Differences between Luciferians and Satanists

 

Because Satanists (both theistic and LaVeyan/atheistic) and Luciferians both use terms Christians associate with the Devil, it is commonly assumed that Satanists and Luciferians are one and the same, or that one is a subset of the other. While the two groups do have a lot in common, Luciferians view themselves as separate from Satanists.

Differences

From the Luciferian viewpoint, Satanists are primarily focused on the physical nature of man, exploring, experimenting and enjoying that nature while rejecting endeavors to rise beyond it. Satan is an emblem of carnality and materiality. Luciferians view Lucifer as a spiritual and enlightened being. And while Luciferians do embrace the enjoyment of one’s life, they accept that there are greater and more spiritual goals to be had.

• Many do see Satan and Lucifer as being different aspects of the same being, the carnal, rebellious and material Satan vs. the enlightened and spiritual Lucifer, the bringer of light, the morning star.

• Luciferians also commonly see Satanists as overly-dependent upon Christian understandings, embracing things like pleasure, success and sexuality precisely because the Church as traditionally condemned such things.

• Luciferians do not see their acts as rebellion, but rather are motivated by their own merits.

• Luciferians put more emphasis on the balance of light and dark.

 

Similarities

Satanism and Luciferianism are both highly individualized religions. There is no single set of beliefs, rules or dogmas for either group. However, some generalities can be made. In general, both Satanists and Luciferians:

• Talk about human beings as gods, having mastery of the planet. If they believe in a literal Lucifer, they pay him respect rather than worship, acknowledging he has many things to teach rather than finding themselves subservient to him.

• Have sets of ethics, which include showing respect to those who deserve and leaving people alone who have caused no grief.

• Support creativity, excellence, success, freedom, individuality, and enjoyment.

• Reject dogmatic religion

• Are particularly antagonistic toward Christianity, although not to Christians. Christians are often viewed as victims of their own religion and being too dependent to escape it.

• Neither Satanists nor Luciferians view Satan or Lucifer as Christians.  They accept that worshiping a being of true evil is the action of a psychopath.

 

What exactly is Luciferianism ?

Luciferianism is not a centralized religion. As such, there will be differences between various Luciferians in relation to the nature of the religion and who they apply it to their lives and view of the world. However, this particular list, originally put forward by the Order of the Luciferian Sword, explains many of the general principles.

Many of these principles are also echoed by Theistic and LaVeyan Satanists.

• The Luciferian is a superior illuminated being and stands above idol worshipers.

• Luciferianism is about the seeking of knowledge from both within and without. While many of them do recognize Lucifer as an actual being (although they envision him quite differently than Christians), they are not dependent upon him, as they see people of many other religions. They do not follow this path simply because they are expected to.

• The Luciferian is proud of being all that is.

• The Luciferian is free to do as he wishes while accepting the consequences.
  • Taboos and social expectations should not hamper one from achieving their goals. Luciferians, like Satanists, emphasize notions of independence and freedom while also recognizing that bad behavior earns negative consequences. No one is required to put up with you, and particularly poor choices can lead to long term issues.

• The Luciferian is a person who strives for wealth and prosperity.
  • Wealth is not something to be ashamed of. Strive to succeed and don’t be embarrassed about enjoying the fruits of your labors.

• The Luciferian accepts his carnal primordial nature as it is and glorifies it.
  • Humans are both rational and physical. One should not be ignored for the other, and neither should be denied as corrupt or sinful.

• The Luciferian is merciful on those who have proven themselves worthy to him.

• The Luciferian is cruel…to those who have proven themselves worthy.
  • The Luciferian is cruel and wrathful to those who have proven themselves worthy. In short, this and the previous statement say that you should treat others according to their own behavior. You don’t owe a random person anything, but neither should you treat them poorly (and they are certainly welcome to respond in kind if you do).

• The Luciferian imagines and theorises but is firmly grounded in reality.
  • Occult and esoteric students are often seen as being unrealistic. This statement reflects the fact that one can tap the powers of the imagination without ever being unrealistic or irrational about it.

• The Luciferian respects Mind, Body and Spirit.

• The Luciferian does not convert, Luciferianism is only for the elite, unlike Christianity where you may convert every fool that you come across. Like people of many religions, Luciferians see no value in large numbers of semi-believers. Their path is one that is sought out rather than offered to the masses.

• The Luciferian loves the earth and the sun, the stars and nature.

• The Luciferian respects people of Abrahamic faiths and accepts their inferior existence. While Luciferians has nothing against Christians, Jews, Muslims, etc. on a personal level, they do deeply disagree with their faith, seeing it as subservience to a demanding and arbitrary god rather than partnership with a challenging and enlightened one.

• The Luciferian puts reason, the self and common sense squarely above god.

• The Luciferian has no fear, be that of hell fire or thunder bolt.

• The Luciferian wholeheartedly accepts science and human ingenuity as the most holy of principles.

• The Luciferian has but one mortal enemy: ignorance.
  • All knowledge is good. Ignorance, however, leads to all sorts of problems: hatred, lack of success, inability to advance, etc.

• The Luciferian exalts the throne of man on top of the rotting corpse of the Abrahamic god.

• The Luciferian is held back by one person only, the self.
  • Each person is responsible for their own fate. While life certainly throws up roadblocks, finding ways around them is a part of life.

• The Luciferian has a sun burning inside of him, thus he may shine brighter than the subhumans.

