The Psychic Vampire Codex: A Manual of Magick and Energy Work

by Michelle Belanger

The Psychic Vampire Codex is the first book to examine the phenomenon and experience of vampirism completely from the vampire's perspecitive. It provides an inside view of modern Vampirism and an in-depth, insider take on the phenomenon of Psychic Vampirism. Psychic vampires are people that prey on the vital, human life energies of others and this is a cautionary guide for those looking to protect themselves from Vampires, and a compassionate guide for those who are Vampires - and maybe don't know it yet. Michelle Belanger gives a frank and honest account of what it's like to be a psychic vampire, an individual who feeds upon the vital energy of others. It is also an ethical guide to being a Vampire, offering answers, guidance, and support.

Genres: Occult, Vampires, Nonfiction, Magick, Spirituality, Paganism, Paranormal

304 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2004

About the author

Michelle Belanger is an American author, singer, and television personality, widely recognized for her work on television's Paranormal State. A leading authority on psychic and supernatural topics, her non-fiction research in books like "The Dictionary of Demons" (Llewellyn, 2010) and "The Psychic Vampire Codex" (Weiser, 2004) has been sourced in television shows, university courses, and numerous publications around the world.
She has worked as a media liaison for fringe communities, lectured on vampires at colleges around North America, performed with Gothic and metal bands, including Nox Arcana, and designed immersive live actions RPGs for companies such as Wizards of the Coast. Her research on the Watcher Angels led to the creation of a Tarot Deck and the album Blood of Angels. She has appeared on CNN, A&E, Fox News, Reelz, and the History Channel.
Michelle resides near Cleveland, Ohio with three cats, a few friendly spirits, and a library of more than five thousand books.

Reviews

[Steve Cran]

Weiser is noted for it's high standards in publishing occult materials. This current work is about the phenomena of psychic vampires, people who can not produce their own personal energy so they have have to get it from other people by draining their auras or vital energy. They do this by sending out tendrils and drilling into the aura.

I have never seen an actual vampire but I do believe in the possibility of psychic vampires. Blood drinkers are not the same as psychic vampires and that is an important distinction. Michelle Belanger has gotten accolade from other pagan and occultists and she offers up some great information on energy work and healing. I pulled some useful stuff from this book.




Yet her credibility is strained when she says that her "Order of Khepuru" became psychic vampires way back when and were part of a big family. I just cannot buy into it. She has created her own paradigm of vampires. Warriors are tough shot who are strong well shielded and not prone to energy drains. Healer are in the middle prone to some energy deficits but their gift is taking in energy and recycling it and purifying it. They are also great healer. Priests are the weakest and they are connected to the spiritual deficits. I find the paradigm viable but we have to remember that this is her perception and there is nothing wrong with that.

The second half of the book deals with energy work. It has great techniques for grounding and and centering. The setting up of shields is very valuable as well. The explanation of tendrils and links and their impact on your future and future lives is interesting and shed light that once you are been victimized by a psychic vampire the links are still there. They may lessen in time./\ Yet the psychic vampire can exert a strong influence on their victim.

There are many orders of vampires that teach about ethical feeding and how to live life ethically that deals with their nature. If you want to find out about psychic vampires or if you are a vampire who has not yet awakened to their nature then this would be a great book to read.

For those doing magic energy work is the core. There is no magic without energy manipulation. At times I found this book rather difficult to get into. I give it 4 stars out of five

[Logan Albright · Rating 2 out of 5]

From my perspective, this book seems to be largely a rationalization and romanticization for living a parasitic lifestyle. Draining energy from other people doesn't sound so unpleasant when you portray yourself as a misunderstood member of an ancient mystical order of psychic vampires, complete with past lives and a "historical" caste system that appears to be entirely fictional. The author admits that psychic vampires have a tendency towards elitism, but it takes a special kind of narcissism to feel superior to those on whom you depend for life (unflatteringly termed the "unawakened").

That said, the second half of the book does contain some useful tips and exercises for practical energy work, including meditation, aura reading, healing, psychic self-defense, banishing, and so on. If you can get past the author's self-righteous attitude (which I couldn't, really) the rest of the book is not without value to students of the occult.

[Kerr Cuhulain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though I don't follow this path myself, I was very impressed with this author. A very thoughful read.

[Kelvin Frazier · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found it very sublime and thank you so much, Ms. Belanger! Hugs!

