The word poltergeist originates from the German words poltern (“to make sound”) and Geist (“ghost”), and the term roughly translates to “noisy ghost” or “noise-ghost”. On a paranormal level, poltergeist activity has often been believed to be the work of malicious spirits and are manifestations of disembodied spirits along with being closely associated with the elements of fire, air, water and earth.
A poltergeist is the apparent manifestation of an invisible but noisy, disruptive or destructive entity that has no apparent cause. Poltergist activity can also include inanimate objects being picked up and thrown as if by an invisible person, as well as, noises such as knocking, rapping, human voices, petty physical attacks on human beings, such as pinching, biting, hitting and tripping.
By its nature, poltergeist activity is probably the most frequently reported type of haunting and is a world wide phenomenon which dates back centuries beyond centuries.
In all circumstances alleged ghosts usually prefer solitude where as a poltergeist prefers company. A ghost seeks the half light where as the poltergeist will perform on the sunniest of days
Traditionally Poltergist have been described as troublesome spirits who haunt a particular person instead of a specific location, unlike ghosts. Poltergiest activity seems to be more intense during the evening rather than in the morning.
Single poltergeist cases have been known to range in duration from a few hours to several months. In all circumstances alleged ghosts usually prefer solitude where as a poltergeist prefers company. A ghost seeks the half light where as the poltergeist will perform on the sunniest of days
One of the earliest recorded incidents of Poltergeist phenomena took place in 858 BC at Bingen in Germany.
One theory is that seismic activity could cause poltergeist phenomena, as well as, studies showing a complex interaction between geomagnetism, household electrical equipment and brain physiology of individuals.
Investigators have speculated that aggression or psychopathology in some people may be responsible for movement of objects in poltergeist cases. It is also reported that poltergeist disturbances could be caused by people suffering from some form of emotional stress, tension, hysteria and suppression of sexual energy often found in adolescents.
Children have been known to have been attacked or maimed by unseen forces, and also injured by flying objects. Houses have been plagued with a constant pelting of small stones and rocks. Poltergeists have been described as haunted people. The extraordinary and often destructive action of poltergeists is usually attributed to one person around whom the phenomenon is focused.
The most common question is, do these poltergist incidents occur from a single entity or from within an affected person?
In practically every authenticated case of poltergeist activity, an adolescent or child has been present in the house, or associated closely with the house, and frequently, the child has been shown to be under some sort of stress at the time the incidents occur. For this reason, poltergeists are generally thought to be an example of very powerful (PK) Psychokenisis (formally known as Telekinesis) abilities which are being unconsciously used by the child. The characteristics to check for in such adolescents are, intense EEG activity, dizziness, sleep deprivation or disorders, paralysis, loss of taste, high blood sugar, weak and erratic pulse, hormone inbalance, large amounts of adrenaline and noradrenaline hormones in the brain, loss of weight, pain in limbs, and weakness.
Poltergeist visitations begin quite inexplicably, run their course and then cease as mysteriously as they begun. An adolescent (more often a girl than a boy) is almost invariably present in the affected household, and this young person appears to be the attraction of the occurrences. Should he or she be moved at the height of strange happenings, the disturbances will sometimes move with the adolescent and reappear wherever he or she goes. It seems likely that there is a psychological basis, but physical objects have undoubtedly moved under conditions which preclude many psychologists theories and it may be that an unusual combination of psychological tension, sexual awakening, physical energy and intense (but possibly unconscious) concentration and single – mindedness may produce a poltergeist. The one comforting thought is that poltergeist disturbances do not usually last for very long.
Objects flying through the air often drop to the ground as soon as they are observed. Many of the young people involved are above average in intelligence, and usually healthy, although some are subject to hysterical outbursts. Poltergeist disturbances do not seem to occur when the young person in the case is sleeping, and it would appear that the higher centres of the brain are involved. The puzzling thing is, how it is possible for a person to be responsible for destructive activities and yet be totally unaware that he or she is the cause. A psychologist discovered that we have two different people living in our heads and the person living in the right cerebral hemisphere is not really you. Yet the disturbed children involved in poltergeist cases are not split-brain patients, and this, underlines something that we are all aware of. That we are self divided and that the ‘other self’ is inclined to go its own way.
This leaves the question, how does that ‘other self’ cause objects to fly through the air or metal to become hot? If we assume that it is the right brain that is sensitive to various earth fields, then it seems conceivable that the right side of the brain has access to some powerful energy source, either in the human body or in the Earth itself.

