Last meeting’s topic was “past, present and future.” We talked about some vampires’ ability to work with time on the astral plane, looking into past lives, premonitions of the future, remote viewing in the present, etc. We discussed different concepts of time from quantum physics and mysticism, déjà vu, and roamed quite freely around (and sometimes off) the subject!

In the last couple of months, a number of new members have joined our group, asking questions about how one knows one is a vampire, how does someone become a vampire, etc. We covered this topic last summer, in the June and July meetings discussing “Awakening and Turning” parts 1 and 2. The podcasts of these meetings are archived at talkshoe.com for those who would like to listen to them.

However, since this next meet up is our one year anniversary (Yayyy!!) and since it is close to Imbolc, traditionally a time for rededication to one’s Wiccan or Pagan path and for initiation, I thought we could touch on the topic again. “Being and Becoming” will deal with the process of Awakening to being a vampire (physical symptoms, emotional signs, the stirring of latent psychic gifts, etc.) and also with whether or not it is possible to be “Turned” into a vampire if you are not already.

To do something a little different from our previous discussions on the topic, I would like to bring up the possibility of genetic differences in vampires, refer to the chapters in Belanger’s “Vampire Codex” on Awakening, Turning, and the Beacon (recognizing other vampires), bring a list of books for further research, and otherwise kick around the topic of whether it’s even possible for someone to be “Turned” (a subject of hot debate in the vampire community).

NEW MEMBERS, THIS IS FOR YOU, so please try your best to attend. If you can’t make it in person, you can always join in via phone on the conference call, or via chat on the computer, so you can get your questions answered. You might also find it helpful to listen to those previous podcasts, as I mentioned, to help you hone in on what questions you want to ask.

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Scheduled Time:
Date: Fri, February 6, 2009
Time: 07:15 PM EST
How to participate:
Call in:
1. Dial: (724) 444-7444
2. Enter: 17560 # (Call ID)
3. Enter: 1 # or your PIN
Join from your computer:
1. Click here to join the call or just listen along
2. (Optional) Become a TalkShoe member

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As our meet up matures, we want to continue to reach out to more like minded people in our area who need some networking and social acceptance, and who want the opportunity to learn and to teach. Our members have mentioned being rather insulated because of family issues, or the underwhelming enthusiasm of at least one local Wiccan group for vampires, or social drama online. We’ve been teaching specific topics and gotten some good discussions going, and want that to continue. We’re here to be an educational resource and support network, and the more talented people we get who are willing to share their experiences, the better that resource will be for all our members and for the larger community. There is a lot of creative cross-pollination going on, and I want us to continue to create a space and network that encourages productive, creative interaction, personal growth, and community cooperation to make great things happen!
Looking forward to meeting more of you at February’s meet up. Hope you’re having a great 2009!

BB,
Vivienne

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