A person who is thought to have had 'abduction' experiences. It is commonly thought that such experiences are the
result of abduction by Extraterrestrials. In some cases, an Abductee is known as one who has experienced multiple
abductions. Some psychologists believe the phenomenon of Alien Abduction to be all in the mind - and not an actual
physical experience. Many others attribute being awakened by an alien presence during the night to sleep paralysis or
"night terrors". Alien abductees often undergo hypnotic regression in an attempt to resurface memories regarding the
abduction experience. In worst cases, these memories can be enhanced by "suggestion" directed from the person
performing the treatment
ABDUCTEE
The next stage of progression, existence, and growth for a disembodied soul after death. While After Life is a
universal concept it is subject to cultural variations in different religious beliefs
AFTERLIFE
Research has shown that poltergeist phenomena is usually centered around an individual. Further research has shown
that these phenomena disproportionately occur around adolescent females. In such circumstances, these targets are
coined "agents" of poltergeist activity. This implies that they play some role, sometimes involuntarily, in the
manifestation of activity. 2. In tests for ESP abilities, the individual (human or animal) who looks at the information and
who is said to “send” or “transmit” information to the percipient - the one who sees it.
AGENT
Stems from the Greek/Latin word ager meaning "field" and glýphō or "carving"; better known in modern times as Crop
Circles.
AGRIGLIPH
"Alien" does not refer to an extraterrestrial origin, but indicates that the beast is not native to the location where it is
seen. The best evidence to date is blurred video footage or photos, regarded by most experts in such matters as
showing large domestic cats. Suspect droppings have also been tested, but DNA has been difficult to come by. The
"ABCs" are rarely traced to a reported loss of a pet or zoo specimen, but laws on registering exotic animals and
releases into the wild, introduced in 1976 and 1981 respectively, are believed to have produced a rash of illegal
releases into the countryside by individuals who privately owned these animals.
ALIEN BIG CAT
Creatures, or beings that allegedly come from outer space possibly from other planets, galaxies, universes or even
different dimensions. They are sometimes referred to as extraterrestrials.
ALIENS
Any man-made or natural object that's thought to be endowed with supernatural powers to bring good luck or ward off
harm from ghosts, evil spirits, or black magic.
AMULET
Spirit entities from the early days of the world, according to the Dreamtime or Creation myths of Australia's aboriginal
tribes. Modern science dismisses these ideas as purely the stuff of fantasy but many aboriginals firmly believe in their
continued existence.
ANCESTRAL GHOST
A theory popularized by Eric Von Daniken that between 10,000 and 40,000 years ago the earth was visited by extra-
terrestrials who additionally bred with early humans to produce Homo Sapiens. Since writing his books advances in
DNA technology have ruled out the possibility of alien genes as it is unlikely that the biology between humans and
aliens would be so similar.
ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS
A typically benevolent celestial being that acts as an intermediary between heaven and earth, particularly in Christianity,
Judaism, Islam, and Zoroastrianism.
ANGEL
Psychic phenomena involving the interactions of animals with humans, each other and the environment. Animal Psi is
also known as "ANPSI" which was coined by J.B. Rhine to describe the phenomenon.
ANIMAL PSI
The belief that plants and other inanimate objects have Souls (derived from the Latin word 'animus' which means 'soul' ).
It is an ancient belief that likely stemmed from the need for a way to determine what is alive and what isn't. Sir E. B.
Tylor used the term "animism" as part of a proposed theory of religion in his 1871 book.
ANIMISM
A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, especially as used in ancient Egypt as a symbol of life. Also called
Ansate cross.
ANKH
The substance rubbed on a person during a religious ceremony as a sign of sanctification or consecration. The word
"anoint" is derived from the Old French word "enoint", which translates to "smeared on".
ANOINTING OIL
A term applied to a phenomenon which is unexpected or abnormal according to conventional scientific knowledge, but
which defies any particular type of explanation. Sometimes preferred to as “paranormal.”
ANOMALY
Chief enemy of Christ who would reign at the end of time, first mentioned in the epistles of St. John. This idea of a
mighty ruler who will appear at the end of days to fight against the forces of good was adapted from Judaism; the
Jewish concept in turn had been influenced by Iranian and Babylonian myths of the battle of God and the devil at the
end of time.
ANTICHRIST
The experience of seeing patterns or connections in random or meaningless data. Commonly associated with paredolia
and sometimes referred to as "matrixing".
APOPHENIA
The physical manifestation of a Spirit. Indications of an apparition range from strange smells and cold spots to the to
the witnessing of a spirit manifestation in visible form. "Apparition" should not be confused with "ghost", which has a
different definition.
APPARITION
An apport is a solid object that seemingly appears from nowhere in the presence of a medium. Some apports are
assembled from invisible material matter; others are teleported from another often-distant location. An asport is any
object the spirits or the medium makes disappear or teleports to another location.
