Joe H. Slate, Ph.D. is a professor, psychologist, and author of several books, including Psychic Vampires: Protection from Energy Predators and Parasites. He is the founder of the International Parapsychology Research Foundation and the Psychology Research Institute. He is a frequent lectures and has appeared on several TV programs. His books are available throughout the U.S. and in other languages around the world. He has received numerous honors and awards, including the 2003 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year at Athens State University.
Let's face it--we've probably all fallen prey to a psychic vampire, possibly
without even knowing it. It may have been a chance encounter with an energy
predator that left us temporarily exhausted, or possibly along-term vampire
interaction with serious wear-and-tear effects on the mind and body.
Psychic vampirism is alive and flourishing in the world today. As consumers
of energy rather than blood, vampires of the psychic kind exist in many
guises but with one common trait--their own inadequate energy system compels
them to tap into and feed upon the energies of unsuspecting host victims. The
immediate results of such a one-on-one vampire encounter are anew but
temporary surge of energy for the psychic vampire and a serious loss of
mental and physical energy for the unsuspecting prey. If you suddenly feel
emotionally or mentally depleted, you may be under attack by a psychic
vampire. The unfortunate effects of prolonged energy loss are damage to the
energy system itself and in some instances, serious illness.
As consumers of energy rather than blood, psychic vampires, like their
folklore counterparts, can be men or women, young or old. They can be tween,
teens, or adults. They can be professionals in business suits, wealthy dot.
comers, dapper CEOs, ultra-groovy rock stars, or construction workers in hard
hats. They can be a business associate, next door neighbor, or even family
member.
Long before the popularization of folklore vampires as blood-thirsty villains
who sucked life-sustaining blood from their prey, psychic vampires as
energy-sucking predators were common. There's strong evidence, in fact, that
vampires as consumers of energy were the trailblazers that actually inspired
the legendary version of vampires as consumers of blood. An early example
with clear fingerprints of psychic vampirism is the Biblical account of
Delilah's cunning seduction of Samson in which she vampirized him by cutting
his hair, the source of his strength. Even the Biblical version of creation
in which God breathed into man the "breath (energy) of life" and
then took from him a rib (of energy) to create woman illustrates the
transferable nature of life-force energy. That give-and-take make-up of
energy is even more dramatically illustrated in the Biblical account of the
woman who, upon touching the hem of Christ's garment, was infused with energy
while Christ simultaneously felt the energy leaving his body. On a very broad
scale, psychic vampire themes were common in many primitive cultures that
routinely used rituals to embolden and energize their warriors while
simultaneously demoralizing and enfeebling (vampirizing) their enemies. Even
today, military strategies often include an excessive show of force--such as
shock and awe--to demoralize and dispirit (vampirize) the enemy.
Early Encounters
In my early childhood, I first became aware of psychic vampirism through a
distant relative who claimed to have discovered the secret of living forever.
A world traveler, she had studied under several far eastern scholars who, she
claimed, taught her how to communicate mentally, travel out-of-body, and
extract life-force energy from nature, including trees, streams, and even
rocks. But among her most remarkable claims was the ability to mentally
extinguish fire by drawing rejuvenating energy from it.
One of my most vivid childhood memories was a festive dinner party at her
mansion during which she stunned her guests by demonstrating that amazing
skill. Upon taking her place as hostess at the head of a very long table
graced by three large candelabras, she commented on the room's excessive
light. To the astonishment of everyone, she then leaned slightly forward and
mentally extinguished five of the six candles in each candelabra!
Intrigued by her extraordinary claims of power and having seen many of them
demonstrated, I began to suspect that she extracted energy not only from
nature but from people as well. I finally collected the courage to ask her
privately whether she drew energy from people. Placing a hand on my shoulder,
she answered, "Well, of course. How else could I live forever?"
Although I admit I was left wondering whether to believe her, I suspected
that among her preferred energy sources were the well-developed young males
who made up her household staff. She remained in excellent health and
incredibly youthful in appearance until she finally crossed over during sleep
at the age of 101.
Psychic Vampirism in the Laboratory
With these distant childhood experiences still etched in my mind, I welcomed
the opportunity as Professor of Psychology at Athens State College (now
University) to lead a study investigating the human energy system. The
year-long study, which was funded by the U.S. Army Missile Research and
Development Command, identified several important characteristics of that
system. Of particular interest was the finding that the physical body's
central energizing core and its surrounding energy field, commonly called the
aura, are each influenced by the presence of others. Using aura photography
along with visual observations of the aura, the study found that the auras of
couples whose interactions were positive tended to complement and energize
each other, with each aura becoming brighter and more expansive. Conversely,
negative interactions tended to constrict the aura and actually induce a
state of mental and physical fatigue. When constrictions occurred in the
aura, intellectual functions became slower, short-term memory declined, and
physical strength decreased by as much as 50percent.
