If you are truly interested in ghost hunting then you need to know what you are hunting. Unfortunately, even though we now have years of experience and modern equipment there is no set definition of what a ghost is or what kind of haunting you will be up against. Most, if not all do agree that a ghost is a form of energy but anything past that and each person seems to have their own idea.
For me I like the definition that Ghost Research Society Dale Kaczmarek uses, “A ghost is a disembodied spirit of a once living person that hasn’t quite made the transition from this world to the next often due to an untimely, sudden or violent death.
There could be paranormal investigations that go beyond the definition of a ghost though and depending on what you believe, you could be up against something that was never human to start with. Here are 5 types of ghosts that we will try to define for you. Some argue there is much more, some argue there are not as many, in reality only you can decide in what you believe.
Intelligent Haunting
Though this may not be the most common type of ghost haunting it is usually what the majority of people imagine when they think of types of ghosts. These types of hauntings are of ghosts that where at one time human beings. They are intelligent and can interact with their surroundings. It is believed that these ghosts will try to manifest themselves and be seen by the living whenever possible.
You may have an intelligent haunt if you get footsteps, moving items, voices, slamming doors etc.
Residual Haunting
This is the most common types of ghosts. Some refer to these as psychic recordings. Mostly related to tragic events, this in when enough energy is produced it is literally burnt into an area or object. When this happens this event will replay itself, as if in an infinite loop when the right conditions presents itself to trigger it. No one even has to be present for this to happen.
You may have a residual haunt if there is a repeating event and there is no interaction from the spirit. For example a ghost walking into the room and out the wall that used to be a door.
Poltergeist Haunting
The poltergeist types of ghosts are known for making load noises or banging. Typically this is one of the scariest types of haunting. This would be real similar to an intelligent haunting but with a poltergeist it is usually centered on one person. This could be especially true if teenage girls are around. There has been a possible connection between the heightened emotional state of these females and telekinesis or psychokinetic abilities. The ghosts in these haunting seem very angry and it is possible that there is more than one intelligent ghost pulling their energy together to try and get your attention because of that anger.
You may have a poltergeist haunt if you see the same signs as an intelligent haunt but only when a certain person is present. Counseling with that person or finding out what is upsetting the spirits usually will bring an end to the haunting.
Demon Haunting
These type of haunting is very rare, though the most dangerous of all types of ghosts. Demons are not and never where human. Unlike a human spirit demons are very strong and can cause physical harm to people. Reports have said that people have been kicked, scratched, hit, choked and even thrown to the ground. A demon haunting should be dealt with quickly and through trained people. It is important to recognize the signs as soon as possible. Demons are masters at trickery and can manifest themselves in whatever form necessary to reach their goal.
You may have a demon haunting if there is serious poltergeist activity, sudden smells of sulphur or rotten meat and/or growling sounds seemingly coming from all around.
Doppelganger Haunting
This is the rarest of all the types of ghosts and probably the most controversial. A doppelganger is a vision of yourself and is usually a sign of your own death. Seeing a doppelganger doesn’t necessarily mean that your death is imminent, it could be more of a sign that your end will come at that location.
When you are ghost hunting it is not only important to concentrate on gathering concrete evidence that there are ghosts among us. It is also important to know what kind of ghost you are dealing with to better prepare yourself for what may lay ahead.
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