Psychic Vampirism: Recognition and Defense

Not all predators have fangs. In the energetic ecosystem, there are those who feed on the vitality of others to sustain their own fragile egos or depleted energy reserves. We call them Psychic Vampires.

Types of Feeders

1. The Symbiote: Often unaware of their nature. They cling to you, demanding constant reassurance, emotional validation, and time. You leave their presence feeling drained and heavy.
2. The Aggressor: Feeds on conflict. They provoke anger, fear, or frustration. The spike in your emotional output is their meal.
3. The Seducer: Feeds on desire and sexual energy without intent to fulfill or reciprocate. They lead you into a state of high arousal and harvest the energy of your longing.

Warding Techniques

The Black Mirror

Visualize a surface of obsidian surrounding your aura, facing outward. When a vampire attempts to hook into you, the mirror does not absorb the energy; it reflects their own emptiness back at them. This often causes them to recoil or leave your presence immediately.

The Cord Cutting

If you feel a lingering drain after interacting with someone:

1. Close your eyes and visualize the connection as a murky, fibrous cord attaching your solar plexus to theirs.
2. Visualize a blade of flaming iron in your hand.
3. Sever the cord with a single, decisive stroke.
4. Watch the remnant recoil back to its owner.

The Void State

Become 0. When attacked, do not resist. Become empty space. The vampire cannot feed on nothingness. Let their aggression pass through you like smoke through a grate.