Could this have been a haunted object?

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I hope this topic is appropriate, and I apologize in advance for the length, but I wanted to include all the details I feel are important.

My wife and I are in the process of getting our property ready for sale and are living temporarily in a trailer at an RV park. We purchased the trailer and had it moved to the park in August. Until one week ago, life here had been very peaceful and normal.

One week ago, my wife needed to be gone overnight. I thought it might be a good idea to have a movie to watch that night before bed, so I checked out a DVD from our local library shortly before noon. The first of three incidents happened later that afternoon.

The bedroom of our trailer has two lights in the ceiling over the pillow area of the bed. The light on my side has not worked since we acquired the trailer. That afternoon, I went into the bedroom and was surprised to see the light on my side of the bed burning brightly. I thought that was a bit odd, but decided there was probably a loose electrical connection to the bulb, and that some vibration or gust of wind had shaken the trailer enough to reform the connection. So I switched the light off and thought no more of it.

Our trailer is heated by an electric space heater, which maintains a temperature range from the mid-seventies to the low-eighties. Outside temperatures at night are currently in the low forties.

That evening, I attempted to watch the movie, but the cinematography was so poor that it gave me motion sickness (which I’ve never had before), so I left the movie unfinished and went to bed. The temperature in the trailer at this time was eighty-one degrees. The second incident happened a few hours later.

About four o’clock the next morning, I woke up due to the intense cold in the bedroom. I got up to check on the heater and found it was still working, but the temperature in the trailer had fallen to sixty degrees. Outside, the temperature was still in the low forties. I was tired and still somewhat nauseated from the movie, so I went back to bed with the intention of dealing with the temperature problem in the morning. The third incident happened the next morning.

When I woke up around eight o’clock, the temperature in the trailer was a cold sixty-one degrees, although the heater was still working. Outside, the temperature was still in the low forties. I happened to glance into the kitchen area, which is at the opposite end of the trailer from the bedroom, and noticed that the clear plastic cover of the ceiling light, which covers the light bulb, was hanging down on one side, the opposite side being completely detached from the fixture base. These clear light bulb covers are quite difficult to work loose and remove, and equally hard to re-attach. I was mystified by this event, but I went into the kitchen and managed to get the cover back into place. That was when I felt a cold draft blowing down on my neck. There is a skylight in the kitchen with a knob that allows it to be opened and closed for ventilation. When I looked up, the vent was open as far as it could go, about six inches. That appeared to be the reason the trailer got so cold, but I couldn’t work out how the vent got open. The only way to open or close it is by turning the knob, which is on the inside of the trailer. I cranked the vent shut, and the trailer slowly warmed back up. Early that afternoon, I returned the DVD to the library.

I’ve waited a week to write about these events to see if any more odd things would happen. So far, it appears that everything has returned to the way it was before I got the movie.

I’ve both heard and read about people bringing home items that have some type of attachment that causes disturbing things to happen. Does this sound like something that a haunted object could cause, or is it just a string of coincidental, albeit highly improbable, happenings?

Moreover, are there any precautions a person can take to guard against the effects produced by haunted objects that one might unsuspectingly bring home?

I would appreciate hearing anyone’s thoughts on this matter.

In any case, thanks for reading this.

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I know exactly what you mean about dizzyingly bad cinematography! lol

Oh yes indeed, that sounds like a genuine haunting to me. That’s good that you got it out of your space! That’s the easiest thing to do. Haunted objects are an absolute pain in the arse to deal with otherwise.

You could certainly do a tarot reading or divine the answer using another method if you really want to be sure that it was the DVD. As a medium I’m extremely good at reading objects and spaces in person, but I’m not good at distance-reading. It’s what I often think when I hear stories like yours - if only I was there!

Truth is it’s highly unlikely you’ll bring one home again - unless you’re frequently shopping at estate or garage sales from cursed/tormented families or antiques from old curiosity shops. (Maybe avoid those.)

The best preventative would be learning how to read the energy of an object, or at least learning if you can, to prevent the likelihood of bringing one home. For some people, it’s not an ability available to them. I can give suggestions if you want to give it a try.

If you wanted you could put up a persistent home-warding spell. It would weaken the spirit if a haunted object were to enter your home, and if it’s strong enough, it can even “push out” the spirit from the object as you cross the threshold of your ward, leaving the spirit outside, though still bonded to the object. (And probably very angry, lol.)

Cheers.

