Centers of consciousness

I have another book to recommend: The Secret of the Golden Flower This book is about a taoist concept, but it illustrates well the rather interesting notion that there is an intersection within us that shapes our perceptions. On one side of this intersection, we percieve things one way. On the other side, we percieve things another way. Although not specifically refering to the guardian at the gateway, this book may give the reader insights that would otherwise be difficult to achieve.

The Taoist methods are useful to study, but I would like to talk about the use of violent emotions. Extremely strong emotions can be harnessed, and when they are, they can be very useful. Think for a moment about various strong or violent emotions you have felt. Rage, fear, lust, love, ecstasy, devotion - all have some common elements. They all produce adrenalin. They all drive a person out of their body. They all alter perception. They all affect dreams. Somewhere, between the above book, our own Initiation into the Vampire Arts, and this secret, the secret of controlled but violent emotion, you will find a key to the identity of the Guardian of the Crossroads.

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Suggested locations

I am calling for additional submissions for target locations for meetings. Please submit photos and map coordinates, and a brief description to make it easy to make contact with the site. Please also make it clear when you are suggesting a site whether you can be a volunteer sponsor for the site. (That actually does not amount to much, but it does mean that you must be able to travel to the site yourself in spirit. Sponsors for sites are requested to aid those that have a hard time finding the site by themselves to get there.)
I have published the photo for "Car Henge", which has recieved approval from some of you as being easy to find. I have been pressed to reconsider places such as Stone Henge, the Eifel Tower, the Pyramids, and Machu Pichu. The argument is that pre-initiates find such places to be easier to get to, simply because of the increased anticipation and desire.
I will consider such locations. In the meantime, please follow these guidelines:
1.) I would prefer North American sites.
2.) No political or military sites. That includes the White House Lawn.
3.) Take into account what I have written concerning crossroads and meeting places. Also, consider the advantages of places that are hard to reach physically, like Haunted Mesa. Avoid touristy places.
4.) Finally, if you have not been using a particular spot yourself, at least check it out astrally before submitting it for consideration.
Having said all of that, if you find a spot that you are sure would make a good meeting spot for those still developing their skills, please submit it even if it breaks one of the above rules. If you are sure of it, we should consider it.
Continue to contact me through email.

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A member in Nebraska recommends this site as being perfect for open meetings. Please attempt visiting the site, and provide feedback. It has the interesting advantage of being a good test site, as anyone visiting it will have a definite assurance that they got to the right place. Click on the picture to enlarge.

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A recomendation for a good book from Random House

I would like to draw your attention to this book from Random House. The book is titled ”The Woman in the Shaman's Body” Here is a link to an excerpt:

http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780553108538&view=excerpt

This is a very nicely written book by a very knowledgeable person, and one who has had some extremely useful experiences. For those who have not yet conquered death, but are still attempting to gain insight into the vampire’s world, a look at this beautiful book on shamanism will surely clarify and inspire.

V.R.

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A link to an interesting blog

http://www.northofthemoon.com/2009/01/old-yule-5-lord-of-yule.html

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Evolution of book

I have made some small changes to "Initiation into the Vampire Arts"
Note a slight change in title.
This version has been submitted to LLewllyn, but Llewellyn has declined publication, which may be just as well. I have more control over content this way.
http://www.llewellyn.com/history/submit.php

While I am making changes, the book will be able to be found on Lulu. Here's a button:

Hmm, Some button.
So far, the changes are minor, and include loosening up some restrictions. I will be adding to this version, and remind you when I make changes, but for those that already own a copy, this version does not have enough significant change to warrant purchasing.
For new members, on the other hand, this version may be preferable.

I intend to include some of the discussions from this blog. In particular I intend to include those areas that need further explanation or background, clarification of techniques,
and tips that may prove useful. In other words, this blog will see most of the changes, more or less, before I add them to the version on Lulu. When I like the version on Lulu it will be re-published properly and be available on Amazon.

V.R.

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Switching to Blog for covenant communications

As proposed, I will be switching to the blog for all covenant communications. For those that have lost the old email with the address it is:

http://vampire-regeneration.blogspot.com/

You may continue to write to me at the email address, but I will be taking excerpts from your emails for the blog.

We are seeing some similarities in certain questions and observations, so I will be publishing the responses on the blog.

Also, I agree with the proposal to make some exercises and meetings open to unaffiliated practitioners. We shall need to decide upon an open meeting location. You are welcome to invite those who have advanced far enough that they are able to join us, to do so at the open meeting location. Please provide proposed locations. I will post them here.

Our regular meetings will continue to be held on Haunted Mesa.

 

-V

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Christianity and Vampirism:

The Vampires for Jesus and the Underground Gnostics

I'm not quite sure what to do about the VFJ. The Vampires for Jesus seem to offend nearly everybody¹. They offend Christians because of their claims. They offend many Vampires because of their name. They offend historians, anthropologists and even archeologists. Atheists like some of their claims concerning history, but reject them due to their claims concerning group minds, territorial Gods, and communion with ancestors. The few Muslims that I know that have been introduced to them seemed pleased with their declaration that the historical Jesus was a man, but found many other historical claims to be offensive to their religion, by implying that the Prophet made some serious mistakes.

Follow this link to read more: Intro to the VFJ

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In fact, I purposefully left them out of the book "Initiation into the Vampiric Arts".

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