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Candles in Ghost Lore

Candles, Ghosts and Death Omens Candles have long held a powerful place in human ritual. They appear in ceremonies of birth, prayer, protection, mourning, death and remembrance. Their flame is both practical
25 July 2017

Spirit Attachment

A spirit attachment is a type of Possession in which a discarnate entity becomes attached to a living person, much like a parasite. Spirit attachment technically is possession but is a term favoured in contemporary times because it does not
25 July 2017

Instrumental Transcommunication

instrumental transcommunication High-technology communication with nonphysical beings and the dead. Instrumental transcommunication (ITC) evolved out of

Wells

In folklore, wells are believed to be passageways for Ghosts and spirits to enter the physical

Phantasmagoria

A phantasmagoria is a ghost-making machine used for popular entertainment from the late 18th century through the 19th century. The device, developed by Belgian optician E. G. Robertson in the 1790s, projected
8 July 2017

Out-of-Body Experience (OBE)

An out-of-body experience (OBE) is a phenomenon in which a person feels projected from the body to distant locations, even to nonphysical worlds. Out-of-body experiences are not considered paranormal. Although descriptions of
8 July 2017

Luminator

A luminator is a subtle energy device that can be programmed to facilitate Spirit Photography. The luminator was invented by Patrick Richards of Michigan. It looks like a large, slim stereo speaker.
7 July 2017

Ley Lines

Ley lines are alignments of powerful, invisible earth energy that crisscross the planet, believed to be of spiritual and magical importance, and also believed to play a role in Hauntings. Ley lines are
6 July 2017

Levitation

Levitation is the lifting up into the air of objects, persons and animals without apparent natural means and in defiance of gravity. Levitations occur in Mediumship, shamanistic trance, mystical rapture and trance,
6 July 2017

Jack-o’ lantern

The Jack-o’-lantern (also jacky lantern) is a type of Ignis Fatuus, or “foolish fire.” In British folklore, the jack-o’- lantern is a spectral light that drifts about at night, scaring travellers and

Amulet

An amulet is any material or object believed to have supernatural or magical powers of protection against ghosts, evil spirits, witchcraft, the Evil Eye, illness, misfortune, calamities, and any kind of disaster.
5 July 2017

Dreams in Ghost Lore

Dreams are the most common form of After-Death Communication, and a common medium for experiencing ghosts and nonhuman entities. Historical Overview Dreams have always shared a strong connection to the dead and
30 June 2017

Black Dogs in Ghost Lore

Black dogs are common Apparitions. Phantom black dogs are widespread and sometimes concentrated in particular areas, where they become known by names such as Black Shuck and Snarly Yow. Black dogs are
30 June 2017
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