• The Luciferian has a free heart, clean soul and a mind of purity (free of Abrahamic vile).Luciferians focus on improving themselves rather than degrading others or wallowing in self-loathing.

• The Luciferian is perfect; perfection is a constant state of improvement.

• The Luciferian accepts spirituality, not as “spiritual pipe dreams” or “nonsensical hocus pocus,” but rather as a science waiting to be discovered by the pure of mind. Satanists generally distance themselves from all notions of spirituality. Luciferians, on the other hand, embrace a focus on body, mind and, yes, spirit.

• The Luciferian is might incarnate, a god in the flesh, the highest expression of life in this world.

• The most beautiful thing in Terra are the men and women who walk upon her.

• The ugliest thing in Terra is stratified religion and dead idols.
  • “Stratified religion” references religions which have a hierarchy within them, which those at the top are considered more holy and command a great amount of respect from those under them because of the title they bear. Luciferians believe respect is only for those who demonstrate ability or knowledge worthy of respect.

• Keep your words of wisdom in the shadows; the light is not for those who are without. Lest you regret it sorely. This illustrates the reason why some religions are private, elite affairs allowing in a select few: the idea that knowledge is profaned by those unworthy of it and can be used to your detriment by the ignorant.

D.Kay

Eros Vampire

A modern real vampire is a living being, a ‘normal’ person on the surface, but needing to feed of subtle energies from outside sources. The sources vary greatly, depending on the specific individual grouped into several general classifications or groups.

The group we are focusing on in this article is what is known in the vampire community as a Eros Vampire.

Now to fully understand what a Eros vampire is to understand what type of energy is required to sustain us. Being one of the least spoken about, and least known of all the vampire types. Eros vampires feed quite basically off lust. One of the oldest and most primitive, primal and instinctual energies generated by humans. Being one of the original 7 deadly sins, as well as, as depicted in Dante’s Inferno, having it’s own circle of hell dedicated to punishing it’s abusers, the definition of lust is as follows – According to http://www.thefreedictionary.com/

Lust

1. intense sexual desire or appetite.

2. uncontrolled or illicit sexual desire.

3. a passionate or overwhelming desire or craving and/or a lust for power.

4. ardent enthusiasm; zest; relish: a lust for life.

5. Obs.

a. pleasure or delight.

b. desire; inclination; wish.

6. to have intense sexual desire.

7. to have a passionate yearning or desire

Throughout mythology there have been myths and stories told of entities feeding off the sexual energy of humans. Seducing, corrupting and feeding off their energies, leaving them drained physically and emotionally. The most noted entities that are categorized as such are the ‘demons’, incubi and succubae. As with any myth, there are usually some fact related to it. Such a example would be the more typical vampire figure, nosferatu being the archetype of the Sanguine Vampires. Eros vampires are often compared to incubi and succubae due to the methods used to feed and the fact that they feed off lust.

Knowing what it is exactly what Eros feed off, I can explain in deeper depth as to what a Eros vampire is and their methods.

An Eros vampire feeds of another individuals heightened state of arousal, the energy generated by said aroused state, the sustaining of the state and eventually the explosion of pure energy resulting from a climax. Unlike most other Psi vampire types the Eros do not feed of the ‘donor’ directly, ie. emotions, but rather from the energy generated from the aroused state, not draining the individual themselves and not allowing for side effects encountered from general person to person feeding. The energy being generated being of a more pure nature than those of emotions, also requires them not to be filtered by the feeding vampire.

Having the ability to feed from others, there are different methods of feeding. Each method allowing for a greater exchange of energy, and depending on the level of need the vampire has. These categorized in to 3 parts of feeding – Ambient feeding, surface feeding and deep feeding. The descriptions for those feeding levels can be found in ‘The Psychic Vampire Codex’ By Michelle Belanger. The relevance of the levels of need is to explain to you the methods of Eros feeding.

Ambient feeding:

Since it is spread out in the atmosphere, it is taken in without direct contact from other individuals. Ambient energy can be intensified by the level of ‘longing’ so enhancing its effectiveness. Most common place would be bars, clubs and establishments where lust is common place such as strip clubs, BDSM clubs etc.

Surface Feeding: ( most common method used )

This involves taking from another individual(s) directly. Physical contact is not necessary for a surface feed. For the Eros vampire, a surface feed (minus contact) would involve acts such as suggestive glances, flirting, sweet talk, toying and teasing. The main point is to give the source(s), what they would like. Surface feeding can also be achieved online through sexting.

Now, speaking from personal experiences a Eros has the ability to induce a heightened state of arousal in the source and using this induction process be able to read the persons wants and desires and exploit them to create a even higher level of arousal. Usually though the eyes, eyes being the windows to the soul, we are able to create a connection with the source, and project our hunger and need into them in the form of sexual arousal. By inducing a level of lust into the source there have been several symptoms experienced and are common with the induction processes – heightened heart rate, shallow and faster breathing, rise in body temperature, increased levels of arousal.

We manage to push all the right buttons to get the most optimum state of arousal so as to maximize the energy being fed off. The longer the state of arousal lasts the more energy gets siphoned off through the connection until the source is compelled to find release of the heightened state, either though manual self stimulation or in some cases spontaneous release. Then by the explosion of pure raw energy released the Eros are overwhelmed by a flood of energy all absorbed into our being and our hunger is stated for the moment. The source being left with a feeling of euphoria.