A later study funded by the Parapsychology Foundation of New York not only
confirmed the findings of our earlier research, it showed that certain
persons were highly skilled at deliberately tapping into and directly feeding
upon the aura of others. By draining energy from another person's aura, these
so-called psychic vampires not only deplete the aura's energy resources, they
interrupt the capacity of the aura's central core to generate new energy,
particularly when the interaction is prolonged. Consistent with our earlier
findings, direct observations of the aura as well as aura photographs taken
before and after a psychic vampire interaction showed the victim's aura
becoming severely de-energized and constricted following an attack while the
vampire's aura became energized and expansive. I was reminded of my aunt's
claim of deliberately drawing energy from others, a claim that now seemed
considerably more plausible.
My more recent studies uncovered even more vivid evidence of psychic
vampirism and its effects. Both visual observations and aura photographs
revealed ominous tentacle-like structures extending outward from the
vampire's aura during an attack to puncture and draw energy from the victim's
aura. As expected, such onslaughts dramatically expanded the invading
vampire's aura but seriously dulled and constricted the host victim's aura, a
condition that often lasted for days. Even more seriously, vampire puncture
wounds to the aura often required weeks to heal. (As an important footnote,
all observations and photographs obtained throughout our studies were with
consent of informed volunteer subjects, most of whom were college students.
Both observational and photographic assessments obtained during an actual
psychic vampire interaction were obtained from couples who were in an
on-going relationship. All participants in our vampire studies were offered
counseling and provided instruction concerning the use of appropriate
intervention and protection techniques.)
Although the human energy system is indestructible--it is literally the soul
of our being--its capacity to generate the energy required for daily living
can become severely impaired. Long-term, continuous psychic vampire attacks
can have devastating consequences that reach far beyond damage to the energy
system. Like the host victims of their blood-sucking counterparts, victims of
recurring psychic vampire assaults can become--dare I say--psychic vampires
themselves in a desperate effort to replenish their lost supply of energy.
Protection Techniques
Fortunately, highly effective strategies are now available to prevent a
psychic vampire attack, or once it's underway, to promptly end it. These
laboratory tested strategies can also promote healing and repair damage to
the energy system resulting from long-term vampire assaults. They can even be
used effectively by psychic vampires provided they are motivated to overcome
their energy addiction.
One of the most effective protection procedures known is the Finger Interlock
Technique. Developed in our labs, this technique is easy to implement, and
its effects are instant. To begin this technique, simply bring together the
tips of your thumb and middle finger of each hand to form two circles. Then,
bring your hands together to form interlocking circles while envisioning your
body enveloped in a bright sphere of impenetrable energy. Finally, relax your
hands and simply affirm, "I am now energized and fully protected."
This simple, inconspicuous technique requires only seconds and can be used
almost any time or place. With practice, you can use the finger interlock
gesture alone as a cue to instantly activate the effects of the full
procedure.
A former student who found herself under a psychic vampire attack during a
job interview used the Finger Interlock Technique to instantly end the attack
and gain control of the interview process. She was offered the position at a
salary that far exceeded her expectations. She attributes her successful
interview to the simple Finger Interlock Technique.
Aside from its effectiveness as a psychic vampire protection procedure, the
Finger Interlock Technique has many other useful applications. Overcoming
stage fight, improving memory, and promoting positive social interactions are
all within its scope. You can use the technique to induce instant relaxation
during important examinations, public presentations, and conferences, to list
but a few of its many applications. A former student, now a practicing
attorney, attributes his admission to law school largely to his use of the
technique during the entrance exam. The technique, here ported, effectively
reduced his stress level and stimulated his recall of important information.
Because the technique is so inconspicuous and easily executed, it has become
popular among public figures including actors, politicians, performing
artists, and TV personalities. If you observe their hands, you will notice
many of them using the simple finger interlock gesture.
That old and trusted stand-by, the quartz crystal, has almost unlimited
potential as a psychic empowerment tool. Throughout my career as a college
professor and practicing psychologist, I've found that almost everyone is
responsive to this tool. Because of its receptivity to programming, the
crystal is an excellent tool for such personal goals as losing weight,
quitting smoking, promoting career success, and even slowing aging (See my
book Rejuvenation: Living Younger, Longer and Better). My students have used
this tool to raise their grade point average, gain admission to graduate
school, and get the job of their choice. One of my former students
successfully programmed the crystal to find the love of her life! I've used
the crystal to get research grants and introduce parapsychology into the
college curriculum (a first in Alabama). The phenomenal success of the
International Parapsychology Research Foundation, which has funded student
scholarships and psychical research, is largely due to crystal programming.
At a personal level, I've found the quartz crystal to be unsurpassed in its
capacity to protect against psychic vampirism. For that purpose, I recommend
the Crystal Protection Procedure because of its capacity to erect an outer
protective shield around oneself that renders any vampire attack
harmless.Once the crystal is appropriately programmed and then kept in close
proximity to the physical body, the protective shield remains in place to
provide constant protection. The procedure is particularly effective in
protecting against prolonged exposure, such as when a psychic vampire may be
living or working right alongside you.
