Spirit orbs are captivating phenomena often captured in photographs or observed with the naked eye. These luminous, spherical lights have intrigued both spiritual seekers and skeptics alike. While some attribute them to dust particles or camera artifacts, others believe they represent manifestations of spirits or energy from other realms. In this post, we’ll delve into the nature of spirit orbs, explore their potential meanings, and discuss how to distinguish between natural occurrences and possible spiritual messages.
Understanding Spirit Orbs: What Are They?
Spirit orbs appear as small, glowing spheres in photographs or occasionally in our physical environment. Many believe they are manifestations of spiritual energy, such as the presence of departed loved ones, spirit guides, or other higher-dimensional beings trying to communicate with us. Their orbs’ colors and movements may carry different meanings or messages, often linked to the mood or nature of the spirit energy involved.
Are Orbs Always Positive?
Not all orbs signify positive energies. Sometimes, orbs may reflect unsettled or confused spirits. Trust your intuition and the atmosphere around you. If you feel uneasy, it’s perfectly okay to call on protective guides or use cleansing rituals like smudging with sage or palo santo.
How to Identify a Spirit Orb
Typical Spiritual Orb Appearance
An orb is a sphere or shape of light that appears in photographs and videos. Sometimes these light phenomena have logical explanations and earthly origins; but, when they do not, these orbs are spiritual beings (i.e. angels, spirit guides and departed loved ones). Most spirit orbs are spherical and contain intricate patterns within, like a mandala. These are more apt to be a spirit lightbody.
Interpreting Orb Colors and Meanings
Check this guide below to see if you have been visited by a loved one, a guardian angel, or an archangel. There are also multidimensional beings of assorted colours, too. Many spiritual practitioners believe that orb colors carry symbolic messages.
General Colour Guide:
White or Clear Orbs: Often represent pure, benevolent spirits or guardian angels.
Blue Orbs: Associated with healing energy, calmness, and peace.
Red Orbs: Might indicate strong emotions, protection, or warnings.
Green Orbs: Linked to growth, vitality, and the presence of earth spirits.
Purple or Violet Orbs: Connected to spiritual wisdom and higher consciousness.
Archangel Orb Colour Guide:
- Pale Pink: Archangel Ariel
- Eggshell Cream: Archangel Azrael
- Pale Green: Archangel Chamuel
- Orange/Copper: Archangel Gabriel
- Bluish White: Archangel Haniel
- Eggplant Purple: Archangel Jeremiel
- Deep Rose: Archangel Jophiel
- Violet & Seafoam Green: Archangel Metatron
- Royal Blue, Purple & White: Archangel Michael
- Pale Sky Blue: Archangel Raguel
- Emerald Green: Archangel Raphael
- Rainbow or Pure White: Archangel Raziel
- Turquoise: Archangel Sandalphon
- Pale Yellow: Archangel Uriel
Pay attention to the colors and frequency of orbs around you, as they may reveal subtle spiritual insights.
Where to Find Spirit Orbs
Check your digital photographs for evidence of angels, spirit guides, and departed loved ones. Then compare your findings with the information contained here to see who has been visiting you.
- Departed loved ones, spirit guides and guardian angels are most likely to appear in orb form where happy people are gathered, such as around children, or at a wedding.
- Elementals such as fairies are often espied around animals.
- Earthbound souls are mostly seen around historic (battle) sites, cemeteries, hospitals/sanitariums, prisons, and old buildings.
- Nostalgic spirits may return to their favourite ‘haunts’ such as a home they built, a favourite tavern, or a place of employment (i.e. the hotel bellman at the Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews by-the-Sea, New Brunswick, Canada) .
Non-Spiritual Orbs
While many embrace the spiritual perspective, science and skeptics often attribute orbs to natural causes, such as dust, pollen, moisture droplets, lens flare, or camera artifacts. These particles can catch light and create the glowing effect captured by cameras, especially in low-light or night-time settings. It’s important to consider both viewpoints to maintain a balanced understanding.
True orbs have no Earthly explanation. Photographs taken in the sun, for instance, often show orbs and prisms of colour. Light from your camera’s flash can reflect off shiny surfaces. Your flash may also highlight particles in the air such as dust or moisture. Most non-spiritual orbs are solid or translucent white. They lack the intricate patterns of authentic spirit orbs.
How to Connect with Spirit Orbs
If you feel drawn to spirit orbs or want to invite more spiritual communication, you can:
Create a calm, sacred space with incense or candles.
Meditate with intention to open your awareness to spirit messages.
Carry crystals like amethyst or clear quartz, known for enhancing spiritual connection.
Keep a journal to record orb sightings and any intuitive impressions you receive.
Conclusion
Whether you view spirit orbs as mere photographic anomalies or as genuine spiritual manifestations, they undeniably spark curiosity and wonder. Their presence invites us to consider the unseen energies that surround us and the mysteries that lie beyond our immediate perception. Approach these phenomena with an open mind and a discerning heart, and they may offer insights into the deeper layers of our existence.