APPORT/ASPORT
A superior or higher-ranking angel. They are four to seven in number. Sometimes specific functions are ascribed to
them. The four best known in Christian tradition are Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel. In early Jewish literature
archangels are called “angels of the presence.”
ARCHANGELS
A term used in parapsychology to describe evidence of supernatural phenomena that is not genuine, faked or that
has been falsified by purely normal means. It can also refer to imperfections in photographs caused by the camera
itself (above is an example of a camera strap).
ARTIFACT
An entity said to be an exact, quasi-physical replica or “double” of the individual physical body, which can separate
itself from the physical body, either temporarily, as in dreaming or in the out-of-the-body experience, or permanently,
at the moment of death. Also known as the “etheric” body.
ASTRAL BODY
The intentional act of having the spirit leave the body, whereas an out-of-body experience will happen involuntarily.
Astral Projection is closely related to remote viewing and some cultures associate Astral Projection with spiritual
awareness.
ASTRAL PROJECTION
A form of fortune telling or counseling for the individual, which is done through the interpretation of the motions,
movements and positions of celestial objects
ASTROLOGY
An emanation or radiation that is invisible to the naked eye. It is often thought to be an invisible surrounding glow
emanating from each individual. Some persons believe that they can actually see the aura of a person and depending
on its color and form, this is taken as an indication of the mental and physical well being of that person. Kirlian
photography deals with the supposed art of photographing this type of phenomena.
AURA
Often a subject can produce writing that is not in their own writing style, which sometimes conveys messages that
appear to have originated from deceased persons. Alternatively they can gain insights from their writings to things that
they may not have consciously known beforehand. Clairvoyants are usually associated with this type of activity.
AUTOMATIC WRITING
It is a state whereby physical activities such as drawing, dancing, and writing musical performances can be done by an
individual without being consciously aware of their actions.
AUTOMATISM
Associated with looking back at ones own body from a vantage point or position outside of the physical body. It's
associated with astral projection, as in the out of body experience which occurs when the astral body leaves the
physical body and goes on a tour of the physical plane.
AUTOSCOPY
An unusual phenomenon and exceedingly varied in form. Typical descriptions include: a spherical shape of any color
and ranging in size from a marble to a football. Normally the appearance of ball lightening coincides with a
thunderstorm. The phenomenon can materialize within confined spaces and buildings and their duration can be
anywhere from seconds to minutes. It is common for the spheres of ball lightning to appear as if the have a 'sense' of
direction or 'purposeful' motion rather than simply drifting around.
BALL LIGHTNING
Refers to one or more rituals in Ceremonial magic intended to remove non-physical influences ranging from spirits to
negative influences. It is used in most cases before and after a main ritual.
BANISHING
BANSHEE
A name given to a female spirit, the origins of which can be found in Irish and Scottish folklore. The wail of a
banshee is associated with the foretelling of an imminent death in the house, outside of which the banshee has
previously visited.
BEELZEBUB
The Devil; Satan. One of the fallen angels in Milton's Paradise Lost. Beelzebub was next to Satan in power. An
evil spirit; a demon.
BERMUDA TRIANGLE
Also known as the "Devil's Triangle". It is an imaginary geographical area, which is located off the southeastern
Atlantic coast of the United States, and bears some resemblance to a triangle. The area became infamous because
of ' a high incidence of unexplained losses of ships, small boats, and aircraft.
BIBLE CODE
A computer program that is designed to look for key words in the Bible that are hidden in a form of code. Today,
since the code has been unlocked by computer, it has been shown that certain major world events were predicted to
happen thousands of years before they actually did.
BIGFOOT
The name given to a creature or creatures, thought to exist in wild and remote parts of North America. These
creatures are commonly referred to as Big Foot, but are known also as: Sasquatch, Skunk Apes and Swamp Apes.
To date scientists continue to be defied by this creature and it has still not been positively identified by scientific
authorities. The animal is generally described as being large, hairy, around seven to nine feet tall, weighing between
600 and 900 pounds and ape-like in appearance, yet walking upright like a man.
BILLET READING
A procedure that involves placing a secretly written question on a piece of paper. This paper is then folded and
sealed up inside an envelope and then given to a psychic, who then attempts to answer the question contained
within.
BILOCATION
The ability to be, or be seen to be, in two different places at once. It is a state or power, that has sometimes, been
attributed to some of the saints. It is existence or the ability to exist simultaneously in two places.
BIPED
An animal who's central method of locomotion takes place on two feet. One of the great debate in cryptozoology
concerns Bipedal Hominids or human/ape-like creature who walk on two legs
BLACK ARTS
The belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world. Also
called "Dark Arts".
BLACK MAGIC
Black magic is a type of magic that is often used to bring harm to another person. It is strongly associated with the
devil and was thought to be practiced by witches who had made pacts with the devil during the Salem witch trials of
1692. It is used to call forth the powers of darkness and evil in an attempt to control natural forces through the use of
spells, incantations, and other means.
