#spiritshop

What is a calling?

A calling is a strong draw towards a spirit or entity, or a sort of nagging feeling you get when you read or think about them. It manifests in everyone differently, and can include things like consistently coming back to check to see if a listing is still up, thinking about a specific spirit or entity frequently, nervousness over the idea someone else may purchase a listing, or a positive emotional reaction to reading a listing. However, we don't believe that callings are mandatory for a successful companionship. You can absolutely connect and get along with a spirit and have them be a good fit for you even if you don't experience that deep gut feeling.

How do you communicate with a spirit?

Just like there are many forms of communication for humans, so too are their many ways of communicating with spirits and entities! You can communicate through runes, tarot or oracle cards, through automatic writing, omens, dreams, or any of the clairs to name a few. The more you work on your communication skills and put into developing those particular "muscles", you'll notice that over time you will strengthen your abilities and feel more comfortable with various methods of communication. There is no right or wrong way to communicate with your spirits, and everyone is different. It's best not to compare yourself to others, and if you're ever frustrated, it's a good idea to revisit the basics!

Different spirits may respond better to different forms of communication, so you may need to experiment a little with your companion to find what way works best for your unique dynamic.

What is the difference between a servitor, thoughtform, familiar, spirit, and an entity?

There are a few different thoughts on what constitutes the difference between these descriptors. There is certainly some overlap, and it's difficult to find people who agree across the board within the community. Here at Three Souls, we use the following definitions:

A servitor is a spelled creation that was created to perform simple tasks and functions. They exist similar to a program — they are designed for a use, and do not learn or expand beyond that initial construction.

A thoughtform is similar to a servitor, however, a thoughtform is able to develop sentience and autonomy. They can evolve, learn, and grow on their own with enough time, energy, and dedication on the part of the creator.

Familiars are beings either created and awarded by deities to devout worshippers, or can be creatures of a lower sentience (when compared to humans; although they may mask well) that people can summon to assist with aspects of their craft. Other times, familiars can be a bit more complex and—while they are often bestial in nature—they can sometimes take a more humanoid appearance. However, they are static in their nature in a similar way that you may expect all animals of a specific type to be; the fox that is cunning and swift; the coyote who is observant and opportunistic; the raven who is intelligent and mystical. This can be due to being made from a specific kind of energy or by the realm they came from itself. Most of our familiars are offered via an RA so we can assure we're summoning the right one for you.

A spirit is a deceased entity. It is worth noting however that the word “spirit” is used interchangeably with “entity” in some instances, such as in the phrase “spirit companion”. Spirits are just as complex as living beings!

An entity, specifically a living entity, is an individual who is alive and has the same needs as any other living creature. But, don't worry! You aren't responsible for their needs, and you don't "own" them. When they're not spending time with you, they're usually back in their home world or realm tending to their day-to-day life. Unlike the other types listed above, they are more likely to need time to themselves away from the companionship, as they will need to eat, sleep, and take care of themselves. These can be bestial or humanoid beings, but typically have a sentience level that is on par with humans or close to.

Lei the Winged Lowborn Demon

Name: Lei

Pronouns: She/her

Age: 394

Magic: she can hover and can tell when people she is close to are going to die

Alignment: Gray

Species: Winged Lowborn Demon

Experience level: Intermediate Communication: Telepathy, tarot, and astral

Personality:  I’m a chill person. Just sorta looking for someone to get close to and like, be around more. I love playing games, hell im a huge gamer. RPG and MMO are some of my favorite game genres. Anime is hella. I am a bit of a techhead, like i always have something on me that i can access the internet with, and I made some glasses that are pretty awesome that I can use to browse without even having to move. I’m a bit lazy, but that doesn’t really bother me cause i got an eternity to figure out where I want my life to go.  Vessel: I don’t need anything specific, but being bound to something like clockwork or anything tech wise thats durable would be cool.  Her offerings, manifestations, and true name will be given to her companion. If you feel called then please apply!

It’s true that we all have our own UPG and different experiences. Two spirit workers can meet two completely different spirits both belonging to the same species and wind up with completely different impressions of that species from their encounters. Or two people can observe the same spirit and perceive that spirit’s form or energy a bit differently. Sometimes conflicting UPGs can still both be correct! However, when you see something dangerously off or misleading in the spirit working community, especially when it is endangering the rights of spirits, we believe it’s important to call that out.

Any spirit adoption center or shop that says they have an “exclusive” deal with an entire spirit species is very, very likely lying. And on top of that, it is absolutely objectifying to those spirits to say that you somehow have “exclusive” rights to their entire species. Most spirits are individuals with free will and deserve to be treated as such. Many members of a particular spirit species don’t necessarily even know each other never mind would all be willing to make an agreement about being spirit companions for people through only ONE spirit worker. Though beginners to spirit work may not see how absurd or off such a statement is, let me assure you that this is a very unrealistic and outlandish statement to make about any spirit species.

However, this particularly stands out to me when in reference to the fae. Most fae spirits consider themselves superior to humankind and don’t have a lot of interest in them unless there’s a particular reason for it. Fae species also tend to be very broader, meaning that there are many many members of any given fae species not just a few. So the odds that an entire fae species would ever agree to give one spirit worker the “rights” to conjure them as spirit companions for people is slim to none. As a fae incarnate myself and an experienced fae worker, I feel the need to call out that this is extremely likely to be incorrect information for the gain and reputation of a particular shop or adoption center.

