Tarot cards are a divinatory tool that some psychics, mediums, and ghost hunters use to make contact with ghosts. However, we never use them as a primary research tool. As we explained in Ouija Boards and Ghost Hunting, it’s like using a cellphone to talk with someone who’s standing right in front of you. [...]

When we talk to groups–especially to people who aren’t ghost hunters–we hear more questions about Ouija boards than any other subject. Ouija boards have always been an interesting (and sometimes volatile) subject.

Several other professional ghost hunters have been speaking about the safety–and dangers–of Ouija boards. We’d like to reply, and raise a few [...]

Ouija boards are a controversial topic, and not just among ghost hunters. Many people ask us about Ouija boards, and if we believe in them. Others warn us about demons and divination tools such as the Ouija.

We do not believe in ‘demons’ as most people think of them in a Christian context. We [...]

Psychics and mediums sometimes ask us about spiritual protection.

In general, ghosts and spirits can’t take over a person without his/her permission. Even misguided ghosts aren’t that powerful. Really.

We’re not talking about demons or malicious spirits. That’s another topic. But, it’s very rare to encounter a demon or malicious spirit, anyway.

When someone [...]

Psychic skills and sensitivity can be useful during ghost investigations. That’s our opinion at Hollow Hill, anyway; in the late 1990s, one ghost hunting ‘society’ required members not to include psychics in research. (They’ve since changed their tune.)

But, simply being psychic–we believe that most people are psychic–isn’t enough. In fact, there is such [...]