Therian Things!

Everything from Therian stuff to random quotes from stranger's. Male| Pansexual| Border Collie| Therian| Hopeless Romantic

[lobardi]

I have been gone a while, these things happen but I won't make any false promises. I'm going to leave my blog here in case anyone would care to read it. Apart from that, I'll probably not return. Some things you just can't recover from. Buh-bye everyone,

[lobardi]

You know when you're standing around and not really doing anything and your body just goes: "Wow, I might just fall over now." Then you stumble a bit. Yeah that's basically what involuntary shifting feels like.

[lobardi]

There's no way to love a Werewolf with catching a few fleas.

Over heard by a Stranger

[lobardi]

Hello everyone, I just wanted to say that I might be gone for a little while. Some pretty confusing things are happening at home and I'm not too sure if I'm going to be able to update frequently. It's nothing bad, I just might be moving out. Not too sure yet. So from me to you, have a wonderful day and I'll see you all in a little while.

[lobardi]

Decided!

After giving it a lot of thought and trying every name that was suggested for one that seemed to stick I have decided to go with… “Dai” pronounced like "Dye" and for the best part, as far as I know it's gender neutral... Not too sure of my Theriotype's gender but that's a talk for another day.

I know there where allot of other great suggestions, but this one just seemed to click. So thank you to everyone who pitched in, your support was all very appreciated.

On a side note, whoever this mystery corgi is who sent in that name, thank you.

[lobardi]

NAME: Colliflower, Lord of hyperdeath.

That one is pretty funny, but it would sound weird if brought it up in conversations.

[lobardi]

I don't understand- you can't be part animal

Not physically, it's more of a belief.

[lobardi]

What is a therian

A Therian is someone who believes that a part of them is an animal, that is called a Theriotype. Some people believe it to be a soul or a past life that stuck with them.That's about the basics though, so if you need any more information just ask away.

[lobardi]

Need A Name

I need your help, I’ve decided to finaly give my Therian side a name. So if you can come up with something for a skinny grey and white spotted Border Collie I would love to hear your ideas!

[trashcats-palace-blog]

Your theriotype is not a separate entity from you. You ARE your theriotype, so why would your theriotype need a name as if it’s a separate entity?

[lobardi]

Because it's still a part of me that doesn't have a name yet and I'm getting tire of just calling it my Theriotype. Just doesn't feel personal at all.

[lobardi]

Some names: Dai, Capelli, macer, rugosa, descarndo , uto, vitt, svart, and Gris Belly rubs and head scratches from a certain corgi therian <3 P.s Always remember to keep you head up and tail waging <3!

Thank you for the selection of beautiful names, they seem to sit with me pretty well. I now just have to see how well they stick, thanks again my anonymous corgi friend!

[lobardi]

Need A Name

I need your help, I’ve decided to finaly give my Therian side a name. So if you can come up with something for a skinny grey and white spotted Border Collie I would love to hear your ideas!

[coyhowl]

Nina or nala?

[lobardi]

Those do sound like good names, pretty as well. Thanks for your suggestions though, I will give it some thought on what fits the best.

[lobardi]

Need A Name

I need your help, I've decided to finaly give my Therian side a name. So if you can come up with something for a skinny grey and white spotted Border Collie I would love to hear your ideas!

[otherkinavenger-archive]

Types of Shifts

“Shifting” is a term used primarily by the therianthrope community to describe when their mentality becomes more like their theriotype. 

There are two major types of shifts; Dominant Shifts and Sub-Shifts. They break up into five different categories; Standard, Common, Uncommon, Voluntary, and Involuntary. Standard and Common Shifts are Dominant, while uncommon, Voluntary, and Involuntary Shifts are Sub-Shifts. 

This post will discuss the different types and the different categories of shifts! 

If you have information to add or see something incorrect, please send us a message or email your concerns to [email protected]

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Dominant Shifts

There are two types of Dominant Shift; Standard Shifts and Common Shifts. 

Standard Shifts are easily the most well known types of shifting; they’re the kind of shift that many therians experience and have in common. The types of Standard Shifts are Mental and Spiritual Shifts– however, some people group Physical Shifts and Sensory Shifts into this category as well.

Common Shifts are, in comparison, slightly rarer than Standard Shifts but still very common in the community. They include Astral, Aura, Cameo, Dream, and Phantom Shifts. 

Sub-Shifts

There are three types of Sub-Shift; Uncommon, Voluntary, and Involuntary Shifts.

Uncommon Shifts are less common than Dominant shifts but still occur frequently in the community. Uncommon Shifts include Persona, Bilocation, Berserker, Magickal, and Possesion Shifts, along with Contherianthropy and Sun/Syntherianthropy.

A Voluntary Shift is when a shift is induced on purpose. 

An Involuntary Shift is when a shift is forced. This includes Emotional Shifts.

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Dominant Shifts - Standard

Mental Shift

A mental shift occurs when and individual takes on the mentality of their theriotype. This occurs across a drastic range and can be something as slight as a minor change in attitude to something more drastic, such as walking on all fours or attempting to fly. 

Spiritual Shift

A spiritual shift occurs when an individual’s aura, astral body, or spiritual self is in tune with their theriotype. Any person who can astral project can experience this shift because it takes place on a non-physical plane. This is a common voluntary shift. 

Physical Shift

A physical shift occurs when an individual’s physical body becomes their theriotype. This is easily the most controversial type of shift for many reasons and there is no solid evidence to prove that it can actually occur.

