22:21 Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.

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Descendants of Joseph (children of Ephraim) are symbolized by the unicorn.

Unicorns of Europe

The image is of the Alicornio which has winged hooves.

Unicorns come in all shapes and sizes in Europe! Information coming soon!

LINKS

Unicorns in the Talmud http://www.jewishanswers.org/?p=3555

Aries Unicorn
Holly Unicorn
Jupiter Unicorn
Mars Unicorn
nakshatras Unicorn Ajaikapada
Presiding deity Aja Ekapada Unicorn
Unicorn Griffon
Unicorn hindparts to phoenix
Unicorn of Indus named Ma
White Goddess

Unicorn of America

Unicorn sightings begun as soon as settlers started to explore the Americas. The American horned horse breed is the Moyle horse. Their horns are usually no more than a nub on their foreheads (often to one side or the other). They are breeding the horns out of this breed, just like they are the other two horned horse breeds. Horned horses aside though, legends of unicorns are in both indigenous lore, and in more modern lore. More info coming soon!


New York Times: A Horned Horse (click to read the article) was shipped into New York in 1887. Most of the inbreeding necessary for creating these genetic throwbacks is no longer in practice. A long time ago, horse's ancestor's certainly had horns! Finding a horned horse in any day and age is sure to be unusual.

Unicorn Dieties

Unicorn Dieties

Goddesses/Gods: Diana, Artemis (they pulled her Chariot of Chastity), Demeter (In some stories it is said that the cornucopia was inspired by the unicorn), Horned God, some moon gods and goddesses, Amalthea (more of a magical goat than god, whose horn was said to break off to form the cornucopia. Now, it is also the name of the unicorn in The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle, which has flavored modern unicorn mythology extensively). The triple goddess corresponds to the unicorn, in that, the three colors of the Greek alicorn correspond with the three colors of the goddess. The unicorn is related to Ra and Sirus because of the unicorn's relation to the Egyptian Obelisk. The horn represents the sword/horn of the Judeo god.

Invisible Pink Unicorn (IPU)
Una
Mieliekki
Jehova
Jesus
Talmud Unicorn
Tiamat (births unicorns upon death)
Diana
Artemis
Unicorn on seal of Indus Valley

Kir'Rin Most Fortunate Animal of Asia
Amduscias (sometimes considered "demonic" in some circles)

ARTEMIS

Lately, the goddess who has been demanding my undivided attention has been.....Artemis! I have studied her quite a bit and she has gone through many transformations. For the most part she is a maiden goddess in the visage of the protector or defender. She is Greek, however she has been present in other mythologies under other names. Pure and strong, she did not seek the company of males and was a "virgin wife" or "eternal virgin" depending on the story. Often she is armed with a bow and protects women, virgins, children and animals. Sacred animals are the deer, hound and unicorn along with many others.

Well, I have a special place in my heart for any unicorn goddess, so its no big surprise I keep running across her. In fact, the golden hinds said to bear the Chariot of Chastity are actually golden unicorns in some older paintings. Perhaps it is the confusion of Christian mythology and how it flavors older "pagan" religions, perhaps it is something similar to that and alludes to a more masculine chariot. Her virginal "purity" is often what lures the masculine unicorn to the maiden's side. Often his downfall as hunters take him. Artemis is a hunter and she is the only one allowed to seek her sacred animals.

Apollo, the sun, is her brother, and Artemis is a moon goddess. This primal duality reflects the need for the twin powers to coincide with each other. Artemis even as a child (new moon) had to exercise her youthful energy by helping her mother flee Hera from the island the twins were born on. Throughout her waxing and waning energies however, she contains a strong sense of purity and purpose. Most moon goddesses have a triple aspect, and I suppose that Artemis has this when coupled with other Grecian goddesses that have lunar powers. However, she does not encompass them singularly as strongly as many of the other lunar goddesses in other cultures. You could put Selene, Hectate and Artemis together to create an obvious lunar trinity. However, it would be interesting to examine how Artemis as a singular goddess could represent the moon's cycles. I think that all women do. Although Artemis was never the "mother" or "crone" goddess, she did have elements that alluded to both. She is certainly a protector of mothers, though she herself never bore children. Her eternal youth bars her from the physical representation of the crone, but perhaps her natural and learned wisdom is symbolic of her crone-aspect.

