Every Halloween, people visit haunted places to see what ghost hunting is really like. Maybe a ghost will appear or do something weird, just like on TV. But then, starting the day after Halloween, I hear about people who regretted going out that night. That’s not because they actually encountered a ghost. The problem was:…
Category: Protection and Dangers
Warnings and tips for ghost hunters. Spiritual and physical threats and protections for ghost investigations.
Ghost Hunting: When Residual Energy Hauntings Become Dangerous
How do ghost hunters explain angry ghosts, and when intense hauntings go far past “residual energy”? And what can we do about it, during investigations? The topic of residual energy hauntings isn’t new, but when researcher Chris Williams referenced them at my Facebook Page – I thought he made a good point. In a discussion…
Ghosts Can’t Hurt You, But…
For decades, I truly believed that nothing at a haunted site could actually hurt someone. I assured my followers of that, too. Even now, I tell people that it’s rare for someone to get hurt while ghost hunting. Here’s a one-minute video with advice: But you’re probably concerned about ghostly things that could even kill…
When to Take a Break During a Ghost Investigation
When you’re ghost hunting, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stunned. You may feel too tired to think. That happens to everyone. Even to pros. At some haunted sites, it can seem as if the ghosts have an agenda. Or perhaps just one does; that’s all it takes to experience brain fog or an…
What Ghosts are Really Like – Dangers in Ghost Hunting
There are plenty of dangers in ghost hunting. Some are physical, like not checking a site in daylight, to find any hazards. Others are spiritual, like not being prepared for malicious spirits and – though rare – actual demons. But if there’s one mistake many new ghost hunters make, it’s expecting specific things from ghosts….
Should You Avoid Ghost Hunting? Sometimes the Answer is Yes
When should you avoid ghost hunting? Why – at certain times – could your safety (and sanity) be at risk? At almost every large ghost hunting event, I’ve seen someone put themselves in harm’s way. I’m sympathetic, and though it’s understandable, the person isn’t thinking clearly. They’ve suffered a tragic loss. Someone they cared deeply…