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sidenote i kept fuckin writing “we” instead of “they” on that post lmao

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2. shadow people

hi, i tried to write up a fairly comprehensive beginner post to shadow people since they're one of the main inhabitants of the umbra and probably the one that people are most acquainted with as well as one of the entities that people may want to work with. if anyone wants to know anything more in depth feel free to just ask since i'm an incarnated shadow person and a lot of this info is just coming directly from my own experiences and knowledge, i just didn't want to get too technical or long winded on this post lol. maybe another time

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shadow people are one of the primary inhabitants of the umbra. as a whole they're 7-8 feet tall, thin, pitch black humanoids with bright red eyes. a lot of "demons" etc. that people see are actually just shadow people since umbra energy can be very visible even to people who don't generally see energy and also feels very uncomfortable to people who aren't also umbra. likewise, a lot of "shadow people" are just entities that people interpreted as a dark shadowy figure. on top of this the umbra plane intersects and anchors to this plane a lot which causes a lot of shadow people just walking around on their plane to be seen unintentionally. a lot of the time a shadow person walking through your house is just doing their own thing on the umbra and your house is just in the way at the time lol. they’re just as surprised to see you as you are them.

anyway, shadow people are pretty much the energy equivalent of facultative carnivores. this is similar to energy vampirism and i guess would count as some kind of vampirism? but honestly i feel like labeling it as such would be like labeling every animal that eats meat as a vampire so it... ehhh doesn’t really fit. when i say that they’re carnivores i mean that shadow people require specifically the life force energy of an entity, dead or alive, and in the umbra, farming livestock and hunting animals is how everyone is kept fed. they also have sharp carnivore teeth and claws instead of fingernails and although they do still eat plant matter for the taste, it's just not the most nutritionally filling.

related to the “dead or alive” part above, the part i would actually call similar to energy vampirism is the fact that shadow people can also survive by feeding off of the life force energy of animals. this is found most often in emotional energy including “negative energy” (which tastes a little gross but it’s still going to keep a shadow person alive) but pretty much any energy that gets created by a living being is fair game. shadow people living on this plane tend to resort to passively crowd-feeding for energy. attempting to feed off of plant life just doesn’t really do anything for shadow people also despite plants also being alive.

shadow people actually have four eyes (one pair on top of the other) although usually they'll just use one pair in day to day life, the bottom pair. the top pair sees nothing but pure energy and the bottom pair sees everything normally. opening both pairs of eyes allows them to see both the plane they're on and the energy of it at the same time which can be useful but also fairly disorientating. some shadow people use both pairs at once all the time but it’s not very common tbh.

communication-wise shadow people speak mostly in imprints (mental images and emotions etc) and out loud conversations are generally short, very vague, and almost incomprehensible to anyone who can’t read the imprints being used at the same time. they can definitely speak full sentences and do often with other species, they just don’t on the umbra between each other since it saves time. written communication on the umbra is similar, it’s short and heavily imprinted.

internally, shadow people have 5 main energy points: the crown point, the mind point, a point in the mouth, the core in the chest, and the sacral. there's smaller points directly in their palms and something similar to but isn't a throat point, kind of like the partial point attached to the core. a smaller less developed point attached to the bottom of the core exists, most likely it used to be a stomach core, which they lack. there’s technically a functioning root point but it’s not really necessary especially if you live on the umbra since you’re constantly connected and having your umbra recycled through your feet passively. like there’s a tiny partial point there and it’s more fully formed than the throat and stomach points but it’s barely if at all used and usually becomes tiny and completely nonfunctional over time. it’s probably only gonna be used by shadow people who live in planes that are very incompatible with umbra which is a very small minority as most planes have the umbra anchored to them.

their energy body is made up of a mix of primarily base umbra (the stuff you find everywhere in shadows) and red/blood umbra which is basically just their version of blood underneath the surface of their body. usually the energy of the points in their palms is blood umbra. i’ll go more into the different strains of umbra in a different post, this is already getting kinda long.

finally since this seems important to note, some shadow people will have thin, long wings. angels of nyx (one of the larger deities on the umbra), including fallen angels, will have these as an essentially useless status marker as they're too thin to actually allow flight, although in small communities of mostly angels (fallen or not) they’re used pretty extensively with body language and occasionally fighting. some fallen angels will continuously trim their wings off but they grow back with time.