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I know what you mean about bringing stuff home. I am an avid collector of books, especially on magick and witchcraft, tarot cards and pendulum, especially used. I have always like the idea of saving someone’s property from being destroyed, since there are people who still either don’t believe or still believe some thing are satanic, just because. However, my friends practically foam at the mouth, if I buy an used tarot deck or books. It is certainly possible, that DVD was haunted, since those DVDS you get at the library were used. I always tell my witchy friend to put their belief where their mouth is and what do you usually do with any stone or jewelry you get at a New Age store or should…..Cleanse it. The first thing I do, cleanse, purify and sanctify. Easy as 1..2..3, but who would even think to cleanse a DVD. I don’t buy used DVD and I find it hard to believe that a DVD is haunted, but anything is possible. Was your RV preowned? I find it more like that RV is haunted and the spirit did not like the movie you were watching, but some would say that is nonsense. Once I brought an used book, I can’t remember by who called LIber Nil and Liber Chaos. I came home laid the book on my kitchen table, sat down to watch TV and I start to get a pain in my head, then the nausea came. I took some pepto and then a BC. I suddenly noticed as I walk by the books the throbbing in my head got stronger, I reach to the book and my arm right arm started to hurt. Now what is wonderful and scary at the same time, I could hear my friend nagging me about used items. I took the books out of my house and put them in the backseat of my car to take back. Went back in the house and my pain and nausea left almost immediately, now it could have been because of the pepto and BC, but believe me I didn’t test it by bringing the books back in the house. I have even had experiences with bring something home, cleansing it outside before I bring it in the house and I still have issued, so I discovered it was not the item, but the place, my home that did not like it. As Ripley would say, “Believe it or not”. Sorry, I rarely have time to come on this awesome site, so I am long-winded.

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Thanks so much for your reply, Wren. Like I mentioned in my message, I’d heard of such things but had not yet experienced one myself. I’m not well-acquainted with divination techniques but I also don’t feel a pressing need to determine if the source of the trouble was the DVD or something else. So far, all is still quiet and orderly here.

My wife will occasionally bring something home from a thrift store or, less often, from a yard sale. There are no antique stores near here, which is probably just as well, so there likely isn’t much chance of this happening again. But one never knows!

You mentioned that you could give me some suggestions on learning to read the energy of an object. I want to give that a try, to at least see if it’s something I can do. It might save me some trouble in the future when I visit the library, or wherever…lol.

All the best.

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Don’t worry about being “long-winded,” whitecrow. I found your reply fascinating.

Our RV was pre-owned, but nothing out of the ordinary had happened either before or since the presence of the DVD. Unless it’s a case like you mentioned, that the spirit didn’t like this particular movie and wanted it gone. We’ve lived in several houses over the years, and only two of them were haunted. In those cases, the events ranged from small items disappearing and later turning up in highly improbable places, to loud footsteps pacing the length of the house in the attic, to levitating furniture. I can definitely do without any more of that, especially the last-mentioned! But I suppose there could still be an uninvited presence here that only manifests when provoked. Time will tell.

You mentioned cleansing, purifying, and sanctifying anything brought home. Those are subjects I both need and intend to look into. I’m very new to the craft and think it would be most helpful to know how to deal with these things rather than just going along for what is sometimes a very unpleasant ride.

Thanks so much for sharing. I wish you the best!

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Merry Meet Thomas,

Yes, I believe it was a spirit of some sort. Your movie hypothesis sounds very probable. I myself had had spirit encounters in a home, however, in my case it lived in the home. Just to make sure there is no lingering “residue” I would conduct a house blessing. Even before I was aware of what a witch really is, I had always practiced house blessings even as a child. What ever your preferred method, salt, incense, smudging, light (fire)….what-have-you, go to each opening of the home and say your petition/prayer/chant….it does wonders!!! You sound lucky that you were quickly able to deduce what it was. Kudos!!

Lady Gene

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Merry Meet Lady-Gene,

Thank you for replying to my query.

Your suggestion to conduct a house blessing to counter any lingering residue is something I hadn’t thought of, but one which I intend to carry out. Now to get busy working out one that feels appropriate.

Best wishes always.

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Merry Meet Thomas,

I am glad that you might be able to use this. I am sure it will work for you as it has to me (every time). I usually use smudge at each entrance….but as usually, whatever you feel comfortable with. As long as the intent is very powerful, it will work for you.

Giving thanks for you and your house blessing, Lady Gene

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Merry Meet Ya’ll

I also smudge all the corners of each room. That may stem from certain childhood training, but I don’t want to give any negativity the chance to hide out in a corner to come out later. In dark forgotten corners lurk shapes spawned in days of old, and late at night when things aren’t right, those things again grow bold. Nope, not in this home! Brightest Blessings!

