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Field Guide to the Spirit World: The Science of Angel Power, Discarnate Entities, and Demonic Possession

✍️ Susan B Martinez, Whitley Strieber
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

This profound inquiry delves into the pervasive influence of discarnate entities on human consciousness and the material realm. Moving beyond conventional psychology, it posits that many mental and behavioral challenges, from anxiety to dissociative states, may stem from spirit "overshadowing." The authors meticulously map the Afterlife's intricate landscape and its diverse inhabitants, offering practical guidance for identifying spiritual attachments. Discover methods, including those from renowned exorcists, to understand and ultimately liberate both individuals and spaces from unwelcome spectral presences.

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“The depth and quality of research exemplified by Susan B. Martinez, Ph.D., in her previous books are evident again in Field Guide to the Spirit World. The spirit world is all around us all the time, and this very helpful book provides a key to the spiritual world and a guide to working with it for the treatment of mental disorders caused by 'overshadowing.' As Whitley Strieber says in his foreword, 'Step out of the…”
— Robert R. Hieronimus, Ph.D., coauthor of The Secret Life of Lady Liberty
🏛 Bear & Company 📅 2019 📖 304 pages 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781591433323
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Martinez and Strieber offer a provocative, deeply researched exploration into a seldom-discussed facet of human experience. This book excels at providing a structured, cross-cultural framework for understanding spirit attachment and offers practical, if controversial, remedies. It will disappoint those seeking purely scientific or materialist explanations for mental health, but for readers open to a spiritual paradigm, it provides invaluable insights and tools for navigating the unseen currents that shape our lives.

📝 Description: Field Guide to the Spirit World: The Science of Angel Power, Discarnate Entities, and Demonic Possession

A comprehensive examination of the many ways the spirit world affects our minds and the material plane - Provides a detailed guide to the Afterlife and its inhabitants - Reveals the spirit influence behind many mental disorders as well as psi abilities and creative genius - Includes checklists of symptoms of spirit "overshadowing," methods from the world's top exorcists, and instructions on how to free unwanted spirits from the material plane We are spirits housed in a body, and just as houses can be haunted, so can people. When the living succumb to dissociative states of consciousness, they become a magnet for lost but clinging spirits. Known as jinn, dybbuk, daemon, wuqabi, or simply the undead, they hover unseen on the earth plane, ready to inhabit the most suitable body available. Documenting the life of wandering spirits and their impact on vulnerable human targets, Susan Martinez offers a radical departure from the standard psychological explanations for a host of pathological behaviors--including multiple personality, autism, epilepsy, migraines, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD, self-destructive urges, and strange outbursts--and reveals that hallucinations are often true impressions of spirit input. Martinez explains how mental health comes down to the delicate balance between self-control and spirit-control. When trauma triggers an escape response, the soul takes flight, leaving the mind susceptible to possession by discarnate entities. However, the spirit world can also bestow gifts upon those whose psyches are open, such as in the case of mediums, shamans, people who communicate with angels, and many of the world's creative geniuses. Martinez presents "overshadowing" by spirits as a universal, cross-cultural phenomenon, documenting modern and traditional accounts as well as corroborating indigenous beliefs. She examines soul decay, soul travel both before and after death, as well as how knowledge of the spirit world can offer positive treatments for disorders like schizophrenia and autism. Providing a detailed guide to the spirit world and its inhabitants, the author offers checklists of symptoms of "overshadowing," methods from the world's top exorcists, and instructions on how to free spirits so they can continue their journey into the beyond--all the tools necessary to forearm us against soul snatchers and other enemies of the Light.

📑 What's inside

  1. Foreword by Whitley Strieber
  2. INTRODUCTION
  3. The Final Bound
  4. 1 Spirit at Large
  5. 2 Flight of the Soul
  6. 3 The Black Dog Unleashed
  7. 4 Soul Murder
  8. 5 "I Shall Walk the Sky"
  9. 6 The Unseen Guest
  10. 7 Countless Mental Vagaries
  11. 8 The Overshadowing
  12. 9 Possession
  13. 10 The Reincarnation Hoax
  14. 11 Freeing the Ghost
  15. APPENDIX A
  16. Coprolalia
  17. APPENDIX BExposure to Death
  18. APPENDIX C
  19. Trauma
  20. Bibliography Index

