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 Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 7:28 pm
ok, a therian is someone who carries the energy of a past life that was not human along with them. . this is what usually happens, supposedly. . when you die, you cross over, spend some time in the other realms, then your memory and energy of your past is partially erased from your mind and the such so you can re-incarnate without carrying around the burdens of the past with you . . a therian is someone whos energy is supposedly not erased when they are reborn, or they have more access to their past energy. . it is also possible that it sin't so much your last past life, but your first incarnation in your spirits existance that defines you as something other than human. . . their are many ways of looking at this, and no one knows for sure exactly how to explain it. . anyways, if you are a therian, you might "awaken" and you will either have some access to past talents, or might feel a phantom tail or something of that sort, or you might just remember some things. . it all depends on the person, as their is no real norm here.. anywyas, here is a place you can explore to start getting more information on therians: http://sphynxcatvp.nocturna.org/suppt/otherkin.html
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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:20 pm
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Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 12:02 pm
If you allow me to add some things to that:
The Otherkin-theory is based on the belief of reincarnation, and states that not all souls in human bodies, have to be human souls. From there on, there are numerous theories, most of them state also the existance of different realms or dimensions, with creatures that we, in this world, only know from myths (such as elves, were's (werewolf being the best known example), leprechauns, even dragons, etc.). Others state that the souls that roam this world (believing there's only one realm, world, being this one), are not bound to the body of their species. For example, a soul that belonged once to a wolf, could also come back in a human body, although the theory states that it's more likely for a soul having lived in the body of a wolf, to return back to a wolf-body.
Upon this so-called Awakening, one would realize that he, or she, is actually not quite 'normal', mostly with memories of events one has, in this life, never experienced, or phantom bodyparts, as topicstarter stated, but also a feeling of home-sickness to an unknown place.
I find it a very fascinating theory, as it delves very deep in the philosophy I'm very interested in.
Another site about it, is www,otherkin.com with more links and information. You can believe it, or you can't, it's interesting none the less. ^_^
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Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:22 pm
ello elfgirl here, i tend to know a good bit about otherkin. I am a kin myself! Another note on kin, one can be a mixed kin. That means you have more than one kin. This normally happens with multple lives or general mixing.
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Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 11:16 am
Quote: ok, a therian is someone who carries the energy of a past life that was not human along with them. . *ahem* Not really? I have to say the best of all definitions of a therianthrope can be taken from Shifters.org. A personal and integral connection with a(n) animal(s) that might manefest itself mentally, spiritually, physically, or emotionally.
Therianthropy is a state of being, whereas someone believes an animal is an essential constituent in their spirituality or life. Therianthropy is an innate part of the person's life.The theories of what causes therianthropy does not always constitute the belief in reincarnation. Websites I recommend: Therianthropy.orgShifters.orgOtherkin.netDefinition of Therianthropy at Wikipedia.Definition of Otherkin at Wikipedia.
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:17 pm
outwarddoodles Quote: ok, a therian is someone who carries the energy of a past life that was not human along with them. . *ahem* Not really? I have to say the best of all definitions of a therianthrope can be taken from Shifters.org. A personal and integral connection with a(n) animal(s) that might manefest itself mentally, spiritually, physically, or emotionally.
Therianthropy is a state of being, whereas someone believes an animal is an essential constituent in their spirituality or life. Therianthropy is an innate part of the person's life.The theories of what causes therianthropy does not always constitute the belief in reincarnation. Websites I recommend: Therianthropy.orgShifters.orgOtherkin.netDefinition of Therianthropy at Wikipedia.Definition of Otherkin at Wikipedia.that is the term that me and my freinds use to describe what you are thinking of as otherkin if you really go by only what you find online . . To them, Therian is the accurate term, so that is the term I use. anyways, the information I gave was not just based off the internet but info I found by talking to people that remember and know a lot about the subject. . . you can take it or you can leave it. . same thing with web sites, some are a load of s**t, and some are not. . . I beleive and stand by what I posted, becuae it my experience I do trust and beleive the people who gave me the information. . but, beleive what you will, and I shall do the same. .
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Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:07 pm
Well, I looked at all of the sites, but I still have some questions that I couldn't find answers to.(things that every FAQ should have if you ask me)
1)How do people know if they're therian/otherkin? I'm guessing you don't just wake up one day and think 'I'm *animal*' There's obviously somehting they do.
2)Is it possible to see this on yourself through aura sensing? A lot of websites say that therian features manifest in auras, and I want to know if you can look at yourself in a mirror and see that in your aura.
3)What makes people not people? I just can't figure that out, it never actually says much about it besides not feeling at home in your society. Surely there's some other criteria that makes them unique.
4)Do these forms appear in astral/spiritual forms? I'm curious because I'm trying to go OOB, and I'd like to be told if I should expect feathers, fur, scales, etc.
5)Why do people want therians dead? Seriously, I don't understand it. I've seen a ton of people on gaia that say that therians are some kind of huge threat to humanity, what's that all about?
I have more questions, but I don't want to make this wall of text any bigger.
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Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:30 pm
I would have to agree with outwarddoodles.
Not all therians believe in past lives. But almost all otherkin do.
Alot of therians will give their own theories, or leave it open for different theories of why they think they are, or how they are. And the general popalice of otherkin (with differences here and there) believe they were their kin in their past life/lives.
Therian isn't the accurate term of what you are describing.
Therians believe they are partly animal, mentally, spiritually, personality, astrally. Etc. And have a very strong connection to the animal in and all around. Inside they are what they are, animal.
