 Vampirism and the Vampire lifestyle also represent a relevant part of modern day 's occultist movements . The mythos of the vampire , his magickal qualities , allure , and predatory archetype express a strong symbolism that can be used in ritual , energy work , and magick , and can even be adopted as a spiritual system . The vampire has been part of the occult society in Europe for centuries and has spread into the American sub @-@ culture as well for more than a decade , being strongly influenced by and mixed with the neo gothic aesthetics . 
