alchemy
transforming or enchanting power:  a power supposedly like alchemy, especially of enchantment or transformation.

All hallows' Eve
Halloween:  Halloween (archaic)

All Souls' Day  
November 2:  November 2, the day in the Roman Catholic Church calendar set aside for prayer for the souls of those who have died and are believed to be in purgatory

Amulet
1.  lucky jewelry:  a piece of jewelry worn to provide protection against evil, injury, disease, or bad luck.      2.  lucky object:  an ordinary object that is supposed to provide protection against bad luck or negative forces

Angel
1.  RELIGION heavenly being:  a divine being who acts as a messenger of God.  According to a medieval hierarchy, the nine classes of heavenly being are, in ascending order, angels, archangels, principalities, powers, virtues, dominations, thrones, cherubim, and seraphim. 2.  picture of heavenly being:  a picture of an angel as a human figure with wings. 3.  kind person:  somebody who is kind or beautiful. 4.  CHRISTIANITY member of lowest angelic order:  a member of the lowest order of angels in the medieval Christian celestial hierarchy, ranked below archangels. 5.  guardian and guide:  a spirit that protects and offers guidance

Antichrist
1.  antagonist of Jesus Christ:  an antagonist of Jesus Christ, expected by the early Christians to spread evil throughout the world, but then to be overcome by the second coming of Christ. 2.  An·ti·christ (plural An·ti·christs) or an·ti·christ (plural an·ti·christs) any opponent of Jesus Christ:  any person or power opposed to Jesus Christ 

Apparition
1.  appearance of something ghostly:  an appearance of a supposed ghost or something ghostly. 2.  appearance of something unlikely:  an appearance of something or somebody unexpected or strange

Apport
1.  production of objects at séance:  the production of objects at a spiritualist's séance, supposedly by paranormal means. 2.  object produced at séance:  an object produced at a spiritualist's séance, supposedly by paranormal means.

Archangel
1.  principal angel:  a chief or principal angel. 2.  rank above angel in medieval classification:  a member of the second-lowest rank in the medieval order of celestial beings, ranking above angels and below principalities

Astral
 above material world:  in theosophical belief, belonging to the ethereal region that is believed to exist throughout and at a higher level than the material world, in which personal auras are said to be perceived 

Astral body
spiritual body:  in theosophical belief, a second body, not directly perceivable by the human senses, believed to coexist with and survive the death of the physical body

Astral plane
spirit's supposed location after death:  in theosophical belief, a level of existence where the spirit goes between death and entry into the spirit world 

Astral projection
sending astral body out:  in theosophical belief, the ability to send the astral body outside of the physical body, while both remain connected

Astrology
study of planets and human behavior:  the study of the positions of the Moon, Sun, and other planets in the belief that their motions affect human beings

Aura
PARANORMAL force emanating from somebody or something:  a force that is said to surround all people and objects, discernible, often as a bright glow, only to people of unusual psychic sensitivity

Automatic Writing
involuntary or unconscious writing:  the production of writing while in a trance or similar state as an attempt to make contact with the writer's unconscious or telepathically with a supposed spirit

Beelzebub
devil:  the Devil, or one of the chief devils in hell par·a·nor·mal adjective
impossible to explain scientifically:  unable to be explained or understood in terms of scientific knowledge 

Black Magic
magic attempted for evil purposes:  magic attempted for evil purposes, calling upon evil spirits or the Devil 

Black Mass
service worshiping the Devil:  an imitation of a Christian Mass said to be conducted by worshipers of the Devil

Channeling
PARANORMAL supposed spiritual communication through a medium:  in spiritualism, the practice of acting as a medium for receiving messages believed to come from the spirit world.

Cherub
CHRISTIANITY angel of second order:  an angel, specifically one belonging to the second order of angels in the celestial hierarchy whose distinctive attribute is knowledge

Circumambulism - Ceremonial walking around an object or person to secure protection.

Clairaudience - The psychic ability to hear sounds or voices normally not heard by most people.