BLACK MASS
A travesty of the Roman Catholic Mass, the Black Mass epitomized the worship of Satan and perverted the most
holy mystery of Christian worship—the Christian mass. Evidence of such occurrences was confirmed in the
confessions forced from accused witches and sorcerers, who claimed that the devil had mass said at his Sabbath.
BLIND
Term used by parapsychologists in experiments where the evaluator of targets and responses to them is without
knowledge of information that would reveal the target.
CALL
A parapsychological term used to describe the response given in a card-guessing or other ESP test, by the person
or subject being tested.
CAR STOP
The phenomena of a vehicle engine abruptly stopping when in close proximity to a UFO. Radios and lights may
die as well. The vehicle typically is restored to normal operation when the UFO leaves.
CASE STUDY
An in-depth investigation of a particular subject. A case study usually consists of multiple investigations and
multiple reports with a primary goal of lending objectivity and control to a topic.
CASTING A CIRCLE
The magic circle (also known as the sacred circle, ritual circle or simply the circle) is a barrier of energy used in
many branches of Ritual magic, particularly in Wicca and other neo-pagan traditions. The circle is usually closed by
the practitioner after they have finished by drawing in the energy with the Athame (knife) or their hand (usually in a
circular fashion). This is called closing the circle or releasing the circle.
CATTLE MUTILATIONS
Term which refers to cases of animal corpses (usually cattle), which have been found with strange injuries. These
injuries are often difficult to explain in terms of accident, predators and illness. Often the corpse has missing body
parts (e.g. genitals), has been drained of blood and many injuries appear to have been carried out with surgical
precision.
CEREBRAL ANOXIA
The absence of oxygen in inspired gases or in arterial blood or in the tissues. This type of lack of oxygen in the
brain - cerebral anoxia - may cause it to malfunction and thus produce the images associated with and a possible
cause of the near death experience.
CHANNELING
A relatively recent term for a form of mediumship that involves passing on guidance in the form of messages from
spiritual beings to the living The channeller is used as the medium or vessel for the communication.
CHUPACABRA
The famous ‘goatsucker’ of the island of Puerto Rico is now being reported more widely from all the Hispanic
nations, with reports coming from Nicaragua and other countries of Central America as well as Mexico. This beast
attacks largely at night, largely unseen, and leaves livestock drained of blood. A website based in Argentina
describes it as resembling part bat, part kangaroo and part ‘gray’ alien.
CLAIRAUDIENCE
The ability to hear sounds, voices etc. which other people cannot hear, without the direct use of the normal
auditory system. This skill can be used by mediums to hear and pass on messages from the Beyond during a séance
or platform demonstration.
CLAIRSENTIENCE
This is the ability to sense that which people cannot sense with the normal range of five senses. Commonly
associated with psychics and mediums.
CLAIRVOYANCE
The ability to see that which other people cannot see, without the direct use of normal sight. Sometimes this takes
the form of seeing an image of a person who has passed on, and so the skill can be used by mediums during a
séance or platform demonstration to help them describe the deceased person giving the message. As a form of
mediumship, it can be experienced in one or other of two forms – subjective clairvoyance (where the medium sees
the image in his/her mind’s eye) or objective clairvoyance (where the medium sees the spirit as if he/she were a
living person standing in the room.
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS
Ufologists classify the amount of contact between a witness and an extraterrestrial/UFO according to five
increasing levels of interaction. CE1: A UFO seen at close range, but with no interaction with the environment. CE2:
A UFO seen at close range, and physical traces or interaction with animals or objects are noted. CE3: A UFO seen at
close range, and occupants are noted. CE4: Alien abduction. CE5: Establishes communication between human and
alien. The last two classes were added after the death of Dr. J Allen Hynek, who devised the original system in 1972.
COINCIDENCE
Two events are said to constitute a coincidence if they occur in such a way as to strike an observer as being
highly related as regards to their structure or their “meaning”; to dismiss such an occurrence as a “mere coincidence”
is to imply the belief that each event arose as a result of quite independent reasons and that no further “meaning” or
significance is to be found in this fortuitous concurrence.
COLD READING
A set of statements purportedly gained by paranormal means but which in fact is wholly based on broadly
accurate generalizations and/or on information obtained directly from the person seeking the reading, such as can be
gleaned from facial gestures, clues in conversation, and so on. A trick used by a great many phony psychics.
COLD SPOT
A small area where an unexplained drop in temperature is recorded and no natural or man-made reason exists. It
is theorized that when spirits attempt to manifest, they will draw on warm energy from the environment, causing a
"hole" in that location, resulting in a cold spot. These areas have also been known to travel throughout a room,
possibly signifying a movement of the spirit. Some ghost hunters warn against using cold spots as a paranormal
indicator because cold spots can often be explained by natural temperature variances, such as air movement.
COLLECTIVE APPARITION
A rare type of sighting in which more than one person sees, hears, smells, or senses the same apparition or
phenomena.
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