If you are reading this blog, it is very likely that you find yourself enchanted with the supernatural. Many of you might have watched fearless ghost hunters exploring dark and haunting locations on television. You may listen to a spooky podcast. Maybe you sat on the edge of our seat during films such as Poltergeist, The Conjuring, and Insidious. Perhaps you listened intently to scary stories around a campfire or sleepover. And you might even have your own personal ghost story. There are a myriad of reasons that fuel our desire to explore the paranormal. What some people may not know is just how easy it can be to get started investigating. While there are tons of expensive equipment out there that measure paranormal activity, there are also tons of affordable and accessible items that can achieve similar results. Getting started in the paranormal field should never break the bank. For the price of a few coffees, you can put yourself in the position to start experimenting with the paranormal. It is that easy! The following experiments can be done with items that cost $20 or less on Amazon.
The flashlight experiment is a great way to communicate with the afterlife, and has been a tried-and-true standby for ghost hunters for years. All you need is a haunted location and a screw-cap style flashlight. Unscrew the cap so that it barely touches the battery connection. With a light touch it should be able to light up. Place the flashlight either sitting upright or on its side. You can establish some ground rules with the spirits by communicating how they can talk with you. Explain that by twisting the cap that they can turn the light on and off. You can also lay out directions for yes and no questions as well. The flashlight will also come in handy in locations with limited light sources. Mini flashlights work well and can easily fit in your pocket. Ghost hunters never leave home without one! Many examples are available on Amazon for under $20.
Dowsing rods are a favorite tool amongst paranormal investigators and can be traced back as early as the 1500’s. They can be used to discover sources of water and can also aid in communicating with the afterlife. When using this device to communicate with spirits, it is best to use in a location away from natural water sources as they can skew evidence results. Typically made from copper, these L-shaped metal rods work when the user balances them by holding them in either hand. It is best to hold the handles firmly with thumbs placed on the back of the rods. When the rods are balanced, they will face forward. Many investigators use them in haunted locations to open a line of communication with the spirits by asking questions. If you ask questions the rods are known to sway from side to side in response. You can ask the rods to point to things such as doors, windows, furniture, etc. You can also establish guidelines for yes and no questions. For example, you can ask the spirits to open and close the rods to answer. Make sure to explain the ground rules out loud for your experiments so that the spirits know what to do. Rods can range in price depending on materials and features. Basic copper style rods can be purchased on Amazon for under $20.
Here kitty, kitty! Ghost hunting with cats? Not exactly…. A fun paranormal experiment is to use inexpensive cat toys to establish a connection and proof of the afterlife. Small clear plastic cat balls featuring a colorful light inside are excellent tools to have on any investigation. These small balls are easy to move and have a motion activated light display that can easily be seen in the dark. They can be used in all locations, especially those that are suspected to have child spirits. They can become a playful “trigger object” to entice intelligent spirits to play and interact with you on the investigation. Try setting up a game and see if the spirits respond. Keeping your experiments playful may help to cultivate a more comfortable atmosphere for the spirits to respond to. Unfortunately, once the batteries die, they cannot be changed. If you have a pet at home, they may appreciate the toy even if the light feature no longer works. Packages often include several toy balls and can be purchased on Amazon for under $20.
Have you ever found yourself in a haunted location and experienced an unexplained drop in temperature for seemingly no reason? If you are unable to rule out explainable sources such as an open window, fan, or air conditioning, it just might be paranormal. It is believed that when spirits manifest themselves, it can often times produce a sudden change in temperature. Cases when a haunting is involved often claims this as a common denominator. An easy way to measure this phenomenon is by using a digital temperature thermometer gun. You can aim the laser in the general area of the temperature change and it will produce a fairly accurate reading. If this degree varies from other areas in the same space, you might have found yourself an anomaly. This device is a great tool for validating your experiences on any given investigation. Weighing in under $20, this nifty tool won’t break the bank and will be easy to find on Amazon.
Shadow people are a haunting phenomenon. These entities are oftentimes reported in haunted locations as appearing to be unusually darker than the dimly lit surroundings they are witnessed in. How can you easily detect these anomalies you might as? The answer may surprise you. Long-range laser grid pointers are used by hikers, hunters, and paranormal investigators. The style of laser pointer desired for benefits of capturing paranormal activity will be the kind that generate a multi-beam spray of lights. Usually by twisting the tip, this beam can widen or narrow. By using this in a haunted location, you can establish a grid system of light and color. If a shadow passes in front of the beam you will see a clear shift in the color further validating your experience. They also double as a great way to see in a darker room during investigations as well. You can easily find a laser pointer to fit your needs on Amazon for under $20.
What have you got to lose? For the cost of a casual meal, you can start your paranormal journey. Bring a friend or two and see which experiments work best for you. Oftentimes, a combination of the above can provide you with a multifaceted experience of intelligent spirit responses. What evidence will you capture? The possibilities are endless!
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