I don't actually have any experience with a single object causing trouble for me. It's always been people who've caused me the most problems!

Morning!

I really have no experience or knowledge of an item cursed or haunted. There is a TV show about that called The Haunted Collector you might watch to get some insight. The leader of the group has a "museum" of haunted items, each with a story.

It is going to relay heavily on the materials that an item is made out of. Most religious will attach a significance to energy that can be held in an item. As an example, something like Silver and obsidian or silver and bronze are bad combinations and tend to fight with one another. In order to make them work together you usually need something as a go between, in the case of the silver/bronze combination I mentioned, you could use copper, brass, or gold to act as a mediator. Typically things to look for are the metals (pure or impure /content) and or crystals or gems. If you really believe that there is something malevolent to the item, wash it in clear purified running water which is said to wash a charge away. At that point you can charge it with whatever energies you wish. Catch is that if there is any truth to the idea of what you call forth always comes to you, you will have to make sure you don't worry that the item is going to cause bad luck further or it will charge with that and you are right back where you started.

This is information I have gathered over my lifetime dealing with the more "out there" aspects of life :P Not sure how much stock I put in any one element and I refuse to be a superstitious person but I still do "cleanse" things I get from other places in this way more out of a respect for my heritage. Better to be safe than sorry right?

Morning WyndWyth... I was wondering if you have a bit more insight into metals. I am thinking that a lot of religious items are made of silver, (like crosses and medals) is that for a specific reason? What about gold? Both silver and gold items are passed down through many generations in some families. Can copper hold energy, both good or bad? How many older homes have copper plumbing and wiring? OK mamm, I know thats a big list and I dont expect you to go to the library for me... but thank you in advance for your insight and wisdom.

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Metal in its basist form is a crystaline construct. So in that sense you can think of a lump of Iron as little more than an Iron Crystal. We classify it as a metal because of some unique features that it has and it makes it a much easier way to catalog things but in the end it is a crystal construct chemically. In that sense it would react to energy much the same as quartz or silicon does. As all things are untimately made up of the same basic sub atomic particles who is to say that some of that cannot transfer to another item? We know that electrons can pass from a copper wire, to water, back to a copper wire, why could we not pass a few electrons to another item? As for why things are made of certain metals, there is a bit of a debate on that. Silver, which is a rather hard metal and extremely resistant to oxydation (rust) would be a very good vessle for a long use item such as a religious medalion or cup or the like. It would hold up to abuse and not break down easily. In an asthetic sense it would be viewed as a more pure metal due to it has a lack of color or impurity. Gold is a pretty soft metal and easily tarnished or warped, it is also dangerous to mine as most deposits of gold are found near deposits of Mercury which is poisonous to humans. Copper is the middle man between the two metals in that it is a semi rigid and relatively resistant metal, the problem is thier conductivity and rarity. Gold is less common than silver, which is less common than copper. Where silver would make some of the best pipes and such, it would simply be to expensive to use. Copper used in old homes can do alot of funky things. It has health effects from corrosion but on an energy stand point it conducts electricity well. So say you have a copper pipe (even one not passing water through it) and it runs through your house, along the way it passes very near your fuse box. That fuse box bleeds electrical emergy in the form of Electromagnetic radiation. This can get carried on the copper to everywhere else on the line. Humans, when exposed to high levels of EMR, tend to get disoriented and dizzy among other things as a result. This same thing could happen with any metal that has a decent conductivity rating. So with all that science stuff :P if we assume that there is a spirit, a soul or some other energy within us to make us something more than the sum of our parts, if you were to wear a metal or crystaline pendant against your skin for an extended period of time, is it possible it would take on part of that field? Yes absolutely. It would essentually become magnetized to your bodies electrical signature. If you spend a great deal of time wearing it at a time of great sadness for instance, it will take an imprint of that signature, if you take if off when you start to feel better and don't wear it for a bit, it will eventually demagnetize, but will have that imprint for a while, if you put it on, it would be uncomfortable as it is now not similar in field. The same reason we just really don't feel comfortable near someone or something just doesn't feel right. In the context of metals fighting as i mentioned above, it is more a belief that light metals will fight with dark metals because light and dark fight :P In a chemical sense it is almost true, bronze which is impure brass is far less conductive than silver, so the two have a hard time passing energy between one another and one is pressing the other resisting. The idea of the water is a pure element (even though lets face it humanity has pretty well made sure no water on earth is pure) thus can wash all things clean, in a chemical sense it is an excelent conductor and can absorb a good amount of energy and pass it on with little resistance. So the item if wrinsed would essentually be grounded and discharge any energy it has. You can see this in magnets, if you leave a magnet ( a weak one) in water, and a similar magnet on a counter, the one left in running water will lose its magnetic charge much faster than the one left on the counter dry. so long and short, metal can take on energy just as crystal can, it can use it and retain it, combinations can fight and interfere with magnetics :P as for why a metal is used, combination of utilitarian traits of the metals, and asthetics to follow along with the belief of the group using it.

