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This section will probably invite an onslaught of controversy, so I will place
my disclaimer here, at the start. I am providing this to document the differing
opinions on energy vampirism attack, not to determine what is fact. As in all
things, I tend to believe that there are many truths among different individuals,
and do not claim to possess the ability to state the Laws of the issue, but
to offer some insight into it.
There are many different interpretations as to what constitutes energy attack,
what the symptoms are, and what the other causes of these symptoms might be.
I am going to put this together as a listing of the possibilities, and my own
opinions on several of the issues. I can only relate certain aspects of this
from personal experience, so I will try to cover all the bases as well as I
am able from the information I have gathered, in addition to that I have seen
firsthand.
I also need to note ahead of time that the term of energy attack, or the more
commonly used psi-attack, is a questionable one, as many of the forms of attack
are slightly different, and have different symptoms. For instance, the attack
that is an emotional-vampirism attack is more likely to occur only under certain
circumstances, and produce certain effects, namely depressions, and the more
mentally-oriented symptoms. The true psychic attack is likely do to likewise,
but often on a purely mental level, effecting more the clarity and stability
of the mental processes, than the physical fatigues and pains. The energy-based
draining attack is what can be held accountable for nearly all the attacks that
result in the fatigue and pain symptoms, physically, including unexplained unconsciousness,
excessive sleeping or tiredness, and even coma. While these are all somewhat
separate cases and manifestations, I have put them all together here, for the
following reason: Regardless of the form of attack or type, the defense mechanisms
that can be employed for one type can often be quite effective against all the
others, as well. So, while there may be many different causes, there are some
simple solutions that can defend against all of them equally. For this reason,
I did not feel the necessity to break it all down any further than this.
SOME GENERAL ENERGY DRAIN SYMPTOMS
Mental Fatigue
Unexplained Listlessness
Sleeplessness/Insomnia
Excessive sleeping patterns
Unexplained Lack of concentration
Feelings of sudden, unexplained Depression
Physical Fatigue that cannot be explained by other means
Vertigo
Dizziness
Disorientation
Fuzzy state of mind, feeling of drunkenness
Unexplained nausea
Unexplained difficulty in breathing
Throbbing or pain of the forehead
Severe or constant headache/migraine
Loss of appetite
Increase of appetite
Mental Collapse
Physical Incapacitation
Fainting
Prolonged Unconsciousness
In very extreme cases, Coma [I have NOT
heard of comas actually happening ~Sphynx]
OK, now it needs to be stated that simply experiencing one of these effects
does not, in itself, indicate any attack. These can be experienced due to a
wide variety of other reasons, and physiological explanations can be found for
most seemingly unexplained conditions. It also needs to be noted that an isolated
incident (one that occurs only once or twice) is not as likely to be an attack
as a chronic (regularly occurring) condition. In all cases where attack might
be suspected, and the symptoms are severe, or even troublesome at all, I would
suggest you see a doctor, and rule out the possibilities of real physiological
problems, before assuming that your ails come from psychic or energy-based attacks.
In the majority of cases I have seen personally, or discussed with others,
the symptoms can usually be traced to specific locations or people they have
come into contact with. An example of this might be a case in which one particular
friend of your leaves you feeling the same way, at several or all the times
you are around them. Another example might be that case in which your subsequent
trips to a certain location might leave you experiencing one or more of these
symptoms. As I said, if you have recurring or troublesome problems like those
listed above, it is strongly suggested you see a medical professional before
making assumptions as to the cause. By automatically assuming that you are under
energy attack, and not getting medical treatment, you might be doing yourself
great physical damage, furthering a medical condition, or decreasing your chances
for curing the ailment. Please seek the help of a professional.
In a small number of cases of energy attack, the attack occurs from a distance,
and it is far more difficult to determine the source, or make a connection at
all. Sometimes a predatorial vampire of a high ability level can target their
victim from great distance, but I would have to say that this is not a common
problem, and will probably not be experienced by most of you reading this. I
just wanted to provide some information, for a full view on the subject.
Yet another form of attack, while it is debated as to whether it occurs due
to energy vampirism, or to general psychic attack, Is that of induced mental
instability. It is not a common event, but it has been reported that in some
rare cases, the attack may take the form of actually, psychically induced delusion,
confusion, hysteria, hallucination, etc. As I said, it is still unknown as to
whether such attacks are actually due to, or in conjunction with an energy draining,
or are another form of attack altogether.
Another rare, but very real, possibility is that of astral attack. It has been
theorized that such attackers are noncorporeal spirit forms, or even astrally
mobile, living beings who can move through the astral, and attack you on those
planes if you have projected yourself there. It is debated as to whether or
not such entities can harm you or reach you if you are not present on the plane
with them, but I have no proof in either case, so I will not discount the possibility
that attacks might occur on the conscious level due to action on the astral.
DEFENSE TECHNIQUES
It has been suggested that everyone learn a reliable form of ambient energy
usage to maintain a constant flow of vital energy, in case of being drained
by another vampire, or for general energy maintenance.
