What kind of spirit is haunting your house? There’s more than one kind and depending on what it is will determine how to get rid of it. Maybe you’ve seen things, felt things, or heard things, and you’re wondering if your house is haunted. The first thing you should do is stop doubting if your house is haunted or not. If you’ve had the inclination, it is most likely haunted. HOWEVER, before you proceed with eradication or exorcism of the spirit, make sure there aren’t physical factors producing these seemingly-paranormal results.
Sometimes our experiences are valid but they aren’t exactly a true haunting. Sometimes it’s something more natural or, plainly put, on the physical plane rather than the spiritual, that’s causing your problems at home or business. Some things to check out before going to a paranormal investigations team or medium:
If you’ve crossed out the physical reasons above, the next step is to determine what kind of haunting it is and then determine what to do about it.
Each section below will tell you the signs of each type of haunting, and then go into what you can do about these hauntings. A good rule of thumb is to keep notes and say yes or no to each sign: the section with the most signs will tell you what kind of haunting it is. Keep in mind each haunting is unique. You may have to adjust and adapt.
You might be thinking your house is haunted by a ghost. Ghosts are the spirits of the human deceased who have gotten trapped between this world and the next or of whom have returned to earth for a specific reason (though the former is most common). Ghosts who are trapped on the earthly plane tend to be the more sad, angry, or vengeful ghosts while ghosts who visit earth for a reason from the other side are usually bringing a message of peace or hope to someone they love.
If you can say yes to at least three of these signs and reasons, then your house is most likely haunted by a ghost. Some people have a hard time distinguishing between demons and ghosts, which I plan to clear up for you in this article (read to the next section if you’re not sure).
If you answered yes to many of the signs above in the ghost section, but you’re having problems of a more violent nature, you might be dealing with a demon. A demon is a spirit that has never incarnated as a human. There are debates as to their origin, which include: fallen angels that work for Satan, ancient gods that have been forgotten over time, guardians of the land, thought forms, and more. Regardless of their origin, when they decide to attach to a family or person, they can be downright terrifying and destroy lives in their wake.
If your type of haunting is demonic in nature, often it is more than just a “haunting” where the spirit is living in your house. Often it is what is known as a demonic attachment which can lead (in rare situations) to a possession. It is a terrifying thought, but these things have been documented and occur whether you are a religious person or not. Don’t believe me? Do the research yourself.
There’s a third kind of spirit that could be haunting your house or property that most people are unaware exists. This is an Elemental. Elementals are the spirits of the land and could also be guardians of sacred natural sights: waterfalls, rivers, forests, lakes, mountains, caves, old trees and groves. They are also what are called fairies, the wee folk, the sidhe, dwarves, trolls, etc. They aren’t just mythological creatures, they are spirits of the land. When these beings haunt a house, it’s because they feel their territory is being infringed upon in some way. And, unfortunately, these beings will be harder to “get rid of”. They are extraordinarily strong and willful beings and often act much different than a ghost or demon will.
The reason an Elemental could be haunting your house or property is because they feel their territory has been invaded. Because of this, and unfortunately, it’s going to be more difficult for you to deal with this kind of haunting. Until the spirit feels safe or until its territory is left alone, you might deal with its anger for some time.
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Michaela Goodin | 30th Jun 21
Can you help us!? We have a ghost an demon attachment. If you can help Id be so eternally grateful! My husband and I have 4 kids and this has been going on for 7 years now. Were located in Indiana. My email is goodinmichaela@gmail.com. Sorry to just broadcast my email, but I’ve tried it all. We may have been cursed 7 years ago, but uncertain. Either way no one will help and we need PROFESSIONAL help.
Raven | 20th Oct 20
Hello, I have been living in my house for my whole life (18 yrs old). And it was made in the mid 1800s. I feel like every one has had this happened but sometimes you feel someone watching you. But this has happened to my neighbors as well. Once my neighbor heard someone talking to them when my family was not there. Once we were playing and I saw a man in our yard he was in a suit. And lastly when one of my neighbors moved in he saw the man who i saw in my yard watching him when he was trying to sleep. Is it a Demon or Ghost?
admin | 22nd Oct 20
Definitely sounds like a ghost to me.
Evelyn | 13th Feb 20
Hi
I was reading about ghost and demon haunting, I live in an apartment for about 13 years now and at some point during the years some demons have been haunting me at night most of the time at night I’ll be asleep and suddenly I wake up and there at sealing staring at me a gray ball and sometimes is red . I’ve have spread salt on all 3 doors of my apartment because of demons entering every night but I don’t know what to do with the demons that appear on the sealing I feel touched I hear noises voice someone crying . What can I do for this to stop or break a spell if it is ? Please help
admin | 14th Feb 20
First, I recommend ruling out any psychological issues. Second, you should be smudging your house, the smoke rises and clears all negative energy. Be sure to open your windows to let the entities out.
Shona Tylan | 27th May 20
Get a sprayer bottle and mix sea salt in hot water..go through house and spray every piece of furniture, floors and ceiling while saying lord’s prayer and archangel Michael,,spray it good and do this once a week for a few months.
Daria | 13th Jul 19
Hi!
I’m a paranormal investigator who helps families with activity in their homes. We have a couple who we suspect has an elemental haunting in their house.—after much research. There is a litany of things that happen to them. They are disturbed every night–touched, feet pulled, etc… They’ve had a priest cleanse the house and bless it 4 or 5 times. He says he’s never not been able to “clear” a house. We all cleansed the house again, placed black salt in the four corners of all the rooms. Made an offering outside–they planted a huge fig tree and buried some fruit and honey and other things with it. They also left a bowl of fruit, cigarettes, honey and a 12 pack of beer by the tree. I checked on them today and got this response:
All is much the same. Linda and I went back to lake Sam Rayburn July 4-9. Small entity bothered us in bed each nite.
My son checked on our house while we were gone. Linda has been playing Christian music 24/7 upstairs-our bedroom and den since your suggestion.
My son was not aware of this and when he entered our bedroom to check the music stopped- when he exited it started again. He heard the music upstairs and the same happened- he went back in our bedroom again and it stopped again and he quickly left. I checked the backyard offering when I got home and found 1 empty coors lite beer can standing next to the fig tree- very strange. No one can see or lives behind me to see the beer and the gate is locked. We understand this will take time- please suggest what you think we should do next. Thanks!
I was just wondering if you had any suggestions or even insight to the empty beer can. I have done this for many years and never had such a case where we cannot cleanse and clear a home. Whatever is haunting them has even caused chaos with their vehicles. The first night we were there my co-founder of our group had her car messed with when we were leaving. He battery was dead-car wouldn’t start, then her dashboard lights started blinking on and off and go all crazy for a while. My car has acted up here and there–even when my husband is driving it.
Anyway, if you have any insight or suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.
Daria
admin | 13th Jul 19
Hi Daria – WOW. This is a vengeful spirit attached to the house and land. I don’t believe it resides in the house but spends much of its time on the property. Is there a graveyard nearby? I get the feeling something happened on the property, this spirit’s tragic death, and this is why it’s attached. Have you tried clearing and blessing the property in addition to the house? Laying down protective wards after a property cleansing should help.
Michaela Goodin | 30th Jun 21
Can you help us!? We have a ghost an demon attachment. If you can help Id be so eternally grateful! My husband and I have 4 kids and this has been going on for 7 years now. Were located in Indiana. My email is goodinmichaela@gmail.com. Sorry to just broadcast my email, but I’ve tried it all. We may have been cursed 7 years ago, but uncertain. Either way no one will help and we need PROFESSIONAL help.
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