For The Haunted

Signs Of A Haunting

OK so maybe you have had a few strange experiences in your home or elsewhere.That doesn't necessarily mean the area is haunted, or does it? Keeping in mind that every haunting is different here are some of the most commonly reported phenomena.

1.Unexplained noises such as banging, rapping, knocking or things being moved around or dropped.

2.Doors or cupboards being repeatedly opened and/or closed. This can be seen, heard or both.

3.Things being moved around, anything from furniture to car keys normally kept on the kitchen counter and showing up under the couch or some other odd location.

4.Objects moving or levitating, dinner dishes being moved across the table, or glasses etc. seeming to pick themselves up or moving on their own accord.

5.Electrical problems such as lights turning themselves off or on or televisions changing channels. I have even heard of tv's and radios playing while they are unplugged. Also any unusual flickering of the lights or unexplained "streaks of light" being seen could be the sign of paranormal activity.

6.Animals behaving strangely. Dogs, cats, even birds may seem afraid or seem to be attacking something unseen.

7.New batteries losing their charge, new or hardly used batteries may suddenly die with little or no use.

8.Unusual noises such as the sound of footsteps when no one is around or unexplained voices, most likely very muffled or whispers.You may hear moaning or crying very clearly or, if you have ever had an unexplained voice or "animal type growl" show up on video or audio tape recorded in the house or area.

9.Feelings of being watched or touched You may experience an overwhelming feeling that you are not alone when you know you are or you may feel a sensation of being touched by a cold unseen hand. You may feel as though someone is sitting or lying next to you (possibly even see an imprint of a person) but no one is there.

10.Glimpses of things out of the corner of your eye. This can be anything from white spots that seem to be there until you turn and look to dark shadowy figures.

11.Cold or hot spots, these may appear in the same spot all the time or can move around a house or area.

12.Strange smells or odors. Any odor you know is not common for the area such as cigar/pipe smoke, unusual colognes, a smell of rot or of flowers could be one way an entity wants to make itself known.

13.Unexplained bruises or scratches, these may appear anywhere on the body for no apparent reason.

14.Apparitions of course are the most undeniable sign of a haunting. Ghosts can appear in many forms. They can range from a solid or transparent person to only a head or part of a body. This includes misty or smokey apparitions or streaks or balls of light. Also, if any of these things have ever tuned up on photos or video taken in the area.

There are many other signs you may experience. Generally anything that seems strange or impossible that happens on a recurring basis could be signs of paranormal activity or even a haunting.

Residual Haunting

Probably considered to be the most typical type of haunting.

A residual haunting is spiritual energy that is more or less trapped in time.

Many times the activity on a residual type of haunting only sparks up at

certain times of the day, month, week, or year. This type of haunting works

sort of like a tape player, the spiritual activity will repeat itself in the same way

every time it is experienced. There can also be multiple residual type of hauntings

in a single place and that can cause many people to believe their home is being haunted

by a single presence when in reality it is being haunted by many residual spirits.

Residual haunts are not usually aware of the inhabitants of the place they are haunting

or the current surroundings. They seem to see things as they were at the time they are

trapped in. For example if they were retrieving water from a stream when they died you would probably see the entity crouched down somewhere in your home retrieving water from a stream that you can't see because the river no longer exists here in our time. These types of hauntings are not at all dangerous to people but can be frightening to those who do not understand what they are.

Intelligent Haunting

The complete opposite of a residual haunting, an intelligent haunting is a spirit or entity

that can and most likely will interact with people and it's surroundings. They can also

appear in different ways such as invisible, mist or vapor form, shadow form, or a partial

or full bodied apparition. They can also move objects in any of these forms and will often try to communicate vocally or with hand gestures. Most are harmless and many times don't seem to realize that their bodies have passed on and that they are dead. Some can be demanding and even forceful in nature if they don't want to share their home or property with people. Many times these types of spirits can be talked over to the other side where they belong, sometimes they won't go because they feel they have unfinished business to take care of or they just refuse to believe they are dead. These types of hauntings can also carry over certain traits from the deceased. If they were friendly pranksters or compassionate humanitarians in life they will also be that way in the afterlife. If they were bossy,arrogant, grumpy people in life you can expect the same from them in the afterlife. Many times these spirits seem confused by the changes surrounding them and they tend to become overly active if the home they reside in is changed in any way such as remodeling projects and even something as simple as rearranging furniture in the home can spark up activity from these types of ghosts. These types of hauntings are usually not a danger to people but they can be frightening to those who do not understand them. They can be threatening if they want you out of their home and they will usually make it known if they do not want you there. These types of hauntings can physically touch, slap, shove, or hit people so please use caution if they appear negative in any way.