It has been theorized that if the energy vampire can maintain a constant
and balanced level of energy from ambient sources, that he/she can eliminate
his/her need for direct feeding. (Which is good news for some of the vampiric
individuals). Another application of ambient energy use is in the cases where
direct feeding is not possible, or is limited, and the vampire can utilize
this form of feeding in place of the normal feedings until the circumstances
allow. By knowing how to feed off of the energy that is all around us, we
can lessen our dependency on other people and appropriate circumstances to
ensure our well-being and vitality. For purposes of defense and shielding,
these techniques can be quite valuable as well, providing us with an excess
of vital energy with which to build up our defenses, or to project in the
case of a draining attack. If we can retain an excess of readily available
energy, then we are far more incline to bounce back after attack, or even
repel the attempt all-together, if our shielding techniques are adequate.
Being that not everyone is capable of shielding themselves well enough to
defend a particularly determined or strong attacker, it is wise to know the
techniques, so as to self-heal.
The actual techniques would take pages and pages to document, so I will retain
only a few for you here. The actual premise behind self-defense in these matters,
is to use whatever works for You. My own techniques, or those commonly used
by others, might not be effective or convenient for you, based on the ritualism,
religious
undertones, etc. You should, in the end, develop your own personal means of
energy pulling, and not rely on the techniques of others for your own well
being. I will include a few basic techniques here, to get you started.
GROUNDING OR CENTERING
This is described as a means by which one anchors oneself to this plane, and
maintains a balanced and focused body and aura. The primary benefit of knowing
a good grounding technique is that for many energy attackers, one needs to
be in a vulnerable state in order for the attack to work. When one remains
centered and grounded, there is no vulnerability, and many attacks can be
thwarted in this manner. Many variations exists for grounding, so I will offer
a few of my own favorites. It is all about the basic practice of visualization.
Now, one can visualize the action in any way that is comfortable and meaningful
to themselves. Some people choose to visualize, or form the imagery in their
mind, or themselves growing roots like a tree, and attaching themselves firmly
to the earth, gaining and
sharing the energy of the earth. Others prefer to visualize their aura being
drawn in towards the center of their bodies, pulling the energies around them
into it, and into themselves. Depending on the religious or spiritual background
of the individual, any number of visualizations are possible for this use.
The basic premise is to do a regular meditation and focus on the visualization
of your own personal way of grounding. In this manner, you keep yourself in
a greater balance, and a less vulnerable state. This is a generally beneficial
practice for everyone, whether they feel threatened by
attack, or not.
SHIELDING
This is a particularly strong means of protection, but requires much time
and energy to perform effectively, for anyone who is not naturally inclined.
The concept is to build some form of shield around yourself, in your aura,
or through visualization, so as to provide a defined barrier between your
vital energies and the outside world. These techniques have been used for
quite some time by those who frequently embark on astral projections, and
those who practice conjuring of lesser spirits.
Again, the actual technique you use and find most effective will be personal
to you, and depend on you. I will offer a few examples for reference, but
would strongly suggest that in this particular discipline, if anywhere, that
a strictly unique form be found for your own regular use, because that unique
and personal practice will not only be the most powerful for you, but it will
also be far easier to integrate into your natural habits, and eventually to
become second nature. It is important that whatever form is chosen, that it
be something that you will, eventually, just do without conscious effort,
and quite often the techniques of others design do not allow this.
A few of the techniques that were most helpful to me, personally, are the
light shielding technique and the wall visualization. In the light shielding,
you conjure into your own aura, the energies around you, either from nature
(sun, moon, trees, etc.) or from a deity source or other divinity symbol.
When you have reached a point where you fell as if your aura is filled, you
visualize the outer layers of the aura expanding outward and hardening, to
form a sort of ethereal cocoon around you, keeping you safe inside of it.
The wall is a much easier technique, if you are fond of visualization techniques.
Very simply, you channel energy from some source other than your own aura
and create the barrier directly. I say, whatever works for you. I know of
one person who uses the visualization of being on a small island, with the
waters around the island standing high out of the ocean to protect her. Whatever
works.
SPIRIT FAMILIARS
While this might not seem like a very useful means by which to protect oneself,
it has been found effective by many when used in conjunction with another
form of shielding. The premise is simple, in that anyone who is familiar with
the methods of astral movement with the use of spirit guides, or has done
any Shamanistic work, is very familiar with the spiritual entities that are
on the other planes. Animal familiars are common among those who practice
forms of nature magick and meditation. Lesser spirits and elementals are also
quite common. Any of these familiar spirits can be used for protective purposes.
The techniques for such are quite complicated, though, so I will not attempt
to detail them. If you would like more information, I would be more than happy
to talk with you.
Other suggested techniques include cleansing and purification rituals, magickal
charms and gris-gris bags, Amulets and talismans, Natural stones and crystal
works, Chakra therapy and cleansing, essential oil annointing and candle rites,
but these, in my opinion, are simply tools that assist one in accomplishing
the grounds for the other techniques of protection.
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