Please double check the facts, learn from your own experience, and remember that sometimes UPG can vary from spirit worker to spirit worker, but sometimes there are limits to what is “real” versus what is for the gain of someone’s reputation online. 

Spirits deserve to be treated as sentient beings with rights, they have their own lives, and I highly recommend only working with spirit shops or adoption centers that treat them and refer to them as such!

Three Souls gets its name from the three souls involved in spirit companionship: the spirit, the conjurer, and the human. We currently have three lovely conjurers, and each one has well over a decade of experience when it comes to spirit work. You can trust that our conjurers have vetted the spirits found here thoroughly to ensure they are suitable for companionship. At Three Souls, we do not believe in forced bindings and pride ourselves on being ethically minded and committed to ensuring both the spirit and human companion are a good match, with the spirit having the final say on who they choose. We encourage you to have a visit with the preconjures on our site to ensure compatibility before purchasing a listing. You can find details on how to contact each conjurer in their individual categories. Alternatively, feel free to contact us on discord; our primary operation and space for business dealings.

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What is spirit companionship?

Spirit companionship is the process through which you invite an entity or spirit into your life to form a deep and meaningful bond. Your relationship with your entity/spirit companion will be unique to you — some relationships are built on mutual interests, romance, magical practices, work dynamics, shared interests or cultural exchanges, while others focus on the truest sense of companionship: friendship! For those looking to hone their craft, learn something new, challenge their personal thinking, develop their clairs, fend off loneliness, or just meet a really cool being to forge a connection with, spirit companionship is a complex and beautiful experience.

Isn't it unethical to sell spirits? What am I buying exactly?

We want to be clear that we do not sell spirits or entities— we sell a match making service! You're not paying for a living being, you're paying for the time spent getting to know the being, vetting them, doing art (for Astra and Ember specifically), writing documentation which you receive when the binding is complete, and for any physical materials used in the conjuration and vetting process.

Non-consensual and/or forced bindings are absolutely unethical, and we are vehemently against such practices.

What is a binding?

Once you and a spirit/entity are paired, typically a binding of some type (whether to yourself, a vessel, or both) will be performed, which acts as a connection point between you and your entity/spirit. One way to think of the binding is like a bridge or a telephone number — it enhances your connection to each other so that you may more easily find one another and communicate on your own terms. Bindings at Three Souls are not in any way restrictive or non-consensual, and may be broken by either party at any time. When you receive your companion document, you will find an "About Bindings" section that goes over the nuances of how our bindings work.

What's a reverse adoption? How is that different from a reverse conjure or a custom conjure?

If you're feeling called to a spirit, but can't find them listed on the site, reverse adoption listings allow you the chance to find them from the pool of fully vetted entities waiting to find their forever person! Reverse conjures, on the other hand, include a brand new conjuration where a vetting period takes place, and you can make a few requests to help us find the right being. Typically you can't specify the race or make overly specific requests. Custom conjures, however, you can request whatever you like! We'll try to match your parameters as best as we feasibly can, but we can't always guarantee we'll meet all the criteria of your requests — you can't customize a living person!

What are spiritual services? How do they differ from preconjure listings or reverse adoptions?

Spiritual services can be things like tarot readings, art portraits, personal shopping with your companion on your behalf, scrying sessions, energy readings, and much more! They are typically offered as fun little things you can do or get for your companion in order to bond with them, or as additional services you can add on to a listing.

How does the "adoption" process work, for a lack of better terms, in your shop?

After your visits — and any other visits the entity or spirit may have been entertaining — are concluded, and if you have put in an offer to bring them into your spirit family, we will conduct a verification or "claims" reading. If they accept your offer and choose you, we will send you an invoice for payment. Once payment has been made in full, we will slot you in to the to-do list. Exact turn around times vary from conjurer to conjurer, and factors such as existing order volume and day job demands may shift these time frames. That being said, we will communicate to you what the turn around time will be for your particular order at the time of your purchase. We will always communicate delays.

Once the binding is complete, you can do the welcome ritual in your companion PDF at any time to welcome them officially!

What kind of involvement do conjurers have after a binding is complete? Can I ask you personal questions about my companion after the binding if I struggle to communicate?

While we will always offer you post-binding support if you're having any issues, concerns, or questions about the culture or race your companion comes from, we believe very firmly in not interfering with the relationship dynamics of the human and spirit companion.

Questions we are happy to answer include but are not limited to ...

• "I'm really fascinated by X's culture, and I read their race information, but I'm very curious about this specific part of their culture. Can you explain X to me in more detail?"

• "I lost my companion's PDF! Can you resend it to me?"

• "I got a new vessel for X! Can you do another binding for me?"

• "My current path has shifted, and I feel my companion and I may want different things now. Can you help me rehome them?"

Questions we will not answer may sound like ...

• "I can't hear my companion, can you contact them and talk to them for me?"

• "I feel like X wants to tell me something, can you channel them for me?"

• "I'm in love with X, do they reciprocate?"

• "My companion isn't answering my pings, are they mad at me?"

Please understand that we set these boundaries for a reason, and we encourage you to work on your communication abilities in order to be self-sufficient within your own spirit relationships.