5 Most Common Types Of Ghosts and Spirits
You’ve seen a ghost before?
Many of us have odd feelings of gazing out of the corner of our eye to see figures or forms, only for them to vanish when we turn to look. And while you may be one of those people who have no fear of such a paranormal experience, have you ever stopped and wondered what kind of ghostly presence you had?You may not even noticed, like most people, that there could be different kinds of ghosts out there. But the fact is, field experts have put together a list and descriptions of the types of supernatural phenomena that occur and it can come in handy, particularly if you’re going out on a Ghosts & Gravestones Tour.
Types Of Ghosts and Spirits
1. The Interactive Personality
The most popular of all spotted ghosts is usually a deceased person, someone you know, a member of your family or perhaps even a historical figure. Such ghosts may or may not be friendly–but often show up to others in a variety of ways. They can become visible; to let you know they’re there, they can talk or make noises, touch you or even emit an odor like perfume or cigar smoke etc. Experts say that this sort of ghost maintains when they were alive its former personality, and can feel emotions. And they visit you often to console you, or to let you know something important. So if you happen to see a lost loved one, they’re likely to be there because they know you want to see them, or need to.
2. The Ectoplasm or Ecto-Mist
Have you ever seen a swirling mist or fog that almost appears like it is? If so, you may experience what paranormal investigators find to be an ecto-mist or ghostly mist. Normally, this vaporous cloud appears several feet off the ground, and can move quickly or simply stay still – it almost likes to orbit.On many videos and in photos, these ghostly encounters have been captured and can be white, gray or even black. Though they may only appear this way, linger then move away quickly, ectoplasms often appear before becoming a full-bodied presence. We have been observed by many people outside, in graveyards, battlefields and historic sites.
3. The Poltergeist
Perhaps one of the most popular terms most of us have encountered when it comes to ghosts, the word poltergeist actually means “noisy ghost” since it is said to be capable of moving or knocking things over, making noise and manipulating the physical environment.While many of us have heard the term before, a poltergeist is in fact one of the rarest types of haunting and the most frightening to many. Loud banging noises, lights turning on and off, doors closing, and suddenly bursting fires were all due to this sort of spiritual disturbance.Another awe-inspiring feature of the poltergeist is that the event usually begins gradually and slightly, then intensifies. And while poltergeist activity is harmless several times, and quickly stops, it has been known that it is actually dangerous.Some experts describe it as a mass form of energy which is unknowingly regulated by a living person. Whatever the case may be, poltergeists have caught the attention of just plain curious paranormal enthusiasts and researchers, scientists and many others.
4. Orbs
Orbs are probably the type of anomaly photographed most. They appear as a ball of transparent or translucent light hovering over the earth. Many of the Ghosts & Gravestones ghost hunters and visitors are shocked to see them in their videos. Orbs are thought to be the spirit of a human, or even an animal that has died and travels from one location to another.The circular shape they take on makes moving around simpler for them, and is often the first state in which they appear before they become a full-bodied presence. If you’re lucky enough to catch an object on camera, you’ll be amazed at how easily they can travel. These are usually white in photos but can also be blue.
5. Funnel Ghosts
The funnel ghost or vortex is often associated with a cold spot, which is most often seen in homes or old historic buildings. Typically they take on the image of a spinning funnel and most paranormal experts believe they’re a loved one coming back for a visit or even a former home resident.They often appear as a wisp of light or a spinning stream of light, and are captured in photos or on film.