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Good to hear! Yes, the knowledge never hurts. Cleansing objects before bringing them into the home isn’t a bad idea too.

There’s actually two ways I know of to read objects - one with a pendulum, and the other using extra-sensory perception. Pendulums are a perfect tool for reading items as they’re so accessible:

  1. Hold the pendulum over the item and ask the pendulum yes/no questions on its nature, its potential relationship with you, etc:

  2. “Is there something hidden in this/is something hiding in this?” “Is this cursed?” “Has this been stolen?” “Is this beneficial to me?” (and so on.)

  3. Take note of the pendulum’s responses. If you don’t mind being noticed, you can do this publicly if you keep your pendulum in your pocket, as it’s quick and doesn’t require preparation.

The extra-sensory method test, for a beginner:

  1. Sit in a quiet comfortable spot, in comfortable clothing, free from any distractions, and I’d keep the lights dim. Place any items you are reading within arms-length. You can close or cover your eyes if you want for the next part.

  2. Breathe deeply and slowly until you reach a deeply calm, almost meditative state. Maintain this throughout the entire exercise.

  3. Hold your hand just a couple centimeters or so over the item, and focus very intently on any sensations you may feel in your fingers to see if you can feel its energy field. Move your hand further away and back a few times to see if you can feel a difference. Move your hand very slowly. Don’t actually touch it.

  4. The energy will likely feel extremely subtle, but certain objects (natural, electronic, living) have stronger energy, due to their nature/material. Experiment with a wide variety.

  5. If you find that you can feel these subtle energies then that means you can train that ability to read objects - essentially letting your subtle senses tell you the nature of the item based on how the energy feels, and even asking it questions in a similar way as with the pendulum.

Best of luck in all your endeavors! :slight_smile:

Cheers~

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Thanks so much, Wren, for the instructions for learning to read objects. The pendulum method appears straightforward, but might draw unwelcome attention if done in public. It should work great at home, though, and I definitely want to work with it.

I’m excited to see if I can develop the extra-sensory perception method. That would be perfect for testing objects in situ without others being aware. As I mentioned, my wife and I are getting our house ready for the market and will look for a new one once it’s sold. If I develop this ability, I could also check potential houses for any resident spirits.

Thanks again for this valuable information. I intend to practice until I get results one way or the other.

Best wishes always.

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You’re very welcome!

Oh yes it is very useful. You could absolutely read a house with that ability - if you were to stand outside and hold your hand over one of its outer walls or front door. Hell, you could read your cat! :face_with_tongue: (You think I’m joking? I’m not! LOL) With enough time and conditioning, you may even notice your whole body start to react - and that it will happen without any need for preparation.

Luckily there’s loads of information out there on developing your third eye if you find yourself struggling. But the basic principle is trying to shut off your physical senses during the exercise, and sometimes making lifestyle adjustments to decalcify/detox the pineal gland.

When I eventually have time, I may also write a full guide on it here in the spells & rituals. I can just hear Marcus asking me! lol

The same to you my friend! Best of luck! :blush:

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Hi, Wren!

It’s interesting what you said about reading a cat. I suppose one can read anything…other animals, trees, various plants, people?

This should maybe be a different thread, but I’ve always experienced a reaction to people. These reactions have made it hard for me to get to know others due to the feelings of awkwardness involved.

The worst is looking someone in the eyes. The rush of feelings and emotions is often so overwhelming that I can’t sort them out or identify them, and can neither hear what the person is saying nor formulate a response if I could hear them. But maybe this is just “me” and not the type of reading we’re talking about.

In any case, I would definitely enjoy the “full guide” on this subject should you choose to write it.

Thanks again and best wishes!

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Maybe when the holidays come, I might have extra time then.

What you’re describing sounds like emotional transference - aka an empathic reaction. You are sensitive to other people’s emotions, to the point that your body picks up on it and you feel their emotions as your own. A bit different than reading objects. I’ve experienced that too though. Your sensitivity sounds like it’s super high. Interesting!

And yes exactly, I meant that you can read anything. Everything produces its own energy field, even things that we don’t conventionally see as living. The only exceptions are plastics & artificial materials. Their fields are often so weak (and negative) that they’re practically negligible. They are what I call “dead” objects. I hate their energy with a burning passion!

lol… Until next time! :black_bird:

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Merry Meet Wren,

Thank-you for the mini-tutorial on feeling the energies. Yes, I am definitely going to start that practice.:wink: :crystal_ball:
Happy Weekend to all, Lady Gene

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It’s an important skill to have! Best of luck!

Cheers ~ :black_heart: