60 Paranormal Terms Every Ghosthunter Must Know

60 Paranormal Terms Every Ghosthunter Must Know

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Whether you’re a seasoned paranormal investigator or just starting out, it’s important to have a solid understanding of the terminology used in the field. Here are 60 paranormal terms every ghosthunter should know!

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Paranormal terms with their meanings

Apparition: A visual manifestation of a spirit or ghost.

Apport: A physical object that appears suddenly, often during a séance.

Astral Projection: The experience of separating one’s consciousness from their physical body to travel in the astral realm.

Aura: The energy field surrounding a living person or object, sometimes perceived as a visible light.

Channeling: The act of communicating with a spirit or entity to pass on messages to the living.

Clairsaudience: The ability to hear the voices or thoughts of ghosts.

Clairsentience: The ability to sense or feel the presence of a ghost.

Clairvoyance: The ability to see ghosts or visions from the spirit realm.

Cranial Electromagnetic Sensitivity (CES): A condition in which an individual is sensitive to electromagnetic fields, often associated with paranormal experiences.

Déjà vu: The feeling that one has lived through a similar event or experience before.

Demon: An evil spirit or supernatural being, often associated with possession.

Demonology: The study of demons and their actions.

Divination: The practice of predicting the future through supernatural means, such as tarot cards or scrying.

Doppelganger: A ghostly double or counterpart of a living person, often seen as an omen of death.

Ectoplasm: A white, translucent substance sometimes seen during spiritualist séances.

EMF (Electromagnetic Field): The measurement of electromagnetic energy in the environment, often associated with paranormal activity.

Entity: A non-physical being or ghost.

EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena): The capture of unexplained sounds or voices on electronic recording devices.

Exorcism: The practice of banishing evil spirits or demons from a person or location.

Ghosthunter: A word for someone who investigates the paranormal, in particular, phenomena that involves ghosts or hauntings.

Ghost Light: A mysterious, floating light seen in the night, often associated with the spirits of deceased miners or railroad workers.

Ghost Ship: A haunted ship or boat, often seen as an apparition at sea.

Ghost Train: A haunted locomotive or train, often seen or heard in the night.

Ghost: The spirit or soul of a deceased person that lingers in the physical world.

Grudge Holding: The phenomenon in which a ghost holds a grudge or resentment against the living.

Haunting: A paranormal phenomenon in which a ghost repeatedly appears in a specific location.

Hellhound: A supernatural dog or hound, often associated with death or the underworld.

Incantation: A chant or spell used in magic or witchcraft to invoke or banish spirits.

Incubus: A male demon that visits women during the night to engage in sexual activity.

Infestation: The presence of multiple or persistent ghostly entities in a specific location.

Infrared Camera: A device that captures images or videos in the infrared spectrum, often used in paranormal investigations. See Amazon for Infred Cameras.

Intuition: A feeling or perception that something is true without having concrete evidence.

Levitation: The ability of a person or object to rise into the air without any visible means of support.

Medium: A person who can communicate with the dead or spirits.

Oculus: An eye-shaped opening in a building or structure, sometimes believed to attract or trap spirits.

Orbs: Circular or spherical anomalies caught on camera, often associated with paranormal activity.

Ouija Board: A tool used for communicating with the spirit world, consisting of a board with letters, numbers, and “yes” and “no” answers.

Paranormal Investigator: An individual who studies and investigates paranormal activity.

Paranormal Phenomena: Unusual events or experiences that cannot be explained by scientific means.

Poltergeist: A mischievous ghost that causes physical disturbances, such as moving objects or making noises.

Possession: The act of a ghost or demon taking control of a person’s body.

Precognition: The ability to see events or information from the future.

Precognitive Dream: A dream that foretells future events or information.

Psychicokinesis: The ability to move objects with the power of the mind.

Psychometry: The ability to receive information about a person or object by touching it.

Residual Haunting: A type of haunting in which a ghost repeats a specific action or event, often associated with strong emotions or trauma.

Revenant: A ghost that returns from the dead to seek revenge or complete unfinished business.

Scrying: The practice of divination through gazing into a reflective surface, such as a crystal ball or black mirror.a

Séance: A gathering in which a medium communicates with the dead.

Shadow Entity: A dark, amorphous shape seen in the peripheral vision, often associated with negative energies.

Shadow People: Dark, humanoid shapes seen in the peripheral vision, often associated with negative energies.

Spectre: A ghostly apparition or phantom.

Spirit Guides: Non-physical beings that assist and guide individuals in their spiritual journey.

Spirit: The non-physical essence of a person, often associated with their personality or consciousness.

Spiritual Warfare: The struggle between good and evil forces in the spiritual realm.

Succubus: A female demon that visits men during the night to engage in sexual activity.

Supernatural: Events or experiences that cannot be explained by natural or scientific means.

Telekinesis: The ability to move objects at a distance with the power of the mind.

Telepathy: The ability to communicate with others without using physical means.

Vortex: A swirling energy field, sometimes associated with paranormal activity.

Please do get in touch if we’ve missed any paranormal term think would help your fellow investigators into the unknown!

Author

David Saunderson

DAVID SAUNDERSON is the founder and managing editor of The Spooky Isles.

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