The unicorn itself carries some elements to give it a triple symbolism itself. The triple colored unicorn horn is often colored in the symbolic goddess colors of red, black and white. Sometimes the unicorn is symbolized by the moon. Each month as the moon wanes to a sharp point in the sky, it recreates the unicorns horn. In mythology, this was related with the following story. The lion in the sky ran around the earth chasing the unicorn. The unicorn would wax and grow strong and suddenly, the lion, hungry, would challenge the unicorn. The unicorn would then sharpen the horn, and turn on the lion. However, the lion would devour the unicorn (during the new moon when it would disappear). The unicorn is immortal though, and soon, the sharp horn would be visible in the sky, and the unicorn and lion's celestial pursuit would continue next month.

An ancient "Horned God" the unicorn is a fitting companion for the forever-pure Artemis. Like the Horned Lord of many myths, the unicorn is sacrificed. The story goes that a woman (usually implied to be virginal by some people who care about that, and even rich or beautiful by other standards) draw out the unicorn. The unicorn comes out of the safety of the forest and lays his head in a maiden's lap. She is a terrified witness to hunters who had tricked her into luring the beast attack. Sometimes she is active in catching the unicorn, and sometimes the woman or hunters are evil, but at other times they are good. The story of the horned lord is one which found its way throughout nearly all mythologies of the world, simply through the unicorn alone. A good, divine creature, immortal and sacred gives its life to humanity that they too may find immortality and be cleansed. Of course, this very closely matches horned lord stories, especially sacrifice stories, implying that the "Horned God" gives his life so that people gain a powerful benefit (usually supernatural like immunity to poison, disease and immortality). Artemis as divine huntress has her own stories where she hunts all sorts of animals. I have even heard stories of her hunting unicorns.

Either way, the unicorn and Artemis tie is very strong. She is a Goddess, symbolized in the past by unicorns and is both hunter and guardian of the sacred animal. As you continue your quest, remember, the unicorn is found in many places, it has stood beside gods, lords, kings, paupers and religious people all over the world. It is one of the most prevalent magical animals in myth and story and it is certainly one that will continue to lure us into magical forests.

Source:

Faeries 101 by Doreen Virtue
Creating Magickal Entities: A Complete Guide to Entity Creation: by David Michael Cunningham (Author), Taylor Ellwood (Author), T. Amanda R. Wagener (Author)
http://www.loggia.com/myth/selene.html
Lore of the Unicorn by Odell Shephard
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/a/artemis.html

The White Goddess
Invisible Pink Unicorn
Biblical Unicorn/Jesus: See Page on Biblical Unicorn

Sacred Birds, Avians, Phoenix, Simurgh and More

By Stephanie Small

Mundane Birds

Albatross

Nicknames: King of the Ocean Waves, King of the Sea, Sacred Albatross

Albatross is a large seabird from the family Diomedeidae (full of other large sea birds). Their range is from the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific but there have been fossils of the bird's predecessors found at a winder range. The might albatross has the longest wingspans of any extant birds. Its magnificent wings stretch up to 3.7 meters (12 feet) tip to tip. They are one of the largest of flying birds. They are known for their famously beautiful ritual mating dances. Pair bonds form over years. Fish, krill and squid make up a good portion of their diet as they dive, scavenge and surface seize their food. They are long lived. A Laysan albatross, named Wisdom, was banded in 1956.

Albatross Totem: There will always be new pathways to take. New pathways will eventually take us where we want to go. Improved Relationship with others. Benefit when living hear coasts and islands. Because of the wandering nature and desire for monogamy, Albatross needs to be in love to be grounded in their relationship physically.

