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PPact With The Devil- Selling your soul to Satan for personal gain in this life. These pacts are usually written and signed in the blood of the person making the pact. It is said to be written on parchment paper. This pact can only be broken by God Himself and only if the person asks God for His help. Pagan- Someone who worships the natural gods. The name literally means “people of the earth.” Those who practice witchcraft are regarded as being pagans. Pantheism- Doctrine that identifies God with the entire universe with everything being a part of Him. Parakinesis- Movement of objects with contact which is insufficient to explain it. Spoon bending, where there is very little contact involved is an example of this. Paranormal- Events that take place which are outside the natural order of things. This can involve ghosts, UFO’s, ESP and any other things not easily explained by nature but in the realm of the natural. Parapsychology- Derived from the Latin word “para,” which means “beyond,” parapsychology literally means “beyond” psychology. However, it is most known as the scientific study of paranormal phenomena. This includes everything from ESP to haunting phenomena although it deals mostly with areas that are open to being studied under controlled, laboratory conditions. Parapsychologist- One who studies parapsychology. Parapsychologists usually study psychic phenomena such as ESP. However, they will sometimes study hauntings. Pendulum Swinging- A form of divination in which an object tied to a string is held over a board with numbers and letters and in some cases, words. In theory, the pendulum is moved by a spirit and can answer questions. Parapsychologists believe it is a form of automatism. Pentacle- A pentagram within a circle. Used as a “magic circle” to create an area of safety from the demons or devils a practitioner evokes. Pentagram- A five- pointed star depicting the four elements surrounded by the spirit. In black magic or Satanism, the pentagram is turned upside down. When this is done, the symbol appears as a devil. It is also inverted to negate any positive nature. Percipient- One who sees an apparition. Phantasmagoria- An optical spectacle of the same class as the magic lantern. Phantom- Something that exists only in appearance, such as an apparition or a specter. In cases of psychic imprints, the manifestation of a spirit would fall into this category as there is no actual spirit present. Phantomania- A type of paralysis occurring when someone is under attack by preternatural or supernatural forces. In these instances, a person may held paralyzed while someone else is being attacked or it may be themselves experiencing an attack from an incubus or succubus. This is also known as psychic paralysis. Phantom Travelers- Spirits that are seen on roadways or means of transportation such as cars, planes, etc. Physical Medium- A psychic who can manifest living or other physical things. This may be in the form of ectoplasm. Place Memory- A term used by Dr. William Roll, which is the same as a psychic recording. Planchette- The pointer device used with a Ouija board. It is almost triangular in shape and has a clear plastic circle with a pin through it. Poltergeist- Destructive spirit which has the ability to manipulate the environment by the solidification of the air which results in the movement of objects and teleportation. The word poltergeist comes from the German words meaning noisy ghost. In most cases of poltergeist activity, there is one person known as an “agent” or “trigger” around whom the phenomena seems to revolve around. This is usually a female entering puberty although it can be a male and in rare cases, adults can be the focal point. The type of phenomena associated with poltergeist activity can range from objects being thrown around a room, furniture moving around a room and pounding in walls. True poltergeist outbreaks are usually short in duration, usually averaging 1 to 2 months. However, poltergeist activity may be a stepping stone to a demonic haunting. In this case, the problem can continue on indefinitely. Parapsychologists believe this phenomena to be Recurrent Spontaneous Psychokinesis. (RSPK) The theory being that one person is actually causing the activity through random bursts of energy. The person involved usually does not know they are doing it. The agent seems to be the same as with a poltergeist. In cases of RSPK, the objects involved are usually light, under two pounds. In poltergeist activity, the objects can be quite large and heavy. Polymorph- The ability of a spirit to appear in different forms. This is only possible for an inhuman spirit, be it angelic or demonic. Possession- Having a spirit enter the physical body of someone. There are different types of possession. Mediums will often "allow" a spirit to enter them for the sake of communication. In demonic possession, the invading entity will not remove itself. There is partial possession where the host still remains in the body. In full or perfect possession, the spirit of the host is dislodged from the physical body. Only an exorcism can dislodge a possessing entity. Cases of demonic possession are rare although occur more often than people realize. Precognition- Supernormal knowledge of pending or future events. Premonition- Feeling or warning about a future event. This may be a vague