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Vampirism Basics
Vampirism is one of those things that seems to be forever shrouded in myth and wrapped in mystery. All too often even real vampires are confused by the lack of information defining real vampirism. This article's intent is to serve as a basic informational quick sourcebook on real vampirism. Here you will find definitions of vampirism, various energy types & sources, commonly asked questions and a little myth-busting.
Vampire Definitions
Vampirism
A physiological condition in which the affected individual is lacking or has severally impaired the ability to produce the living energies (prana or chi) needed to sustain a normal healthy life. While most humans have the natural ability to sense living energy in some fashion, it is living energy NEED that defines vampirism.
Vampire
A person born with the physiological condition of vampirism. Vampires cannot be "sired", "turned" or "created". There is no vampire virus. You cannot "catch" vampirism. Also, there is no such thing as being "part" vampire. Either you have the condition or you do not. Although there are degrees of severity, there is no such thing as halfway.
Vampire Types
Although you will hear of many vampires defining themselves by their energy source preferences - there really is only one type of vampire - the type that needs living energy. Everything else is an energy source preference difference based on bodily needs and / or personal preference.
Energy Types
The difference between energy types and energy sources is one that is often confused - even by those that have years of experience in dealing with vampirism. An energy type defines a physical component of the energy, a part of which can be established via the fundamentals of physics. An energy source defines just that - the source of the living energy. Since physics is the language of energy, anyone dealing with energy should familiarize themselves with the basics of that language. In all vampiric energy exchanges and interactions, there MUST be a physically interactive component for the energy exchange to take place.
Neutral Energy
Living energy that has a neutral charge. Most sources of neutral energy are those of natural earth origins. I.e. air - water - fire - earth, the four traditional earth elements, and plants. Nature just "is". It does not have the ability to color energy with an emotional charge. Living energy from a natural or vegetative source is always neutral, regardless of the intensity. Energy from other living sources (humans, animals, etc.) maybe neutral, but often has an emotional charge. Most vampires can take Elemental energies and many use them to balance the living energy taken from other sources.
Positive Energy
Living energy that has a positive alignment. This energy is uplifting and comes from the calmer emotions and interactions. Positive energy may be gained via a number of methods from human & animal sources. This is the type of energy that is useful to the majority of vampires.
Negative Energy
Energy from harsher emotional & interactive sources (conflict - pain – etc). To most vampires this type of energy is overwhelming and completely unusable. They are consumed by too much negative energy and it may cause them pain. Negative energy also originates with human & animal sources.
Chaotic Energy
Energy in which there is no discernable energy pattern. While it is true that even in chaos there is predictability, this type of energy is useless to all but an extremely few vampires. Chaotic energy leaves the affected vampire feeling scattered or disconnected.
Energy Sources
While energy types are basic, there are an infinite number of sources. What works for one, may be unusable by another. As with all things dealing with physics, there must be a physical component to the interaction or exchange. Since vampirism deals with an energy exchange, a physical action must be present before there can be an energy interaction / exchange. Expect for Elemental sources, energy source defines the way the energy is absorbed.
Elemental Energy
Natural earth energies; living energy that has earth, air, fire, water or vegetation as its source. Examples of Elemental energy are wind, trees, the sun, oceans & streams, etc. Elemental energies may vary in intensity but are always neutral and hence easily absorbed. This type of living energy is accessible to all but a very few vampires.
Psi / Psy Energy
Living energy taken from living sources via psychic means. This type of energy can be taken from crowds or groups of people, as well as individuals and animals. Psi energy is a type of ambient energy that is freely given-off. This type of energy is sometimes described as “vibe” that is attributed to certain location or event. The majority of vampires can take Psi energy in some form.
Empathic Energy
Emotional energy. Empathic energy is very personal. The vampire taking the Empathic energy literally takes on the personal emotions of the person or animal that is the energy source. Vampires using empathic energy usually are very selective in whom they use as an energy source because it is quite easy to become overwhelmed by the emotions of another.
Pranic Energy
Energy from sexual sources. Energy is gained through touch-based stimulation, the exchange of body fluids and via Psi / Empathic means. The combination of these three things defines this type of living energy as pranic. Most vampires can take energy via Pranic means.