* Contact Surface Feeding:

This will of course intensify the energy even more, also increasing the sources level of arousal. This involves physical contact often but not exclusively involving BDSM practices to increase the state of arousal. The exchanges between Sadists and masochists This would involve gentle caresses, erotic dances, kisses and embraces etc. The key to maintaining this level of arousal for as long as possible. Maintain and amplify. The longer the tease continues, the more amplified the energy. Allow yourself to be serenaded in the lust of the moment.

Deep Feeding:

This can be achieved by various methods, biologically and subtly.

             * Biologically: it would involve accessing the partner at the highest point of arousal and then climax/s.

* Subtly/Spiritually: It can be accessed through, tantric means which will help achieve a deep feed by allowing each individual to bolster their energies to the fullest and allowing each other to draw deeper of one another.

These do not necessarily have to involve the act of intercourse, although it would be more effective. For deep feeds, it is best to share it with someone that is special and a deeper connection has been forged. With the source understanding who and what you are and understanding your needs. Deep feeding can also be achieved through other methods such as ritual, BDSM play sessions etc.

The ambient & surface methods described above, are typically referred to as hunting. The donor/source in most causes are not informed of the withdrawal of energy. This is how we feed, we hunt. We hunt to feed from the most purest and primal of energies. It is an exchange, giving and taking. It is usually done without informing the donor because, due to various reasons, the hunter does not tell the prey it is on the menu. It changes the energy patterns and defeats the purpose. As far as the hunting, it is an exchange, from us, the pleasures we have to offer to excite, stimulate and please using our abilities leaving the donor is a euphoric state and in exchange we take what we need.

The Deep Feeding methods, are typically referred to as going in for the kill, and should obviously be taken with the more ethical approach by informing the donors of who and what you are, as to build up trust. Donors are not to be taken for granted or to be abused.

Now given the basic description of who and what we are, I hope is help to better understand our nature and our needs. Due to our hunting and feeding methods, in the general vampire community we are considered to be relatively unethical and are taboo subjects. In our modern society where almost every thing has been sexualized, the act, the want and the need itself is still considered to be a topic not discussed in polite company. That being the case the Eros vampires tend to be ostracized and pushed aside labeled as perverse, corrupt and just plain creepy.

It is my hope that with this article, being one of my personal experience and not to be seen as a text book entry for all Eros vampires, the reader will better understand who we are and what it is we do in order to get what it is we need to survive. As unethical as our methods may seem, we do not do any harm while hunting, instead we leave our prey satisfied and euphoric. We may be seen and categorized as demons, but we are definitely the fun kind

D.Kay

How NOT to be a Psychic Vampire’s Happy Meal …

So when I asked what article topic would be my next assignment, the answer I was given was on how not to be a victim to a psychic vampire.

Now being a energy  vampire myself, and one that seems to have been rather unappealing in taste and not needing to actively shield myself for many a blue moon, I thought to myself,
‘How is a wolf going to try teach sheep not to be food…’

(Yes, yes I know, very bad form, old chap, comparing donors to livestock, but at the end of the day – We are the hunters and they are our prey. So Politically Correctness aside, please bear with me.)

Okay, so where do we start?
Well logically, the best place to start would be to know what it is exactly your protecting yourself against. Who is actually ‘hunting’ you?

To put it in a nutshell, if you are being hunted by vampires or whatever the PC term is these days, you need some basic information. There are a broad spectrum of real vampires, primarily two groups, those who feed off blood, and those who feed off energy.

Now the vampire community is governed in many different forms, many very loose ones, depending on the country, the community and the individual Houses and Covens by set of ethical guidelines designed to serve as a moral compass for rest of the vampire community. These guidelines are have been edited and updated, renamed and remade in various shapes and forms since 2000 when it was created by several big honchos.

They are more commonly known as the ‘Black Veil’.

Out of the 13 guidelines there is one that concerns us and this article, donors. As the Veil states – “Allow donors to make an informed decision before they give of themselves to you. Do not take rapaciously from others, but seek to have an exchange that is pleasant and beneficial for all. Respect the life that you feed upon and do not abuse those who provide for you.“

In a perfect world this would be followed and we would have no need for an article on how to protect yourself, but this isn’t a perfect world, and hello, you are reading this article.
(Shock, Gasp, Horror)

Now to the hunters:

The blood suckers don’t really go around jumping innocent victims for blood or robbing blood banks, they rely on willing clean donors to provide what they need to sustain them. Consensual, safe, a sane agreed upon exchange between two or more consenting adults.

That is if a Sanguine vampire is lucky enough to have a donor, otherwise they seek other methods and become frequent visitors to local butchers and abattoirs. We don’t have to worry too much about protecting yourself from the blood vampires. Most follow the donor guidelines rather strictly because if they don’t and word gets out then, well, old, dead animal blood is on the menu, and that is NOT as tasty as fresh warm people blood.

The psychic vampires and many different types of energy feeders, come in all shapes and sizes. They feed off everything from nature, elements, crowds, individual emotions – anger, misery, joy lust etc. These are the guys you need to look out for.

(No offense, from one psy to another, just breathe ok).

Also trying to following the Black Veil, their methods of feeding are far more subtle and less noticeable by a untrained individual or a poor little fluffy sheep*…
(*Donor/Swan/Prey/Victim *enter PC term here).

Psychic vampires for the most also rely on donors to help sustain them, but in the event of no donors they have to find some way of feeding.I will happen unconsciously if not consciously.

