Non-human souls being born into
human bodies/families. This can also get fringe meaning by said non-human
soul having children, who while human, posess an ingrained level of magick/power
similar in nature to that of a full otherkin. That's the herditary side
of things. Mostly seems to happen with fae and is generally referred to
with terms like "Fae gifts" (the natural in-born magick of the fae, but
not actually posessing a fae soul), or "bloodkin" (children/family of those
who are otherkin that have either gifts themselves or have just
learned the realities of it all because of the existance of otherkin in
their lives)
The thing is, it's an overused term
just as much as vampire is. Everyone flocks to the term because everyone
has some reason or another to think they are not-quite-human. By the strictest
definition though, unless you actually for a fact, have a non-human soul,
you can't really call yourself "otherkin."
Now...what is speculated is this.
There are multiple realms/dimensions/realities/etc. in which there are
other races. Somehow-for unknown reasons-the souls of those races can cross
to THIS realm/dimention/realiy/etc. and be born as humans. But, they are
really not human. Most posess magickal gifts, talent, powers, needs,
and memories that move WAY past that of "normal" humans. Most have a deep
longing to go "home" but don't know what or where it is they are longing
for. Most feel very out of touch or place with modern life, finding themselves
different from a very early age and possibly even stating things as young
children that adults pass off as "fantasy." Many otherkin grow up and grow
out of these memories and magicks because they are EXPECTED TO. Sometimes,
they will come to a point much later in life where they re-awaken that
part of themselves. Most however, who fall "asleep" (meaning, they completely
forget their true nature and burry their magick and memories somewhere
they don't even know how to find them anymore) don't ever wake up.
At one point in time, I believe
that the veils/barriers/mists/etc. between the worlds (realms/dimentions/whatever
you want to call them) were illusionary and otherkin could walk along the
earth without having to first assume human bodies. I believe that at one
point, what we now consider "fairy tales" were really just otherkin in
their natural form. But, as humanity grew, changed, learned science over
belief, the barriers grew and the possibility faded. Now, you can't have
an dragon be in this world in their true form for example, because no one
could handle the existance of one.
It's hard on the net to find things
that are real. Most people simply like faeries and dragons and such but
have no real knowledge or fact. They are not otherkin, nor do they truly
know what it means to BE otherkin. I don't think there is any particular
"test" other then most know as children what they are and they simply have
to surive with that knowledge in tact in a world that tells them to dismiss
it. Some people claim they can see the difference in an otherkin's aura,
but I've never pursued this in person. Some have strong astral ability
and take their natural form there.
What Are "Otherkin"?
The premise is simple...it's the
same for vampires as it is faeries, were, angels, demons, etc...
Common Traits/Talents
Most otherkin DO tend to have higher then average
IQ's
Being overly sensitive to the "normal" senses
Empathy and/or mild Telepathy.
Seperation and Feeling Out of Touch
Very Energy and more often Nautre Aware.
--Ability to
"talk" to the wind, water, trees, etc.
--Ability to
"hear" them reply
--A deeper,
different, and more instense connection to the earth
--A deeper,
different, and more intense connection to the magickal/astral/dream/etc.
--A strong connection
with the stars, sun, moon, or celestial is common
--Mostly believed
to be an extention of using more of one's mind and potential.
--Strong abilities
in one field, poor in others (generally more liberal and arts minded)
--A strong sense
of knowledge and need to learn (probably on ones own time and in their
own way though)
--Hearing light,
seeing smells. Sounds weird, but seems oddly universal.
--Loving or
hating sunlight-finding it either charging or draining.
--Whines from
electronics easily heard, perfumes easily smelled, etc.
--Strong loves
and hates of food and flavors
--The ability
to "get lost in" or "drown" in pleasing colors
--To be emotionally
moved by a site of Beauty
--This can sometimes
gets to be a literal headache.
--May show up
in childhood and be repressed for awhile or kept secret though school years.
--Just "knowing"
when someone lies or tells the truth
--Getting a
"feeling" about the nature of a person and their intentions
--Ability to
convey a thought/emotion/need to another unspoken
--It seems like
a natural extension of oneself. (I know I'm blind when I can't read someone
or if I'm in such a large crowd that I get overloaded.
--Sometimes
even a very "protective" feeling towards others?
--The counter
of this is feeling very "dominant" towards others
--Feeling "one
step behind" of the crowd
--Having a speeding
or slowing of Time