The most universal lifeforce is Ether, which modern science has accepted as a hypothetical substance, serving as a medium between the realm of vital energy and that of organic and inorganic substance. Certain plants, minerals and animals have been sacred among all nations of the earth because of their peculiar sensitiveness to the astral fire. It is a mysterious agency in nature which the scientific world has contacted through its manifestations as electricity and magnetism. Lodestone and Radium, in the mineral world and various parasitic growths in the plant kingdom are strangely susceptible to this cosmic, electric fire, or universal lifeforce.
The magi of the middle ages surrounded themselves with such creatures as bats, spiders, cats, snakes and monkeys because they were able to appropriate the life forces of these species and use them to the attainment of their own ends. Some ancient schools of wisdom thought that all poisonous insects and reptiles were germinated out of the evil nature of man. When intelligent human beings no longer bred hatred in their own souls, there would be no more ferocious animals, loathsome diseases, or poisonous plants and insects.
One of the most famous alchemical and hermetic philosophers, Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus Von Hohenheim, born Dec 17, 1493, also known as Paracelsus. (which I like better than his birth name) wrote:
The incubus and succubus, which are male and female respectively, are parasitical creatures subsisting upon evil thoughts and emotions of the astral body
Ironically enough, Paracelsus even has a definition of a vampire, which is very interesting and is as follows:
**The astral body of a person, either living or dead, usually in the latter state, the vampire seeks to prolong existence upon the physical plane by robbing the living of their vital energies and misappropriating such energies to its own ends**
When speaking of the astral plane, we must first look at the planes of existence. There are many varied teachings on this level. I am going to give one example in this brief summary in order to impart a certain relevance. I do not claim this to be the only or true example of the division of the planes, for that information would literally take up too much space. I merely wish to provide an overview. I present this as a key, if you will, to a much larger map.
Imagine, if you will, the archetypal kingdom, the realm of light, and the spheres of light, each being a higher evolution of the spiritual planes of existence. Below them, are the 7 realms of the astral. Since we are working in the astral, lets take a look at the hypothetical structure, centering in only on the astral levels.
- 7th-Sacred Level-the illuminatti. Greater abyss.
- 6th-Prophetic Level-The hall of learning. Greater abyss.
- 5th-Initiatory Level-A Threshold plane reflecting aspects of higher archetypes, a place of preparation for higher levels. Greater abyss.
- 4th-Active Memory-Embodiment records, given the power to research the akashic records, the beginning of the Greater abyss trials.
- 3rd-Overcoming Level-To Master Desire. The transitory dead are on this level. Phenomena, illusion, and predictive possibility. Lesser abyss trial.
- 2nd-Fantasy-Purgatory level. To master fantasy and purgatory, the unrisen dead are on this level, the organization of thought. Lesser abyss.
- 1st-Grotesque Level-Discarnate shells. Subtle entities, sub-elementals Mastery of the grotesque level and perfect faith. Lesser abyss.
Keep in mind the framework that I have established here is just a trite example of what is really out there. With that out of the way, consider the above framework as a reference guide. On some of these planes, there are harmful entities that are separate from our physical perceptions and are capable of astral attack. This is much like, if not the same as, the astral vampire.
The astral vampire that I will reference now is a person, just as you and I, yet they have the ability to not only perceive other planes, but to travel there as well. They are limited by their own perceptions Only, and can interact in realities that most of the world have never seen. If you look back to the framework you will find the evolutionary patterns of the astral participant. The more negative based individuals use the system to their own advantage by attacking those who are advancing below their own perception. The higher they advance, the more influence they can impart on their victims. There is a flaw to this method, for if there is no one to steal from, the attacker must feed themselves, which after relying on others for power for so long, they no longer retain the ability to rely on themselves, thus perpetuating their own cycle. On the positive end of the spectrum, advancement is much the same, yet the vital lifeforce is acquired through a form of exchange and a form of ambient flux. Working with those who have excelled past a certain perception is one means of growth. Yet, as in all things, the truth lies within.
A form of attack occurs by others subsisting on the vital energies of those to whom they attach themselves. In the hermetic theory, this is the first primary cause of disease. There are many forms of attack. I do not wish to focus on them, as it is not my goal. Rather, I wish to impart the information that such attacks are possible. Remember that all things contain the vital lifeforce.
- Noticeable energy drain
- Mental fatigue
- Nightmares and reoccurring nightmares
- Unexplained pains in the body
- A sudden illness of the body
- Prolonged illness
- Feeling that your mind is playing tricks on you
- Seeing apparitions
- Hallucinations
- Unexplained fear or terror
- Displaced objects
- Moving objects
- Perceiving Shape-shifting
Symptoms of an astral attack include, but are not limited to:
In the physical:
- Severed cord
- Vital drain
- Astral body damage
In the plane:
Yes, the more perceptive even have the ability to enter your own body in its waking state without your knowledge. Forms of protections are as varied as attacks. Here is a very brief list:
- Creating a shield
- Grounding
- No fear
- Higher form of perception (Some of these are outlined in detail in the section on Attack and protection)
I do not advocate, respect, or condone, anyone using any form of astral attack. The information that I have supplied you is meant for educational purposes only, and I take no responsibility for the actions of others.
-The Immaculate Deception
