This week on the blog, we are counting down to the release of Ask a Medium (starring me, Erin English) on the Hello Ghostie podcast and also, Halloween! Be sure to read the posts in this series here:

Monday: Witching Hour

Tuesday: Why do Spirits Stay?

If you want to check out the Hello Ghostie podcast, you can find it on Apple podcasts, or Spotify. Of course, be sure you don’t miss the episode, dropping October 27.

Positive and Negative Signs from Spirit

It may feel threatening when you get up in the middle of the night and there’s a cold chill. Suddenly the floor creaks, but no one is standing there. Haunted!

But wait…

It’s true, sometimes a spirit may be looking to see your reaction, but more often, it’s little old grandma who loves you so very much, just trying to let you know. So, let’s break down the positive and negative signs from spirits:

1. Smells. Smells can both be positive and negative. A positive smell will be sweet and reminiscent of a time you spent with this person; Their cologne, or perfume is common. Smells can tell a story, so the smell can also be a message related to how someone passed.
   Negative smells are pungent and usually will smell like garbage. In this case, always clear out that energy as soon as possible!
   
2. Sounds: There are many types of sounds. If you hear a small knocking, it’s likely someone just trying to get your attention without knowing what else to do. It’s probably the last resort for a positive spirit, as they know this will cause you alarm.
   Thudding, footsteps and loud noises: These are created to cause alarm! Time to get serious about clearing out your house, because it could indicate a stubborn spirit trying to get you to leave.
   
3. Lights: Lights are a keyway spirits communicate. Anything electronic: house lights, lights on your electrical sockets, musical toys and more can be used to get your attention. For a while, my electronic toothbrush would beep at me because my stepfather was trying to let me know he was there. Usually, these signs are not malicious and are a passive way to let you know they are there.
   
4. Presence: There’s no other way to describe this other than to say, you feel a presence. It’s a feeling in the air. Based on the feeling you have, you will know right away if it’s good or bad; however, because it’s not a feeling that is normal, it may immediately feel like everything about the air is wrong. This can create fear on your part and break any communication. Most of the time, that’s a good thing. You can always ask any spirit trying to connect with you to use another way to talk to you. One less scary – like through a dream. If you continue to feel a presence and can’t shake it, it’s time to pull out the smudge!
   
5. Visual Phenomenon: Less common is seeing little sparks of light. These can be blue or white, but please, if you are seeing sparks, be sure you rule out any issues with your eyes before determining that the lights have anything to do with a spirit.
   You’ve probably seen lights caught on camera, but you can also at time catch these lights with your eyes. This is less a communication method from a spirit and more just a sign for you to know that something is around you.

Did I miss any signs? If so, let me know!