Albatross Energy and Totem Talents/Gifts: luck, grace, long distance travel, largeness/being big, longevity/long life, stamina, independence, monogamy, nonconformity,  dancing, ritual, faithfulness, messenger, loyalty, calm, open minded, lenient, restless, forecasting weather, controlling winds and storms, working with the energy present to make what you want to happen, freedom of belief, freedom of adopting another culture, enlightenment, freedom of speech, guidance, value others, reuniting spouses, keeping spouses together, king of the sea, largest of birds, dealing with emotions, manage stress, excellent parenting, wandering spirit, may like long distance relationships, can break through self-imposed limits, messages from the spirit world, faithfulness, depressive, air-headed, restless, lazy, and lenient

Albatross Associations: Other sea birds 

Primary Element: Air

Secondary Elements: Water, Earth

Opposing Element: Fire

Direction: South

Time of Day: Afternoon

Color: Pale White

Season: Autumn

Moon Phase: Crescent Moon

Common star signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius


The Albatross Challenges: The symbolism of an albatross bound around one's neck. This represents a physical burden that makes you feel as though you are cursed or carrying a burden. If you have albatross totem yet fear it, you may fear your emotions getting out of control. You may fear being overwhelmed. You may fear the internal currents of life. 

Ancient Lore: Albatrosses are symbols of great luck. They were adored by sailors. It was said to communicate between earthly and heavenly realms. Sailors thought it was made of fog and a supernatural bird. Seeing an albatross die was a terrible omen. Oddly, tobacco pouches were made from their feet though.

Albatross in Love: Albatrosses only are on land to mate. They form large breeding colonies. At around 12 years old they lay one egg. Parents take turns keeping the egg warm. Baby albatrosses must be 3-10 months old depending on the species to fly. They dance all over looking for a mate. Albatrosses put a lot into their relationships and so do people with albatross totem.

RESOURCES


Animal Totems and Symbolism. Albatross. soulofvoltaire.tripod.com/id6.…

www.auntyflo.com/magic/albatro…

Raven/Crow/Corvid
Mysteries, wisdom, magic, balance, life mystery, magic, initiation, discovery, shiny stuff, collecting, teamwork, intelligence, problem solving

Ravens and crows are said to be messengers to the underworld. Odin has 2 raven companions.

Owl
Owl is wisdom, intelligence, seeing in the dark, seeing the unseen, piercing the veil, magic, the Goddess

Eagle/Hawk
Wisdom, Leadership, power, magic, initiating into mysteries

Vulture
Magic, wisdom, greeting the morning, solar/sun magic, death/funerary rites

Toucan
Toucan carries the energy of showmanship, communication and a desire to be heard and seen.

Great Heron
Wisdom, good judgement, resourcefulness, stillness, tranquiity

Flamingo
Fun, relaxation, time for fun, spending time with friends

Peacock
Integrity, Beauty, Balance, Wisdom, Vision, Awakening, Immortality, Spirituality, Self-confidence, Awareness, Leadership, Self-love, Resurrection, Laughing at life

Woodpecker
opportunity knocking at your door, rythm, dreams, intuition, attention, communication, creativity, cycles and more, here's a good page: https://www.spirit-animals.com/woodpecker-symbolism/

Roadrunner
diplomacy, communication, take quick action, get motivated, protection from evil, good luck, wards, sacred, 
http://www.native-languages.org/legends-roadrunner.htm

Chicken/Rooster/Hen
Happiness, blessings, fertility, sexuality, birth, children, poultry

Condor
California condor is largeness, huge, powerful, grand energy and strength.

Fantasy Birds

Simurgh cousin to the Phoenix

Simurgh: Phoenix's Cousin....Lost in Obscurity

Manuscript of a Forgotten King

The Simurgh, Truth's last flawless jewel, the light
In which you will be lost to mortal sight,
Dispersed to nothingness until once more
You find in Me the selves you were before.'"
-Mantiq al-Tayr, or the Parliament of Birds

The rebirth of popular fantasy has stimulated a resurrection of many mythological beings, renewing the moral and ethical value of those creatures. One creature that held a powerful mythological position that has since fallen into obscurity was the Persian bird the Simurgh. The creature is also called the Sna-Mr, Senmurv (S?nmurw and older S?nmuru), Sirng and Simorgh, but I will refer to it as the Simurgh for simplicity's sake for the rest of this investigation. The name is derived from Avestan m?r? Sa?n? which can be deciphered into "the bird Sana". This bird was most likely a raptor, such as an eagle, falcon or sparrowhawk, and the word looks related to the Sanskrit word yena, a elysian being. Sana is also believed to be a personal name derived from the bird name. The etymological origins of the Simurgh give a rather unique description of this powerful beast.