Poltergeists

A poltergeist is usually more of a negative energy than a spiritual entity. They can be mischievous and occasionally malevolent. Poltergeists usually make their presence known by making noises, moving objects, and assaulting people and animals. The term "poltergeist" comes from the German poltern, "to knock," and geist, "spirit" and they are also referred to as being "noisy ghosts". Some cases of poltergeists that remain unexplained and may involve actual spirits. In other cases the phenomena may be produced by subconscious psychokinesis (PK) on the part of an individual.Included in the most common types of poltergeist activities are the rains of stones, dirt, and other small objects; moving or throwing of objects, including large pieces of furniture; loud noises and shrieks; and vile smells. It seems that poltergeists have adapted to the development of technology. They are known to have caused interference in telephones and electronic equipment, and turning lights and appliances on and off. Some poltergeists are said to pinch, bite, hit, and sexually attack the living. Generally poltergeist activity starts and stops abruptly. The duration of it may extend over several hours to several months; however, some cases have been reported to last over several years. The activity almost always occurs at night when someone is present. Typically this is the "agent," an individual who seems to serve as a focus or magnet for the activity. In most cases the agent is a factor, both those that seem paranormal or that may be caused by human PK. The agent is usually an adolescent male or female under the age of twenty. Anyone who happens to experience any type of poltergeist activity should consult a professional Paranormal Investigator to help document the claims and also to be sure there isn't something a lot more malevolent involved. Many times poltergeist cases have been mistaken for demonic activity which can be much more damaging and frightening to those experiencing it.

Demonic Haunting

Demonic hauntings are the nastiest of all paranormal activity. Also known as inhuman hauntings, these creatures of the underworld feed off of negative energy and can attatch themselves to people and homes as well. They can make themselves known anywhere and at any time if given the opportunity to do so. Demons will gladly accept any invitation given to them and most of the time people don't even realize they opened the door for them to come in until it's too late. Anyone who experiments with the occult is prone to this form of haunting. Occult experimentation can be anything from satanic worship and rituals, witchcraft, seances, black magic, and something as simple as playing around with a ouija board or tarot cards. Many times people may move into a home where these activities had taken place in the past leaving the demonic entities behind to inhabit the home they are about to live in. It usually doesn't take long for the entities to make themselves known to the poor unsuspecting homeowners who are about to endure their evil presence. Many times these inhuman hauntings may appear harmless at first. Little things might happen around the home to get your attention but since they feed on fear it is usually children in the home who have the first real experiences with them. Many people believe the reason behind them targeting children first is because a child has more purity and faith in them than adults do and in order for the demonic entities to grow stronger they have to negate the pure innocence of the child. They may harm the child by scratching them and there are documented cases of large claw scratches appearing on children mostly at night when the child is asleep. The parents may notice changes in the childs mood and behavior as the entity takes control of them. This can sometimes even lead to demonic posession of the child as the inhuman spirit attatches itself to them. Demons will attatch themselves to whoever they feel is the weakest person in the home and the easiest for them to take control of. Children are normally easily persuaded by these entities and are sometimes mistaken by the parents as imaginary friends the child made up to have someone to play with. To the child they may appear friendly and as the bond between them grows the child is more likely to obey what they are told to do by the entity allowing it to eventually take control of them. Demonic spirits can make themselves known to adults as well. They may become more aggressive towards adults than children and they are usually accompanied by a horrible smell of decomposing flesh and / or burning sulpher. Like a poltergeist they also have the ability to move objects at will and attack people with them. These entities do have the ability to cause harm or death to anyone who stands in their way. Anyone who experiences a demonic haunting is never safe from them. Even fleeing the home doesn't always work because they can attatch themselves to you and follow you wherever you go. The only way to eliminate a demonic entity is through the church. The home will have to be exorcised and in many cases the occupants may need to have an exorcism done on them as well. Never ever try to take on a demonic entity yourself unless you are a licensed demonologist sanctioned by the church. Even then it is still not recommended to do it alone. These entities are pure evil sent directly from hell and they have the power to take control if not taken seriously. Gods love and protection is their only weakness and they have no power to fight against it, but they will go down kicking and screaming and they will not leave without a fight. God bless anyone who has to endure this vial form of haunting. Stay strong in your beliefs and don't allow the evil to take control in any way. Remember, demons are weak in the presence of God and they cannot do any harm to anyone who firmly believes in him. God will protect you from these evil beings as long as you allow him to. It is written in the Holy Bible, touch neither my servants nor my property. We are Gods property, he is our creator and evil cannot touch his property without the intervention of his love for us. He gave his only begotten son to die for our sins, therefore demons have no control over anyone who accepts God presence into their lives.

