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The Lockett Building, where chairs often
rearrange themselves and the doors lock
and unlock through unknown means.
quickly changed. Darting past Bob and The Georgetown City Council Chambers building used to be a funeral parlor.
out the front door, the coterie of trembling
guests exclaimed that an eerily low voice
declared, “Get out!”
What do you think? Fantasy or reality?
How to get rid of ghosts: a DIY guide
By Doug Lytton a person, place or object of negative ener- around a bit longer. Ordering the spirit to
gies or influences. The smudge stick can leave accompanied by smudging or other
Is there an unwanted spirit or ghost in be made from herbs in your own garden! purification practices will typically elimi-
your home? Before following this guide, it nate the spirit’s attachment to your home.
is important not to remove your personal Prayer – Praying with the combination Phrases can include “I order you to leave
spirit guide from your home. Spirit guides of smudging is a great way to cleanse the this place now” or “Whatever you feel you
escort you on your life path and are not home before communicating with the un- need to do is not important now. You need
malicious. However, if your spirit guide wanted spirit. Calling upon God, angels, to move on!”
has a negative influence on your behavior, saints or other helpful spirits can lead lost
it may be necessary to get rid of it. or trapped spirits into the light. BANISH
If you are ready to help these unwanted Casting a circle – Holding hands in a If your spirit or ghost is not having any of
spirits or ghosts into the light, please fol- circle or physically making a circle cre- your niceties, an extreme method might
low this guide of safe practices. ates a sacred space. The circle holds the be necessary. Banishing spells should only
energy within. be used for malicious spirits unwilling to
CLEANSE cross over.
COMMUNICATE
Before you start your spirit work, it is CONSULT HELP
important to cleanse the area in which The next phase to ridding your home of
you’ll be practicing. Many believe that you unwanted ghosts and spirits is to simply Spirits and ghosts may need extra con-
should cleanse your home at least once a communicate with them. vincing to move on; therefore, seeking
month. Cleansing can be done in a few additional help from experienced spirit
ways to get rid of ghosts and spirits: Asking it to leave – Phrases such as releasers and religious officials may pro-
“This is not your place; it is time for you vide the extra power to properly cleanse
Smudging – The practice of smudging to move on” typically will work. Some may your home and release the spirit or ghost.
or the burning of herbs comes from the add well wishes or blessings like “We wish Be sure to present any evidence with types
Native American tradition and is used for you well in your new place.” of activity, times at which they occur, loca-
emotional, psychic and spiritual purifica- tions within the home, and anything else
tion. This practice is also used to cleanse Ordering it to leave – With stubborn that can help.
or trapped spirits, they may want to stay
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