The physical appearance of this bird varies from region to region, yet some features remain unchanged throughout accounts. The most common description of this animal is as a bird with the tail of a peacock, dog's head, claws of a three-toed lion and four wings. Some accounts say the birds feathers were copper and others say the bird's feathers were comprised of thirty different colors. The creature often is said to have the head of a man or bird instead of a dog. It was rumored to be a very large bird that could carry an elephant or a camel. Some stories say the simurgh had thirty holes in its beak and blew air through the holes to attract prey with the enchanting music it produced. The features of the Simurgh symbolize the metaphysical and fundamental fertile nature of the bird that has contributed to many religions.

The mythology of the Simurgh is rich and varied, colored with regional stories and beliefs, but it all comes down to a general symbol of fertility and enlightenment. This long-lived bird was said to be over 1,700-2,000 years old and ancient enough to have seen the world destroyed three times. The touch of its wings was purported to cure illnesses and heal the wounded. The bird was an attendant to the Queen of Sheba, the wealthy queen of what many believe is located in present-day Ethiopia or Yemen. She has been compared to Lilith, a feminine sexual being, later demonized to promote masculine power. The Simurgh is also a fertility being and it's presence with the Queen of Sheba may be a symbolic way of representing the fertility connection.

The mythology of the Simurgh is similar to the mythology attributed to the bat, Phoenix and the Roc. Some say that the Simurgh is related to the bat because the bat flies like a bird, has the head and teeth of a dog yet lives in a cave like a muscat. The Simurgh is said to suckle its young, as it is part mammal (lion, dog or human) and has teeth, making it similar to a bat. Some stories call the Simurgh a bat but it is usually referred to as a bird. The bat and the Simurgh have otherwise been different creatures in mythology and do not seem to be the same being due to its connections to other creatures. One Iranian account noted that the Simurgh would destroy itself after 1,700 years in a conflagration, comparing itself to the Phoenix mythology. In the Shahname, it was known that should you burn the one of the feathers it would summon the bird, relating it to the fiery Phoenix. The large size of the creature can be found akin to that of the Roc, another gigantic bird. Despite its influence by and on other beings, the Simurgh stands alone as a rather unique being in most traditions.

The bird was one of the attendants to the conference of birds and was later crowned the king of birds. In the Mantiq al-Tayr, or the Parliament of Birds, the quest for the Simurgh is undertaken by thousands of birds so they have a king. The birds travel through the seven valleys of the quest, love, understanding, independence and detachment, unity, astonishment, and finally poverty and nothingness but only thirty birds finish the quest. These thirty birds then discover that together they are the Simurgh, which literally means thirty birds. They then sacrifice their individuality and merge to become the Simurgh. Through this, they discover immortality, secrets and wisdom. This means that through their lack of ego (displayed by their self sacrifice into a single consciousness), they can attain enlightenment. It is this symbolism of completion, healing and joy that permeates the Simurgh mythology and may also be related to the Persian fertility beliefs.

There are many stories of the Simurgh's benevolence and magic, although I will only detail one at this time that supports the fertility symbolism. The Simurgh was first popularized in Ferdowsi's Shahname (Book of Kings), where Prince Zal, the albino son of Saam was believed to be a devil and was abandoned as an infant on the mountain Alborz. The tenderhearted Simurgh heard the babies cries and saved the baby, raising it as her own. She taught it wisdom and when he grew she selflessly gifted him with a single golden feather to burn if he ever needed her assistance. Zal returned to his kingdom where he married Rudaba. When their son was being born the birth was excruciating and prolonged. Zal, knowing Rudaba would die in childbirth summoned the Simurgh who appeared and taught him how to perform a cesarean section. This saved the babe and Rudaba. The baby grew into Rostam, one of Persia's great heroes. This power over life and death through ancient secrets, wisdom and magic support the fundamental religion of the region.

