This is a collection of recommended articles, wikis, blogs, and more about otherkin.
Introductions
Otherkin 101 carrd
A Simple Introduction to Otherkin and Therians, an essay by @frameacloud
Otherkin FAQ, written together by many otherkin mailing list participants in 1999-2001 and edited by the Crisses
What are 'Otherkind'? an article by @arethinn
Anti-Otherkin: A Symptom of a Greater Problem, a lecture by @who-is-page
Overviews written by people who aren't otherkin
"Understanding the otherkin," a magazine article by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
"'We Are Spirits of Another Sort': Ontological Rebellion and Religious Dimensions of the Otherkin Community," a peer-reviewed academic journal article by Joseph P. Laycock
"On Being Non-Human: Otherkin Identification and Virtual Space," a dissertation by Devin Proctor, from 2019 ( @arethinn wrote a commentary about it)
Large collections of writings and more
Otherkin dot net has been the main website about otherkin since the 1990s, full of essays by many. Here is an archive of the old version of the site that retains the original date-stamps for when the essays were posted to it.
Mythsong, the personal site of @arethinn, has many excellent articles about otherkin.
There are 400+ neatly tagged and organized resources by many in the otherkin section of the Alterhuman Archive.
Wikis
Otherkin.Wiki is newer and smaller but carefully made with strict notability guidelines.
AnOther Wiki is older and useful for finding about groups and events from years ago.
History
Otherkin Timeline, by @frameacloud. A book of the community's history from 1972 to 2011.
An addendum to the Otherkin Timeline by @houseofchimeras for the period from 2006 to 2021.
Otherkin News is a long-running collaborative blog you can join and post about current events.
Are you otherkin?
Am I otherkin? by Gazer
Identifying your otherkin species, by Sprite RĂȘvenchate
The scientific approach, by Miniar
Community
Nonhuman National Park, a web forum
Otherkin Haven, a moderated Dreamwidth community
Safety in Alterhuman Spaces, a booklet by the Dragonheart Collective
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The reading starts with the message- "marching to the beat of your drum," so I'm guessing you love to do your own thing? This quality/essence of yours is exactly what people find pretty about you. You EXUDE this airy-fairy kinda ethereal energy, laced with an almost Aquarian and Gemini-like quality. You have your own blueprint, set of beliefs, and ideas that you LIVE by, and your beauty is inspired by your individuality.
For example, say you grew up in a culture where most people are fair-skinned, but you have darker skin. You absolutely love and adore your skin for what it is, and because you embrace it, others love it by extension. Whatever stands out about you in the society you live in right now is what people find pretty about you. Say you have long hair when the norm is short hairâwell, that's what people find pretty about you. They find your unique features breathtaking. Itâs otherworldly.
You know, you give me Maeve Wiley vibes from Sex Education. She had her own style going on, and didnât we absolutely love her for it? Her edgy vibe contrasted against the more simplistic vibe of the rest of the town. Yeah, thereâs something about that which STANDS OUT and beckons for peopleâs attention (even if youâre not out here actively seeking attention). And boy, is it refreshing AF. You donât know just how much you bring to the table by being yourself đ.
You may like to dress "intelligently," or your natural style simply makes you look really smart, and this adds to that Aqua/Gemini quality that others find so pretty about you. Maybe youâre into graphic tees? Or your clothing simply makes people think, you know? Your style is different, and gosh, itâs so, soooo pretty (I really hope you understand that by the end of this read, haha).
Side note: I donât think you realize the effect you have on people, lmao. Itâs so funny because thatâs such an Aqua quality, hahaha.
Moving onâit seems like youâve never let go of your connection to your inner child, and this keeps you fun, joyous, and energetic. This is something people instantly notice about you, and they LOVE IT SO MUCH. You brighten peopleâs days with your little giggles, pranks, and jokes (even if theyâre dark).
Again, thereâs something deeply unconventional about you thatâs soooo pretty. Like, itâs almost as if you are your own beauty standard, you know? Haha, youâre a trendsetter, arenât you? Itâs reminding me of Rihannaâs energyâhow different she looks from Western beauty standards, but boy, does she make WAVES with her presence alone.
Whatâs pretty about you transcends the material realm. Itâs your faith in the divine shining through your eyes when you walk past a stranger on the street, or the endless energy you contain because youâre so connected to source (or whatever âgodâ you believe in). This openness to anything or anyone that comes your way is what makes you OH so pretty âšïž.
