Topic: Elemental Spirits

Shamanjaneer defines elementals as spirits without individual souls that are tied directly to universal consciousness. In contrast, demons are described as "untethered spirits" that have lost their connection to the creator and must prey on ensouled beings for energy. This framework is used to explain phenomena like sleep paralysis and energy-sucking entities.

While ancestor altars are a safe entry point for beginners, Dr. Skinner suggests they are limited because deceased humans generally possess the same knowledge they had while alive. To access information beyond the mundane or what is available on Wikipedia, practitioners must eventually communicate with non-human spirits, such as elementals or those found in grimoires. This distinction highlights the difference between familial mediumship and high ceremonial magic.

Researchers have reportedly observed various entities emerging from portals, including "grays," raptor-like creatures, and blue liquid-like orbs. Burns compares these manifestations to the Djinn of the Middle East, describing them as trickster spirits that mimic the expectations of the observer and manifest as mists or "smokeless fire."