In Irish methology the banshee is also known as “woman of the sídhe”, “woman of the fairy mounds” or “bean-sidhe, woman of the fairy” and is a female spirit or fairy woman who begins to wail when someone is about to die and also usually seen as an omen of death along with being a messenger from the Otherworld. The Banshee may also be an ancestral spirit appointed to forewarn members of certain ancient Irish families of their time of death. According to tradition, the banshee can only cry for five major Irish families: the Kavanaghs, the O’Gradys, the O’Connors, the O’Briens and the O’Neills . This select list has since been extended because of Intermarriages.

According to Scottish Gaelic mythology a Banshee is also known as the bean sìth or bean-nighe. Banshees are known to be seen washing the blood-stained clothes or armour of those who are about to die. In this guise she is also known as the bean-nighe (washing woman).

Alleged sightings of banshees have been reported as recently as 1948. Similar beings are also found in Norse, Welsh and American folklore.

Whatever her origins, the banshee mostly appears in one of three guises: a young woman, a raddled old hag or a stately matron. These woman represent the triple aspects of the Celtic goddess of war and death, namely Badhbh, Macha and Mor-Rioghain. The Banshee usually wears either a winding sheet, a grey, hooded cloak or the grave robe of the unshriven dead. The banshee may also appear in a variety of other forms, such as that of a hooded crow, stoat, hare and weasel – animals associated in Ireland with witchcraft.

Although not always seen, usually at night her mourning call can be heard. In 1437, King James I of Scotland was approached by a banshee or Irish seeress who foretold his murder at the instigation of the Earl of Atholl. This is an example of the human form of the banshee. There are records of several human prophetesses or banshees attending the courts of local Irish kings and the great houses of Ireland. In some parts of Leinster, the banshee is referred to as the bean chaointe (keening woman) whose wail can be so piercing that glass is shattered. In Kerry, the keening is experienced as a “low, pleasant singing”; in Tyrone it is heard as “the sound of two boards being struck together”; and on Rathlin Island as “a thin, screeching sound somewhere between the moan of an owl and the wail of a woman”.

  What are electromagnetic fields, where do they come from and how do they affect me and what does it mean when paranormal investigators say that they are getting an emf reading? These are some of the questions that I get asked on a regular basis, so I thought that a article on electromagnetic fields would be helpful. Now I want to express that in the field of paranormal research no one is an expert and has all the answers, not me, my team, or even the teams you see on T.V. So if some one tell you that they are an expert, I would think twice before letting them help, they may cause more harm than good. So on to EMFS.

Did you know the Emfs are really a form of radiation? Yes, they are. Everything has some type of electromagnetic energy to it so everything is putting off it own kind of radiation. There are two fields that cause Emfs; the electric field and the magnetic field. Electric fields are caused by voltage or energy (in this case electricity) that exists in a potential manner that the electricity is being stored for later use. Now we have magnetic field this is caused by the potential energy ( electricity) running through the circuit to power what we are using. Think of it like this:

we have a radio. Our radio runs on batteries. Now when our radio is off, the power/potential/energy is still in the battery waiting to be used that is the electrical. When we turn on our radio and the power from the batteries (electricity)runs all through the radio, we have an magnetic force thus we have created a electromagnetic field. To sum it all up, electromagnetic fields are made by electrical current either being in potential or moving towards its goal. The stronger the current the stronger that field.