💎 Expert review

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Esoterica Books editorial team
Occult literature desk
This text provides a structured approach to esoteric phenomena, appealing to those who view spiritual interference through a diagnostic lens. However, it may frustrate readers seeking purely theological or religious interpretations of possession, as it frames the issue through a quasi-scientific and occult perspective rather than doctrine. Skeptics of the paranormal will likely find its premises unconvincing, while those expecting academic rigor might be disappointed by its New Age tone. It is best suited for practitioners of spiritualism who accept the reality of discarnate entities and seek practical mitigation strategies rather than abstract theory or faith-based solutions.
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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers intrigued by the intersection of psychology and spirituality will find this guide invaluable for understanding phenomena often dismissed by conventional science. It offers practical tools for those suspecting spiritual attachments or seeking to clean their environments. The book empowers individuals facing unexplained anxiety or dissociation by providing a framework for identifying discarnate influences. Those interested in exorcism techniques or the mechanics of the afterlife will appreciate the detailed mapping of invisible entities. It serves as a crucial resource for anyone wishing to navigate the unseen realms with clarity and confidence, offering liberation from spectral presences through established methods.

⭐ Reader reviews

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⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.5/5
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If you're seeking explanations beyond mainstream psychology for mental or behavioral anomalies, or if you feel a persistent unseen influence in your life, this guide offers a compelling alternative. It's for those brave enough to explore the spiritual dimensions of human experience and seek…

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Esoterica Books editorial team

This text provides a structured approach to esoteric phenomena, appealing to those who view spiritual interference through a diagnostic lens. However, it may frustrate readers seeking purely theological or religious interpretations of possession, as it frames the issue through a quasi-scientific and occult perspective rather than doctrine. Skeptics of the paranormal will likely find its premises unconvincing, while those expecting academic rigor might be disappointed by its New Age tone. It is best suited for practitioners of spiritualism who accept the reality of discarnate entities and seek practical mitigation strategies rather than abstract theory or faith-based solutions.

❓ Frequently asked questions

While drawing on diverse spiritual traditions, the book primarily offers an academic and practical exploration of spirit interaction, focusing on methodology rather than promoting a particular faith. It's a cross-cultural study.
Yes, it presents complex ideas in an accessible manner, offering a structured introduction to the spirit world for beginners while providing depth for experienced practitioners. It avoids jargon where possible.

📖 Who should read this

If you're seeking explanations beyond mainstream psychology for mental or behavioral anomalies, or if you feel a persistent unseen influence in your life, this guide offers a compelling alternative. It's for those brave enough to explore the spiritual dimensions of human experience and seek profound understanding.

🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Discarnate Entities & Human Psyche

This work challenges conventional views by proposing that many psychological and physical ailments—from depression to creative genius—can be influenced or even caused by unseen spiritual forces. It explores how our mental states, particularly dissociative ones, can act as conduits for interaction with the spirit world, shaping our experiences profoundly.

Mapping the Spirit World

Gain a comprehensive overview of the Afterlife's structure and the various types of entities that reside there, including jinn, dybbuk, and daemon. The book details their characteristics, motivations, and how they interact with the living, providing a framework for understanding these often-misunderstood beings.

Freedom from Spirit Attachments

Beyond theoretical understanding, the book offers actionable strategies for identifying and addressing spirit attachments. It includes diagnostic checklists for "overshadowing" symptoms and compiles techniques from master exorcists to help free individuals and locations from unwanted spiritual presences, empowering readers with practical intervention methods.

📜 Historical context

This text draws from a long esoteric tradition that acknowledges the spirit world's tangible impact on human affairs, echoing ancient beliefs found across cultures. It stands alongside works exploring possession, hauntings, and spiritual intervention, yet it frames these phenomena through a modern lens, bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary observations of psychological states.

📚 Glossary

Overshadowing
Discarnate Entity
Dybbuk

📔 Questions to reflect on

  1. Consider a time you felt an inexplicable shift in mood or behavior. How might this book's perspective offer an alternative understanding to conventional explanations?
  2. Reflect on the concept of human vulnerability to unseen influences. What personal experiences, if any, resonate with the idea of "overshadowing"?
  3. If mental disorders can have spiritual roots, what implications does this have for healing and treatment approaches in both a personal and societal context?

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