A Japanese Paranormal-Scope

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A nine-tailed fox spirit kyūbi no kitsune) scaring Prince Hanzoku; print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Edo period, 19th century. In the Public Domain as cited in Wikipedia.

Japan has a wealth of paranormal creatures. I was amazed by the immense list. Visit with us a while and find out what goes bump in the night in Japan.

While I am not qualified in any way to read neither stars nor planets, I am intimately linked to the paranormal in the world in many ways. So are you.

The paranormal-scope is for entertainment purposes only and is not meant to guide your life by.

Aries:

The Kitsune is a shapeshifter often appearing as a fox. They can be faithful guardians, but others say they can not be trusted. Get to know a new friend better before sharing secrets.

Taurus:

The Chochin Obake is a lantern ghost, who will roll eyes and laugh in order to scare others, but his eyes are sad. Someone you know may be hiding that they are sad.

Gemini:

The Jorogumo is a seductive woman who is really a spider and lures young men to their deaths. Just because something looks beautiful doesn’t always mean it is. Practice caution with people and deals that look too good.

Cancer:

The Kapa which sort of looks like a turtle but human-sized has a cucumber sushi roll named for him. He loves cucumbers and human intestines, so don’t go into the water alone.

Leo:

The Aka Manta is a masked red-caped ghost. He appears in public restrooms and asks if you would like red or blue toilet paper. Always say, “No, thank,” and run like heck out of there. Remember to be polite to others to avoid trouble.

Virgo:

The Amabie is a mermaid with three legs, which rises from the ocean to make predictions of an abundant harvest or epidemic. Be safe when going to the lake or ocean.

Libra:

The Ameonna is a creature that calls forth rain. Watch your forecasts before going out.

Scorpio:

Children in Japan call out to the strange creature Baku to come and eat my nightmares. Be kind to yourself. Do something good for yourself every day.

Sagittarius:

Chōchinbi is a ghost light that can appear on the walkways between rice fields. Fleeing it is one thing but overreacting and striking it will get you in trouble.  Keep your emotions in check this week.

Capricorn:

The Hibagon is a gorilla-like black creature with white hands and feet. It resides around Mount Hiba. He flees the company of humans. Enjoy some solitude. Read. Take a bubble bath.

Aquarius:

Issie is a lake monster that lives in Lake Ikeda. Go out and enjoy nature but remember social distancing.

Pisces:

Komainu are lionlike dogs that guard homes and temples. You are protected in many ways, but checking locks is always a good thing.

This was only a small glimpse into the strange creature that inhabits the mythology and storytelling tradition of Japan.

Thank you for visiting us on the paranormal-scope and stay safe.

-Susan

Susan Hanniford Crowley, Amazon Kindle Bestselling Author of Vampire Romance

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