Amorphous- Entity with no shape or form
Aura- cloud or mist of energy that surrounds all living things. This can appear in different colors that are said to reflect that person's mood.
Apparition- unexpected appearance or sight as in a ghostly form
Banshee- This wailing spirit's legend comes from Scotland and Ireland. Supposedly, if you hear the Banshee wailing, you have only 3 days to live.
Clairvoyance- Ability to see the unseen
Cold Spots- Areas where spirit, ghost or any paranormal activity occurs that is colder than surrounding area.
Conjuring- The calling of a spirits/spirits using black magic
Crisis Apparition- Spirit that appears at the time of death or when someone is seriously hurt or ill
Demon- An entity that was never human to begin with. An evil presence that cannot hide what it is. Demons should never be under estimated nor toyed with. If you feel that a demon is present where you are ghost hunting or you are told to get out by what you suspect to be a demon, LEAVE immediately! Experienced or dedicated personnel should only deal with these types of entities.
Demons can and will cause bodily harm to you and others around you.
Demon Possession- The act of being possessed by an evil entity (Demon)
Demonology- The study of demons and their ranks
Doppelganger- Spirit resembling someone still living
Ectoplasm- White cloud or mist-like spirit form that has more of a solid form to it.
Electromagnetic Field- field created by a combination of electric and magnetic energy that emits from radio and light waves to gamma and cosmic rays
EVP- (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) Voices believed to be spirits trying to communicate on a tape or digital recorder
Gauss Meter- device that measures electromagnetic fields
Ghost- The presence of a deceased person or thing in many forms.......orb, apparition,voices, etc.
Ghost Ship- these are ships that have been involved in a disaster at sea of that have sank. There are numerous reports of people seeing ships at sea that are long lost.
Ghost Lights- Ball of light (Not Orb) seen before the spirit is a full blown apparition
Haunting- Constant appearances and/or manifestation of spirit activity in a dwelling or toward a person
Human Spirit- Spirit of a human that is deceased. Some are said to stay behind for any number or reasons. It is NOT true that they are trapped here. They stay behind by choice.
Incubus- Spirit that sexually assaults (rapes) women
Infestation- This is when evil spirits inhabit a location
Inhuman Spirit- considered to be a demon or devils.
Manifestation- The appearance or taking form of an entity. Can also mean the outbreak of activity.
Materialization- visible manifestation of a spirit
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Obsession- The second stage of a haunting where the invading entity begins to exert its power over its victim. This is mostly done through the mind.
Orb- Spirit form in the shape of round balls of light. These are extremely common in ghost photography and can also come in different colors. Some are even caught on film in motion.
Ouija Board- Game marketed by Parker Brothers that has had many BAD consequences. Most people buy this for fun, and then it turns into disaster. This board opens doors that should be left alone
Outward Manifestation- Any event of paranormal activity, i.e.: disembodied voices, movement of objects, horrible smells, manipulation with temperatures, etc.
Paranormal- Occurrences that cannot be explained and/or is beyond human perception
Phantomania- a term used to describe a type of paralysis that occurs when a person is under attack by supernatural forces
Phone calls from the dead- These phone calls have been known to occur within the first 24 hours to even years after a loved one's death. The reason for the deceased calling someone is to warn of impending death, to give important information or just to say "Goodbye". There is usually a lot of static on the line and the ring isn't a normal ring. Kind of flat sounding.
Poltergeist- A German word meaning (Polter=to knock) and (Geist=ghost) thus the words knock ghost. These types of spirits can be very mischievous and malevolent. They move things, throw things, pinch, punch, bite, slam doors or windows. They also can come with ungodly smells or orders.
Possession- The taking over of one's mind, soul or body by an evil entity (demon)
Provocation- The act or provoking or demanding a spirit to reveal itself. This is not to be attempted if you do NOT know what you are doing or dealing with
Rappings- Is used by entities to communicate with the living. Usually kncoking or tapping to reply yes or no.
Retrocognition- Knowing of past events that are paranormal
Séance- group of people trying to communicate with the other realm or to contact a loved one.
Sensitive- a person who possesses a high degree of proficiency in extrasensory perception
Shadow ghosts- Dark forms that have no distinguishing features. I have had many cases where the clients have seen dark shadows moving about or just standing their
soul- essence of the human body
Spirit- a being that exists without a physical body and is not bound by the restrictions or characteristics of the spiritual world
Stigmata- Appearances of marks or wounds that resembles those wounds of Christ
Succubus- Spirit that sexually attacks men. This entity is not male or female
Thought Form- Entity brought froth by powers of the mind
Vortex- Said to be the entry and exit point for spirits
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