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:''For information about the [[psychology]] discipline that deals with the measurement and assessment of abilities and traits, such as [[intelligence]] and [[personality]], please see [[psychometrics]].'' | :''For information about the [[psychology]] discipline that deals with the measurement and assessment of abilities and traits, such as [[intelligence]] and [[personality]], please see [[psychometrics]].'' | ||
| + | In the field of [[parapsychology]], '''psychometry''' (soul-measuring) is defined as a form of [[extra-sensory perception]] wherein a [[psychic]] is able to obtain information about an object or its owner by holding the object or touching it to one's forehead. In recent times the term has been superseded in favor of “token-object reading,” due to the confusion with a psychological term, “psychometry.” The term was coined by [[J. R. Buchanan]] in 1842.<ref>http://parapsych.org/glossary_l_r.html#p Parapsychological Association terms glossary, retrieved December 17, 2006</ref> | ||
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| + | Buchanan believed that thoughts, actions, and events leave impressions on objects or the [[ether]], and these impressions can be accessed by someone with psychometric abilities. Many consider psychometry to be closely related to the concept of the [[Akashic Records]], which is a sort of universal filing system that records every occurring thought, word, and action by impressing a record on a subtle substance called akasha.<ref>[http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/a/akashic_records.htm "Akashic Records"] The Mystica. Retrieved April 10, 2007.</ref> | ||
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| + | Psychometry is also often connected to beliefs of [[animism]], where all objects possess an inner psychological existance. This enables objects to both receive and transmit impressions to other objects or beings. Some, like the late occultist Arnold Crowther, believe that psychometry is also connected with [[aura]]s. The theory behind this is that the human mind gives off an aura in all directions, which collects on the surface of objects surrounding the person. Objects worn near the head have the strongest impressions, since the aura eminates from the brain. Crowther described psychometry as akin to the "mind's eye".<ref>[http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/p/psychometry.html "Psychometry"] The Mystica. Retrieved May 10, 2007.</ref> | ||
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| + | In the early 1920's, Gustav Pagenstecher, a German doctor and psychical researcher, observed psychometric abilities in one of his patients, who could describe sights, sounds, and feelings about an object's "experience". Pagenstecher theorized that objects had experiential vibrations which the psychometrist could access.<ref>Warner, Stephen. This vibrational theory is the one that often intrigues researchers the most. There also appears to be a certain scientific basis for such a theory, as all matter on a subatomic level exists as vibrations. [http://paranormal.about.com/cs/espinformation/a/aa063003.htm "What You Need to Know About... Psychometry"] About.com. Retrieved May 11, 2007.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Famous Psychometry== | ||
| + | *William F. Denton: | ||
| + | *Gustav Pagenstecher. | ||
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| + | *Stefan Ossowiecki: Born in [[Russia]] in 1877, Ossowiecki claimed several psychic abilities, including aura reading and [[psychokinesis]]. Ossowiecki was well-known for being able to perceive the contents of sealed envelopes. It was claimed that he preceived the ideas of handwritten letters, but was unable to do so if a statement were typed or printed.<ref>[http://www.answers.com/topic/stephan-ossowiecki "Stephan Ossowiecki"] Occultism and Parapsychology Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 11, 2007.</ref> Ossowiecki was also tested at the University of Warsaw, where he produced apparently accurate information about the detailed lives of prehistoric humans by holding a 10,000 year old flint tool. After the Nazis invaded [[Poland]], Ossowiecki used his abilities to help people find out what had happened to their loved ones by holding a photo of the missing person. He refused to accept payment for these services. Ossowiecki died before the end of the war, having accurately predicted such a thing would happen.<ref>Spees, Jennifer. [http://www.llewellyn.com/bookstore/article.php?id=1133 "Good Vibrations"] Llewellyn. Retrieved May 11, 2007</ref> | ||
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| + | *George McMullen: McMullen, a carpenter and wilderness guide, was tested by educator J. Norman Emerson in 1971. McMullen was able to correctly identify a fragment of clay as belonging to an [[Iroquois]] ceremonial pipe, as well as describing how it was made and used. McMullen went on to assist Emerson and other [[archeologists]] with their research, providing information about prehistoric [[Canada]], ancient [[Egypt]] and the [[Middle East]] that were later confirmed by research. When he visited an Iroquois site with Emerson, McMullen claimed he could actually hear the Iroquois talking, and that he could also understand what they were saying.<ref>Wagner, Stephen. [http://paranormal.about.com/cs/espinformation/a/aa063003_3.htm "What You Need to Know About...Psychometry" About.com. Retrieved May 11, 2007.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Psychic Detectives== | ||
| + | Psychometry is perhaps best known for its contributions to crime-solving. | ||
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| + | robert cracknell | ||
| + | noreen reiner | ||
| + | carol pate | ||
| + | Gerard Croiset | ||
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The past is entombed in the present, the world is its own enduring monument; and that which is true of its physical is likewise true of its mental career. The discoveries of Psychometry will enable us to explore the history of man, as those of geology enable us to explore the history of the earth. There are mental fossils for psychologists as well as mineral fossils for the geologists; and I believe that hereafter the psychologist and the geologist will go hand in hand, the one portraying the earth, its animals and its vegetation, while the other portrays the human beings who have roamed over its surface in the shadows, and the darkness of primeval barbarism. Aye, the mental telescope is now discovered which may pierce the depths of the past and bring us in full view of the grand and tragic passages of ancient history."<ref name="jrb"/> | The past is entombed in the present, the world is its own enduring monument; and that which is true of its physical is likewise true of its mental career. The discoveries of Psychometry will enable us to explore the history of man, as those of geology enable us to explore the history of the earth. There are mental fossils for psychologists as well as mineral fossils for the geologists; and I believe that hereafter the psychologist and the geologist will go hand in hand, the one portraying the earth, its animals and its vegetation, while the other portrays the human beings who have roamed over its surface in the shadows, and the darkness of primeval barbarism. Aye, the mental telescope is now discovered which may pierce the depths of the past and bring us in full view of the grand and tragic passages of ancient history."<ref name="jrb"/> | ||
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- For information about the psychology discipline that deals with the measurement and assessment of abilities and traits, such as intelligence and personality, please see psychometrics.