Since it’s not very nice to walk up to someone and say, “Hey, I am a starving psychic vampire, and I want to feed off your energy and you going to have some short term side effects which will include, but are not exclusively feel, emotional drained, fatigue, fluctuating moods and so on. Have a nice day” …It doesn’t work much.
(nom nom nom)

Now that we know a bit about who is doing the hunting, a bit more on the hunting process itself.
Each vampire has their unique skills to feed off their prey, most common shared trait is empathy to a certain degree and many others, including glamour and time shifting. Using our gift and talents at our disposal and knowing that we need to feed in order to sustain our chi/prana/lifeforce/mojo, we select a hunting ground.

Most common are:

– Surface feeding off crowds, clubs, concerts, malls, shops, work, anywhere where people gather in groups is the most common one, and less intrusive.
– Trolling open forums, inciting arguments, picking up on the ‘vibe’ and ‘atmosphere’ of the environment.

The emotions and energy being thrown all over the place, we target individuals or the entire crowd, depending on the skill of the vampire in question. Unseen and unnoticeable until the prey is left seriously drained – physically and emotionally and crashing for no particular reason.

Boom! you have just been a Happy Meal.

Another method is a bit more personal and referred to as contact feeding, needing direct contact with our prey. Direct contact does not necessarily mean physical contact but it does help and makes the feeding a lot more intense, but even a private conversation or a comment thread on a social media platform it can be just as intense. It’s where the vampire interacts directly with an individual, one on one. Not informing the prey of what is about to happen, we form a connection of sorts, reach out with spiritual tentacles and nomnomnom…

Eros vampires inducing feelings of sexuality, need and want, emotional feeders inducing fluctuating emotional states, getting into your space and knowing what button to press in order to get the response we need to get our meal. Not very ethical being manipulated into situations you really have no control over but we do what we need in order to survive.

Now you know who/what is hunting you and a very rough idea of how, you probably sitting there, as a happy meal, thinking one of two things –

1. What a lot of bull is this guy spewing ? Is he taking his meds or is he having a bad trip ?

To these people I say, congrats to being so closed minded and you are most likely on top of the menu as starters, cause even we hunters love a challenge and you are just way too easy.

2. Damn , I knew something was going on!!! How do I protect myself from being a Happy Meal??

To you I say, put down the garlic, stop reciting Latin prayers and please, put the crucifix away, you just look silly. I am going to tell you how to protect YOURSELF, cause no one else will, against possible psychic vampire attacks, if you are willing to try and put in some effort.

Protection.

The first protection is to be aware and avoid. How does your energy feel to you when you meet certain people and go into certain groups of people? If someone makes you feel tired every time you chat, move along.

Protection from Psychic Vampires or any outside influences effecting your aura or energy field are most commonly obtained from the use of shields.

(No not the ones in Star Trek, Scotty is not going beam you up here).

Everyone has something called a field around them, a morphic field, which is a watered down natural shield that is fairly weak and should not serve as the primary or first line of defense.

A construct is basically energy that has been focused and programmed to a specific purpose.

A shield is an energy construct that is used as a form of protection Psi attacks and feeding vampires. One of the more important things to remember is that every shield is just a construct, so they can do almost whatever you can think of its all up to you.

Ok, now that you have wrapped your mind around the fact that you have a natural occurring energy field around you at all times, that you can use and manipulate this energy to protect yourself from outside beasties that want to feed off you, we can proceed on to how exactly you engage your shields.

The most basic shielding construct that can be used is what is referred to as the bubble shield.
Generally this shield will not take a lot of damage and will break easily. But can be used as a base to add unto your construct, enforcing it as you see fit. (Think Green Lantern, your will and focus is creating a invisible barrier surrounding yourself). You need to visualize a thin layer of energy around your body . This, literally, is a bubble of energy surrounding your body. Form this thin layer of energy into a bubble shape around you, surrounding you completely. Focus on it so that it no longer becomes just a visualization but an actual construct. You become less easy food.

From this “base”, you can add programming for it to do other things.

From this most basic base you can add onto it by making its surface like that of a mirror, so that and attack or poking of the shield will be reflected back at the hunter. You can visualize the outside skin to become think and gooey, almost marshmallow in texture and thereby absorbing the energy used to attack and convert it into reinforcing the shield itself. Or is some chases you can make the outside layer that of fire, and anyone probing or attacking will be burnt…well not literally, you pyromaniac, but they will back off rather quickly.

If there is call for it, a more in depth article on shields and constructs will be considered but these are the basics.

As a wolf said to the sheep, do not be a Happy Meal, it is up to you to protect yourself and be aware to who it is you are chatting to, flirting with, offering your energy too and what is going on around you. As unethical as it sounds and seems we as vamps have a need, a hunger as fundamental as your need for food and water. Sometimes lines will be crossed, toes will be stepped on, but in those times it cannot really be helped and we are often very sorry afterwards.

About me…
I am both a Sang and Psychic vampire. As a Sang with no donors available I adapted to being able to feed off different types of energy. And, yes I have practiced unethical energy feeding from individuals and from crowds in order to sustain myself. I am well aware that these actions are not very PC but in my defense with little or no donors in the VC as a whole and even less in my local area there isn’t much of a choice left to us vampires.

Taking into account the VC guidelines on discretion, unethical practices like this will continue, we just wont talk about I much. Terms such as ‘parasite’ and ‘leeches’ will be thrown around more commonly. We are outcast for many good reasons, without donors we are forced to fend for ourselves. We look to the Vampire Community to network and help us with this.

