Seeker of Ka
Asetian
Vampires, Vampyres, Asetians, and Goths! Oh My!!!
With the growth and further publicity of the "Vampire Subculture" here in the United States the words Vampire and Vampyre have been undergoing a drastic change in some Theological/Philosophical and many Occult and Psychic circles.
In those circles the vampire/vampyre is often defined as a form of human that needs to absorb some form of essence in order to survive, usually some form of subtle energy (prana, chi, ka, etc.). They often define themselves by their method of gaining this energy. Most vampires/vampyres believe that only humans can give them enough (or the right kind) of energy.
"Psychic Vampires/Vampyres" say that they primarily/only obtain this energy by energy manipulation wether through distance or by touch.
"Sanguine Vampires/Vampyres" say that they primarily obtain this energy from blood and they usually say this must be done by drinking blood (though some believe they just need to have psychical contact with it.)
"Hybrid Vampires/Vampyres" say that they either need or can obtain this energy from either source.
Two subtypes of the Psychic Vampire/Vampyre are said to exist: Elemental Vampires/Vampyres (which feed from natural energies) and Sexual Vampires/Vampyres (which feed from sexual energies).
Now to what people in my belief system generally believe is the truth of this matter.
Number 1: Vampire/Vampyre is not the best word to use because is comes from a word meaning Witch (in the sense of a Black Magic/Magick user not an Earth Magic/Magick user like Hereditary Witches or Wiccans). These beings more often feed psychically not magically/magickally, so labeling them as Magicians/Magickains is not very accurate.
Number 2: Of the beings come to be known as vampires/vampyres two different kinds exist and they can come about in different ways.
The first and most common type of Vampire/Vampyre (often the ones who love to call themselves such) are humans that have learned how to psychically draw energy from others. Many of them love to get your attention becuase when you do it is easier for them to draw energy from you. These people are often not in control of their abilities and many are Goths who love attention (not all goths love attention but many Goths are Goths in order to get it).
The second most common type is Humans with damaged Shen (Chakras) who can no longer produce enough energy for their bodies and thus must resort to vampirism/vampirism to survive. Most come about after having permanent damage done to them in this life or a past life when another "Vampire/Vampyre" fed to deeply on them and they where unable to heal the damage before it became ingrained. Some of these milder cases can be cured, but many cannot.
The third (and rarest) type is the Asetians. Asetians are a form of Otherkin (humans with non-human souls) as an Asetian soul has been alternated to be more like the powerful spirit-goddess Aset (Isis). Most Asetians had this done in previous lives but some had it done to them in this life. Asetians do not have to feed from people but often do for extra energy.
This is not meant to convince you in any way about the nature of vampirism/vampyrism. But is meant to merely show you my view point.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the subject.
Post Script: Life-Energy is usually called Ka is Aset Ka
Blessings of Aset Upon You, Seeker of Ka.
With the growth and further publicity of the "Vampire Subculture" here in the United States the words Vampire and Vampyre have been undergoing a drastic change in some Theological/Philosophical and many Occult and Psychic circles.
In those circles the vampire/vampyre is often defined as a form of human that needs to absorb some form of essence in order to survive, usually some form of subtle energy (prana, chi, ka, etc.). They often define themselves by their method of gaining this energy. Most vampires/vampyres believe that only humans can give them enough (or the right kind) of energy.
"Psychic Vampires/Vampyres" say that they primarily/only obtain this energy by energy manipulation wether through distance or by touch.
"Sanguine Vampires/Vampyres" say that they primarily obtain this energy from blood and they usually say this must be done by drinking blood (though some believe they just need to have psychical contact with it.)
"Hybrid Vampires/Vampyres" say that they either need or can obtain this energy from either source.
Two subtypes of the Psychic Vampire/Vampyre are said to exist: Elemental Vampires/Vampyres (which feed from natural energies) and Sexual Vampires/Vampyres (which feed from sexual energies).
Now to what people in my belief system generally believe is the truth of this matter.
Number 1: Vampire/Vampyre is not the best word to use because is comes from a word meaning Witch (in the sense of a Black Magic/Magick user not an Earth Magic/Magick user like Hereditary Witches or Wiccans). These beings more often feed psychically not magically/magickally, so labeling them as Magicians/Magickains is not very accurate.
Number 2: Of the beings come to be known as vampires/vampyres two different kinds exist and they can come about in different ways.
The first and most common type of Vampire/Vampyre (often the ones who love to call themselves such) are humans that have learned how to psychically draw energy from others. Many of them love to get your attention becuase when you do it is easier for them to draw energy from you. These people are often not in control of their abilities and many are Goths who love attention (not all goths love attention but many Goths are Goths in order to get it).
The second most common type is Humans with damaged Shen (Chakras) who can no longer produce enough energy for their bodies and thus must resort to vampirism/vampirism to survive. Most come about after having permanent damage done to them in this life or a past life when another "Vampire/Vampyre" fed to deeply on them and they where unable to heal the damage before it became ingrained. Some of these milder cases can be cured, but many cannot.
The third (and rarest) type is the Asetians. Asetians are a form of Otherkin (humans with non-human souls) as an Asetian soul has been alternated to be more like the powerful spirit-goddess Aset (Isis). Most Asetians had this done in previous lives but some had it done to them in this life. Asetians do not have to feed from people but often do for extra energy.
This is not meant to convince you in any way about the nature of vampirism/vampyrism. But is meant to merely show you my view point.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the subject.
Post Script: Life-Energy is usually called Ka is Aset Ka
Blessings of Aset Upon You, Seeker of Ka.