Clairvoyant
psychic person:  somebody supposedly able to see things beyond the range of normal human vision. adjective psychic:  supposedly able to see things beyond the range of normal human vision.

Cold Spot - an area of psychic energy with a considerable amount of temperature change. Can be free floating, or stationary. All other possibilities must be ruled out before this is to be considered. It is often considered that Cold Spots are related to the presence of a spirit or entity.

Conjure 
1.  transitive and intransitive verb  invoke supposed supernatural forces:  to call upon or order a supposed supernatural force or being by reciting a spell  He was struck dumb by the very demons he was conjuring. 2.  transitive verb  influence with spell:  to change or influence something by reciting a spell or invocation

Curse
evil prayer:  a malevolent appeal to a supernatural being for harm to come to somebody or something, or the harm that is thought to result from this.

Daemon (Daimon)  : a guardian spirit or guardian angel often associated with the communication of advice and inspiration. 

Death : is normally understood to be the cessation of all vital phenomena without capability of resuscitation, either in animals or plants. It is the extinction of an organism's life.  However there are many doctrines and religions that do believe there is some form of spiritual or mental survival of physical death.  See also: afterlife, astral projection, deathbed visions, ghosts, haunting, life after death, mediumship, near death experiences, parallel universes and reincarnation 

Demon : is one of the evil spirits of traditional Jewish and Christian belief.  A demon is typically regarded as being an evil supernatural being or a devil.  Demons are also found in pagan mythology where they are described as being spirits, or immaterial beings, that hold a middle place between men and deities.  See also demoniac & devil.

Dematerialization : is a strange, unusual or paranormal fading and/or disappearance of an object.  See also: apport, deport materialisation & teleportation.  

Demoniac : is a human being possessed, influenced or even produced by a demon or evil spirit; generally a person whose faculties are directly controlled by a demon.  The word also relates to a person who resembles or possesses the characteristics of a demon or evil spirit.  See also: demon & devil.

Deport : is the strange, unusual or paranormal movement of an object from a secure and enclosed space.  See also: apport, dematerialisation & teleportation.

Dowsing- The paranormal detection of underground water or mineral deposits ( or lost persons and objects or pendulum.) through the use of a divining rod.

Ectoplasm : is a strange, visible, semi-fluid substance, that is believed to emanate from the body of a physical medium/spiritualistic medium.  The ectoplasm may or may not go on to form materializations.  The phenomenon usually occurs while mediums are either in communication with the dead or in a trance.

Electrokinesis : is the the term used to describe the generation of electricity from the mind.  This electricity can then be used to do a variety of things, such as charging watches and batteries.  

Electromagnetic Field : is the field of force associated with electric charge in motion. It has both electric and magnetic components and contains a definite amount of electromagnetic energy.

ELEMENTAL: this is an entity that is not unlike a demonic spirit and is MALEVOLENT by nature causing horrific fear when it appears. It seeks to frighten and bestow evil intentions among the intended victim. It may be seen as beast-like, hairy, foul-smelling, or simply a dark mass/shadow. This spirit is commonly summoned using tarot cards or Ouija boards either unintentionally by people seeking dead entities, or, it comes out of terrifying circumstances surrounding the dwelling and is "awakened" by the occult activities of the aforementioned contact attempts of humans.

Entity, Apparition, Spirit, Ghost - all basically mean the same thing. We do not prefer to use the terminology "ghost" too often.

Exorcism : The act of exorcising; the driving out of evil spirits from persons or places by conjuration; also, the form of conjuration used. For more information on this subject see also: ghosts and ghost hunting.  

Fairy :  an inhabitant of the mythical land of Fays, Fairyland collectively Enchantment.  A mythical small being with human form, popularly believed to possess magical powers and a capability to interfere in human affairs (with either good or evil intent).  Today fairies tend to be represented as enchanting beautiful females, usually with wings.