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1. base umbra energy

well here we go again

hey all, figured i would revive this blog and start fresh with a new up to date umbra write up because i looked through this blog and cringed physically at how old the info was and how often it was getting reblogged still. this is going to just focus on the base umbra energy (the black energy you find in shadows) and there are definitely different strains and elements found in the umbra but i'll get into them in separate posts as well as the plane itself, its inhabitants, politics etc.

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to start off with umbra energy is a rich, thick, dense black energy found in the shadows. it cannot survive in direct light and quickly disappears back to the umbra plane. many people will find the energy uncomfortable however people with umbra energy bodies will (generally) find the energy comfortable. i've heard it described as cold and slimy by people who aren't umbra and warm and like a blanket by other shadow people. obviously there's outliers but this is the most common thing i've noticed.

i've also noticed that people with umbra energy bodies tend to have clearer clairvoyance, hearing spirits, Knowing Things, that sort of thing. i've personally changed my energy many times and when i'm not umbra i find it much harder to divine and hear spirits, i've also given several people umbra mind points and they've almost immediately began to hear spirits and picked up imprints easier. the language used in the umbra is very heavily imprint based so this may have something to do with it but i'll get into that on another post, probably when i write about shadow people.

important note, if you're void you'll struggle with umbra. void energy destroys umbra as a whole very quickly. i've heard several void practitioners over the years call umbra light (as in weight), airy, hard to contain, and otherwise very uncharacteristic of umbra. if you're void and you've tried to work with umbra and this sounds familiar you're most likely just working with your own void or something like the air energy in this plane and not realising it tbh. you'll need to shield the umbra heavily from you or it'll just evaporate. void is very very efficient at clearing umbra out of a room except instead of just returning to the umbra plane, the energy just gets destroyed. likewise if you're umbra it may be best to shield yourself from void. i live with someone who's void and if i don't shield 24/7 they just destroy my energy body, i also have a few void friends and any accidental imprints will literally wreck my mind point.

with all the above in mind umbra can eventually get used to void when forced to. it doesn't attune but it just feels more like a mild sunburn. i've been into the void for a few reasons and while most strains will still destroy my energy body, the spaces that i've spent the most time in have eventually stopped harming me for the most part. it still feels incredibly uncomfortable but it's bearable without needing to shield.

working with umbra is fairly simple and easily available since even in the middle of the day everybody casts a shadow! it's quite literally everywhere and since it's so dense it's easily scooped up and can be felt even by beginners to energy work. it also isn't a dangerous energy so imo it's a good introduction into different energy types if you're only acquainted with the main four on this plane. like everything else i'll probably write up some meditation techniques i use to work with umbra.

umbra also tends to attract a lot of entities heads up, whether that’s good or bad is up to you. mostly curious shadow people and other various umbra entities, you'll also probably find long tendrils snaking around but those are fine, i just call them umbra worms. they're kind of a cleanup crew and return excess energy back to the umbra, sometimes they accidentally latch onto you instead if you’re umbra (they have no eyes or anything) but you can just gently move them, they're harmless. but since umbra is dense and rich many entities will feed off of it so it definitely will attract them to you.

speaking of feeding, if you're a vampire and you're able to feed off of energy types and not specifically psi energy, maybe give umbra a try! if you're a shadow person, heads up, we're essentially energy carnivores. you'll need to feed off of living energy such as emotional energy and other energies coming from the mind point/other points on an entity. i just eat any parasites that come along and it keeps me going (their actual energy body doesn’t feed me at all but the life force does) but i need to feed off of a living person at least once a week, ideally every day or two. keep yourself fed!

i think i'll stop here for now to keep the post from getting too long but i do have several other topics planned, the next one i'll get into will probably either be about shadow people as a species, the umbra plane itself, and/or the elements/different strains of umbra found on the plane. i'll also try and rewrite anything i wrote about on this blog before like umbra hounds but that's a bit further down on the list.