feeling or it can be quite specific. Most people experience premonitions at some time in their lives. Premonitions are often dire in nature. They do occasionally come true. Preternatural- Diverging from or exceeding the common order of nature but not outside the natural order as distinguished from the supernatural. Actions which are the result of human spirits would fall in this category. Events which are completely outside of nature and are caused by Angels, demons and devils would be called supernatural. Provocation- Any effort to provoke or draw out a spirit in order to detect its presence. (See religious provocation.) Pseudo-death- Deep trance state which simulates death. Respiration’s often drop drastically making it appear the person is dead. Similar to near death experience. Psychic- A person with the ability to see, hear and feel by use of senses other than the natural senses. Also a classification of unusual happenings. Mediums or those with discernment abilities are regarded as psychics or “sensitives.” All people have some degree of psychic ability and children prior to age 13 seem to have strong abilities although they are not usually aware of this. Psychic Attack- Being attacked either physically or mentally by a spirit. This spirit may be visible or invisible during the attack. In most cases, psychic attacks are of the mental variety, usually in the form of images being planted in the mind. These images may be of spirits, or seeing yourself being injured or killed. In other cases, people will see animals chasing them. These animals may be half of one type and parts of others. This form of telepathy is designed to frighten victims and is often quite effective. The physical attacks range from slapping, biting or even rape amongst other things. It is believed that in some cases, living people are capable of psychically attacking others although this is considered rare if even possible. Psychic Cold- This is a situation where one feels unnaturally cold. There are two types of psychic cold. In one case, a spirit attempting to materialize will draw its energy from the environment. This will result in a lowering of the actual room temperature. In the second instance, the materializing spirit will draw its energy from the people in the room. Here, the people will feel quite cold but the thermometer will not register a lowering of the ambient temperature. However, it should be pointed out that situations of great stress could result in this same type of cold without a drop in the actual temperature. Psychic Imprint- An energy field which takes on the appearance of a person. This usually occurs due to severe emotional energy, which is imprinted in the environment. While someone may think they are seeing a ghost, it is actually a projected image, not an actual spirit. There will be no recognition of the viewer by the seeming apparition and there is no intelligence either. It is merely a psychic picture. Also known as psychic recording or projection. This can also be called a specter or phantom. Psychic Paralysis- A condition in which a person is fully awake but is unable to move while psychic or demonic activity takes place. During demonic attacks, it is common for one person to be experiencing this while their partner is undergoing some form of attack. Same as phantomania. Psychic Photograph- A picture which shows any paranormal phenomena such as a spirit orb or an apparition. Many psychic pictures depict a mist like form and in some cases, you will actually see the face of a spirit. Psychic Photographer- One who takes psychic photos. While many people occasionally get psychic pictures, one considered to be a psychic photographer will get psychic photos repeatedly and in almost any place. Psychic photographers are very helpful in paranormal investigations. Many investigations have appeared to be without incident until the photos taken were developed. Psychic Projection- See psychic imprint. Psychic Recording- See psychic imprint. Psychic Research- The broad study of paranormal phenomena that includes ESP, PK, OBE'S, hauntings etc. Psychic Sleep- Deep, trance like sleep from which a person cannot be aroused. This is caused by an inhuman spirit usually occurring when another person is under attack. This is a fairly common phenomena in demonic hauntings. Psychic Wounds- These are wounds caused by a spirit. They may appear as scratches or bites. Bruising and burns can also occur from the encounter. Psychokinesis- This is the movement of objects by use of the mind. Some regard this to be the same as “telekinesis” although the newer meaning has telekinesis meaning the planting in the mind of objects moving which are in effect stationary. Also known as PK or RSPK. (Recurrent Spontaneous psychokinesis.) Psychomancy- Divination by use of spirits or the art of evoking the dead. Psychomanteum- A large box or a small room which has black walls in which you sit in front of a mirror with a lighted candle in the attempt to see spirits. Many have claimed to receive prophesies in this manner. Psychometry- The ability to "read" objects being held or touched. The theory is that the vibrations of the owner or the last person to touch it remain on the item. Thus, the psychic is able to feel and interpret these vibrations. This is often used successfully in police work involving missing persons. |
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