For this procedure, you can use a crystal already in your possession, or you
can select a fresh one from an assortment. When selecting a crystal from an
assortment, first state your goal of complete protection from psychic
vampirism, and then slowly pass your hand, palm side down, across the
assortment. Select the crystal that seems to stand out from the others, and
while holding it, note your interaction with it. If the crystal does not seem
appropriate for your stated goal, repeat the process until you find a
receptive crystal. Not infrequently, the crystal in an assortment that first
commanded your attention is ideal for your present use.
Once you've selected a crystal, deprogram it by briefly holding it under cool
running water and then letting it air dry on a towel. To install the new
program, simply hold the crystal in your hand, and while gently stroking it,
invite it in your own words to be your empowerment partner by working with
you to neutralize and defeat psychic vampirism in whatever its form. To save
the program, simply say, "Please stay."
The Finger Interlock Technique and the Crystal Protection Procedure can be
used separately or together to provide constant protection from psychic
vampirism. Everyone can benefit from the use of these procedures. I use them
regularly and make it a practice to teach them to my students and patients
because of their effectiveness in promoting a sense of security and
well-being by erecting an impenetrable sphere that envelops the full aura.
You can view this interesting phenomenon called the halo effect around your
own aura by first holding your hand, palm side outward, at arm's length, and
then while viewing your hand against a neutral background, slowly expanding
your peripheral vision. Finally, let your eyes fall slightly out of focus,
and you will see the aura around your hand as a colorful glow surrounded by
an outer halo of bright energy. (As a footnote, this technique can be easily
adapted to view the aura of another person. For that application, see my book
Aura Energy for Health, Healing, and Balance.)
Many Faces and Unsuspecting Guises
As already noted, psychic vampirism comes in a variety of unsuspecting
guises. We see it all to commonly between individuals as one-on-one
vampirism, but feeding on the energies of another person is only one of its
many forms. For instance, anyone who exploits a lover, spreads malicious
rumors, ruins a reputation, or betrays a trusted friend is a psychic vampire.
On a much broader scale, psychic vampirism can occur in a vicious, collective
form as sometimes seen among organizations that feed on prejudice and hate,
or corporations that blatantly vampirize their employees through deception
and greed. Narcotics trafficking, organized crime, and so-called "ethnic
cleansing" along with discrimination based on age, race, gender, or
sexual orientation are examples of collective psychic vampirism on an
alarming scale. In its most widespread collective form, psychic vampirism can
exist at a global level. Reckless pollution of the environment, irresponsible
disregard for endangered species, and exploitation of the globe's natural
resources are examples of global vampirism that affects everyone and
literally puts the future of the planet at risk.
Finally, it may seem hand to fathom, but psychic vampirism can occur in a
self-contained, parasitic form that turns inward to feed upon oneself. In
that internal form, the person ironically becomes both vampire and victim.
Examples are such flagrant consumers of our energies as phobias, obsessions,
and compulsions that can hover over us like monsters waiting to devour us.
One of my patients, a 22-year-old art major, when asked to draw a picture of
his fear of heights, drew a lifeless figure of himself being held in the
claws of a giant monster. His drawing vividly depicted the over powering
vampire nature of his fear.
In my past-life regression studies, parasitic vampirism was often found to be
related to some painful, unresolved past-life experience that continues to
hound us in this life. Here are a few examples drawn from college students:
Deep insecurity and fear of abandonment were reactions to being an outcast
and homeless in a past life.
Fear of enclosed places resulted from having been buried alive in a past
life.
Fears of rats, spiders, and crawling insects were associated with
imprisonment in an infested dungeon in a past life.
Fear of heights was associated with having fallen to one's own death in a past life.
Compulsive overeating was associated with a past-life of extreme hunger and
stealing food to survive.
Stage fright and fear of crowds were reactions to death by public execution
in a past life.
In a remarkable example of parasitic vampirism with threads of past-life
origin, a 22-year-old student's fear of sunlight, along with the compulsion
to wear dark shades even when indoors, was a reaction to past-life torture in
which his eyelids were cut away and he was left to die in the desert with his
arms bound behind his back.
Incredible as it may at first seem, our case studies found that knowledge of
the past-life sources of parasitic vampirism was often sufficient in and of
itself to overcome this plight. In many cases, phobias, obsessions, and
compulsions with a very long history were instantly extinguished through a
sudden flash of new knowledge.
One of the great teachers of all time summed up the power of knowledge this
way: "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
"Knowledge remains perhaps the most powerful force in the universe.
Among our greatest challenges is finding new knowledge and applying it to
empower our lives while making the world a better place for all. Who could
argue with that?
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