You may have come across the term “orbs” millions of times when talking or watching anything paranormal. So, do you know what are orbs? There have been instances when visual anomalies have been caught by a camera. These anomalies look odd and unusual when we look at the pictures of them. An orb is also one such anomaly. It looks like a ball in most cases and has a very strange feel to it. In this excerpt, we will discuss the meaning of orbs and other interesting details related to it in a paranormal investigation.
What are Orbs?
An orb is also known as a ball of light as it has a glow in it and is in a spherical shape. People believe that orbs contain the energy of the people who have died and are basically the remnants of what the person used to be. While the cynics are of the belief that they are nothing but particles of dust and dirt. Both the cynics and the believers have different and polarised opinions when it comes to orbs. Then there are the ones whose beliefs are in between the two.
Meaning of Orbs
Now let us understand the meaning of Orbs. Orbs are not always important in paranormal terms. It can be just dirt, dust, or smoke in the surrounding. But when it is observable by naked eyes then it becomes a thing of intrigue.
An orb is usually regarded as a CPC (close proximity contamination) and usually is found in close proximity to the camera. CPC is nothing but elements that are found in our surroundings. These elements tend to adulterate the lens and are visible in the field of view of the lens. It includes raindrops, water, moisture, dust, dirt, wool, skin, fibers, insects, spiderwebs, hair, etc.
So, we can see that the above things can surely adulterate the picture making people believe that the anomaly they see in the picture is an energy or a form of energy. But, the elements I quoted above are very common. Our environment is filled with particles that are enough to contaminate a photo or a video. Hence, the question arises – are all orbs dust particles?
According to me, not all things happening in life are coincidences. The orbs can be anything but in most cases they are particles. There is no scientific evidence that suggests that these orbs are in fact of the paranormal world. So, it completely depends upon the situation and what you believe in.
Now that you know the meaning of orbs, let me tell you about the instances when an orb is paranormally important –
When Orbs are the source of light
An orb becomes paranormally important when the light emitted from the orb comes from the orb. This means that in cases where the orb itself is the source of the light then it becomes paranormally interesting. You need to keep in mind that if the light is coming from the background or is due to reflection from a source of light then it is not as important.
When Orbs can be seen by your own eyes
Sometimes, our camera is not able to do justice to the picture and due to the contamination in the environment, the photograph also gets contaminated. You need to understand that our eyes are the best camera when it comes to spotting an entity. One should trust their own eyes and be careful while analyzing a photograph as it can be anything. So, whenever an orb is visible from your bare eyes then it becomes a point of interest for you.
When the Orbs path makes sense
When you spot an orb from your eyes, it should not just be stagnant or floating erratically in the background. For it to make sense it should have a smart and intelligent path. It should not just be there floating around but should make some sense. As a paranormal investigator one should always try to make sense in such situations. Most importantly, try and capture such an event from a camera so that further paranormal investigation can be conducted on it.
Orbs should not be hazy
One should lookout for an orb that is not blurry or hazy but is sharp. By this, I mean that the structure of the orb should be clearly visible and the light coming out of it should also be apparent. Sometimes, materials such as pollen, dust, and dirt also look like an orb of paranormal nature but what separates them from an orb of actual paranormal nature is their cloudy texture. Hence, the orb should have a clear-cut structure and must be clearly visible from your eyes.
When there is EMF reading
The job of an EMF meter is to capture the change in the electromagnetic waves of the environment. The full form EMF is an electromagnetic field. There is an electromagnetic field present in the environment at all times. This field gets a spike when we are near an object that works in a different frequency than us. Whenever you place your EMF meter near your laptop or television, you will see a spike in the EMF readings. This spike is due to the change in electromagnetic fields.
So when you spot an orb and spontaneously there is also a spike on your EMF meter then you will have what we call corroborating evidence. This means that you have not one but two confirmation suggesting the presence of a paranormal entity.
Conclusion
The most important factor in the field of paranormal investigation is your own gut feeling. If you feel that what you see is backed up by your instincts then you should pursue such events on your own level. For example – If you see an orb and it gives you a strong sense of negativity coupled with your own gut feeling then it is also an indication that the orb from the paranormal world. Remember that you should first cancel out any instance of contamination before proceeding with the paranormal investigation in a serious manner. This will save you time as well as your energy.
