What Are Spirits? Understanding Their Nature and Types
What Are Spirits? Understanding Their Nature and Types By Violette Blue, 05.02.2026 Spirits have fascinated humanity for centuries—mysterious, invisible energies that touch our lives in ways we often can’t explain. But what exactly are spirits? How do they exist, and what kinds of spirits are there? Drawing from spiritual beliefs and personal experiences, let’s explore what spirits are, what they look like, and the different types you might encounter. What Are Spirits? At their core, spirits are beings of light and energy with no physical form. Unlike God, who is spirit without a body and who can transform into any shape or creature, spirits themselves do not possess the power to change into human or animal forms. Everything that exists comes from God, the creator, and spirits are part of this divine creation—pure energy that flows around and through us. Spirits are invisible to the naked eye. They often appear as clouds or waves of energy—shimmering, shifting forms that clairvoyants o...