There are tons of movies and TV shows about haunted houses, especially with the TV series “American Horror Story” that has some form of haunting one way or another. On-screen, there are clear signs of a haunting but in real life small signs can point to the reasoning that you might live in a haunted house.
Paranormal investigator Amanda Paulson gives insight on signs to determine if your house is haunted with ghosts that are typically energy or presence that manifests in different objects, areas, or forms in your home. Paulson explains, “My personal definition of a ghost is a shadow of life perceived in a way that defies reality. A ghost can be the intelligent spirit of the deceased, persisting after death because of unfinished business, or it can be residual energy of the living or deceased, imprinted onto a location or object.”
Paulson reveals some indicators that can be telling while advising many hauntings a misunderstood which is why it’s recommended to learn the history of your home that will help you identify possible paranormal activity. There are many means to learn about the history behind the property such as asking your real estate or leasing agent, searching public property records in your area, and even Google your home address to see if you can find any names of previous owners or tenants (pay attention to any obituaries.
Another option is learning more from neighbors that are familiar with the former owners or renters and possibly have some insight into the home’s past. Paulson also recommends taking note of how you, house guests, and animals emotionally feel in the present taking inventory of feelings your home brings for any sense of unrest.
These are some strong signs to figure out if there is a trapped or unrest spirit in your home:
- Strange Sounds – hearing things out of the ordinary such as doors creaking open, knocking, disembodied voices, footsteps, and knocking.
- Objective Movement – instances, where you misplace an item as spirits, will sometimes move objects to show their presence.
- Cold Spots – paranormal presence can be indicated by a change in temperature with subtle bursts or shifts of cold air that is believed ghosts draw energy, drawing heat from the environment where they are present.
- Phantom Smells – you might notice a certain scent, looking for where it’s coming from, but you can’t figure out the origin. Smelling strange odors with no source could be a sign of paranormal activity.
- Seeing An Apparition – this is rare with paranormal sightings, but it is the most obvious sign you’re living in a haunted house. This can manifest differently to different people ranging from seeing a cryptic shadow figure that can resemble a person. This is one of the most important signs to look for and decide whether your home is haunted.
If you experience any of these signs in your home, then you’ll be more convinced your house is haunted. There are a couple of solutions besides moving away, you can try to cleanse the energy of your home using a blessing spell with an intention in mind or tapping into your cultural heritage by seeing if your ancestors had a cleansing ritual.