In the field of parapsychology, psychometry (soul-measuring) is defined as a form of extra-sensory perception wherein a psychic is able to obtain information about an object or its owner by holding the object or touching it to one's forehead. In recent times the term has been superseded in favor of “token-object reading,” due to the confusion with a psychological term, “psychometry.” The term was coined by J. R. Buchanan in 1842.[1]
Beliefs Surrounding Psychometry
Buchanan believed that thoughts, actions, and events leave impressions on objects or the ether, and these impressions can be accessed by someone with psychometric abilities. Many consider psychometry to be closely related to the concept of the Akashic Records, which is a sort of universal filing system that records every occurring thought, word, and action by impressing a record on a subtle substance called akasha.[2]
Psychometry is also often connected to beliefs of animism, where all objects possess an inner psychological existance. This enables objects to both receive and transmit impressions to other objects or beings. Some, like the late occultist Arnold Crowther, believe that psychometry is also connected with auras. The theory behind this is that the human mind gives off an aura in all directions, which collects on the surface of objects surrounding the person. Objects worn near the head have the strongest impressions, since the aura eminates from the brain. Crowther described psychometry as akin to the "mind's eye".[3]
In the early 1920's, Gustav Pagenstecher, a German doctor and psychical researcher, observed psychometric abilities in one of his patients, who could describe sights, sounds, and feelings about an object's "experience". Pagenstecher theorized that objects had experiential vibrations which the psychometrist could access.[4]
Famous Psychometry
- William F. Denton:
- Gustav Pagenstecher.
- Stefan Ossowiecki: Born in Russia in 1877, Ossowiecki claimed several psychic abilities, including aura reading and psychokinesis. Ossowiecki was well-known for being able to perceive the contents of sealed envelopes. It was claimed that he preceived the ideas of handwritten letters, but was unable to do so if a statement were typed or printed.[5] Ossowiecki was also tested at the University of Warsaw, where he produced apparently accurate information about the detailed lives of prehistoric humans by holding a 10,000 year old flint tool. After the Nazis invaded Poland, Ossowiecki used his abilities to help people find out what had happened to their loved ones by holding a photo of the missing person. He refused to accept payment for these services. Ossowiecki died before the end of the war, having accurately predicted such a thing would happen.[6]
- George McMullen: McMullen, a carpenter and wilderness guide, was tested by educator J. Norman Emerson in 1971. McMullen was able to correctly identify a fragment of clay as belonging to an Iroquois ceremonial pipe, as well as describing how it was made and used. McMullen went on to assist Emerson and other archeologists with their research, providing information about prehistoric Canada, ancient Egypt and the Middle East that were later confirmed by research. When he visited an Iroquois site with Emerson, McMullen claimed he could actually hear the Iroquois talking, and that he could also understand what they were saying.[7]
Psychic Detectives
Psychometry is perhaps best known for its contributions to crime-solving.
robert cracknell noreen reiner carol pate Gerard Croiset
According to Buchanan,
The past is entombed in the present, the world is its own enduring monument; and that which is true of its physical is likewise true of its mental career. The discoveries of Psychometry will enable us to explore the history of man, as those of geology enable us to explore the history of the earth. There are mental fossils for psychologists as well as mineral fossils for the geologists; and I believe that hereafter the psychologist and the geologist will go hand in hand, the one portraying the earth, its animals and its vegetation, while the other portrays the human beings who have roamed over its surface in the shadows, and the darkness of primeval barbarism. Aye, the mental telescope is now discovered which may pierce the depths of the past and bring us in full view of the grand and tragic passages of ancient history."[8]
Notes
- ↑ http://parapsych.org/glossary_l_r.html#p Parapsychological Association terms glossary, retrieved December 17, 2006
- ↑ "Akashic Records" The Mystica. Retrieved April 10, 2007.
- ↑ "Psychometry" The Mystica. Retrieved May 10, 2007.
- ↑ Warner, Stephen. This vibrational theory is the one that often intrigues researchers the most. There also appears to be a certain scientific basis for such a theory, as all matter on a subatomic level exists as vibrations. "What You Need to Know About... Psychometry" About.com. Retrieved May 11, 2007.
- ↑ "Stephan Ossowiecki" Occultism and Parapsychology Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 11, 2007.
- ↑ Spees, Jennifer. "Good Vibrations" Llewellyn. Retrieved May 11, 2007
- ↑ Wagner, Stephen. [http://paranormal.about.com/cs/espinformation/a/aa063003_3.htm "What You Need to Know About...Psychometry" About.com. Retrieved May 11, 2007.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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