The amount of electromagnetic field that we are exposed to is equal to having an x-ray taken of a bone. Why do these field affect people? Well it is because we are electrical; Scientists believe that all atoms ( the basic building blocks of life) have their own electromagnetic field and when a man-made field hits a natural one, it can cause it to malfunction. That is why in areas where there are high Emfs like power lines, people are prone to getting sick easier. So what can be done to help keep yourself and family safe? Well first don’t freak out; It is really not that bad. Secondly unplug things when you are not using them, set back away from T. V.s. Do your best to keep away from high power lines. Now these are only a few suggestions. If you feel the need to further research this, please do. There are many things out there for help with protecting yourself from Emfs.

So we have looked at what Emfs are, how and why they affect us. What about the paranormal? In the field of paranormal research, it is widely believed that a spirit when attempting to interact with its environment will cause a disturbance in the electromagnetic field and investigators can track that disturbance. We also use EMF meters to communicate with spirits. We know that energy exists and that energy or matter can not be created nor destroyed, only change form so we try to determined what kind of energy we are experiencing and thus make a way to measure it. Many investigators use meters to have spirits answer yes/no questions. I.E. “if you name starts A through K, make the lights come on” so on an so forth. Investigators can also look for high EMF spots and test to see if the client is sensitive to Emfs. which could help to explain the activity claims. People that are sensitive to Emfs can experience headaches, feeling of being watched, nausea, paranoia, and in some case, hallucinations. In the end, investigators look to find answers in a logical manor using various equipment including the EMF meter. I do believe one day we will know what is out there waiting for us and that will be the day people stop being ruled by fear.

Vortexes are also know as funnel ghosts.  A tornado like mass of air, water, or energy that spins around very fast, creating a vacuum to pull objects into the empty center.  They can vary in size and length when moving.  They are also confused with a speeding orb.  When the speeding orb slows down it can take on a straight and narrow look.

As with other apparitions, there is no real consensus about the nature of the vortex. Some people claim that the vortex is a former resident of the home or a a visiting relative. Other people believe it serves as a vehicle to transport spirits in the shape of orbs from their realm to ours. In some supernatural studies, a vortex is considered to be an energy mass that is a temporary opening to the other side, this can be the result of spirit energy in motion.

Actually, a large number of natural phenomenon can create a vortex, for example, tornadoes or water tourbillons.  A vortex can be found anywhere but most likely inside homes and old building.

The vortex shaped anomalies that are often captured on film may be the result of many balls of light or orbs that composes these vortexes..

Consider that ghosts are nothing more then spirits of the dead who return at will or who remain to be near loved ones or are anchored to the earth’s plane because of unfinished or unresolved issues. The human spirits are mirror images of us. They are human spirit without  a human body. The human spirits can visit us at will and enjoy being around other spirits as well as being around the living.

Vortexes may consist of dozens of orbs working together as one force.  These multiple orbs in the vortex may be like a vehicle moving passengers from one place to another.

Our  minds must not be limited, but allowed to expand so we can comprehend what is not understood about the spirits of the dead. The brightness of orbs when viewed on an individual basis may be of a varying magnitude due to the length that the the spirit has been around, how strong of a will the spirit has and what kind of conditions are allowable for the spirit to manifest itself.

One of the best times for vortexes are during storms with electrical activity and near the full or new moons. The electrical activity is a booster to the spirits in manifesting themselves. Where you find one spirit, generally you will find many spirits.  The spirits will group together just as we do.

Some vortexes are called energy vortexes, there are a few locations in Sedona, Arizona and are reported to promote a sense a well-being to those in tune with its energies.

There are other types of vortex  which include:

Paranormal portals that act as doorways to the afterlife or other dimensions
At the convergence of ley lines
Sites of ancient rituals like Stonehenge, Machu Picchu, Chichen Itza
Centers of UFO/USO activity

Vortexes are Energy In Motion.  The simplest vortex is a circle and  when the movement of the energy begins to spiral, a special vortex is formed.