Persian mythology believed that since the Simurgh loved to nest in water-rich areas, it would bring blessings and fertility to the land through its innate magic and wisdom. Persians say the bird lived in Gaokerena, the tree of life and sometimes call the bird Homa. Some stories say that the Simurgh nested in the Tree of Knowledge, and when it took flight, the leaves shook seeds to the ground creating all the plants of the earth and healing all the illnesses. Said to be related to the Aquila and Sirius constellations, the celestial bird has a place in astronomy as both bird and dog and has its roots in Babylonian mythology. The movement of these constellations can be used to measure the seasons, particularly the influence of the rainy season. This correlation may lend support to the Simurgh's preference for wetlands. The enemy of the Simurgh is the Kamak, an avian bringer of drought. The bird would savagely eat humans and animals, slaughtering hundreds. This evil bird was killed by Karshsp, a hero, who had to shower it with thousands of arrows until the bird perished. It was this kinship to water and the opposition to drought that reiterated the Iranian and Persian duality of light and darkness.

This fundamental belief as a dual king-being is a basis for Persian mythology that continues to support the validity of ancient symbols like the Simurgh. These symbols can be used today to relate complex moral and mythological ideals. As the quote "The Simurgh, Truth's last flawless jewel" implies, the symbolism still holds true as an excellent symbol for enlightenment. This also implies that you will be lost to "unenlightened" people in your quest until you loose yourself into a divine wholeness and become a leader or king for those people. The duality of the creature in its need for the "unenlightened" to define it from the "enlightened" implies the need to define the good from evil. The ancient stories of creatures such as the Simurgh begin to dissipate, yet as our current moral ethics begin to change, we cannot forget the old wisdom that can still teach us lost lessons.

Phoenix

This bird renews itself in fires on top of a palm tree nest.

Pheonixes have been described in a variety of colors though they usually say there is only one at a time...

Some accounts of pheonix describe it as red or purple with 8 large feathers.

Some describe a more "pheasant like" pheonix, even rooster-like descriptions exist!

Sacred marriages are said to be combinations of magical energy. 

The phoenix represented fire, and is often described as being ideally married to dragon (air).

The phoenix is one of the "Most Fortunate Animals" of some Asian religions.

The four most fortunate animals of (some) Asian mythologies, the kirin Unicorn (kirin or Kir'rin), Dragon, Tortoise (or turtle dragon or sea monster) and phoenix. The sacred female unicorn and sacred male unicorn (from religions up to around 40,000 years old) and some celtic knotwork. The Sacred vessel of life in the center...

Roc

This giant bird is said to have a wingspan of 60 feet or more! Sightings continue to this day, even some close to me (Sacramento, CA)

Benben

Egyptian Phoenix
(Associated with a sacred solar Tablet)

Guksu

Honored by the Pomo Tribe, this is Guksu, symbolized by a rainbow bird or a cranefly. It has a pointed nose/horn/beak with balls of feathers surrounding him. To learn more about him, go here: https://sacredunicorn.blogspot.com/2011/05/pomo-magic-and-lore-wip.html

Adar Llwch Gwin

These giant birds were a gift to Drudwas ap Tryffin and they could understand humans.  They edid what their master told them to do. They turned on Drudwas when he commanded them to attack the first man on the battlefield. Arthur was late to the field though, and Drudwas was destroyed. They wailed when they realized what they had done. Though often described as giant birds, they are also sometimes equated with griffons. To learn more about griffons go here: https://sacredunicorn.blogspot.com/2015/03/griffon-in-magick.html

Their name is from the Welsh words llwch ("dust") and gwin ("wine"). The name also refers to brave men and raptors in poetry.

For more metaphysical information I suggest visiting: http://encyclopedia.creepyhollows.com/article_creature_adarllwchgwin.html

Griffons

Griffon have their own page at: https://sacredunicorn.blogspot.com/2015/03/griffon-in-magick.html

Resources

http://encyclopedia.creepyhollows.com/article_creature_adarllwchgwin.html

https://arjungwriter.com/2018/05/04/mythical-creature-adar-llwch-gwin-a-welsh-polyglot-bird-with-writing-prompt/

Pagan Clothing Colors

by Tariel Nimara

Your religion should not dictate how you dress, but you should dress for *magickal* success. If you are going to devote yourself to a religion that favors diversity, then by all means, wear whatever colors you desire!

