Spirit is one of the five elements of magick: fire, water, earth, air, and spirit. Wiccans believe that fire transforms us, water shapes us, air moves us, earth heals us, and spirit guides us.

For those who do not believe in the existence of spirits, it is just a superstition—because spirits can’t be seen or touched; they can only be felt. Their energies manifest either as psychic attacks (in the case of negative spirits) or as blessings and healings.

Spirits try to express their existence wherever they are present, so that someone with a sensitive mind can help them become aware of their state and allow them to see the path to continue the cycles or attain nirvana (salvation). We choose to call this process “choosing the light” or the “crossing over ceremony.”

This happened in a hospital in a small town of Punjab. The staff of the hospital had been experiencing unusual activities. I was invited by the Director of the hospital to investigate and check if there was any presence of a mischievous entity. Being a Wiccan and a Natural Witch, I feel I have a strong connection with the spirit world, for I can see and feel what others might not. I can communicate with spirits, if they are willing to be known. Spirits are the souls of human beings wandering in the dimension among us—perhaps because of unfinished tasks in life or unfulfilled desires which hold them back in this realm. Being a clairvoyant, I have the clear vision to see the unknown, which cannot be seen with open eyes. I wonder if I had learned these arts in my previous lives. I have had many experiences that urged me to believe in life after death.

As I reached the hospital, I asked the hospital staff about the unusual happenings. Some said they felt as if someone was walking behind them at night, and when they turned around, no one was there. Some reported hearing the sound of footsteps. Others said the bathroom doors would lock and open automatically. They were all afraid, and excited too, as they were witnessing a paranormal investigation for the first time.

I walked along the boundary of the hospital and felt the presence of multiple entities. I could sense sadness and fear. I was sure by then that there were more than one spirit. I felt as if the hospital was built on a graveyard. After enquiring, I came to know that it was indeed built on a graveyard.

I asked them to bring some ritual essentials so I could bring fresh energy into the hospital. I conducted a Spirit Release Ritual and helped the spirits reach where they were supposed to be.

I have my own ways of dealing with spirits, for I have been part of their world and have learned to predict their moods and moves. I have seen people using violent and barbaric methods in exorcisms. They become very aggressive during spirit release rituals or exorcisms. I wonder if they are aware of the natural patterns of the spirit world.

I believe that during exorcism, we must be silent and peaceful so that we can concentrate and try to match the frequency of the entity, in order to understand the feelings and desires of the spirit. I believe that the Wiccan ways of dealing with spirits were taught to witches by the Shamans, the ancients. For a person dealing with spirits, anger can lead to serious consequences.

According to ancient scriptures, Atman is the spiritual essence of creation. Polynesians and the Jains have a similar idea but use the terms mana or jiva respectively—meaning that which animates all life, or the life principle.

It is the Spirit that stays, transforms, and returns.

Blessed be.