[Diane · Rating 1 out of 5]

some interesting concepts but I couldn't get into the book. DNF

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I read the Codex, I am constantly amazed by the grand design of psychic vampirism. I was not aware of the methods of feeding nor the ethical and moral viewpoint of the vampire community. As I continue to delve deeper, I find more and more that relates to me on a more personal level. Although I am not sure that I would ideally fit into the Kheprian structure, I do feel a certain kinship with this particular House. Psychic Vampires are more often than not, misunderstood in society. Where it is true that vampires feed upon the life force of another, there are many different methods of feeding and in most cases it is the sharing of these energies that sates our hunger. This is most certainly a book that you would have to read for yourself to understand completely. However even then it may be too complex for some.

Psychic Vampires are very different from those of myth and old folklore. Whereas there are some who feel the need to sate their hunger with physical blood, they are greatly outnumbered by those of us who seek to feed upon energy rather than blood. For energy is the true life force.

***Update*** My dog ate my homework! No, seriously... I laid it on a shelf, the cat knocked it off and my dog literally ate the book. So, I am going to buy it again so that I can finish it.

[Victoria Horochowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful guide for a beginner energy worker. It opened my eyes to so many parts of myself I consciously had no idea existed. I was pleased to see that even going in to it as a skeptic, by the end I had learned so much about myself, my relation to energy and how to manipulate it. It was also interesting to hear a lot of my beliefs written down for me word for word. Overall an excellent guide and an interesting read for the skeptic or the unawakened.

[Christy Stewart · Rating 4 out of 5]

I agree that Belanger is pompous and maybe a bit of a media whore...But all and all this is a good book. It came out at a time where there was very little literature for otherkin let alone psychic vampires that wasn't "anti-parasite" For anyone that knows the information in this, the book might be a little long winded but it’s a great book for beginners.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book for any beginning energy worker - it shows you both sides of the spectrum in a way that many are too afraid to approach.

However, I disagree with many of Michelle's ideas and beliefs, so while the book is good, the underlying tones that she leaves you with are not to my tastes.

[Damian Nightwalker]

Stilted did not car for it kinda like torture, i read Shogun in less time and would prefer to read it again over reading a quarter of this book again.
i think more people put it on the shelf and say it is a good book than actually read it and think it is a good book it is a lot of speculation written in an authoritative tone. while we avoid actual knowledge.
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[Zee · Rating 1 out of 5]

Aaand this is the last book in my spree of "I gove up" books. I'm stopping on page 100. It's not that this book is bad persay, but ot does nothing to catch my interest and reading it is like pulling teeth. I need to pass this book on to someone who wants to read it, and find something I want to read.

[Reggie Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this to ber a very well written and informative manual. It contained useful background information and helpful step by step exercises. i would recommend this book to anyone interested in energy work.

[Gia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was an interesting read for an Anthropologist. It delves deep into a modern subculture of Vampire's or Vampyre's. It was a little dry for my tastes but very well rounded as it covers all bases!

[Shadow · Rating 4 out of 5]

I skimmed over most of the first part of the book (dealing with modern cultural history stuff) and went straight to the codex. It is the "energy work 101" manual that I refer back to now and again.

[Priscilla]

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[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

As shocking as it is to read something written by someone who believes they are a vampire, I have to say she makes a good case for it. This book fascinated me, and I keep opening it again and again.

[Corinne · Rating 3 out of 5]

While crazy and egotistical in places, it did have some valuable information. Can I give it both a 1 star and a four star?

[Magda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource. The chapters on working with energy are invaluable.

[Megan]

Great read for anyone who felt like they didn't belong in this world.

[Marc S · Rating 5 out of 5]

The initial chapters seemed self-aggrandizing, but the "meat and potatoes" really spoke to me.

[Jp Vanir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good material to help one learn what they may be

[Dharia Scarab · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting take on energy work. I've read a number of books by this author and find it interesting how she teaches some of the same concepts in different ways depending on the audience.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book I have ever read or seen on energy vampires.

[Angela]

An interesting read, not sure I buy into the premise of it. But interesting nonetheless.

[AskNezka · Rating 2 out of 5]

Basically, a how-to book on how to take energy from people (supposedly willing ones). Again, oy.

[Kelsey Dean · Rating 1 out of 5]

UGGGHHH. I can't. I just can't. DNF.

[Winter Nightroad · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came across this book once when I was a teenager and thought it was a load of bullshit until I came across it again, bought a copy and read it. It was like an awakening for me when I started reading. It helped me understand some of the long time struggles I have had my entire life!