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goddamn the info i put on this blog is outdated. i’m looking at my notes like 1. how is this blog still semi active and 2. oh god don’t reblog these they’re so wrongggg

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would it be funny if i revived this blog lol

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introduction

Hello fellow humans! 

This blog will be a repository for writing, discussion, musings, etc., on both R’lyehian spirituality/religion, and on creatures of the Cthulhu/Eldritch Mythos! (Also some void-related religious stuff if I can find it.)

Essentially, this blog serves as a hub/knowledge base for legitimate eldritch worshippers. You can also follow if you like art or whatever, of course.

I was wondering if I could get a shoutout? Content will be up soon, I promise! 

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His face, he knew, he could never disguise—the coat of a man cannot hide a wolf’s eyes.

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you’ve seen the dog outside of town, lying where the witches were buried.

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With gnashing teeth and grinning tongue all that you were comes undone.

I have to say this commission was really fun to do!

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Umbra hounds - another quick write-up

So I'm taking a short hiatus from my work in general, so I figured I'd write this out since I've been procrastinating a bit lol.

In my research, I've encountered a few new entities, although this post will be focusing purely on the hounds i've been working with. Take this all with a grain of salt, as I've only been able to work with one or two hounds, otherwise the information I have about them is all from their own mouths. *Please don't take this as a description of the entire species.*

Appearance -

Umbra hounds can have fairly varying appearances, but will usually have the general appearance of a fully black pelt with red eyes. The ones that I've encountered also have a similar body structure to a german shepherd, generally well suited for hunting. Other than this, there isn't really a catch-all for what a hound will look like.

Personality -

While all hounds have very distinct personalities, I've been told by the hounds I've met that they tend to keep to themselves, although some will form packs depending on where they live, their social structure, etc. They are fairly "to the point", but they aren't inherently aggressive. For the most part they will keep their word, although that isn't to say that you should trust them without critical thinking.

Feeding -

From my experience and conversations, all umbra hounds can take down entities fairly quickly. They are quite efficient, especially when working in a pack, and they can eat almost anything. They strip away the energy until it is no longer harmful to them, which proves incredibly beneficial. All umbra hounds have a degree of this skill, although it is up to them to fine-tune it (for example, my companion can easily eat my eldritch without hassle, although this may prove difficult for other hounds if they haven't practiced this specific skill).

Plane -

While the umbra hounds are originally from the umbra plane (and many will stay in the plane they are born in), they may choose to spread out throughout other planes, jumping inbetween them with ease. They generally will stay in other planes full of umbra, although the ones I've spoken to have personally been to many planes, such as this one, hellborn planes, eldritch planes, etc.

Disclaimer -

While you can find umbra hounds if you know where to look, it's probably best to keep your distance from them, since they are quite powerful. Even the hounds that haven't done much hunting or fighting can still hold their ground. Please don't try to bind one or force one into a companionship without their permission; it's harmful to both them and you. Basically, just don't be an asshole, don't treat them like uwu puppies (or like dogs on this plane at all, honestly), and don't try to bind them into anything without their consent and you'll be fine.

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planning on writing up some more umbra stuff soon by the way! stuff about umbra hounds specifically, since they’re something i’ve noticed

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The Canine Chronicles: Hellhounds

Overview:

Hellhounds: One of the most infamous species of hounds, everyone has heard of them even if they don’t work with them. Every culture has a version of them and generally they are seen in a negative light (unless you are a witch or do spirit work). Hellhounds are often associated with Cerberus and death, and since a lot of people fear death, they fear the hounds of death as well.

