Supernumerary Phantom Limbs, the forgotten phenomenon - what are they, and how do I get them?
Supernumerary phantom limbs have somewhat been forgotten in today’s community, in that they used to be one of the few defining traits of being Otherkin. Many of you may have heard of supernumerary phantom limbs, but it is pushed to the side in todays’ Otherkin society.
What are they?
Do not worry if you have never felt a supernumerary phantom limb (I will refer to this as a SPL for the rest of this post), as these were typically felt through focused meditation - a method which has somewhat been lost to time. It IS possible to feel a SPL without meditation, but many members of the community may not know what this sensation is.
SPL is a phenomenon in which, you feel the limbs which you would have in your kintype’s body, that are lacking in your human form. These can be in the form of wings, tails, etc.
A SPL can feel like a presence - a strange sensation that something is there. It may be uncomfortable to have something in the place of this SPL, as if it is being restricted.
Meditating on it
If you can not feel any SPL’s where you should have them, and would like to experience this, there are ways of meditation.
A common method is to fill a bath tub with 8 inches of lukewarm water, undress, and light some scented candles of your choice. The higher relation to your kintype, the better (e.g sea scents for ocean creatures, forest scents for woodland critters). You may also choose to play relevant, soothing sounds.
Darken the room and lie down in the bath tub, taking in the atmosphere of the room. Picture yourself as your kin type, then focus on their limbs - limbs that you do not possess in this form. Picture how you use this limb, familiarise it. Soon, you will start to feel this limb. Congratulations, you have done it!
If you do not feel your SPL - do not worry. Try again when convenient to you.
Some may never feel SPL, this does not change the legitimacy of your kintype. You are still Otherkin!