I am pagan, and I do wear mostly black, but I also know that colors have metaphysical and magical qualities! Below, I have included a list of colors and their qualities! That can give you some ideas if you want to dress for success! Wear colors that augment your spells, feelings you want to have or even forms of prosperity you want drawn to you.

White

The Goddess
Higher Self
Purity
Peace
Virginity
(substitutes any other color)

Black

Binding
Shapeshifting
Protection
Repels Negativity

Brown

Special Favors
To Influence Friendships

Silver

The Goddess
Astral energy
Female energy
Telepathy
Clairvoyance
Intuition
Dreams

Purple

Third Eye
Psychic Ability
Hidden Knowledge
To Influence People in High Places
Spiritual Power

Blue

Element of Water
Wisdom
Protection
Calm
Good Fortune
Opening Blocked Communication
Spiritual Inspiration

Green

The Element of Earth
Physical Healing
Monetary success
Mother Earth
Tree and Plant Magic
Growth
Personal Goals

Pink

Affection
Romance
Affection
Caring
Nurturing
Planetary Good Will

Red

Element of Fire
Passion
Strength
Fast action
Career Goals
Lust
Driving Force
Survival
Blood of the Moon

Orange

General Success
Property Deals
Legal matters
Justice
Selling

Copper

Professional Growth
Business Fertility
Career Maneuvers
Passion
Money Goals

Gold

The God
Promote Winning
Power of the Male
Happiness

Yellow

The Element of Air
Intelligence
The Sun
Memory
Logical Imagination
To Accelerate Learning
To Break Mental Blocks

Unicorns: A Metaphysical Study

Unicorns: A Metaphysical Study

THIS IS AN EXCERPT! PLEASE READ THE WHOLE THING: Mythology: Unicorns and other Horned Beasts


Unicorns are fascinating and wonderful creatures with a rich and varied history. Magickally, unicorns can provide wonderful guides for all types of people. There are many types of unicorns that can be called upon for aid. The unicorn is one of the oldest beings and the revival of metaphysical interest has sparked its rebirth.

The unicorn has appeared in movies, tapestries, cave drawing, bestiaries, reliefs, mosaics, sculptures, paintings, ancient vases and more! Many people envision the unicorn as a white horse with a single straight horn emerging from its forehead, however, this is only one of many unicorn descriptions. The unicorn of Ctesias was a red ass with a tri-colored horn. There were unicorns with the tails of lions, asses, pigs or even serpents. Unicorns have had cloven hooves, horses hooves, claws and elephant feet. There have been furred, scaled and even armored unicorns. They have been as small as cats and described to be bigger than ships. The variation of the unicorn in legend and lore is different by time, region, culture and more.

Unicorns have changed throughout the years, and the legends surrounding them often differ. I am going to present some of the more common stories. I want to assure you, if I could include all the differing renditions of each mythology, I certainly would. However, there are many books available on the subject and I will include some websites and books for further study.

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Because this is primarily a metaphysical study I will not be going into the animals which have been often referred to as unicorns (rhinoceros, dinosaurs, bulls, narwhal ect). For more information on such creatures, I recommend checking out the recommended reading in the end of the program.

The term Alicorn is the traditional word to describe the unicorn's horn. In recent years, it has also come to be the term for the winged unicorn. However, I will not be referring to a winged unicorn by that term. I will instead use the Greek cerapter to avoid confusion.

THIS IS AN EXCERPT! PLEASE READ THE WHOLE THING: Mythology: Unicorns and other Horned Beasts


To continue reading, please go to the link below. This is a very very long article with lots of details and information. I go over all the breeds, lots of interesting history and more. Enjoy.  THIS IS AN EXCERPT! PLEASE READ THE WHOLE THING: Mythology: Unicorns and other Horned Beasts