hermeticdog

This is the journal of Solo, an occultist, bibliophile, cynanthrope and kitsune otherkin. Due to the increased need for privacy and simplicity, this journal has been shut down for public viewing. Leave a message if you're interested in reading, and if I decide to add you back I will determine which filters to place you on based on interest, comfort-level, etc. Please understand that if you're a creep, or someone incapable of intelligent discourse or proper punctuation and grammar, I'll have to send you packing, figuratively speaking.

If you want to read some of my more public stuff: Cynanthropy is my website dedicated to canine therianthropy and otherkin-related topics, with it's LJ-feed cynanthropyfeed.

I also keep a a Wordpress blog dedicated to my occult work, thoughts, book reviews and other musings. You can read it via LJ by subscribing to dimensionbomb.

The Relic Hound
Jewelry, relics, bones, trade beads, totemic tools, curios, other interesting things

Public PSA letting everyone know that I am officially back from Germany after being gone for a month. Many people have emailed me regarding commissions/artwork, and other related matters. I am way behind and will catch up soon when I can. If there is anything I missed that you feel I need my attention brought to, leave a message here. I am catching up on things work-related first, so please be patient and give me a good week to get settled and back on track. I will address everyone who wrote eventually.

Thanks!

Over at artcommissions: Wolf totem bottles made from raw wolf fur, and wolfdog pendants featuring wolf fur and fossil sled dog teeth

Over at furhideandbone: random last minute sale of miscellaneous supplies

Trying to bring up a little extra money before leaving the country. Between Tango's medical bills and my own, I could certainly use a little extra.

Oh also, one more bit of art I screwed around with:

( Coyote totem bottle pendant, Mark II )

Tooth or fang-shaped vial stuffed full of raw coyote fur and hermetically-sealed, with real coyote tooth on black leather cord with wooden spacer bead. For sale, $12.50 via PayPal only at this time. I need to get everything in the mail before Friday the 4th.

Thanks, everyone!

Artwork by the talented kesame

To truly be a magician is to have your fingers on the pulse of the universe. To be a magician is to be an arbiter of change, in yourself as well as in others.

To be an animist is to hear, and to recognize, the symphony of life playing all around you. And to realize too--some things have more life than most would realize.

Both magic as well as animism are transformative arts. Life is energy, movement, change, transformation.

I am drunk on life, and it's wondrous symphony.

Now it's a matter of time.

Tango isn't in any pain, or discomfort. He eats well, plays and still has an active sex-life with his stuffed dog. The cancer is localized on his left hip. Right now I'm exploring options on how to either slow the tumor's growth, or perhaps stop it, while it's still early. There are no guarantees, and the prognosis is ill, but it may buy him time, at least. Any little, quality time will be precious.

There are a couple things I'm looking at. One is an herbal extract of the bloodroot plant called neoplasene which has had success in treating animals with cancer. There is a clinic in my state--though unfortunately is three hours away from where I live--which uses neoplasene as a treatment option, and I'm going to look into contacting them for some kind of help. I'm also trying another herbal supplement remedy (the name eludes me at the moment), that is rich in antioxidants and helps slow the progress of cancer in pets.

I'm going to put up a yard sale this weekend. Old books, anything I can get ahold of, really. I need to sell some stuff off--I need money to cover gas and his medical expenses. And mine.

Heh. It's funny. I could care less about my three lumps in my neck. I haven't even thought about them much, and they disappeared completely from my mind after discovering Tango's lump. I guess some people would think my priorities are out of whack. I just can't concern myself with things that are currently unknown and out of my control. I tried confiding in some coworkers today about Tango, and all they did was curl their lips up at me in contempt and say, "It's just a cat." Funny. I wasn't mad at them for saying that. I simply pitied them for not having the experience of forming a deep connection with another animal other than a human one. The only tragic part about it is things like this--they don't live as long as people, although they really need to.

And no, if he starts to suffer, I'm not going to selfishly prolong it for my sake. It would only break my heart worse. But, while he's still pain-free, while the damn thing inside him is still small enough, I'm going to find a way to fight it back, prolong his life, and the quality of it, the best way I can.

Tango came into my life at a very significant point, and was a major source of comfort and therapy (and still is). He can detect my migraines, and helps soothe me when they come on by laying next to me or on top of my chest, and purring forcefully enough to make the both of us vibrate. He plays fetch. He comes when he's called. He throws his head back and howls, when in fear or in ecstasy, his tail curled up over his back, making him look like a small red husky in the throes of passion. Follows me everywhere. We're like two peas in a pod. One is never without the other when in the house. He trails me like a shadow at all times.

While he's still active and has a good quality of life, I will fight for it. He's certainly fought for me, in his own simplistic and straightforward animal-way.

Thank you to everyone who responded, and offered their words of condolence, support, and prayers. Tango will certainly need all the prayers he can get. You guys are awesome, and I am deeply appreciative. I wish I knew what else to say. My mind is on other things right now, but my gratitude runs deep.

They are going to look just like this, only with a real lynx claw instead of a tooth, and cat hair in the bottle. The lynx claw will look similar to the one featured in this piece. All of this strung on a leather cord, with brown wooden focal bead.

I would like to take the time now to introduce you to my partner in this venture, and fur donor Merlin:
( Click for Merlin )

Merlin was a rescue kitty, some years back. His previous owner was going to euthanize him unless someone took him. Merlin also sheds like crazy, so I decided to put his hair to good use, spread the word. Portion of proceeds from the sales of these pendants will go to a feline no-kill shelter in the area where I live (there are a great many, due to the close proximity of the city from where I live, and the sheer number of strays).

I'm asking $10 each, price includes shipping. I'll take 4 slots.

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This post is public so feel free to spread the word.

Note that there is also still room for more Corvid Wallhangings, if people are still interested and would like to sign up.

painted_mare is currently going through some financial hardship, and on top of everything else she is struggling after an emergency vet visit for her beloved dog.

You can help her and her awesome doberman out by commissioning her art. She is a very talented artist, and is currently open to commissions of all kinds to help offset veterinary costs.

So please, do check her stuff out.

( Click for two images )

Carrion crow (Corvus corax) foot, glass gold-yellow magatama on a black ball-chain.

Inspired by the stories of the crow being made sacred by the sun-god, Apollo--as symbolized by the bright golden magatama.

Available here at The Relic Hound.

Also, discounted prices on this, this aaaand this.

More stuff up later. Right now I'm sorting. A lot.

I posted my Xolotl piece, as well as my Urban Totem keyring on my store.

I also posted the Sirius pendant on the store, the first piece I've made using some real Egyptian faience beads from my little horde of ancient beads and other things. I'm rather stingy about those things, but I figured they would make a nice dedicatory pendant combined with the dog teeth.

Please take a look, and consider making a purchase. And feel free to pass all around the place. If I pay off my credit card bill by June, there will hopefully be extra fun things in store for the summer.

( Click for photo )

Materials: Real preserved feral pigeon foot, brass cap, copper wire-wrapping, pull-tab from a soda can, charm that resembles hubcap on a car. Nickel-plated ball-chain and keychain ring are all scavenged from old keychains. Actually...you could say everything on this piece is scavenged from somewhere (well, a lot of my stuff is to begin with), which was the focus of this.

The pigeon. The classic urban totem. Survival, endurance, tenacity, grace in flight. One of many things that describe an animal that is so versatile in even the most deep city environments. This would be perfect for anyone engaging in urban paganism or shamanism.

I'm asking $12.50 (price includes shipping), and will post it up on my store later tomorrow, unless someone else is interested.