Nature Spirits

Nature spirits have roamed the earth for thousands of years.They are known as the protectors of land, sea,and air. Rarely seen by the human eye, they are easy to dismiss by skeptics and even some believers in paranormal phenomenon. Nomes, fairies, leprichans, and dryads or tree spirits are perfect examples of nature spirits. There are ancient native american beliefs in river spirits as well and I personally witnessed a haunting by something I had never seen or heard of before in a house built close to the Mississippi River and it took a local tribe of Native Americans to expell the spirit from the home and send it back to it's home on the banks of the river where it belongs. I am still entriqued by the experience to this day and it opened my eyes to become a believer in nature spirits. I'm not in any way an expert when it comes to nature spirits and being they are rarely seen, I don't believe anyone else is an expert on this phenomenon either. All I can tell you about them is what was handed down to me by the tribal elders I talked to about the subject. First of all, they are protectors of the world we live in. They have always protected this world and they will continue to do so long after we are gone. One reason they are not acknowledged is because we take them for granted and have become so accustomed to them and their work that we fail to identify with their existance. One of the tribal elders told me to put them in the same perspective as air and water. We all take advantage of the natural resources that we use every day without even realizing it, but if we woke up tomorrow and there was no water left on the planet we would surely notice it . She told me nature spirits are the reason we have those resources, and now, with the onslaught of global warming and pollution, these entities will make themselves and their purpose known to everyone. I cannot argue with her claims on this matter and I would like to learn more about these nature spirits as I find it very interesting. Who's to say they don't exist? Everyone has to keep an opened mind to that which we do not know. There are many mysteries on this earth that have yet to be discovered and I for one refuse to close the door on any of them.

Shadow People

Shadow People, also known as Shadow Folk, or Shadow Beings, are usually attracted to one person or location for unknown reasons. Often they are seen as dark silhouettes of human-shape, generally male, that prefer to watch someone unseen and flee the moment they are noticed. Still this doesn't always fit the experience. While some people distinctly see a shadowy human form others have dexcribed shapeless wispy black blobs and swirling columns of dark smoke. The personalities or characteristics of shadow people range greatly from shy and skittish to downright nasty and malevelent, with a few witnesses describing them as the ultimate essence of pure evil. Accounts of shadow people have been reported all over the world. There has been an increase of reported sightings of these creatures within the last five to ten years, though there is anectdotal evidence of these creatures appearing before human witnesses through out our history. Reports of shadow people are in many respects different from accounts of ghosts. Ghosts are said to be the disembodied spirits of deceased people and are usually said to take on the appearance and characteristics of human beings. Orbs of light, ectoplasm and glowing mists have also been associated with ghost sightings. None of which is common he occurance of shadow people. Although many accounts describe shadow beings as having human-like form, they are generally not described as resembling actual individuals , living or deceased. It is unheard of in my experience that shadow people ever communicate verbally with witnesses. Feelings of dread, intense fear or panic and paralysis have been ascribed to the expereince of wtnessing a shadow person. The more consistent accounts of shadow people typically describe a feeling of dread associated with the presence of this phenomena, and animals are said to react to the phenomena with fear and hostility. Shadow Beings are said to move extremely fast and travel through solid matter. They typically are said to have no discernible features such as mouths, noses, or eyes. Their forms are usually described as somewhat thin or smoke-like. Direct visual contact is rarely reported by most eye witnesses of shadow people; they are said to usually disappear before they can be seen clearly, and are seen "in the corner of one's eye. These beings are said to often appear in mirrors. There are many proposed explanations of this phenomena. Some of these explanations are outlined here. One of the more creative theories is that shadow beings are manifest thought forms, meaning that they are collections of negative psychic energy from areas where traumatic events have taken place and evil people frequent. The negative psychic energy begins to manifest and takes on form and motive, thriving on fear and negative emotions for sustenance. Shadow beings have also been described as forms of ghosts, demons, inter-dimensional beings.The most popular explanation seems to be that they are some sort of other-dimensional beings whose dimension of origin occasionally overlaps with ours, which is said to explain their ethereal appearance and fleeting nature. As with most supernatural phenomena there is usually a proposed logical, scientifically valid explanation for credible experiences that neither vilify eyewitnesses, nor require violation of generally accepted scientific principles. Several probable rational explanations for illusions resulting in the believed perception of shadow beings are outlined below. There is a condition known as hypnoagagia (waking sleep) which amounts to a state of semi-consciousness in which a person can be thinking clearly and yet perceiving images that are being dreamed. This state is probably responsible for most so-called supernatural experiences by honest, rational people. It has also been proven recently that areas with erratic or powerful electromagnetic fields can interfere with the electrical impulses or firing synapses of the human mind, thus influencing people subjected to such environments over time to believe that they are hearing or seeing ghosts, aliens, or perhaps shadow beings. Such environments include old buildings with substandard wiring, power plants, and areas with naturally occurring strong magnetic fields. Perhaps the only aspect of alleged eye witness accounts of shadow people that remains difficult to explain in objective scientific terms is the similarity of the beings being seen in these alleged accounts, especially the tall man with a hat that is reported as often by 4 year old children as with adults. However, this could simply be a result of common archetypes (note similarities between many shadow people reports and the grim reaper) shared in the subconscious of all people, just as people all over the world report dreams of flying and falling.