Sensory Shift

A sensory shift is the most common type of shift. During a sensory shift an individual is immersed in their theriotype’s energy, which results in a more animal-like mood. The individual will generally feel much more alert, aware, and animal-ish. This is very similar to the mindset that people who play intense sports get into during a game.

Dominant Shifts - Common

Astral Shifts

An astral shift occurs when an individual enters the astral plane and shifts there. It can be difficult for some to induce voluntarily. Astral shifting is a type of spiritual shifting. 

Aura Shifts

An aura shift occurs when an individual changes the shape of their aura to mimic the shape of their theriotype and/or changes the charge of their aura to be more animalistic. This is most often a voluntary shift.

Cameo Shifts

A cameo shift occurs when an individual experiences a different type of shift into an animal other than their theriotype(s). This occurs mostly during dream shifts.

Dream Shifts

A dream shift occurs when an individual experiences a shift in a dream. This is a type of astral shift and is usually an involuntary shift.

Phantom Shifts

A phantom shift occurs when an individual can feel a limb that belongs to their theriotype but not to their physical body (e.x. wings, tails, ears). Those limbs are usually referred to as metalimbs, otherlimbs, or supernumery phantom limbs. (Note: metalimbs and otherlimbs seem to be tumblr-exclusive terms).

Sub-Shifts - Uncommon

Persona Shifts

Some therianthropes have a separate ‘persona’/personality for their theriotype in a way that is similar to having an alter. A persona shift occurs when an individual shifts into (one of) their alternate persona(e). 

Bilocation Shifts

A bilocation shift occurs when an individual, either voluntarily or involuntarily, projects an image of their theriotype outside of their body. Some believe that a biolocation shift is the product of an individual’s etheric or astral form manifesting on the physical plane. Bilocation shifters are often mistaken for possession shifters.

Berserker Shifts

A berserker shift is almost solely an involuntary shift that is induced by the onset of extreme anger. It is usually accompanied with blind rage, increased strength, and a radical mental shift. After a berseker shift, individuals report feeling weak and tired. This is not yet a widely accepted form of shifting. 

Magickal Shifts

A magickal shift is a type of voluntary shift which can only be induced by performing a ritual when an individual wishes to experience a shift. This may be where rumors of physical shifts stem from. This can also refer to someone attempting to become a therian through magick rituals, which is very frowned upon.

Possession Shifts

A possession shift occurs when an individual sends their soul, consciousness, mind, spirit, astral body, etc, into an animal body in such a way that they can perceive the world through the animal’s senses. This is a voluntary magickal shift and is very difficult and dangerous to do.

Contherianthropy

A contherianthrope is a therian who is in a constant state of being in a shift; they are always both their theriotype and a human at the same time

Suntherianthropy/Syntherianthropy

A syntherianthrope is similar to a contherianthrope but instead of being in a constant state of half-shift, the basic instincts and attitudes of an individual’s theriotype is integrated into their human personality.

Sub-Shifts - Voluntary and Involuntary

Voluntary Shifts

A voluntary shift occurs when an individual purposely induces a type of shift. Some shifts– such as a magickal shift– can only be experienced voluntarily.

Involuntary Shifts

An involuntary shift occurs when an individual is forced into a type of shift. Some shifts– such as an emotional shift– can only be experienced involuntarily.

Emotional Shifts

An emotional shift occurs when an individual is experiencing a strong emotion, usually something negative such as stress or anger. Strong anger can induce a berserker shift.

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We hope that this gives some of you a better comprehension of shifting and the various types of shifts!

[lobardi]

Markings

Let me just say this, you can not in any way change the look of your Theriotype. Markings are just something you find out, and it took me ages to find out mine. Just give it some time, it will come to you.

Also, not matter how hard I search, I can’t seem to find any neon coloured wolves or with fur patterns that look like moons.

[wergepard]

Technically, you could do that if you’re a psychological therian. For example, in dreams, I am either a cheetah with or without the king mutation. It also just doesn’t really matter to me how I look as a cheetah because I just am so that could be why.

[lobardi]

There are always exemptions to things, I probably did sound a bit harsh in how I worded it. I'll consider revising it but it still stands true for the majority out the that only have a single Theriotype.

[lobardi]

I can't help but wonder, were you an "outside dog" or can you not remember?

I would definitely say I was an outside dog, mostly all of my past memories are of me working outside or going on walks. It has effected me a little bit but mainly that I just don't feel the weather anymore. Thanks for your question by the way!

[lobardi]

New Therian

I met this guy today, he was sat on his own just idly reading a newspaper when I came up to him and just started a conversation. I normally do this as I'm constantly looking for new quotes from stranger's about Therianthropy, but as I talked to him about and asked for his feedback he replied with "I didn't know there was a name for it." In a slightly shocked tone. So I talked with him for a while and explained what I could, answer every question he could dish out before I asked one of my own. I asked him simply if he knew what was he was deep down. He had a second to think but really it was probably just a bit of nerves of never having to say it out loud. Eventually he stated that he might be a river otter. At that point I wanted to drill him with questions on what he experienced but I held off for the most part and tried to keep it civil. Really it was just a pretty great time. Sorry if this rambled on a bit but I think it's just a nice thing I did. Buh-bye everyone! Thanks for reading.

[tiredofbeingalonewolf]