Faith Healing  :  a form of healing that is usually associated with a belief in a divine being and the power of prayer exerting a beneficial effect upon a sick animal or human. A spiritual form of healing used to help the afflicted recover from their ailment or illness. See also: acupressure, acupuncture, healer and laying on of hands.  

Fallen Host : these are angels that have fallen from God's grace.  Although rarely mentioned in biblical scripture these beings serve as a warning to the reader of what the wrath of God can bring.  Angelogists have a certain interest in these creatures because they have quite an air of shadowy mystery surrounding them. Fallen angels can be split into two main groups namely: the angels who sided and allied with Satan during the war in Heaven and the fallen  Grigori.  In both of these cases the angels tuned on God, their creator, by misusing the free will that had been granted to them by God.

Fortean Phenomena  : strange naturally occurring phenomena that science cannot yet define or explain. 

Gargoyle :  a name given to a grotesque carving which is usually in the form of a human or animal mouth, head or body, projecting from the gutter of a building.  This type of carving is often found in Gothic architecture and its practical function is usually to act as a spout or drain to channel away rainwater.  The grotesque nature of the carving is also thought to serve as a frightening deterrent to ward off bad luck or evil spirits. 

GESP (General Extra Sensor Perception) : is a term that refers to a form of ESP that when it occurs, it is particularly unclear as to whether or not the results were due to clairvoyance, precognition, retro cognition or telepathy. 

Ghosts : are believed to be the spirits of dead people.  When they appear, they are said to appear in bodily likeness to living persons and often haunt their former habitats.  Some believe that ghosts are the souls of the deceased, demons or spirits. 

Ghost Busting : is a term that is associated with getting rid of unwanted ghosts or entities from places where they are not desirable.  The term has possibly been popularized by a Hollywood Film called 'Ghost Busters'.  Although this film had quite a humorous slant to it, in real life, it would appear, that ghost busting services are sometimes required to get rid of unwanted 'visitors'.  The Internet has a number of organizations that claim to offer help with these unwanted 'visitors' and other things that go 'bump in the night'. Some people actually make a hobby out of ghost hunting, which, unlike ghost busting, is less about trying to rid oneself of ghosts; but is more about trying to observe and capture the phenomenon on film.  Traditionally, if someone felt that they or their property were under threat by a ghostly presence; they would typically call for a priest or someone from the church to bless them or their property.  In the event that this did not succeed they would possibly then ask a clergyman to perform, what is commonly referred to as an exorcism.  This is an act or process of invoking supernatural aid by the use of a magical form of words.  The dictionary defines the term exorcism as: 

Ghost hunting : means literally what is says i.e. hunting for ghosts.  Various research groups have been set up to investigate the phenomenon of ghosts; some do it as a hobby and some take the subject much more seriously.  Ghosts are known to frequent certain places more often than others, graveyards seem to be an obvious common starting point. For more information see also ghosts and ghost hunting equipment. 

Ghostly Transport : is a phenomenon that challenges the commonly held view that ghosts are spirits of the dead.  There are a wide variety of reports about phantom vehicles or ghostly forms of transport some forms reported more often than others. Out of all of the reports of ghostly transport, ghostly cars are possibly one of the rarest forms of phantom vehicle.  One of the theories behind this, is that the car is a relatively recent invention which has left little time for the phenomenon to become established.  It would seem that many reports of phantom cars appear, sadly, to be linked to tragic road accidents.  However, the predecessors to cars, namely horses and carriages, do tend to be much more frequently reported, probably due to them being around much longer. Apparently, phantom trains account for one of the more common forms of ghostly vehicle.  They are said to appear, usually at the site of a rail disaster.  One example of this was the Tay Rail Bridge disaster in Scotland in 1879.  Here a bridge collapsed in a bad storm, leaving the oncoming train to plunge into a river below.  Unfortunately, there were no survivors, and since the bridge was repaired, there have several reports of a phantom train disappearing near the middle of the reparations.  As with all forms of phantom transport there does not always have to have been a tragic accident beforehand, for example Abraham Lincoln's funeral train.  This phantom funeral train is said to pass along the original route taken by Lincoln's funeral train.  Witnesses have reported it passing along, complete with a skeletal band on one of the wagons, playing an unidentified tune.