Otherkin is the very broad term. It's an umbrella including therianthropes and vampires (psychic or sanguinarian). The literal meaning of otherkin, couldn't be simpler: Other kind. For people who believe they are either partly, wholely, spiritually, mentally, even physically, other than human.
The only difference between Therianthropes and Otherkin. Is that therianthropes are animal specific and do not always believe they are that way because of a past life. Most believe they are therians now, and we not before hand. Or that they were an animals sometime in the past and the only way to return was to be born therian. And Otherkin are generally for creatures of the mythos. Elves, dragons, demons, angels, fae, etc. Any folklore to it, and you just may see some kin on a community forum. Again, not all, but most of the 'Kin you see do believe they once were their kintype. Other just feel a very close relationship or connection to their kintype. Some even don't believe they were once this creature, but that its family had 'adopted' them somehow, spiritually, or astrally.
Now, usually... it is thought that Otherkin (termed as within the 'community') must be 'awakened' to their otherselves. Basically it is a realization that there's something to them. Therianthropes often say that they knew all along of their animalness, but just never really knew the term for it. This seems to be the common theme through out all the different forums and websites...
If you want to believe 'facts' talk to real therians and otherkin and make a decision yourself. Sometimes it may be hard to believe many otherkin, because of the shear quanity of 'fakeness' within the community. There are many who DO wake up one day and say 'Oh, I'm a faery!' and then go blab to their friends to make them seem cool.
If you have any sort of brain in those skulls of yours, you'll be able to decifer those of fakeness and those of truth, and those who are just messing with your head for the fun of it.
So how do I know so much? I personally am a coyote therianthrope. Been part of the community for several years (e.i learned of the term) and I can look back to very young to remind myself of why I feel the way I do.
Coyote is my core in my soul or spirit, but I, like many other therians, do still feel that we are Human as well. Genetics and core behavior prove it. As well as how we live in society. Some otherkin, on the other hand, may convince themselves that they absolutely hate humans and have never been one. I sort of pity for these ones. You have a right to hate humans, sometimes I very much don't like them. But to refuse the very fact that you are one? Pssh.
And I guess I should tell you about my Kelpie (not the dog) kin. Yes, I suppose I am kelpie kin as well. I have a pretty strong connection to them, and that I have had relations with them and still do astrally. I suppose they could be called a familar, or totem. They have and do treat me like family, and I do feel them in my heart. Have 'awakened' to them through dreams, constant in the row dreams xD. I can tell you more about that another time, I fear this has gotten a bit long !! heart
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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:59 pm
That helped out quite a bit, thanks. biggrin
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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:35 pm
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 3:13 pm
According to a reading that I had done, I am part of the fae. Whcich makes perfect sense, considering I always knew exactly what it was like to fly, have had reocurring dreams with fae in them, and have had visions of healing wich also coencides with the reading. I have found this topic to be quite interesting and have decided to look up on it. I have no questions as of now, except some that can not be answerd in this topic.
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:06 pm
I have a question: how many races are there?
I only know of, elves, dragons, weres, fairies, knomes, and other assorments from harry potter, and by the way I here some people are rather picky about what race they are and dont like the scifi jokes to much so I pardon myself if I've caused any upsetting feelings, (I dont know how sensitive anyone is on this topic .*shrug*)
I know when I went through the whole, I am society just as society is me growing up thing I realized not all of us are humen here, so I was just wondering what other peoples thoughts are about there own past life race?
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Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:50 pm
If your a therian, Id suggest looking up information at Werelist.com. Its a large site/forum dedicated to Therianthropy alone. Its got a tone of links to essays and information pertaining to the topic. This would be good especially if you are uncertain of yourself as a therian. People there can help guide you through your totem if you so have one.
I myself am unique even among the therian groups, my animal pertains to monkeys. While I'm not certain as to the exact species I'm absoultely certain that I am indeed a therian. I'm not fully "awaken" in terms of my animal spirit, but I have experienced a multitude of mental shifts and phantom limbs, (mainly the tail). I've also had a few dreams where I've been visited by my animal totem, but I rarely get dreams so its not the highlight o my therian nature.
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Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 7:37 pm
BetaSwimmer If your a therian, Id suggest looking up information at Werelist.com. Its a large site/forum dedicated to Therianthropy alone. Its got a tone of links to essays and information pertaining to the topic. This would be good especially if you are uncertain of yourself as a therian. People there can help guide you through your totem if you so have one.
I myself am unique even among the therian groups, my animal pertains to monkeys. While I'm not certain as to the exact species I'm absoultely certain that I am indeed a therian. I'm not fully "awaken" in terms of my animal spirit, but I have experienced a multitude of mental shifts and phantom limbs, (mainly the tail). I've also had a few dreams where I've been visited by my animal totem, but I rarely get dreams so its not the highlight o my therian nature. Just out of curiosity, what does a phantom limb feel like?
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Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:42 am
blakat1313 BetaSwimmer If your a therian, Id suggest looking up information at Werelist.com. Its a large site/forum dedicated to Therianthropy alone. Its got a tone of links to essays and information pertaining to the topic. This would be good especially if you are uncertain of yourself as a therian. People there can help guide you through your totem if you so have one.
I myself am unique even among the therian groups, my animal pertains to monkeys. While I'm not certain as to the exact species I'm absoultely certain that I am indeed a therian. I'm not fully "awaken" in terms of my animal spirit, but I have experienced a multitude of mental shifts and phantom limbs, (mainly the tail). I've also had a few dreams where I've been visited by my animal totem, but I rarely get dreams so its not the highlight o my therian nature. Just out of curiosity, what does a phantom limb feel like?
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