D.Kay

Winging It

 

As otherkin individuals believe themselves to not be completely human, almost but not quite. There is a wide variety of otherkin types, trust me it’s a long list. Kin types vary from animal, mythology, fantasy and even religious. Each individual has come to their own type through their own personal journey and has come to the conclusion as to ‘what’ they feel themselves to be. You cant be told or forced or coerced – it’s who/what you are.

Now by this point you are looking at the title and thinking ok… wings ?

Yeah, like I pointed out, there are many types of otherkin, some even polykin (more than one – talk about multiple personalities) out there, and yes a lot of them have phantom limbs. As a individual identifies with a specific otherkin type, so each have certain attributes of that species are vested onto the individual in a spiritual/astral level. From tails to claws, snouts to fangs. What we going to be focusing on in this article is wings.

Now we aren’t talking the hot wing variety that you get at your local Hooters nor are we talking about physical feathery wings. As a otherkin most of what we experience is on a spiritual/astral level, so too are our wings. Considered as phantom limbs, we at times ‘feel’ them but cannot see or physically touch them, doesn’t make them any less real to us.

The wings can come in all shapes and sizes. From angelic bird type wings, bat like wings, dinosaur wings (feather and fur) and even insect-like wings. Same even have more than one set of them. Their position also varies from person to person with the most indicating that they can be felt on the shoulder blades, although some say their arms feel like wings, or that the wings sit lower down on the back.

There are also different ways the wings can manifest – as a essential part of your specific otherkin type, as a energy construct manifested by the creator or as a cameo shift and or experiences of a shamanic type in ritual or dream walking. Although it more commonly linked to the specific otherkin type.

As most otherkin with wings are aware of them and are very self conscience of their wings, although they cannot be perceived by mundane individuals, the wings do pose a problem at times.

Here is a exercise to get to know your wings.

The basis of this exercise is meditation and concentration.
Some basic understanding of your flow of energy will help, but the exercise might help you become more aware of it. Be mindful that enough concentration can create a phantom limb even if you don’t come with one. This will end up being a construct and not your actual limb so be aware of what you are hoping to achieve. The mind is a powerful thing.

Firstly we work on the limb itself, as a separate part of your body. Just start with something simple. From whichever standpoint feels comfortable to you (meditation/concentration/energy) just concentrate on the limb itself. Feel it, how it’s shaped, the weight and such. (Don’t touch, just feel at this point.)

Once you are comfortable with this, move the limb. Feel how it moves, every joint and muscle and how the skin on top (if you have these biological components as part of your make up) is moving and pulling by the movements. Study these sensations and just play around for a while, become comfortable with every little feel of the limb.

The next thing is to link the physical and the limb. This is for the sake of physical comfort as well as for the sake of future interaction with the limb. Again, move the limb but this time let your physical body react naturally to the motions. While we don’t have the muscles of the wing joint the physical muscles we do have that would surround it would be affected by the motions a little bit. This step is to allow this motion. Line up your body with the phantom limbs to create and align “connecting points” (the phenomenon sometimes referred to as wing-spots) in the places where the limb would be protruding from your physical body if they were a part of it. Open your wings and spread them wide, let them hang out, without restriction

When you feel like your physical and metaphysical body are set in their places, reach out and touch the connecting point(s) if you can reach them and feel the limb with your hand. See how far you can move your hand from the actual physical connection point and still feel the limb with it. And also how long you feel the hand with the limb.

This takes practice and some degree of concentration although you will get the hang of it over time. The more you get used to your wings and interact with them the more they will feel like a natural part of your body. The self-consciousness and awkwardness will dissipate over time. Also the more comfortable you become with your wings, the more likely you are to be relaxed with them and it should help with that nagging shoulder and upper back pain we get from trying to hide them from ourselves and the world.

A short exercise for the sake of phantom-limb interaction between two people.

You’ll need a partner for this exercise. Someone who is as comfortable with his/her phantom limbs as you are with yours and knows what phantom limbs you have. It helps if this is also a person you trust and knows “something” about energy work.

Concentrate on a specific phantom limb and become fully aware of it. Then have your partner touch the connecting point gently, preferably just with fingertips. Concentrate on the feel of the person’s fingers and hand and flex the limb. See if they feel the change in energy or quite simply the limb itself. The sensations to have a limb touched by another person (a limb that you may not have physically possessed in a very long time) can be great/strange/nice.

Heightened emotions can affect the ability to be felt, not always to a reduced effect. Know thyself. Take the time and just zen to figure out what it is you are and the rest will begin to fall into place.

Okay, so I hope that has helped a few winged kin out there who have tried winging it.

D.Kay

The AngelKin-Vampyre Connection

 

Please note that this is a personal theory of mine, formulated from observations I have made – but being somewhat of a logical mind, I could not help but see the connection between Vampyres and Angelkin.

To explain my theory to its fullest we must first look as the overall definition of what Angelkin are.

Generally speaking, Angelkin are those who self-identify as celestial beings incarnated into human bodies and sent on a specific purpose or mission on earth. They hold the connection to what they call the ‘Source’.

Being of the light they are generally assumed to be good and pure. (Some spiritualities and religions define “light” and “dark” as synonyms for “good” and “evil”, but others do not teach that light or dark have any deeper meaning other than that of being opposites, or that one defines the lack of the other.)

They manifest an intense longing to be part of the ‘Source’, since that is where they spend their existence. They still are linked to the ‘Source’ as a point of energy and strength on their mission. They posses several skills including manipulation of energy as well as empathy. Claims have been made which relate to “phantom limbs”, which they feel, represent wings. In addition, they are compelled to go out of their way help and aid those in need. They claim to feel that they are being controlled or guided, with no real free will of their own.

