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Apparition

An Apparition is the appearance of a ghost, spirit, or other supernatural entity visible to the human eye. Apparitions are often seen as visual manifestations of the dead, sometimes misty or transparent figures. These phenomena are commonly reported in haunted...

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Automatic Writing

Automatic writing is a psychic practice where an individual writes without conscious control, believed to channel messages from the subconscious or spiritual entities. It is often used to gain insights, guidance, or communications from spirits or higher realms. How Automatic...

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Banshee

A Banshee is a supernatural being from Irish and Celtic folklore, often depicted as a female spirit or fairy who appears to foretell death. Her presence is usually signaled by a mournful, wailing cry or scream, known as "keening," which...

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Clairaudience

Clairaudience is the psychic ability to hear sounds, voices, or messages from the spiritual realm that are not audible to the normal human ear. People with clairaudient abilities claim to receive communications from spirits, guides, or other supernatural entities through...

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Clairsentience

Clairsentience is the psychic ability to sense or feel emotions, energy, or information from people, places, or spiritual entities. Individuals with clairsentient abilities often experience intuitive feelings or physical sensations, such as warmth, cold, or tingling, that provide insight into...

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Clairvoyance

Clairvoyance is the psychic ability to perceive information about an object, event, or person without using the known senses. Often referred to as “clear seeing,” it involves receiving visual impressions or visions of events, either in the past, present, or...

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Cryptid

A cryptid is a creature whose existence is suggested but not proven by mainstream science. Cryptids often feature in folklore, myths, and modern sightings but remain elusive and unverified. Examples include Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Chupacabra.

Cryptozoologists

Cryptozoologists study and seek evidence of cryptids—creatures whose existence is not scientifically proven, such as Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster. While cryptozoology is not recognized as a formal scientific discipline, it attracts amateur enthusiasts and dedicated investigators. Focus:Cryptozoologists explore...

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Endocannibalism

Endocannibalism is a ritualistic practice where members of a community consume the flesh of the deceased, believed to keep the spirit of the dead alive within the tribe, as seen in the Yanomami tribe for example.

Extrasensory Perception (ESP)

Extrasensory Perception (ESP) refers to the ability to receive information beyond the normal human senses of sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. ESP encompasses abilities such as clairvoyance (seeing distant or future events), telepathy (mind-to-mind communication), and precognition (predicting future...

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Intelligent Haunting

Intelligent Haunting refers to paranormal activity in which a spirit or entity is believed to interact and communicate with the living in real time. Unlike residual hauntings, which are often described as recordings of past events, intelligent hauntings involve a...

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Keening

Keening is a traditional form of vocal lamentation or wailing, often associated with mourning the dead. The term originates from Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, where it refers to the ritualistic crying or singing performed at funerals to express grief....

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Ley Lines

Definition Ley lines are theoretical alignments of ancient, mystical energy that crisscross the Earth’s surface, connecting sacred sites such as stone circles, burial mounds, and historical landmarks. The concept was first proposed by Alfred Watkins in 1921, who believed that...

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Mediumship

Mediumship is the practice of communicating with spirits or deceased individuals. Mediums serve as intermediaries between the living and the dead, relaying messages from the spirit world. Mediums may receive information through visions, voices, or sensations and use these experiences...

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Metaphysical

Metaphysical refers to a branch of philosophy that explores the nature of reality, existence, and the fundamental nature of being that goes beyond the physical and material world. In a broader sense, metaphysical concepts often deal with abstract, spiritual, or...

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Parapsychology

Parapsychology is the scientific study of paranormal phenomena that cannot be explained by conventional scientific principles. It primarily focuses on the investigation of psychic abilities, such as, as well as other phenomena like hauntings, poltergeists, and near-death experiences. Parapsychologists use...

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Precognition

Precognition is the psychic ability to perceive or predict future events before they happen. Often experienced through dreams or sudden feelings, this phenomenon is sometimes associated with visions of upcoming personal or global occurrences. Precognition, derived from the Latin words...

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Premonition

A premonition is a strong feeling or sense that something, typically a future event, is about to happen, often without any logical explanation or prior knowledge. It is commonly associated with an intuitive or psychic forewarning, particularly regarding negative or...

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Psychic Vibrations

Psychic vibrations refer to subtle energy waves or feelings that individuals, particularly psychics or sensitives, claim to perceive from people, places, or objects. These vibrations are believed to be tied to the emotional, mental, or spiritual energy surrounding a person...

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Psychometry

Psychometry is a psychic ability in which a person, known as a psychometrist, can sense or "read" the history of an object through touch. By holding or touching an object, the psychometrist may receive impressions or visions about the object’s...

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Reiki

Reiki is a form of energy healing that originated in Japan in the early 20th century. It is based on the belief that a "universal life force energy" flows through all living things, and that this energy can be channeled...

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Remote Viewing

Remote viewing is a psychic ability where a person gathers information about a distant or unseen target without using physical senses. Often used in paranormal investigations, it relies on extrasensory perception. Remote viewing was popularized in government programs like the...

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Residual Energy

Residual Energy is a concept in the paranormal field, that refers to the lingering energy left behind from a past event, usually one with strong emotional significance. Unlike intelligent haunting, residual energy is believed to replay like a "recording," with...

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Séance

A séance is a ritualistic meeting where participants attempt to communicate with spirits or the deceased, often led by a medium. The term comes from the French word "séance," meaning "sitting," referring to the gathering of people seated together to...

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Sentient

Sentient refers to the capacity to perceive, feel, or experience sensations consciously. A sentient being is aware of its surroundings, experiences emotions, and responds to stimuli. In spiritual or paranormal contexts, the term is sometimes used to describe entities, such...

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Star People

Star People, also known as Starseeds, are believed to originate from other planets, star systems, or dimensions and have incarnated on Earth with a mission to help humanity evolve spiritually. According to this belief, Star People possess heightened psychic abilities,...

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Telepathy

Telepathy is the psychic ability to transmit thoughts, feelings, or information directly from one person to another without using the traditional five senses. Often referred to as “mind-to-mind” communication, telepathy can occur over short or long distances. Types of Telepathy:...

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Völva (or Volva)

A Völva (sometimes spelled "Volva" in English) was a highly respected female seer or shaman in Norse culture. She practiced Seidr, a form of magic used for divination, prophecy, and influencing fate. The völva played a central role in Viking...

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