Appearance:

Hellhounds tend to vary vastly in their appearance, from height and build, to eyes and fur. Basically what I’m saying is there is no way to pinpoint a hellhound ‘by the book’. I work with three different types of hounds and they all are vastly different. One thing they all have in common is the ability to take a more human form and to take on a larger form from their normal one.

Abilities:

Hellhounds were made for battle, for struggling people, and tactical kills. They are in no way someones pet and they are probably the best fighting hound spirit I work with. They have different talents of course, but in general they are very aggressive protectors, guides, and friends. They have the ability to manipulate fire and they do not get burned from it. They can also move silently, making tracking a breeze. If bit by one the wound burns until treated, however it doesn’t cauterize.

Associations:

Colors- Red, Orange, Yellow, Gold, Black, Silver, Copper, Iron

Plants- Dogwood, Roses, Thistle, Blackthorn, Oak, Pine

Stones- Carnelian, Hematite, Red Jasper, Lava Stone, Amethyst, Obsidian

Smells- Cedar, Sandalwood, Smoke, Cigarettes, Campfire

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Resources for Spirit Work

Please note - though I myself am not a spirit worker, I’ve done enough research and seen enough of other people’s personal stories to say this: spirit work is not always light and fluffy and happy (obviously it can be, but not all the time). Spirits are not all willing to work with you peacefully - some are even downright rude or aggressive. It can be dangerous, and there are risks of getting involved with other entities not of this world. Make sure you know what you are getting into completely and are well prepared before engaging. Read and practice at your own discretion.

Updated: August 18th, 2016

General

[A Beginner’s Guide to Spirit Companionship]

[All the Spirits, All the Places] (tw: gif)

[Are You Overcomplicating Spirit Companionship for Yourself?]

[Bonding 101] (tw: gif)

[Boundaries - The First Component of Constructive Spirit Work]

[Branches of Spirit Work]

[Caution: Calling/Attaching Spirits]

[Common Spirit ‘Scams’]

[Considerate Spirit Offerings]

[Dealing with Spirit Anxiety]

[Dealing with Spirit-Induced Trauma and Injuries]

[Dealing with Spirits You Don’t Want to Deal With]

[Guardian/Protective Spirits]

[House Rules]

[How to Make Your Home More Inviting For Spirits]

[I Have No Time for My Spirit Companions]

[If an “Unbound” Spirit Approaches You]

[A More In-Depth Guide to Dealing with House Spirits]

[On Large Spirit Families]

[Settling In: Getting to Know Your House Spirits]

[Spirit-Caused Wounds]

[Spirit Companions: DIY]

[Spirit Companionship]

Spirit Companionship: [What Is It?]; [Why Choose Companionship?]; [Misconceptions]; [It’s a Commitment]

[Spirit Companionship and Insecurity vs. Trust in Yourself]

Spirit Companionship FAQ: [Part 1]; [Part 2]

[Spirit Defense]

[Spirit Do’s And Don’ts]

[Spirit Guides vs. Companions]

[Spirit Work]

[Spirit Work Basics]

[Spirit Work: The Importance of Putting Yourself First] (tw: gif)

[Spirit Worker Reminders]

[Spirits And Astral Walking]

[Spirits and Demons and Where to Start]

[Spirits and the Danger of Spirit Work, FAQ]

[Thoughts on Spirit Work]

[Working with Spirits]

[Working with Spirits: Contracts]

Communication

[Communicating with House Spirits]

[Contacting Spirit Guides and Other Entities]

[Contacting Your Spirit Guides]

[Guide: How to Communicate with Spirits, Gods, and Other Unseen]

[How I Communicate with Spirits]

How to Communicate With Your Spirit Companion: [Part 1]; [Part 2]

[In-Depth Psychic Communication Guide for Spirit Contact]

[So You Want to Talk to Spirits?]