First allow me to say thank you. I really hadn’t expected such a thorough job, its evident you spent some time thinking about this. My purpose in asking was my hope to answer two questions. The first about items said to be haunted. I have heard a lot lately about haunted possessions and some folks believe in them and some don’t. I am more familiar with cursed items, not haunted, but I do have an open mind on this subject. Mia Dolan the British medium, also has the ability to read objects held in her hand but has never (to my knowledge) called an item haunted. She claims to read the energy it holds and has been very accurate in the past. Others disagree and believe that some times a spirit will cling to an item, and I do believe that… but could we call that haunted? And are all said objects metal, and what kind of metal?
My second thought was this… many of the hauntings we hear about seem to be residual hauntings, and could the very composition of a building make it more likely to hold an energy? In my old neighborhood sat a very old home, maybe mansion is a better word. It sat empty for years and all of the kids thought it haunted with no real proof, but even adults claimed to see apparitions in the windows etc. During the bicentennial some very ambitious folks set out to document the history of the region and a piece was written about this house for the book they wrote. I will spare you the details except to say that this home was one of the first wired for electricity and one of the very first to have running water to a bath tub and a flushing toilet. This was done by way of diverting rain water to a catchment system using a large lead holding tank (I hope no one drank this water) in the attic. From there lead pipes used gravity to feed the working facilities. I always wondered what made a particular house haunted (residual) and after reading about copper wire, lead tanks and pipes I wondered if this may be a contributing factor? I have also noticed that there are quite a few rumors concerning gold and silver mines, and old mills (water), that seem to hold a lot of energy.
You have been a big help and you have given me much to consider. Thank you again for your time and effort. And to any one asking… Yes, I do over think things at times. ((Big smile))

It seems to me, at least in my humble opinion, and casual observation of things "haunted" on the Haunted Collector show, a fairly high percentage of metal objects are found to retain lots of energy. Just something I've noticed over time.

Also, upon reflection, many experiences I have had have revolved around either metallic and/or electrical (again, metallic) components being involved somehow. Old style cassette tapes are made of magnetic powder (word among experienced PI's is that old-style magnetic recorders attract stronger clearer evp's, and more of them)...the music box that gave me a powerful and clear evp has a great number of metal parts, mostly its inner workings...the psychic who did such an amazing reading on me in 1988 was holding my watch the whole time (he said he preferred to read off of jewelery or watches, as they held more energy)...old black and white photos contained silver...it's all making me think.

But of course, there is also supposed to be a higher possibility of haunted activity in buildings which are made of limestone, or any where near water, and any place where great tragedies have occurred. So, there is no hard and fast rule for what triggers or attracts energy.

Interesting to ponder.

IF you genuinely believe the bracelet is negatively affecting you, you could do what the Haunted Collector does: place it in a dish containing salt (I've heard sea salt is better), and let it "rest", let the energy be drawn away from it awhile. Put it away and forget about it.

Maybe check from time to time to make sure the salt doesn't damage the finish, but basically let it really "cool down" for a long time. Then go back and try wearing it again, allowing it to take on YOUR energy as a replacement.

Good luck, Bunch.

So I guess my explanation between haunting and charged items and cursed items is the same analogy between a faerie realm creature. Depending on if you believe in religion X or religion Y will tend to determine the term you use. When you think about a haunted/ cursed, or charged item, they are really all the same thing. At some point energy has been put into the item in question. If you curse something you are placing a malevolent energy on it to do someone harm, if you haunt an item you have charged it with your essence, if you "Charge" an item, then what you have done is you have cursed it with whatever energy you have chosen. They are basically in the end, all the same procedure, its just the intent behind it really. As for materials, anything that forms a crystalline matrix would allow energy to be held to one level or another depending on how dense the matrix is. The matrix density will determine its hardness. The looser the matrix the faster the energy will be released from the object in question. This is why gold and platinum are 2 of the best electrical conductors out there, they are not dense so they pass energy freely and have a low resistance as a result with little residual. silver and copper on the other hand are much harder metals and will tend to hold a charge after the feed has been cut. Iron being one of the hardest will stay charged for a very long time (part of why we use them in magnets). This all adds up to EMP so any material can do it, including some minerals like limestone. The length of time will vary greatly.