The nature of a spiral vortex is determined by the way it moves.  Some scientists agree that vortexes are either male or female, depending on which direction they are rotating. Generally, clockwise is determined as ”female,” and counterclockwise as ”male.”

If you are standing in a female vortex, then you will find a male vortex not too far away. They balance each other out and are usually connected. In the female vortex (clockwise) you will probably notice that there will be very little or no life in this circle as if everything is dead. In the male vortex (counterclockwise) the life there will be super health and exaggerated. Usually people don’t even notice vortexes, they seem to blend in.  After you notice one though you will begin to see them everywhere.

Neighborhood Vortexes ?
If you simply walk through the forest and look carefully, you will notice that vortexes are everywhere. Some geographical locations are more active than other which are calmer. But in general, Earth vortexes are everywhere.

How can you detect them? Check the bark of the tree and see how it is formed.  If you see bark spiraling up a tree, you are probably inside a vortex.  You can sometimes actually see the outline of the vortex in the vegetation if you look closely enough, also apparent on the surface of the earth will appear a near perfect circle.

The ancient Incas built a stone circle, flat with the ground, exactly centered on a vortex. It had twelve spokes coming out of the center. The vortex itself was only about 40 feet in diameter and it was really strong.

There is a Peruvian vortex that has special attributes. When you sat in its center and would speak, the sound would reflect back. This vortex is high on a hill, with no walls or anything nearby, but if you speak a word or make a sound out loud, you will get echos, there are at least three echoes coming back and they sound as though you are in a glass dome.

Here is what you do not see on the TV shows, the endless hours of research, not only of the history and facts of the investigation sight but also floor plans and the specific places where paranormal activity may have occurred and been witnessed.  You need to discuss where to put the video cameras, what kind of equipment you are going to use in which specific area.  If an area has multiple reports of activity in which area of the room is best to put the video equipment to catch that specific area of interest.  Then you have the time it takes to set up your equipment, making sure you have enough cable to hook up to the monitor, so you can have someone watching at all times.  This also includes letting the team know if anyone is in danger of if they see anything that may need further investigation.  Plus, there will be times when that area will be empty of investigators at some point in the evening, you may capture other activity that is going on and let the other team members know about it.

After all is set up and you have your teams figured out it is time to start your investigation..

Now that does not mean you will automatically find any activity right away.  It also does not mean that you will not ,  On some occasions you will start getting some kind of activity before you start your investigation.  You could hear a disembodied voice saying something like “here they come” like I did on one investigation or start seeing some kind of activity on the video cameras..

Investigating:  Your particular team could sit in a room for hours and get nothing on a voice recorder or camera, but the video camera may have picked up some activity since it is running all the time while you are investigating.  On the other hand, another team may go nto that same area dn get some activity instantly.  Reason being, different team members may have different abilities which bring different results.

You realistically could sit all night long and have nothing to show for your time and effort.  Paranormal research can be a lot of fun and very interesting, but it can also be a long night of no paranormal activity.

Reviewing Evidence:  Paranormal investigators should take a skeptical view when analyzing evidence gathered on an investigation.  You should NEVER enhance photos, video or audio.  If necessary make a copy of the evidence if you need to take a closer look but do not enhance the original.

You must understand the scrutiny one must use to analyze possible paranormal evidence.  There will be those whom will immediately call any sign of possible paranormal evidence fake, equipment failure, human error, etc.  You should do that at first glance anyway.  After all your teams goal is to prove or disprove any evidence as being paranormal in nature.

Evidence review is time consuming and you may spend many hours reviewing evidence and not find anything abnormal or paranormal, but then again you may.  For example on one of or investigations of a cemetery we found nothing paranormal on our videos and photos, but when we got to our voice recorder before the investigation even started, we captured a disembodied voice saying “tell him our secret”.  Needless to say, we were thrilled.  Evidence review can go either way from exciting to not so exciting, but it is always a good idea to have a second opinion on any evidence you find.