Therefore, in summary the characteristics of Angelkin would be:

1. Connection to the ‘Source’ as a constant source of energy and strength
2. Compelled to be in the light;
3. Higher purpose or mission;
4. Feeling of loneliness and isolation as they long to be complete as part of the ‘Source’;
5. Energy workers and empathy;
6. Compelled to help other in need;
7. Phantom limbs (wings);
8. Feeling of no real free will, guided;

So taking the above into account, and looking through ancient texts of angel representation and angels who choose to ‘fall from grace’, technically there would be several things which would remain the same and several that would be opposite when one looks at the theoretical concept of “fallen angels”, which come feel describes the origins of the Vampyre.

Listed traits of a “fallen” Angelkin:

1. Severed connection to the ‘Source’, thus no constant source of energy and strength, thus a draining of one’s life force.
2. Compelled to be in the darkness, as back was turned away from the light during fall;
3. No real higher purpose or mission, as the fall was by ones own omission rather than having being sent;
4. Feeling of loneliness and isolation as they long to be complete as part of the ‘Source’, which would still be there even if one willing severed the link;
5. Energy workers and empathic skills;
6. Compelled to help other in need, being of their nature;
7. “Phantom limbs” possibly, but also seeing as they are fallen might not be there;
8. Feeling of real free will but no real direction;

Now, if you look at these points, I found something very interesting. The number of similarities shared between the ‘fallen’ characteristics and that of a Vampyre.

If you look at them individually:

1. Severed connection to the ‘Source’, thus no constant source of energy and strength, thus a draining of ones life force – thus the need for Vampyres to gain energy from outside sources via feeding on blood, psi and other methods in order for them to sustain their energy bodies.

2. Compelled to be in the darkness, as back was turned away from the light during fall – majority of Vampyres show an above-average sensitivity to sunlight or UV;

3. No real higher purpose or mission, as the fall was by ones own omission rather than having being “sent” – this is not restricted to “fallen” Angelkin, but I have discussed this with several Vampyres who feel the same;

4. Feeling of loneliness and isolation as they long to be complete as part of the ‘Source’, which would still be there even if one willingly severed the link – feelings of not belonging, alienation, isolation, mood swings, and depression are all commonly recognized traits of Vampyres;

5. Energy workers and empathy – most Vampyres, especially Psi and omnivorous types are skilled energy workers, who are empathic or at the very least show an increased sensitivity to energy around them;

6. Compelled to help other in need, being of their nature – looking at the broad spectrum of the OVC, one notices individuals participating in charities, community activities, counseling, activism, animal welfare etc. Generally Vampyres would appear to experience a compulsion to help others in need;

7. “Phantom limbs” – taking into consideration the traditional view that when an angel falls, they ‘lose’ their wings, this might explain the lack of a similar manifestation among those who identify as “fallen” angelkin and also Vampyres;

8. Feeling of real free will but no real direction – generally the perception one gets from individual Vampyres in the VC, who are fiercely individualistic, but also often contradictory and adversarial;

So, looking at the obvious similarities between what can be seen between Vampyres and “fallen” Angelkin, I ask: is it that far a leap to believe that maybe Vampyres are not as much monsters as perceived by the majority of the population – but celestial beings who choose to be free from the control and manipulation of a ‘Source’ – and by severing the link and breaking the leash, claiming freedom? Although, with all freedoms there is an ultimate price to be paid. Our price is the constant thirst and hunger to sustain ourselves, our isolation, the darkness, and a longing to be whole.

This is my personal theory, a theory which espouses the idea that maybe we are indeed the bloodthirsty creatures of darkness that religious tradition and also traditional fiction portray us to be. That we are paying a price for our choice to be free and individualistic rather than be controlled and in servitude.

In the dark, we find our true selves.

Samael Anathan.

* The Source is often discussed by most Christian/Judeo-aligned otherkin, it is a recognized Source of Universal Love and Light. This is the thing most Humans recognize as “God” or a “God” figure, as the key to their own unconditional love and warmth for the Source and others.

Note: Theological matters, To say that “God” is merely a spiritual entity/source would offend many people, more existential people would count “God” as an unknowable being beyond this Universe, others even that this universe is but “God” itself, a universal mind. Similarly, fundamentalist religious people from other religions would have their own theories and beliefs. Belief is that the spiritual world is so interconnected, so complex, and subtle that it can easily be considered as a mind, holding all the secrets of spirituality with its misty, crystalline form.

Ref:
http://www.embracingmystery.org/articles/angels-mulian.html

D.Kay

Otherkin – Of Heaven Or Hell?

 

It has come to my attention that there are various types of otherkin out there that the
majority are still unaware of, so in this I will attempt to familiarize the SAVC with these other types of Kin. In this first article in the series we are going to look at celestial kin, much misunderstood and as with the vampire romanticized and demonized to suit the purposes of the masses and propaganda.

Not inherently good or evil they merely misunderstood due to the pantheons of religions – angels aren’t always good and demons not always evil. Angels from the celestial light bound to he service of deities and the whims of these deities,  broken ties or serving their own purposes.

