Therians do not take over animal's minds, why would we when we already have the mind of an animal? I don't COMBINE my mind with a wolf, I SHIFT my mind into one of a wolf. There are different types of shifts a therian can go into, personally I usually only dream and mental shift.
Mental Shift
A condition known to affect "weres" (even if said humans don't know about their awereness) when one species within their own spirit or soul is dominant over any other. In most cases "weres" are "mentally shifted" in their human mindset. The actual shift occurs when the mindset changes from human to animal (e.g. Wolf) or Vice Versa.
Dream Shift
This is sometimes the most common form of shifting, at least, for those that can remember their dreams. This is exactly how it sounds, shifting while dreaming. It could be any of the mentioned forms of shifting here, the most common being the Physical Shift.
Physical Shift(PS)
The stuff dreams are made of... This shift alone, for those who believe, is a goal for the majority of "Weres" want to experience. This is indeed going from form A to form B with the body as the artistic media. A shift in body, many weres feel with the PS, they can become what they truly are on the inside, now reflecting on the outside. Only a handful of people have admitted publicly to being able to PS, or having been able to PS in the past (say once or twice). They are generally either bombarded with questions, or are treated as lunatics, liars, or role players. Thus, most PSers remain quiet about their abilities, and generally share their stories with people they wholeheartedly trust or sometimes, those just willing to listen. *Hint: Most of the time, if you wish for PSers to tell their tales, you must keep an open mind and a closed mouth.
The Shadow Shift
This type of shifting should not be confused with the PS. This is a term to be used for the type of shift that occurs when only the appearance shifts. This usually takes place when there is little available light, a sort of mass hallucination if you will, but whatever the case, the object being focused upon, appears to be something else. Unlike the PS, this type of shifting is "looks only," you wouldn't gain any extra senses, or characteristics from this... it is, in fact, very similar to just putting on a fursuit (but without the suit).
Aura Shift
An aura shift occurs when someone believes or feels this energy field has changed shape to that of their were animal. Most people outside are able to sense an aura shift when it occurs, feeling some sort of dread or fear for the shifter.
Astral Shift
Astral shifting is the process where one’s leave his body and become that of another form, either by shifting the appearance of the spirit, or entering the body of another being on the 'astral plane'. This is higher plane of consciousness and it can take a lot of work to reach. Such shifts are often associated with "psychic" experiences such as : dream sharing, telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, and psychokinesis. Astral Shifts are also said to be more spiritual in nature.
Astral shifters who shift can sometimes be seen as ghostly images, if they can manifest at all on the physical plain. Typically though, as in astral travel, they are generally unseen and pass without notice. They typically do not change form on the physical plain. They also remain human in appearance when they shift.
Totemic Shift
Totemic shifting is the process of shifting into an animal spirit through the use of meditation and Magick.
Totemic shifters are often shamans, or are involved in me form of mysticism that involves contact with animal spirits and possessed psychic powers. They call to the animal and invite them in, taking on the animal's senses and form, and all of it's abilities
Phantom Shift
Phantom shifting is one of the most frustrating forms of shifting. As a phantom arm or leg can be felt on the limbs of amputees, an animal's fur, scales, muzzle, or suchlike can be felt on a shifter, even though the body part is not there.
Sense Shift
Sense Shifting involves the senses of the human body, changing to the senses of the animal type. The senses, usually hearing and the sense of smell become heightened above what would seem a normal human level . Sense shifting can also be displayed in a way that related is related to bi-location . A were can smell odors, and hear other sounds, from very far away, through a bond with another. Normally a close friend or relative, temporarily sharing the other's senses at the time.
Unlike the types of shifts (being separate) noted above, this type of shift can give you attributes of any animal/spirit guide (not necessarily that of the wereside, or your personal spirit guide). These 'attributes' can be in the form of a physical (for example: "strength"), aural ("senses") or mental ("cognitive abilities")
Bi-location Shift
Bi-Location is a stranger and more acute version of astral shifting, where the shifter in question projects the shifted astral version of him/herself across some distance. Bi-location shifting is also marked as unique by the fact that it takes place within the physical plane, and also that it can be witnessed by other people (that is, those who see the astral animal).
Beserkr Shift
Berserkr shifting refers to the ancient Norse warriors that were used to fighting naked with fury and inspiration from the bear or wolf spirit. People who shift berserk are those who run into altered states of consciousness or trances for the purpose of fighting and killing, mainly warriors and assassins.
A popular myth states that some drugs can help achieve the berserk state, removing pain and fear. They would be used by soldiers (mainly from US and Israel armies) to reach the “condition orange” state.
Source:
http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/.../resource.html
http://www.therianthropes.com/
Also, I do not exactly believe I have a wolf soul, I really have no idea. Do not forget that it's not just a spiritual connection, but it can be a physiological connection as well. I think I have more of a physiological connection with wolves than a spiritual connection.
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