Regarding paranormal investigations and ghost hunts, the topic of elemental spirits often arises. Many people believe that these entities have the power to harm humans, but what does the scientific evidence say?
As a general rule, most elemental spirits are not dangerous. However, some types can cause danger to humans if disturbed or challenged. The most dangerous types are fire and water elementals, which might cause fires and drowning.
Many believe that elementals are dangerous and evil, but the truth is that they come from good and evil and every shade of gray in between. The evil ones are mighty, though, and have strengths that can be dangerous.
Are elementals dangerous?
No scientific evidence suggests that elemental spirits are dangerous to humans. Many people working with these entities believe they can be helpful and protective.
However, there are records of elementals being nasty entities that might cause great harm if provoked, called upon, or challenged. They are believed they are shape shifters and can take on many forms, often in the shape of animals, trees, plants, waterways, or even mountains.
There are many different types of elementals with different strengths and weaknesses. Some are kind, and others are more prone to make our lives hell. This makes it hard to generalize, as some are benign and others harmful.
It is, therefore, often recommended to stay clear of elementals. They have far more power than a ghost ever will have, and it is believed that they are more potent than demons at times.
One thing to note is that elementals have weaknesses. They are believed to have a mortal soul, which we don’t. Humans also have all the elements inside them, while elementals only have one. This makes them powerful in their “habitat” but weak in others.
Different levels of danger
In various cultural contexts, different elemental spirits may be regarded as more or less dangerous than others.
For example, in some cultures, the spirit associated with fire may be seen as more dangerous due to its potential for destruction.
In contrast, in other cultures, the water elementals may be seen as more dangerous due to the potential for drowning, tsunamis, and flooding.
It is all about the elements you are challenged with within your area. In the table below, you will find examples of dangers according to the type of elemental spirit.
| Elemental | Danger |
|---|---|
| Earth | Earthquakes, famine, landslides, sinkholes, vulcanos (with fire) |
| Water | Flooding, drowning, tsunamis, waves, currents |
| Air | Hurricanes, tornados, storms, snow, rain (with water) |
| Fire | Wildfires, fires, firearms, bombs (with air), volcanos (with earth) |
It’s important to note that cultural and historical contexts often influence beliefs about elemental spirits and may not necessarily reflect objective reality.
The power of nature has always been considered “divine” in some way, as humans can’t control it. We can’t control crops; we can’t control the weather; we can’t control flooding, and so forth. Since the beginning of days, we have subjected the force of nature to the divine.
If you want to learn more about elementals and what they are, I invite you to look at the article below, where I dig deep into the subject.
Further reading: Haunted by nature: Elemental spirit
Fire elementals
Fire elemental spirits are entities believed to represent the element of fire. While some may think these entities are helpful or benign, it’s essential to understand that fire can be hazardous and destructive.
Fire elemental spirits’ potential danger lies in their association with flames and heat.
Fire can cause extensive property damage and can pose a severe threat to human life. If a fire elemental spirit were to manifest in a way that caused a fire to start or spread, the consequences could be catastrophic.
While fire elemental spirits may be fascinating, it’s essential to approach them with caution and respect and to prioritize safety at all times. If you are on a ghost hunt or conducting paranormal research and suspect a fire elemental, it is better to step away.
Understanding the dangers of fire and taking appropriate precautions can minimize the risk of harm and ensure a safe and productive experience.
Classification and paranormal signature
Fire elementals are classified as salamanders. Fire elementals play an essential role in our lives. They are needed to light fires so we can cook and stay warm.
In nature, you can see them as tiny flares, and some say fireflies are fire elementals at work. Be careful when you are on a ghost hunt and get strange activity connected to the fire. Do thorough historical research on the property. What was the property like before settlement?
Have there been other strange paranormal activity in the area? Regarding elementals, the haunting is often attached to the land instead of a house. This means that other places in the vicinity of the site might have similar activity going on.
Water elementals
Water elemental spirits are entities believed to represent the element of water. While some may think these entities are helpful and loving, it’s essential to understand that water can be hazardous if challenged, provoked, or interacted with.
Regarding water elemental spirits, the potential danger lies in their association with bodies of water, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Water can cause drowning, hypothermia, and other water-related injuries if not treated with respect and caution.
