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O Obsession- The second stage of a haunting where the invading entity begins to exert its power over its victim. As the obsession grows, the person finds that they cannot get the haunting out of their minds. It becomes a constant fear or worry. Obsession can also be the psychological compulsion to continue a behavior such as consulting your horoscope before performing daily tasks. Many people who use forms of divination such as Ouija boards become obsessed with them. Occult- A body of knowledge that is hidden or secret in the areas of the paranormal, preternatural or supernatural. This is now referred to as “New Age.” Derived from the Latin word “occultus” which means to hide or conceal. Opportunity, Law Of- The theory that an evil spirit can enter ones life simply because a spirit is around searching for an entry point into someone’s life. This could explain why one person can become haunted as a result of using something like an Ouija board and someone else does not. Oppression- The first stage of a haunting where the invading entity attempt to gain access to the location or person victimized. Orb- A tiny sphere of electromagnetic energy given off by spirits. Also called a globule. These are often photographed in cemeteries or other places where spirits are present. They are usually not visible to the naked eye. However, in some haunting situations, orbs are sometimes seen as balls of light which may flicker or move at high speeds. Orishas- Santeria gods, syncretized with Catholic Saints. Ouija Board- Game board made by Parker Brothers used to communicate with spirits. Often, people will try to contact deceased loved ones through this method. Many feel this communication is actually with the collective unconscious of the participants. (Automatism.) In many instances of hauntings, use of the Ouija appears to have been the entry point through which spirits enter. This then falls under the category of “Laws of Invitation.” Some people have become haunted after just one use of the board; others have used it for years without incident. However, at any point they could experience a problem. Others have become haunted long after having used the board. Out Of Body Experience- State in which the spirit of a person travels to the astral plane. It is said that people can in some instances travel to other locations on the physical plane. Also known as OBE, OOBE, astral projection or remote viewing. Outward Manifestation- Any event of paranormal activity, i.e.: disembodied voices, movement of objects, horrible smells, manipulation of the environment which can affect temperatures, etc. A manifestation can also be the appearance of a spirit. |
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