An object believed to protect, bring good luck to, or ward off evil for an individual. AKA “charm” or “talisman”

Irregular or unusual event that does not display standard scientific rules, laws, or theories. An event that cannot be explained.

An image of a person that materializes without the presence of a physical body.

Knowledge, details, or secrets that are typically known or understood by only a select few people. Arcane implies something mysterious, obscure, or esoteric.

Slight noises or residual images created from internal mechanisms of equipment that can be misinterpreted as paranormal phenomena.

The body a person utilizes during an out-of-body experience. 

The world  believed to exist above our physical realm also referred to as the in-between. 

Intentionally causing the spirit to leave the body, the opposite being an out-of-body experience and occurs  involuntarily.  

 An invisible emanation or field of energy (Normally Electromagnetic) believed to radiate from or around a person or object. 

An experimental method of receiving information from disembodied spirits. Often used by mediums in which the spirit takes control over the medium. The spirit relays information through the  unconscious medium on paper without being aware of the contents. 

An investigation of an individual subject or series of events that normally is in-depth and extensive. 

A form or method of communication, wherein a spirit will pass information to a medium/ channeler who in-turn relays it to the receiver or listener. 

 Ones ability to experience odor or smell outside the range of normal olfactory sense. 

A  specific insight or form of perception that allows one to see objects, events, or spirits that cannot be intercepted by the senses. Mental imagery, intuition, or astral connection are common forms.

The time during which investigators, mediums, and clairvoyance’s attempt to communicate with spirits, entities, or other beings.  

The act of summoning a spirit or entity.

This form of apparition is usually observed by a person near death. Crisis apparitions can also be viewed by individuals who “Died” and were revived by medical protocols. Also, people who are seriously ill or injured may observe these apparitions.  

 A creature whose existence is beleived to be unproven (e.g., Bigfoot).

A type of sighting in which multiple people see the same apparition or phenomena. These types of sightings are normally rare due to people seeing or experiencing different events  at one location or haunt.

A supernatural spell intended to cause harm.

Supposed spiritual substance exuded by mediums.

Terminology to identify natural spirits. 

(Electromagnetic Field or Electromagnetic Field Detector.) Energy field surrounding all things, both natural and man-made that can or may produce a magnetic field. These fields can be observed with the EMF Detector. EMF Detectors are calibrated to show 0.0 and increase in numerical value as the magnetic field increases.

A person who senses others’ emotions psychically.

A magical spell or charm.

The removal of a spirit, ghost, demon, that are believed to be possessing or haunting a location, person, or animal. An exorcism is normally performed by a priest or other religious leader and generally are religious in nature. The belief is the faiths higher power can banish or cast away present spirits, ghosts, or demons.

A visual form of apparition, entity, or spirit. 

Mythical malevolent creature with origins to Arabic folklore (ghūl) that dwells in graveyards and desolate places. IT is beleived to feed on human corpses. In some legends also living travelers. It is often described as a grave-robbing demon, shape-shifter, or undead entity.

A book of spells magical in nature, specifically containing magical spells, formulas, instructions for creating talismans, and rituals for summoning spirits. Historically, these served as guidebooks for practitioners of magic, often featuring charms for protection, healing, or divination. 

A Supernatural entity, energy, being, or force believed to watch over, protect, or guide specific people it is assigned to, a place, or group. Often associated with providing guidance to poeple, promoting well-being, and acting as benevolent protectors in various cultural and spiritual traditions. 

Magical charm affecting perception. 

Specific words, formulas, or expressions spoken, sung, or chanted to produce a magical outcome or cast a spell. They function as a means of focusing intention and energy, commonly used in rituals to summon, enchant, or bring about change.

In folklore, it is described as a male demon that approaches individuals, particularly women, during sleep, lying on them and engaging in sexual acts. The term comes from the Latin incubo, meaning “to lie upon.” These entities are frequently linked to nightmares and sleep paralysis, and in medieval tradition were believed to impregnate women, giving rise to demons or legendary figures such as Merlin.

A haunting that normally involves the spirits, entities, or beings ability to intelligently respond through voice, noise, or touch among other forms of communication. 

The power to become unseen.

Jinn (or Djinn) are supernatural entities in Islamic theology and Arabian folklore, said to have been created by God from “smokeless fire.” Unlike angels, they have free will, which enables them to choose between good, evil, or neutrality. They inhabit an unseen realm that exists alongside the human world, though they are capable of interacting with people.

Objects, amulets, or charms believed to possess magical powers, magical force itself, and are often associated with West African traditional spiritual practices. It can represent either good or bad luck/magic when used.

Apparition associated with seeing the Virgin Mary. 

Opposite of Dematerialization this occurs when a solid object begins to develop from thin air consisting of a mass, mist, partial or full body apparition. These are normally see through manifestations.

A professional who claims to be able to communicate with spirits or entities on behalf of living persons. They claim to be able to communicate between worlds and planes. 

A blanket like light that is normally seen, photographed, or videographed, that is not of normal visibility. Though interesting there is minimal scientific evidence to suggest that these mists are paranormal in nature. 

A commonly photographed anomaly. Many believe these orbs represent spirits of a deceased person. Orbs generally appear as a ball of light on film and may not be immediately observed until reviewing photos or videos. Characteristics include size, color, shape, and motion. Often there are natural explanations of these orb like sightings that can include dust, moisture, insects, lens flares and reflections. 

 A board that normally contains printed letters, numerals, and words used to receive spirit communications. Usually a planchette (a triangular or heart-shaped pointer,) is used by people to spell out words, receive yes or no responses, or to choose numbers. Participants place their hands on the planchette and ask a question and the pointer moves to spell out the response. It is believed that the Ouija Board is a dangerous item that opens gateways or portals to the other side and has been known to bring through dark spirits and energies. The board’s name is derived from the French and German words for ‘yes’. 

When a persons spirit travels out of the physical body and travels to a different location other than their body. Often these people claim to see their body and things happening around it from a “third person” point of view. 

Something that is beyond the normal human experience or scientific explanation. 

Study of evidential information for psychological phenomena that are inexplicable by science. 

Person who sees  an apparition. 

Non-human spirit entity which literally means “noisy ghost.” Usually malicious and destructive. Sometime can also be self induced. Traditional poltergeist activities are thumping and banging, levitation or movement of objects. 

Ones ability to predict and or have knowledge of events in advance of it occurring.  

The ability to affect matter without physical contact with ones mind. 

Ability of divining information about people or events associated with an objects simply touching or being near to it. 

Ability to unconsciously control or produce fire with their mind.

Anomaly that appears as a funnel or rope-like image in photographs. They are believed to  be ghosts or gateways to other dimensions. There is minimal scientific evidence to support these theories.