9 Signs Of A Bad Spirit In Your House

Since ancient times, tales of spirits who return from the dead to haunt the places they left behind have figured strikingly in the folklore of numerous cultures worldwide.

For instance, the ancient Romans believed a ghost could be used to exact revenge on an enemy by scratching a curse on a piece of pottery or lead and placing it into a grave.

In 1915, Sir Gaston Maspero, a French Egyptologist, published a translation of an ancient Egyptian ghost story, most likely set in Luxor (the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power), which was discovered on four pieces of pottery. In this Egyptian story, a ghost of a mummified man tells a high priest of the god Amun about his current condition.

“I grew, and I did not see the rays of the sun. I did not breathe the air, but darkness was before me every day, and no one came to find me,” the ghost says.

Spirits can manifest in many different ways, including streaks of light, orbs, dark shadows, strange blurs, and mists. Also, full-body apparitions are possible but highly unlikely.

Perhaps one of the most popular terms most of us have heard when it comes to ghosts is ”poltergeist.” The word means “noisy ghost” since it is said to have the capacity to make noise, knock or move things over, and manipulate the physical environment.

In 856 AD, the first poltergeist was reported at a farmhouse in Germany. The poltergeist tormented the family living there by starting fires and throwing stones, among other things.

Here Is A List Of 9 Signs Of A Bad Spirit In Your House:

#1 Apparitions

Seeing a human formed entity or apparition that can either be misty, solid, or transparent. Additionally, you may see brightly colored orbs – white orbs are typically Angels and blue orbs are typically Spirits.

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#2 Feelings Of Being Touched

Some feel a gentle poke, push, or nudge. Others can feel something brush past them, touch their hair, or a “hand” on their shoulder.

#3 Hearing Voices

This can be clear or muffled voices, crying, whispering, growling, or laughing. People may hear their names being said. Occasionally, it’s music from some unknown source. 

Note – this phenomenon is true for most, but these occurrences gain more credibility if more than one individual sees or hears the same thing simultaneously.

#4 You Find An Item Of A Loved One Or A Family Member

Randomly finding an object from a loved one or a family member – one who has crossed over.

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#5 Psychokinetic Activity

Psychokinesis is an alleged psychic capacity allowing a person (or a ghost) to influence a physical system without physical interaction. The term psychokinesis is derived from the Greek words ”psyche,” meaning “life,” “breath,” or “soul,” and ”kinein,” meaning “to move.” The idea of people (or ghosts) being able to move objects through mind power alone has intrigued people for hundreds of years.

For example, in the 1970s, Uri Geller (an Israeli magician, illusionist, television personality, and psychic) became the world’s best-known psychic by demonstrating his claimed psychokinetic capacities, including bending spoons and starting broken watches.

If your house is haunted, a sign may be that a ghost or poltergeist makes its presence known when doors are swinging wide, cupboards flying open, or glasses flying off tables.

Other extreme instances have been recorded, such as shaking and levitating beds while people are in them, moving furniture, as well as turning on faucets in sinks and showers.

#6 Cold Breezes Or Spots

Many individuals report cold spots in haunted houses. These are small areas which feel substantially colder than the surrounding area. Some cold spots are always felt in the same place, while others seem to disappear and appear at different locations. Some believe these cold spots to be a sign of a ghost in the house. 

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#7 Scared Dogs

Pets’ scared behavior is the best sign, particularly in dogs. They cuddle whenever you’re feeling lonely, they are your companion when you need a friend, and they can make you smile the second you walk in the door.

Moreover, a dog’s eyes detect more delicate movements. He can hear much higher frequencies and at 4 times the distance of a human with normal hearing. In addition, his sense of smell is 1,000 to 10,000 times more sensitive than a human’s.

Many pet owners reported that their dogs alert them to a supernatural presence by backing away from something that cannot be seen or by growling, barking, or staring at nothing. Furthermore, some people said their dog displays flared neck fur when a ghost is close by.

#8 Lights Turning Off & On

Lights will turn on & off when the experiencer knows they previously left it on or off. Also, this can happen to electrically powered devices such as radio and TVs. The problem is that this phenomenon is rarely witnessed. 

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#9 Strange Noises

Houses, whether new or old, make plenty of noise. The many materials that make up your house — plumbing pipes, wood framing, glass, plywood, nails, metal ducts – all expand and contract at different rates. You might not notice it during the hustle and bustle of the typical day; however, when things calm down at night, all those noises come out.

In rare occasions, this can be a sign of ghosts since they become more active at night, most likely due to a reduced electronic disturbance from appliances that compete with or drown out ghostly apparitions. 

How to Get Rid of Unwanted Ghosts

These are several ways to get rid of unwanted ghosts:

#1 Prayer

Praying is a great way to cleanse the home before communicating with the unwanted spirit. Calling upon angels, God, spiritual teachers, or saints to assist this spirit in light can help in this problem.

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#2 Rearrange Furniture

A good way to freshen up your space is to simply play around with your furniture’s arrangement. This could involve redoing a whole room, or it could be as simple as switching the layout of 2 armchairs.

#3 Display Sacred Words

Some letters and words of a particular origin have strong, uplifting life-altering vibrations. If recited systematically in your house, these sacred words will create strong vibrations, eliminating the existing negative vibe.

#4 Remove Broken Things

Keeping broken items in your home sets the tone for what you will accept and tolerate in your own life.

#5 Salt

Simply sprinkle salt on the carpet. After about 60 minutes, vacuum. This is so effective since salt crystals have the natural built-in ability to absorb negative energy. 

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#6 Protect Your Space With Crystals

All crystals have different properties, but the best ones for creating a feeling of peace are selenite, kyanite, hematite, obsidian, and desert rose.

#7 Smudging

It is an ancient ceremony in which sacred plants are burned, and the resulting smoke is wafted throughout your home to bless it.

The practice of smudging comes from the Native American tradition. In addition, this practice is used to cleanse a person of negative energies.

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