There are even reports of ghostly planes that appear to be apparitions of military planes from the world war.  Sightings of such phenomenon appear to be more common over Britain, France and Germany.  This could be linked to the number of craft lost during the last world war.  It would appear that there isn't anything specific that triggers the materialization of these ghostly planes, although it is suggested that violent storms may invoke a few.

Ships are a much older from of transport than cars and planes and as a result reports of ghostly ships abound.  One example is an 18th century ship called 'The Flying Dutchman'.  In this tale the captain of the ship, Henrik van der Decken is alleged to have sworn in a fit of rage; that he would round the Cape of Good Hope even if it meant sailing for all eternity and straight into the wind.  He even suggested that God himself could not stop him.  Legend now has it that the ghostly ship appears during stormy weather off the Cape of Good Hope, at Africa's southern tip during stormy weather.  On board is van Decken, who because of his evil nature and taunting of God is condemned to sail forever into the wind.  Mariners fear the sighting of 'The flying Dutchman' because it is said to be a bad omen, and any sailor that spots it, will be thus doomed to join van Decken and his ghostly crew in their special form of damnation.

Globule or Orb : a photographic image of a spirit, entity, or apparition. Usually a pale white transparent ball that is not visible to the naked eye until the film is processed.

Gnome : is a name or an identity often proposed for fairies or little people: they are lost souls or souls of pre-Christian people doomed to walk the earth until they finally disappear.  They have also been described as fallen angels or elemental nature spirits, inhabiting a different dimension from our physical world.  Some believe that they are visible thought forms that are mentally projected like the ideas proposed by Ted Serios, America’s leading thoughtographer.  Gnomes are even thought by some to be the last remnants of an ancient pigmy race of ancient Britons.

Grave :  An excavation in the earth as a place of burial; also, any place of interment; a tomb; a sepulcher. Hence: Death; destruction. 

Hallowe'en : a shortened version of the name 'All Hallows Even'. It marks 'The Eve of All Saints' which occurs each year on the 31st of October.  This is also the last night of the year in the early Celtic Calendar. 

Hallucination  :  this is the apparent perception of an external sense or object or datum that is not actually present.  It is also a mental state of being deceived, mistaken or deluded; an unfounded idea or belief or an illusion. 

Haunted  :  if something is haunted it is usually said to be a place, object or an area that is much visited by ghosts or spirits. 

Haunting Ghosts : are considered by psychical researchers to be different in kind to apparitions. Generally apparitions only tend to appear once, sometimes in a place unknown to the agent and usually to someone with whom the apparition has some relationship.  Often the apparition will seem to communicate with the percipient in some way, by means of a look, touch or even speech.  A haunting ghost however almost always appears to be unaware of the people around it and also it appears to be more connected with a place as opposed to a human. Although there are exceptions to the rule the majority of haunting ghosts haunt alone.  Occasionally groups of phantoms are seen, for example processions of chanting monks or spectral armies, but these do tend to be the exception. There have been many theories put forward to explain haunting ghosts.  Some evidence suggests that ‘one’s ability to see a phantom or sense a presence depends partly on some lingering aspect of the person seen or sensed’. 

Human Spirit - a spirit, or soul, that once was a flesh & blooded person who is earthbound for some reason. Most of them are lost and just need some guidance to the other side. Others have unfinished business, or important messages to give to the living. Then there are some that don't realize that they have died.

Incubus : 1. A demon; a fiend; a lascivious spirit, supposed to have sexual intercourse with women by night.

