Spirit Orb Size and Color

What can spirit orb size and color tell us? Depending upon the actual occurrence of paranormal phenomena, orbs may reveal more about their nature than previously thought.

There are those who argue that orbs are just environmental agents that only look ghostly. Actually, in many cases, this argument is quite true. What many people believe to be orbs in photographs and video is often some type of perfectly explainable item such as dust or water droplets. First time ghost hunters can get so caught up in searching for the paranormal, that they are ready to jump at the first sign of a possible ghost. This is why so many ghost orb sightings are easily proven false.

Dust is probably the largest culprit, and dust orbs can come in a variety of sizes and even colors depending upon the lighting, camera lens and location. Shooting in fog, rain or snow can also yield a false orb photo, and this is especially true when using a digital camera. What signifies a true spirit orb? The debate is still going.

What is the soul comprised of? Is it something that can be seen or touched? No. The spirit is the essence of who a person is, and when the physical body dies, that spirit must take on a new appearance. While many people assume that a true spirit or ghost must take on a human-like appearance, it stands to reason that this doesn't necessarily have to be true. It may not even make sense. If the earthly body is gone, then what is left to house the soul?

Most cultures believe the soul houses thoughts, feelings and personality. Souls are also believed to have an aura of energy. Some people's auras are brighter than others, just as some people's personalities are stronger than others. There are people who always seem to burn a little brighter, so who's to say that this aura dies when the body does? Many believe that people's auras can be seen, and those who can't see an aura simply aren't looking with open and believing minds. It is true that humans only use a small portion (some say only 10 percent) of their minds? Are there untold intuitions, feelings and thoughts that are never tapped into simply because people don't want to accept the possibilities? Where does all the energy that comprises true beings go?

Perhaps the size and color pf any spirit orb has much to do with the actual energy that a spirit displays. The soul is the essence of life, and thus energy is what actually keeps the spirit alive. How is that energy displayed? Many feel that orbs, whether made up of one soul or of many, are floating balls of energy. These balls or spheres house the spirit that once was located within a human body. In fact, one of the telltale signs that an orb is truly a spiritual being and not some environmental phenomenon is a sort of pulsating, vibrating appearance caught with the naked eye or on video.

Patti Starr, a world renowned paranormal investigator and owner of Ghost Chasers International based in Lexington, Kentucky, believes discovering spirit orbs in different sizes and colors may be evidence of these orbs' auras or their electromagnetic fields. The different colors represent different facets of each individual's personality, both before and after death. Ms. Starr suggests actually asking the orb to change its color when you are in its presence, even suggesting a color before you take a photo.

Can spirit orb size and color be interpreted without a shadow of a doubt? Of course not; after all, nothing is certain when dealing with the paranormal! However, investigators can surmise at the various meanings. For example, a large, pulsating orb may be echoing the energetic aura of one person, or it may contain the souls of several.

Colors could be considered much like the mood rings of the 1970s, with each color signifying a particular personality trait or feeling. Some people connect the following colors and meanings to orbs, although these are, of course, open to interpretation as well.

• Lavender/Light Blue: Peace
• Green: Fertility
• Red: Energetic, restless
• Browns: Earthy, natural
• Pink: Loving, open
• Yellow: Hesitant, cautious
• Orange: Healing, health

Finally, as you become more adept at ghost hunting, compare the spirit orbs that you come across. You may discover distinct patterns in color and size. Keep a notebook of your findings, including your own observations and beliefs as well as any photos you've developed. These records will help you become more adept at understanding the spiritual world in which you enter.

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