[Spirit Communication: Tips]

[Spirits: Communications And Customs]

[Ten Things to Avoid When Communicating with Spirits]

[Tuning to the Dead]

Channeling

[Channel a Spirit] (an ask)

[Tips on Channeling Spirits] (an ask)

Possession

[How to Avoid Getting Possessed] (an ask)

[On the Topic of Possession, Attacks, and Other Spirit Problems]

[Spirit Vessels]

[What Exactly is Horsing] (an ask)

Banishing / Exorcism

[Dealing With Dead People - Banishing & Exorcism]

[Exorcism 101]

[How to Banish a Spirit]

[Kicking Them Out - An Intro to Banishings, Cleaning House, and Astral Relationship Intervention]

Spells and Magic

[Banishment Spell, Spirits Begone] (tw: sigil)

[Bottle of Spirit Be-Gone]

[Candle Spell to Banish Negative Energies or Spirits]

[Creating a Spirit Trap Stone]

[For Pleasing Household Spirits]

[“Get the Fuck Out!” Spell - Dead People Verison]

[Quick Protection Ward]

[Ritual to Invite Spirit Contact]

[Samhain Spirit Spell]

[Séance Water]

[Selective Spirit Door-Bar]

[The Soul Alchemists Trap Box]

[Spirit Drive-Out]

[Spirit Poppets]

[The Spirit Vessel]

[Spirit Working Powder]

Sigils

[A variety of spirit companion sigils]

[“Get out of my house, you wispy motherfuckers”]

[“I am not fearful of otherworldly entities”]

[“I am protected from malicious spirits”]

[“I am protected from negative spirits”]

[“I can easily channel spirits without negative impact”]

[“I can see spirits and ghosts”]

[“I communicate easily and quickly with spirits around me”]

[“I communicate with spirits with ease”]

[“I easily communicate with ghosts”]

[“I see and communicate with spirits with ease”]

[“I will have success in spirit work”]

[“Nice, positive spirits are attracted to me and communicate with me”]

[“No malicious beings may enter”]

[“Only kind spirits may enter and stay here”]

[“Protect this dwelling from all negative and evil spirits”]

[“Spirits bring me knowledge not harm”]

[“Spirits cannot enter through these portals without being invited”]

[“Spirits will not and cannot enter through this portal without being invited first”]

Blogs

[blackbearmagic​]

[spiritconnect​]

[spirithighway]

[spiritvexer]

[thedragonslibrary]

[thiscrookedcrown]

[urbanspellcraft]

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The Umbra

So when I embraced my power and proclaimed myself a witch I found what I could do and the energy I used in my craft was not widely known. I didn’t consider myself a shadow witch or perform shadow magic because it didn’t quite fit with what I could do or my experiences.

So I declared myself (the first I think) an Umbra witch. Yes, I’m aware Umbra is Latin for shadow so you may be asking yourself; isn’t that the same thing? Well no.

The Umbra is a realm that brushes very closely with ours. The realm itself is massive and as some have mentioned it is a dark realm filled with black ground and red skies. All manners of shadow beings inhabit the realm and this is also where Shadow People reside.

The realm is full of energy. The energy darkness and shadows gives off is rich and full of vitality. As I have stated this is not “evil” energy. I have used Umbra energy in my wards and other protection spells but I have also used it for hexes and curses. It’s a versatile energy.

If you try to connect with the Umbra and draw energy be aware you are going to attract attention to yourself. Most times they will just be curious. But always ensure you ward or use circles because you could always attract a malevolent spirit.

I know of others who are starting to use Umbra energy and I hope that if anyone has questions they know they can come to me.

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A (fairly) detailed write-up on umbra energy

Intro -

Umbra energy is a type of rarely consciously used albeit powerful energy. It's literally shadow energy but since shadow magic is a very different thing umbra is used instead.

It's overall incredibly powerful and useful, although a little difficult to work with at first (especially if you're not aligned with it).

Umbra energy generally doesn't have much info on it so I figured I'd write up all I know so far to hopefully get people interested in it or at least just tell people it exists haha

Under the cut due to its length:

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Gathering the energy -

The easiest way to gather energy is to sit in a dark room. Imagine the shadows in the room all condensing and flying into your palms, forming pure black energy. Focus deeply on that sensation.