Jersey Devil  : "the supposed mythical creature of the New Jersey Pinelands, has haunted New Jersey and the surrounding areas for the past 260 years. This entity has been seen by over 2,000 witnesses over this period. It has terrorized towns and caused factories and schools to close down, yet many people believe that the Jersey Devil is a legend, a mythical beast, that originated from the folklore of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Others disagree with this point of view. The following text will show there is evidence to support the existence of an animal or supernatural being known as the Jersey Devil. The evidence consists of the stories of the Jersey Devil's origin, the sightings of it, and finally, the theories on it. 

Levitation  :  the phenomenon or ability of a person or thing to rise into the air and float in apparent defiance of gravity by apparently supernatural means.  

Materialisation : is the strange, unusual or paranormal formation of an object(s) and/or human figure(s) that manifests or appears.  The phenomenon is said to occur also during a séance.  See also: apport, dematerialisation & deport. 

NDE’s (Near Death Experiences) : this phenomenon is usually experienced when someone is really close to death.  Often persons who have experienced a near death experience report a feeling of having left their physical body, moving through a darkness or tunnel, encountering the presences of deceased loved ones, and sometimes other entities which have been likened to both God and the Devil.  Often an all embracing and describable light or menacing darkness is reported.  After regaining consciousness and the ability to communicate, most persons who have encountered a near death experience often say that the event was totally life changing.  They often report that they have glimpsed the whole meaning of life or have been imparted with informat Occult  :  this is something that either deals with or relates to supernatural influences or phenomena.  It is can be something that is only available to those persons that have been initiated and it is usually something that is hidden away or concealed.  Often it is something that lies beyond the realm of human comprehension and is inscrutable and mysterious.  When thinking of the occult it tends to conjure up images of priests hidden away practicing some form of black art or black magic.  The occult is definitely synonymous with the supernatural, mysterious and mystical.ion far beyond ordinary human capabilities. 

OOBE (Out of Body Experience) :  is probably one of the most reported and documented forms of astral projection.  It is thought to be when a person's consciousness leaves the physical body.  Out of body experiences are often associated with accidents or anesthesia. An example of this is the case where a patient on an operating table will report being able to see and hear the entire operation including the surgeons, from a vantage point above the table. Here the consciousness is said to have left the physical body, but will remain close. 

Ouija Board : is an instrument which allegedly can be used to contact or channel spirits of the deceased. A modern day Ouija board is usually a wooden or cardboard device, inscribed with the alphabet, the words 'yes', 'no', 'hello', 'goodbye' and the numbers 0 to 9. There is usually a slideable piece of apparatus on rotating castors or wheels with a pointer. The operators of the board lightly place their fingers on the slideable device and wait for it to move. When the pointer comes into contact with, or moves over one of the letters, numbers or words printed on the board, a record of this is kept and later used to see if an intelligible message can be obtained.

Paranormal : Of or pertaining to parapsychology; pertaining to forces or mental processes, such as extrasensory perception or psycho kinesis, outside the possibilities defined by natural or scientific laws; as, paranormal phenomena.

Pin Lights - a form of psychic energy, tiny light balls or sparkles that resemble fire flies. These can occur at any time of the day. Some people can see these direct, and some can see them out of the corner of their eye.

Poltergeist - A fast moving human spirit, that usually makes it's presence with noises, knockings, and quick manifestations of psychic energy. Poltergeists can have a duration of days, months, or years. They can also appear for minutes and then they are gone.

Preternatural : Beyond of different from what is natural, or according to the regular course of things, but not clearly supernatural or miraculous; strange; inexplicable; extraordinary; uncommon; irregular; abnormal; as, a preternatural appearance; a preternatural stillness; a preternatural presentation (in childbirth) or labor.

Psychic Energy - any form of paranormal activity. Examples would be; Full human apparition, pin lights, globules, and cold spots.  

Psychometry  :  is the practice of gaining paranormal insights or knowledge from a physical object which is used as a focus. 

Reincarnation : is a doctrine that rests on the belief that after the death of the physical body, there is some element left of each person that then goes on to survive bodily death.  This element is independent of a person's physical being, and after death goes on to be reborn into another physical body. 