Angel-kin

Angelkin Overview

Angelkin are a form of Celestial Otherkin, who were the servants of some divine or Source being at some point in time. “Angel” comes from the Greek “angelos” meaning messenger, in this case, and in most of mythology the winged messengers of the of the divine. Many people who consider themselves to be angel-kin are simply experiencing phantom wings, and are winged humanoid beings, often simply celestials, who use the term “angel” mistakenly.

• In most common belief, there are two “types” of Angelkin – “Holy” Angelkin, who serve gods and goddesses in some cases, different angels being assigned to different deities, and Fallen Angelkin, who were once in the service of a god or goddess, but fell from grace, and choose freedom of will over servitude .

Heavenly/Holy Angelkin

• Angels are considered to be divine servants of a given deity. Angels, though most often seen in the Christian and Islam paradigm, are beyond the trappings of religion as stated by St. Thomas Aquinas in Summa Theologica. Angels are seen often and depicted as Humans with large bird-like wings protruding from their back.
• The Word “Angel” translates roughly to Messenger, and this is considered one of the chief duties of Angels. Angels however are seen in literature and in multiple religions as being guides, messengers and protectors to everything from plants and animals to planets and even to concepts such as love or forces such as life and death.
• Certain Otherkin who believe themselves to be Angels have found themselves drawn to careers and hobbies that reflect what they believe they did as an Angel.

Known Abilities

• Contrary to popular belief, Angelic Otherkin bear no specific “powers” or abilities above those of anyone else. Often times Angelic Otherkin are drawn to study of fields or practices related to what they believe they were responsible for as an Angel, such as medicine or law enforcement, however there is no perfect trend to relate to this.
• So far, no Angelic Otherkin has been able to prove any ability related to elemental or animal control, though many have claimed to have some supernatural power over it.
• Noted is a higher sensitivity to natural energy fields as well as empathic capabilities in order to assist, guide and protect in order to fulfill their tasks/mission on earth.

Wings

• Angelic Otherkin most commonly believe to have one or more pairs of bright white, feathered wings. However, Holy Angelkin’s wings are not restricted to white, however many Fallen claim black wings. Many Angelic Otherkin believe themselves to have wing of many different sizes and colors, as of yet there is no strong correlation seen between the color of wings and the Angels’ believed choir, religion of origin or prescribed duty.
• In religious texts and mythology, Angels have been seen with any number of wings from two in many cases and depictions (such as the Cherubim in the Catholic tradition) to 600 pair (Jubril, whose plumage blocked out the sun in the Koran).
• Wings in all forms of Angelkin seem to not only serve the purpose of flight (although some Angelkin argue that wings actually have no influence on an Angel’s ability to fly), but also act as a shield for themselves, and even others, and can serve as a channel for their power.
• Although wings cannot always be seen, there is a phantom limb sensation coming from the shoulder blades of individuals, from a heavy weighed feeling at times, weight of the world, plight of others weighing down on you to feeling that the wings open spread wide absorbing energy from surroundings ie. Sun light, wind, rain, ambient manly nature.

Dark Angelkin

• Dark Angelkin are not a very common type of Angelkin in the Otherkin community, mainly because amongst the majority of the otherkin community, it is debated, as to whether Dark Angelkin exist or not. This is mainly because these “angels” are very mislabeled and their “job” is mistakenly labeled as a “type” instead of a “career” choice.

• “Dark” Angelkin is not the proper name for this group of Angelkin, but was given because they generally have dark or black wings, and do not follow a deity – never have, never will. Someday, when a proper name is found, it will be added. As of 2011, mostly they are referred to as Dark Angelkin.

• Dark Angelkin can best be described as mercenaries in behavior. When it comes to helping a particular side of a battle, they choose whichever side offer them personal gain in some form, in most cases. Some cases however they will help the side that they personally feel is correct in the matter, based on their own personal morals.

Known Abilities

• Contrary to popular belief, Angelic Otherkin bear no specific “powers” or abilities above those of anyone else. Often times Angelic Otherkin are drawn to study of fields or practices related to what they believe they were responsible for as an Angel, such as medicine or law enforcement, however there is no perfect trend to relate to this.
• So far, no Angelic Otherkin has been able to prove any ability related to elemental or animal control, though many have claimed to have some supernatural power over it.
• Noted is a higher sensitivity to natural energy fields as well as energy manipulation and empathic capabilities in order to assist, guide and protect in order to fulfill their tasks/mission on earth.

Wings

• Unlike what most would initially believe, Dark Angelkin don’t all have dark or black wings. Wing color has actually nothing to do with what type of Angel an individual is. Angels’ wings can be quite literally any color(s), however, the number of pairs they have seems to hint at their age, the younger Angels having most often only one pair of wings.
• Dark Angelkin wings aren’t always the feathered type, and can often by Demon-like or Dragon-like in appearance, sometimes even appearing only as skeletal wings of bone, which appears to be more common in Angels of Death.
• Wings in all forms of Angelkin seem to not only serve the purpose of flight (although some Angelkin argue that wings actually have no influence on an Angel’s ability to fly), but also act as a shield for themselves, and even others, and can serve as a channel for their power.
• Although wings cannot always be seen, there is a phantom limb sensation coming from the shoulder blades of individuals, from a heavy weighed feeling at times, weight of the world, plight of others weighing down on you to feeling that the wings open spread wide absorbing energy from surroundings ie. Sun light, wind, rain, ambient manly nature but energy from animals and humans also possible.

Misc. Traits

• Apart from the usual Angelic traits such as wings, some Dark Angelkin can be found to have separate forms then their human and Angel forms, often reflecting an animal that they are tied to, or even sometimes forms that are of creatures that are hardly human or animal, such as Dragons, Elementals, and so on.

