The Mystery Of Spirit Orbs

Chances are you’ve taken at least one photo in your lifetime, and upon seeing it later noticed one or more small, unexplained orbs of light in the image. Is it the sun? A light reflection? Something on the lens? A lost frame from a J.J. Abrams film? Sometimes it is just one of these things, but sometimes it is what is known as a spirit orb.

Orbs are ‘balls of light’ that have no natural explanation and can appear in different sizes and colors. They are not only found in photographic images, but can also sometimes be seen by the naked eye, especially by clairvoyants and those who can see auras.

The presence of an orb may indicate that an angel or other spirit guardian is present. Angels are creatures of light, and the circular shape of the orb represents infinity. Viewed closely, some of these orbs reveal complex patterns, along with the unique color aura of the guardian. A few even reveal discernible faces!

So what exactly does all of this mean? Many spiritually aware people know that angels are among us, so it seems only natural that they could be captured on film. Because they are multi-dimensional, spiritual beings, the camera is only able to capture their essence: a bright, usually white or blue-white ball of light.

There are several theories within the paranormal community about orbs and their meanings. Paranormal investigators are cautious about orb photos but don’t always discount them as being caused by dust, bugs, or photographic artifacts ~ Beth Asaff

Orbs often appear in pictures taken at events such as weddings, graduations, or births. Even the recent transition from analog to digital photography has not debunked the reality of orbs. If anything, they seem to appear more frequently in digital photos, and even occasionally on video. They are remarkably consistent in their general appearance and have been seen all over the world.

Typically orbs will appear slightly above and behind a person, as if that person’s angel is standing behind them. If the subject of the photo is asked, they may report feeling a spiritual, calming presence at the time the photo was taken. Even if looking back to childhood, the person may have a specific memory related to a time they couldn’t consciously remember.

What about spirit orbs as the souls of loved ones, or even ghosts? It’s a comforting idea to know that our dearly departed friends and relatives in spirit are here to comfort and look out for us, even after death. If we recognize that all our energy joins with that of the universe after death, then yes, our loved ones never leave us. But it’s also likely that the spirit orbs that appear in photos are not ‘ghosts’ the way we think of them. Even so, there is much about the spiritual world we don’t know on this level. It’s best to keep the possibilities open.

Take a look back at some of your family’s photos from years gone by. Chances are you’ll see more than a few orbs. Look at the color, the location, the expressions of those pictured. In addition to reliving some happy memories, you’ll be looking back on a time when a divine presence was with you, and it may also give you the opportunity for some detective work. Even if the mystery is never solved, we know orbs reflect the divine on levels we are able to see… even in places we never expected.