Sacred Relics  :  these are relics which have religious links.  Often they are objects that behave in strange or mysterious ways, in a manner that cannot apparently be explained.  Certainly 'The Shroud of Turin' is a very famous sacred relic. 

Saint : a saint is someone that is recognized officially, especially by canonization as being entitled to public veneration.  This person is also capable of interceding for people on earth.  They are usually renowned for being extremely virtuous. A saint can be a person person who is sanctified, a holy and or godly person, one who is known for piety and virtue; any true Christian, as being redeemed and consecrated to God. 

Salem :  is a city of northeast Massachusetts northeast of Boston. It was founded in 1626.  It gained notoriety  as the site of witchcraft trials (1692) and of Nathaniel Hawthorne's House of the Seven Gables.   The population is currently estimated at around 38,091. 

Shroud of Turin :  this is the sindon or burial shroud, that is thought to have been used to wrap the body of Jesus after his death.  It has a human image preserved on it which is thought to be the image of Christ himself.  The shroud is described as being a pale sheet of linen measuring 4.34 metres (14 feet 3 inches) in length, by 1.09 metres (3 feet 7 inches) in width.  It's earliest confirmed history was when it was displayed in 1353 at Lirey in France by it's then owner Geoffrey de Charny I, who was a knight. 

Speaking in Tongues  : The ability or phenomenon to utter words or sounds of a language unknown to the speaker, especially as an expression of religious ecstasy. Also called glossolalia.

Specter : Something preternaturally visible; an apparition; a ghost; a phantom.

Streaming Lights - streams of lights that appear on developed film, but were not seen by the naked eye at the time of the exposure. They resemble small bright globules with pale white transparent tails streaking across the picture.

Stigmata - Marks on one's body resembling crucifixion wounds, bleeding from these points simulating the wounds of Jesus the Christ.

Succubus - A demon which seeks sexual intercourse with living men.

Supernatural - Activity caused by God or His angels, commonly referred to as to anything outside the bounds of natural laws.

Teleportation : is the strange, unusual or paranormal movement of an object to another place.  See also: apport, & deport. 

Vampires : are mythical creatures who try to avoid their own deaths and demise by literally sucking out the blood of their victims.  The fear of vampires has been around for a very long time.  Indeed there are a number of countries such as:  Bulgaria, Russia, the Orient, Babylon and Greece that have been cited as being the origins of the vampire lore.  Although there is much anecdotal evidence for the existence of vampires, as yet there appears to be no physical evidence of their being.

Voodoo - Magical practice considered to be a form of black magic but also is considered as a religion to some. 

Warlock n : the official dictionary definition of a warlock is as follows: 
"a male version of a witch, wizard, magician or conjurer." 

Wicca - An ancient witchcraft religion which honor the gods of nature. Wicca means "wise one".

Werewolf  n : These are creatures that are said to turn from humans into wolves.  The plant wolfsbane (monkshood) and shooting the animal with blessed silver bullets, were said to be a deterrent for these creatures. 

Whistling Ghosts : are a phenomenon that is native to a tiny coral isle in the Southern Gilbert Group.  The whistling ghosts are also known as the taani-kanimomoi or whistlers.  They are believed to be the ghosts of newly deceased relatives, who live in the air and fly up and down the islands learning everything that is going on.  They are said to pass on their knowledge to anyone capable of understanding their whistling speech.

Wraith : probably originally, a guardian angel, from Icel. a warden, guardian, akin to E. ward. 1. An apparition of a person in his exact likeness, seen before death, or a little after; hence, an apparition; a specter; a vision; an unreal image.  

Yeti : is a creature usually described as a shaggy man-beast that is only ever briefly seen moving across snow swept landscapes, leaving behind very large footprints.  The yeti is also known as the abominable snowman. 

Zooform Phenomena : is a term coined by Jonathan Downes, an Exeter-based investigator of mystery animals.  The term describes entities that outwardly resemble animals, but appear supernatural rather than corporeal.