Sanguinary / Sang Energy
Living energy gained via internalizing human blood. It is not the components of the blood, but the living energy contained within it that nourishes the vampire. Although Sanguinary vampirism gets the most attention, it is the rarest of the living energy taking methods. Sanguinary vampires need only a mouthful or so of blood from a human donor to get the benefits of the living energy contained within.
Other Terms
Prana / Chi
Both of these terms are used to define the living energies generated by all living beings and by Nature. It is these living energies that a vampire cannot produce and needs to gain from other living energy sources.
Ambient Energy
Most living energy sources (humans, animals and natural sources) produce an over abundance of living energy. They produce so much of it that they freely give off the excess that they do not need. The given-off living energy is known as Ambient energy and is an excellent living energy source.
Vampire Lifestyle
This is a term used to describe the Gothic / Victorian Romantic lifestyle that is portrayed by the fictional & Hollywood version of vampirism. In reality, there is no vampire “lifestyle”. Vampires are human and are free to explore any lifestyle they so desire.
Vampire House
For reasons of understanding, informational exchange, camaraderie vampires (like others with common experiences) group together. These groups are sometimes referred to as “houses”. Houses maybe large and open to all (such as the Vampire Church) or they may be small, private and limited to a few members. Many houses revolve around a certain set of principals and understandings. It is important that before joining such a group(s) that you learn about those principals and seek out one that is most in accordance with your own needs and understandings.
Black Swan
A non-vampire member of the vampire community. Black Swans are supportive and understanding of real vampirism and may include friends, family, donors, lovers and others associated with real vampires. They are a valued part of the real vampire community.
Mundane
A term used to describe a non-vampire human. Mundanes are not as connected to living energies on personal level as vampires. They often miss the subtleties associated with common energy changes in everyday life.
Awakening
The term used to describe the process during which vampires become aware of their nature and condition. Although a vampire may become aware at anytime, many awaken in their mid to late teens and early 20’s.
Blocking
An energy technique where the affected person learns to simply shutoff the energy source. Energy blocking uses no energy and is an affective means of avoiding unwanted energies in most cases.
Shielding
An energy technique that uses energy to avoid unwanted energies. Shielding requires that energy use to push away other energies.
Common Myths
Vampires cannot take the sun.
Vampires are human and like all humans, can be outdoors when whenever they wish. The sun is a massive natural energy source. Some vampires use it an Elemental energy source – others need to limit their exposure so they are not overwhelmed by too much energy.
Drinking butcher’s blood or eating rare meat cures “blood” cravings.
Vampires need LIVING energy. It is not the blood they are craving, but rather the living energy continued within it. There is no living energy present in butcher’s blood or meats. This is blood and tissue that is dead. The same is true of cut plants. While living plants can provide some energies, cut plants (i.e. flowers etc) are dead and contain no beneficial living energies.
Also note that humans should not consume uncooked animal blood of any type. Most animal blood contains various parasites and enzymes that are quite harmful and damaging to humans.
Vampirism is a Pagan religion.
Vampirism is a physiological condition. One is either born vampire or not. Religion, of any kind, is a personal choice. And although there are many vampires that practice the various forms of Paganism, there are many more Christian, Jewish, Muslim or whatever vampires. Vampirism is not about religious choice it is about living energy need.
I have “dark” feelings, I must be a vampire.
Vampirism has nothing to do with darkness or “dark” feelings and emotions. Most often, the reason for such dark feelings is some form of depression. Vampires are human, and like any human, the whole host of human problems and conditions can affect them. So, while a vampire can be affected by depression, vampirism is not the reason for it.
All living energy-sensitive humans are vampires.
ALL humans are sensitive to living energies in some form. They feel the Empathic love and warmth for another, the Ambient energy glow of a stunning landscape. Humans are affected and exchange living energies all the time. From the mother with “woman’s intuition” that knows when her child is hurt to the psychic that can read the energy signature of those around them. The difference is vampires need the living energy to stay healthy and lead a normal balanced life.
La Judge
Editor of the VC Magzine
Council Member of the Vampire Church
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