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Ghost
A deceased being appearing in spirit form, perceived visually, audibly, or through environmental disturbance. Source: “A word used to describe something that was once living and is now deceased but appearing… in spirit form.”
Glowstick Effect
A psychological and spiritual misconception in which individuals are encouraged to repress trauma or emotional pain under the guise of “elevating vibration,” leading to harmful outcomes. Source: “People exploiting the auric field… convince people they can simply elevate all pain… repressing themselves into never feeling anything… proven to cause serious… outcomes.”
Guardian Angel
A celestial being believed to protect and guide a person throughout childhood and often throughout life. Source: “A heavenly angel… watched over, protect, and assist human beings… Many believe the angel continues on… throughout their entire lives.”
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Haunting
Repeated manifestations of a ghost, spirit, poltergeist, demon, or supernatural energy within a location. Source: “The occurrence of a ghost, spirit, poltergeist, demon, or supernatural energy that is repeatedly appearing.”
Hex
A magical curse, spell, or ritual intended to cause harm or misfortune. Source: “A magical spell… or curse placed on someone… associated with dark art practices.”
Hydromancy
Divination performed using water as the reflective or interpretive medium. Source: “The practice of divination using water.”
Hypnosis
An altered state of consciousness characterized by heightened suggestibility, induced by a practitioner or self‑initiated. Source: “The altered state of awareness… open to the mere power of suggestion… found within the unconscious mind.”
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Instrumental Transcommunication (ITC)
The use of technology—such as radios, televisions, recorders, or computers—to facilitate two‑way communication between the living and the spirit world. Source: “Using technology… to acquire two‑way communication… sometimes other divination such as water or fire.”
Intelligent Haunting
A haunting involving a spirit with conscious awareness of its death and continued presence among the living. Source: “The haunting of a spirit with conscience awareness that it has died… and has not crossed over.”
Intuition
An instinctive understanding or perception without conscious reasoning or external cues. Source: “Without using conscious thought… a person is instinctively able to understand something.”
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