Umbra energy tends to feel very heavy and sticky. It's not "grabby" like nature energy can be, but it definitely won't work well with a lot of people. Trust me, if you're holding it you'll probably feel it. I've had people describe it as a mix of slime and tar, haha, but I personally think it feels nice. What I mean to say from this is that umbra energy is a very thick energy, so don't be disappointed if you don't like the feeling at first.

Once you have a grip on what the energy feels like, you'll be able to pull it from other locations. It won't be as pure and strong as it is in a pitch black room, but you can find it by running your hands through shadows and shaded areas, even your own shadow.

Uses -

Umbra energy is incredibly powerful if used properly and has many uses, such as:

- cloaking, especially at night, from entities and humans

- "darker" spells (curses, etc)

- charging sigils

- meditation

- etc.

As well as this, it's a useful source of energy for psi vamps since while I know from personal experience that while nothing is as good as the energy you get from a person, umbra energy can sustain you for quite awhile until your next feed due to the fact that it's just so rich and dense.

Generally there's not many specific spells written that include umbra energy due to its position of "three or maybe four people even know about this energy in detail, much less use it" but at the same time spell-casting can be a personal thing, so it's best for you to decide if it would suit your spells or not.

Meditation -

1. darkness meld (thank you @darkfyretheumbrawitch for this info!)

link to the original post (I’ve literally copy pasted the main part of the post so PLEASE check it out! I’m taking absolutely no credit for this and it’s what helped me first get all of this info)

Needed: Totally dark room Small table you can sit on the floor in front of A black candle (any size)

You will be working with elements of fire and shadow (light and dark)

Sit in the floor and light the candle. As the flame rises pay close attention to how it moves. Focus on the movement and dance of that single flame. Let the light fill your senses.

Now out of the corner of your eye look at the interaction of the candle light against the darkness and start looking at the dance of the shadows instead of the dance of the light. Eventually raise your eyes from the candle and stare straight ahead, focusing more on the darkness and the dance of the shadow. Let that darkness start to fill you, replacing the light. You may feel your own internal darkness resonate with the darkness around you. When you do, blow out the candle.

2. orb gazing

Gather up the umbra energy in your hands, then slowly move your hands out, feeling the energy grow larger and denser in your hands.

Once it's a large enough amount (whatever feels right to you), gaze into the energy. Just let your mind go blank, stare into it, don't feel afraid of what you feel.

If you connect to the energy, your vision may go an inky pitch black. This is normal, let it happen.

You may see the umbra plane, you may just connect to the energy. This technique might not even work for you! That's all fine, since energy is a very personal thing.

Note: You may attract umbra entities by doing this due to the amount of energy you're using (more on this later), so it's important to ward first.

Umbra plane -

The umbra plane is a plane of existence that can be reached via astral travel. It's where many umbra entities live, and absolutely rich in umbra energy.

From personal experience (as well as checking with a few other umbra users) the plane is very dark and mountainous, with absolutely no colour. You can hear the sound of whispering and occasionally you may see eyes sort of “flickering” in and out around you.

While it depends on where you are in the plane, it is also rich in shadow people and other entities. You may see crowds of shadow people just standing around and you'll probably notice they're watching you. It's not an aggressive thing generally, it's more of a "who the hell is this?" kinda thing lol.

Entities -

Umbra worms -

One thing that I noticed pretty quickly were umbra worms (some people call them shrouds, which is probably a better name but I like umbra worms lol). They appear to be either sentient energy or actual entities that resemble tendrils or "worms". They have varying intelligence, but overall they're a little stupid lol.

They get very curious in you if you're holding umbra energy, to the point of trying to sip it from your hands before you even get to do anything with it. They don't mean any harm, but if they touch you they will most likely leave a huge ball of umbra energy on you, which, depending on your reaction, may need cleansing pretty quickly (I didn't need to cleanse, but it did jolt me and I was forced to pluck the energy off of me due to the nature of umbra energy being incredibly dense). This isn't out of malice though; mistakes happen.