Classification and paranormal signature
Water elementals are referred to as Undines. There are many water elementals: mermaids, naiads, oreads, and polyamides are undines.
They have been present in the lore since the beginning of days. In Greek mythology, for example, you find beautiful depictions of different types of water elementals.
You find water elementals in lakes, rivers, seas, ponds, creeks, and everywhere you find water. Some even believe they can be found under lily pads.
If you are on a ghost hunt or conducting paranormal research and notice strange activity that can’t be explained as ghostly and you have water nearby – a lake, a pound, a waterway, or similar.
Ask neighbors if they have experienced strange happenings too. In most cases, elemental hauntings are not attached to a building or site but to the area itself.
Have there been lots of death by drowning in the area? If so, you might be dealing with an elemental haunting.
I know that in some cases, sewage and waterlines have been a conductor for water elementals. Water is a conductor for paranormal entities and energies as well. It can be a tricky task to identify the root cause of a haunting like this.
My recommendation is to take a broad view of the haunting. Has it been active for ages, or is it a newer one? If you find lore describing hauntings near water or in it, it can be an elemental spirit at play.
Air elementals
Air elemental spirits are entities believed to represent the element of air. While some may think these entities are helpful or benign, it’s essential to understand that air can be dangerous under certain conditions.
When it comes to air elemental spirits, the potential danger lies in their association with weather phenomena such as wind, storms, and tornadoes. These events can cause property damage and can pose a severe threat to human life.
While air elemental spirits may be fascinating to some, it’s essential to approach them cautiously and respectfully and prioritize safety at all times.
Understanding the dangers of severe weather and taking appropriate precautions can minimize the risk of harm and ensure a safe and productive experience.
Classification and paranormal signature
Air elementals are referred to as Sylphs. They control the weather and have a high vibration. Some say they are the essence of truth and communication. You find air elementals in the sky, clouds, and mountaintops, believed to have healing power.
It is believed that they can take on the shape of a human. They might interact, and they are often astounding.
It can be tough to identify an air elemental if you notice that there has been much death due to hurricanes and storms. If the haunting has very opaque apparitions, it can be a sign of an air elemental. Research the area and see if other sites have similar issues.
Elemental hauntings are often not attached to a specific site or building but to the area itself.
Earth elementals
Earth elemental spirits are entities believed to represent the element of earth. While some may think these entities are kind, it’s essential to understand that they can be dangerous under certain conditions.
Regarding earth elemental spirits, the potential danger lies in their association with geological phenomena such as earthquakes, landslides, and sinkholes. They can be dangerous for miners, as they can lash out at these activities and cause accidents.
Classification and paranormal signature
Earth elements are referred to as Gnomes. They are often small and stubby and sometimes have a terrible temper. They love to care for nature and crops and, when cooperating with humans, bring material goods and riches.
Earth elementals can also take on the form of woods or mountains. In many cultures, woods can have a life of their own and act as a being. The same goes for mountains.
In Scandinavian folklore, gnomes protect the homestead. If you treat the gnome nicely, they care for the cattle and harvest. If you did not, they could end the life of the owner. In this way, they took back the home that the owner “borrowed” from them. There are endless fairytales and folklore attached to these creatures.
Earth spirits can be very potent and bring lots of destruction if challenged. If many deaths have been caused by accidents in the woods, disappearance in the wild, sinkhole accidents, earthquakes, and similar, it might be an earth spirit at play.
Identifying them as the damage caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes can be very hard. landslides, and sinkholes can be tremendous -. with or without the actions of an earth elemental.
Final thoughts
Identifying an elemental haunting from a demonic one can be very hard. In many cases, I think that demonic hauntings are elementals at play. The signs of demonic haunting are often attached to a specific area, object, or person, whereas elemental hauntings are more to the site.
Researching the area’s history is essential, not just the building, item, or person that seems under the paranormal influence.
It is also worth noting that some believe that elementals are extraterrestrial beings at play. Asking for help from a professional in extraterrestrial activity can help if you are stuck.
Finally, even if most elementals are friendly and helpful, some spirits can cause wreak havoc. It is always recommended to leave elementals alone. We know too little about them, their goals, and their essence. As few know this area, it can be tough to break an elemental attachment.
If you suspect that a person has elemental attachments, I recommend that you seek advice from a shaman. Clergy will not know, as they focus on demonic oppression and possession.