Skies, I think you once mentioned having seen some of New Mexico, do you remember seeing all of the turquoise doors and window frames? The old timers believed that a witch or spirit could not cross water (like the headless horseman in the tale Sleepy Hollow). The turquoise paint was to represent water and keep a home safe from harm.
I am seeing a lot of connections between metal and residual hauntings. Still, some could just be coincidental... others may be the cause.... We have some seriously haunted places here and MOST have the turquoise paint (so much for tradition). I guess I should leave this to the professionals, but wouldnt it be fun if we could all sit down with a big pot of tea or coffee and just discuss?

Bunch's little question has started a great conversation, and lot of thinking going around.

And yes, being able to get together and have a sit-down with other people who've had bonafide experiences WOULD be so very welcome. Absolutely.

Interesting about the blue and turquoise doors. It's that way in the Meditteranean, too----although I don't know the exact reason for it.

well for my part, I wouldn't really call it experience but, I have studied all things in the realm of supernatural and metaphysical for a very long time ( I started at about 9 Years old ) I have been to places that I have seen and felt things I can't explain, I have dealt with things that should not have happened :P (even been to the island of the dolls in Mexico) to say they are hauntings, curses or anything else, I don't know. honestly in most things I simply consider myself a student.

Wow Wyndwitch thank you for all your thoughts I really enjoyed that info. I was very happy to see anyone was even interested in the subject I am so glad for everyones comments I will try all of the ideas in the future. I had stopped buying and accepting jewelry gifts but now I will and see how it goes with all these new thoughts and forge ahead. Since we are on the subject I had purchased a beautiful irresistible tiny bead red necklace. I loved it. I had purchased it for practically nothing and it had the greatest feeling attached to it. It was happy with me and I was happy with it. It was just in time for my roadtrip across the country to see my parent. Through the trip the necklace stayed on me it was as if it embodied a great spirit of protection. I got somewhere near the border of Texas when things started to go eerily awry. Things happened that never did on these trips before , the phone would cut out, strangers telling me not to keep going on the trip and road closures and the battery giving out , road blocks making me backtrack , a really bad hail storm stopping everyone on the freeway. just so many other things as well I should have paid more attention to the signs. Also it was as if the necklace was warning me. These things coincided with movements of the necklace as if it were trying to tell me not to keep going on to my destination. I do believe the necklace broke itself in an effort to warn me , spilling into the floor of my car to warn me in its own final attempt to not keep going and I should have listened. I truly loved this necklace. I kept it on me at all times when it broke I felt I had been personally shattered . I will never forget picking up the beads and my sis kept them I went on to my destination it started to rain and did not stop until I left for 4 weeks straight and not just rain .It was torrential storm wind and lighting constant no breaks at all in the weather until flooding .It started as soon as the necklace broke. That should have been my cue to leave. 2 days after I was in a horrible accident 4 car pile up me in the middle. I attribute me coming out of the accident to God and several of the beads I had found under the seat after my return. As I started leaving and saying goodbye to my friend the rain eased up and as I left the area of I was listening to the weather and it cleared up the very hour I had left.

Some people believe clothing carries the spirit of its owner. For that reason, it is not advisable to wear hand-me-downs that others have worn, particularly if the original wearer was "evil" or prone to depression. When my mother died in 2011, I inherited a lot of her clothes. While I wouldn't say they are "haunted", some of them feel "right" for me, while others make me feel odd or uncomfortable.

As for objects or metals, copper bracelets are supposed to relieve arthritis pain. Any experience with that? As a Christian I'm not supposed to believe in objects for luck or that are cursed. I AM superstitious by nature, however.

Morning LW and thanks for the post! I try and take things on a level of intent. For instance I would go trout fishing and wear my Dads hat, take Uncle Walters fly rod and pocket knife, and carry Uncle Barbs fly box and flies. These were loving relatives and none would ever wish me harm so there was no intent of anything but good. Some of my best days were spent talking to God and my deceased relatives while pretending to fish. I also love to put holes in a piece of paper and frequent gun shows. I cant say I have ever bought a used gun with negative energy, although gun shows tend to draw law abiding folks. I did here of a cane gun that was used in a murder (antique weapon) and it created some problems for its owner. So I say case by case is the fairest way to judge. Many, many folks buy clothes at second hand shops, retro shops, and other places. All of these shops deal in used clothing thats donated or sold and so we have no history of who had them last. Old Man Bear once told me a story (few know he was an avid gun collector) about sitting in a diner and talking with a ghost. He noticed nothing strange except the person in question sat with coffee and pie but touched neither. When the man got up to leave OLB saw that this man wearing a suit had no shoes on. Burials often took place with the deceased in stocking feet and this was another case of "he just disappeared." I wonder who had his shoes? ((Big Smile))