Umbra worms seem to appear out of nowhere; they'll phase into existence around you, lap at the energy in your hands, watch to see what you're doing, that sort of thing. They do seem to come from (or are at least attached to) the walls, though.

Overall, so far I haven't noticed any malice or kindness from umbra worms. They mostly just want to drink up the concentrated energy that you're working with, but shooing them away will get them to leave temporarily. I find it easier to just put a glob on the floor away from me so that they have an easier piece of energy to go for; it's a win-win situation since they won't accidentally touch me and they'll also get a nice feed.

Shadow people -

Another entity that you will most likely encounter while working with umbra energy is shadow people. These aren't demons or ghosts or anything like that; they are their own entity, with their own views. No shadow person is inherently good or evil, just as humans aren't set to be good or evil.

Shadow people are much more intelligent than umbra worms. They tend to stay out of your way unless they're aggressive, (which is uncommon) so it's best to keep wards up just in case. That being said, shadow people tend to slip through wards easier than other entities I've encountered, so it's best to have specific wards for them.

You can definitely work with shadow people if you're interested in spirit work and they will have their own unique views due to residing on the umbra plane, but as with any other spirit please be careful. If a partnership isn't working out between you and a shadow person, it's best to cut ties and work with someone else.

Physically it's fairly easy to notice if shadow people are around once you're working with umbra energy. You'll get a vague feeling of anxiety and your heart may possibly race. This isn't to say they're harmful, it's just a natural reaction to them watching you. A good way to counteract this is to address the shadow people. I tend to say something along  the lines of "Hey, I know you're all there. I'm sorry if I'm acting scared, for the most part it's just fear of the unknown. I wholly respect you all." While this doesn't ease the subconscious anxiety, it will help everyone feel more comfortable.

Eyes -

I’m generally not sure if these are their own entities or something to do with the plane itself, but I’ve noticed a LOT of eyes, seemingly detached from any bodies, watching me. I don’t have much info on them unfortunately, but they’re basically the definition of static lol.

They seem to appear mostly when you’re meditating to actually enter the umbra plane, although I have noticed one or two just sort of appear and leave without any prompting. They don’t appear to be malicious, but their energy seems difficult to read since they flicker in and out so quickly.

A few blogs to check out:

@darkfyretheumbrawitch

@sordhent (did a post on umbra energy but doesn’t specialise in it, still check ‘em out!)

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a few more personal notes on umbra energy

so i was messing around with it again but this time actually meditated on it for an extended period of time, just held it in my hands, etc. this is mostly just diary stuff since it’s hard to find anything on umbra energy save a few specific blogs

- a few (3-4?) shadow people appeared around me but there was no malice, just curiosity. i said hey to them and they didnt reply or show they heard even but that’s cool since i was more trying to focus on the energy. they hung around until i had to open the door and light got into my room

- holding it in my hands and just staring into the energy was very very calming and trancelike, but everything went black again and that’s when the shadow people arrived so i got a little distracted haha (note to self: reward your room soon to specify these guys since they’re pretty attracted to umbra energy for obvious reasons)

- overall i’ve definitely gotten the hang of pulling it from dark places, should start working on pulling it from lighter areas like shadows in the middle of the day etc

- also i should work on the actual benefits of it like cloaking at night etc. since while feeding on it is very filling (not as filling as People Energy(tm) but it’s up there) i feel like at this point i should really be using it for more than just meditation and feeding lol

[umbrawyrm]

personal notes - umbra energy

warm in a chilling way, hard to explain, very tingly. not at all grabby until i collect it, mixes with my energy super easily but it makes me feel *very* dizzy for a little bit if i feed on it compared to feeding off an actual person (nearly passed out a few times). overall very comforting but very powerful

when collecting it everything goes pitch black, see flashes of light that look like individual eyes. might wanna look into that, do some warding etc. just in case

seems to feed off of nature energy very well, useful for burning sigils

easiest to summon in pitch black (duh) but can be “plucked” out of shadows