Thanks for reading, sweet Pile 1! Have a good rest of your day/night đ
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You have a side to you that you NEVER show peopleâyour softer, mushy, gushy, sensitive, unconditional-love side (for obvious reasons, hello?). And people seem to sense that youâre hiding SOMETHING. Usually, they canât guess what it is, and they find this super mysterious, enchanting, and ALLURING. They want to know this other side of you. They want to bring it out (and by "they," I mean anyone interested in getting to know you deeper). This makes you irresistibly pretty, Pile 2.
I see that youâre an incredibly humble person, and this only adds to the magnitude of PRETTINESS I already told you about! Sheesh. Could you be any more charming and awesome?
Side note: People really appreciate the random acts of kindness you bestow on them when no oneâs looking. If you have a habit of smiling at people (no matter who they are), this is perceived as reeeeeeally pretty đ. (Also, it makes you all the more lovable?!)
You seem interested in bringing as much kindness as you humanly can into an inherently unkind world, and this honestly takes your physical beauty to another level! Your heart is so generous and pure, kind of like Leo or Cancer energy. You donât stand for injustice, and you MAKE IT KNOWN (quietly or not đ đŸ). Itâs almost as if you have the ability to love peopleâs hearts back to life again if theyâve been through injustice, which is honestly so precious. Youâre a national treasure, Pile 2!
Whatâs beautiful and pretty about you is how you naturally allow people to feel safely vulnerable around you. You seem like someone who can listen to peopleâs woes and almost make them disappear đ¶âđ«ïž. Haha, I love that.
People can slow down around you (because of your energy, bruh) and let down their guard, even if itâs only for a moment. Itâs a beautiful gift you have. Iâm happy you exist. BIG HUGS, Pile 2!
I love you so much, and have a wonderful day/night!
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Pile 3:
Message to open your reading- "You GIVE Sabrina Carpenter vibes." "You serve MOTHER vibes." Lol, a lot of people seem to thirst after your maternal vibe, Pile 3. Youâre out here taking care of people, huh? Letâs get into itâ
What people find pretty about you is your cozy, emotionally healthy, and prosperous energy. Itâs almost like people feel âtaken under your wing,â as if an angel is taking them in to help heal and rejuvenate them. You have angel vibes, Pile 3, and thatâs whatâs PRETTY about you.
You might have really pretty (and really watery?) eyes with big natural lashes, and they look very glossy and bigâlowkey like anime eyes đ. Tehe âšïž. Love that!
You seem very protective of the people you love, and they really appreciate that about you. Thatâs what makes you so pretty. Maybe when you defend someone close to you whoâs been wrongedâsay youâre arguing with the offenderâyou might come off really attractive to people. The passion with which you protect is SEXY, baby. Keep đđŸ it đđŸ up đđŸ.
Youâre like this stable figure in your life to a lot of people. So many of them lean on you for support and come to you with their problems, and you happily help them.
Side note: I hear this incredibly helpful and giving nature of yours is going to bring A LOT of abundance into your life, so keep an eye out for it, hehe.
Also, a slightly off-topic message keeps coming in STRONGâthereâs a specific person (romantic) who wants to dedicate a song to you. Itâs called âMade For Meâ by Muni Long. Maybe itâs how theyâre feeling about you right now? Take this only if it resonates :)
Moving on with your reading now, you seem to be a guiding light in peopleâs lives, kind of like a lighthouse for lost boats, so to speak. Your beauty follows closely with this wisdom of yours, and thatâs what people find pretty about you. You wear your wisdom like a warrior wears armor, and gosh, thatâs very beautiful, almost in an enchanting way.
You have seer energy about you, and maybe it reflects in how you present yourself? Maybe you seem very calm and grounded? Maybe you have great hygiene or look really put together? If so, this is really pretty, Pile 3 :).
Itâs like your energy is medicine to people who are naturally anxious. You allow them to seek respite from their own minds, and boy, does that make you so PRETTTTTAYYYYYY, ugh.
Thanks for reading, my sweet Pile 3. Have yourself a wonderful day/night, and keep being the stable, sexy baddie that you are, hehe đđ«. Love you! <3
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Maybe the journey isn't about becoming anything. Maybe it's about unbecoming everything that isn't really you so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.
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Anthony Bourdain once said:
âTraveling doesnât magically make you a better person, but it gives you the opportunity to become one. Every dish I tasted, every street I walked, every culture I encountered taught me that life isnât about being comfortable, but about learning to enjoy discomfort. If you donât dare to step outside your comfort zone, youâll never know the true flavor of the world.â