• Some Dark Angelkin are easily confused with Demonkin, because they may have horns, a tail, or other so-called “Demonic” traits. Horns are actually not necessarily a Demonic or even Draconic trait, but serve as a medium for certain power, the material of the horns being one that best serves the type of power the individual has.

Fallen Angelkin

About Fallen Angelkin

• Fallen Angelkin are a type of Angel that is close to identical to “Holy”, or “Pure” Angelkin, which is hardly surprising because they themselves were once “Holy”.

• There have been two major falls, the first being the Luciferian Fall, the second one the Fall of the Grigori. The ones that fell during the Luciferian fall are many, in Judaeo- Christian mythology Lucifer took one third of the Legions of “Heaven”, the old Angel society with him when he fell. The second fall was smaller, two hundred Grigori (a certain class/legion of Angels) fell during the second fall.

• The main reason for the fall of the Luciferians and the Grigori was that they sought to give humans equality with their Kin. The caste-based society of what we now call “Angels” (an older, and more correct name would be Malakhim, or Shadow) frowned upon this, and rejected their brothers from society. Now, many Malakhim still feel like there should be equality between Man and Angel, yet it is an opinion rarely spoken of. The Fallen seeked to break free from the servitude and limitations placed upon them by the divine/source and sought to have free will, in equality to the humans, as angels were created first and thus deserved and earned at the very least equality to humans.

Wing Types

• Many Fallen angelkin have dark wings, such as black raven wings or dark grey ones. They don’t necessarily have to be bird-type wings, but can also be bat like or even mechanical in nature. It would be somewhat safe to say that every Malakhim’s wings are different, because in this world they also serve as a beacon, aiding them in identifying their kin.
• Note: Since in their human forms the wings are made out of energy they are often unnoticed, at least by humans and other beings whose energy and interpretation of energy function at a different frequency.
• Wings in all forms of Angelkin seem to not only serve the purpose of flight (although some Angelkin argue that wings actually have no influence on an Angel’s ability to fly), but also act as a shield for themselves, and even others, and can serve as a channel for their power.
• Although wings cannot always be seen, there is a phantom limb sensation coming from the shoulder blades of individuals, from a heavy weighed feeling at times, weight of the world, plight of others weighing down on you to feeling that the wings open spread wide absorbing energy from surroundings ie. Sun light, wind, rain, ambient manly nature but energy from animals and humans, since disconnected from source require and outside energy centre to sustain them, often bordering very closely to vampyres.

Known Abilities

• Contrary to popular belief, Angelic Otherkin bear no specific “powers” or abilities above those of anyone else. Often times Angelic Otherkin are drawn to study of fields or practices related to what they believe they were responsible for as an Angel, such as medicine or law enforcement, however there is no perfect trend to relate to this.
• So far, no Angelic Otherkin has been able to prove any ability related to elemental or animal control, though many have claimed to have some supernatural power over it.
• Noted is a higher sensitivity to natural energy fields as well as energy manipulation and empathic capabilities in order to assist, guide and protect in order to fulfill their tasks/mission on earth.

Demonkin

A common misconception of demonkin is that they all have specific gender roles, some do and some don’t. Some are gender fluid beings or neutral. They are simply big balls of energy, not male or female, in the bodies appear to be either male or female. Another common misconception is people often think that demonkins are aggressive, evil, dark, benevolent – many demonkins prefer solitary and do not want to bother with humans. Of course, it depends on what types of demons they are.

Demonic Characteristics

The psychological and spiritual characteristics of a Demonkin are what define them. Common characteristics of Demonkin include:

• Detail oriented
• Telepathy
• The utilization of Demonology
• Interest of Human behaviors and concepts
• The need for knowledge
• Tend to frighten people without reason
• Impulsive

Misanthropic behavior is the feeling of disgust and/or contempt for the Human race is common but not necessary applied to all demonkins. Some demons are simply lack of emotions toward humans. Some demons often develop a distaste for Humans after a lifetime of observation, all the while finding it intriguing. Demons in true form do not eat, sleep, ordinarily feel physical pain, or experience Love like humans do; finding these qualities of Humans interesting. From this, Demons often enjoy studying and observation, picking up on very small details. They often carry a sense of pride, honor, vanity and arrogance in themselves. Demons, with most Otherkin, tend to feel out of place with Humans. However, Demons are very capricious and moody, often experiencing intense mood swings, which further separates them from Human beings.

When in true form (without a corporal body), Demons have a very hard time communicating with worldly beings. The love for knowledge, observation, and abstract concepts the Demons have in Humans are the result of being unable to interact, and only to observe.

Like many Psi beings, Demons are generally able to utilize telepathy and will things into existence (Demonology). Since demons are supernatural beings themselves, they are able to vividly experience other supernatural phenomenon.

A demon often possess these characteristics, but the defining characteristic is the vibrations Demonkin let off. These vibrations are dark, heavy, jaded, sophisticated, and serious. The only other absolute characteristic that demons have are being dark energy beings. These vibrations are less mystic feeling than a Fae, and much more daunting. This often intimidates Humans.

As with most Otherkin, Demonkin don’t know what their purpose is. When incarnated into a human body most have lost not only their abilities, but their memory. Demonkin, or Otherkin for that reason, weren’t sent here to “kill humans” or something absurd like that, they live in peace among us and hide who they truly mostly observing the oddity that is humanity.

D.Kay