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Haunted dolls. The very words send a shiver of fascination—or fear—down the spines of most people. Whether you're a paranormal enthusiast, a practicing witch, or simply someone who has ever side-eyed a doll in an antique shop, you're not alone in your curiosity. Dolls that blink when they shouldn't, move when nobody's watching, or whisper in the dark are the stuff of legend—and, in some cases, real-life experience. As a psychic medium and a "good witch," I've worked with spirits my entire life. But there's something uniquely powerful, and deeply personal, about working with dolls that house spirit energy. Whether they're haunted by a human soul, charged with residual ...
The excitement of venturing out to conduct a paranormal investigation can be enormous. The idea of exploring a reputedly haunted location with the possibility of capturing evidence is thrilling. Whether you are part of a team or like to explore on your own, safety must always remain on your mind as the number one priority. Doing this type of work alone is not recommended. That being said, people do work alone for their own reasons. We can understand that when alone, an investigator doesn't have to worry about outsider audio contamination or trying to decide who is going to do what job. The main problem is if—or when—something goes wrong, you will have no one readily available ...
Dolls inhabited by spirits or energies—good, evil, or neutral—have a long history across diverse cultures. Here are just a few examples. JapanOne of the unifying ideas about haunted dolls across millennia is that they have either been created to be, or been made into, spiritual vessels. For instance, as early as the tenth century, there was a vast wealth of folklore surrounding tsukumogami, which were utilitarian household objects that were said to be granted a soul after one hundred years of service. These objects included pots, cups, musical instruments, tools, containers, and even dolls. After becoming ensouled, the tsukumogami were prone to tricking people. In one ...
Your Unique Psychic KnowingnessHave you ever noticed that the résumés or biographies of many psychics begin with something along the lines of, "I've been this way since I was little?? I am one of those people. I cannot recall a time when I wasn't psychic. Even if the word psychic has not resonated with you in the past, a lifelong journey working through your intuition is not a rite of passage. In other words, if you do not remember or believe that you were psychic as a child, it in no way makes you less qualified to be so now. Everyone may be born a psychic, but many have yet to realize, understand, or utilize their abilities. A Psychic's Handbook will meet you where you ...
