Queer Ghost Hunters on How to Find Spirits In Your Space

Most of us have heard stories or experienced ghost hauntings of our own, from strange noises in the middle of the night to rancid smells without a source to creepy vibes that send a shiver down our spine. But even if you’re aware that a spirit may be present, most of us don’t really know what to do when we encounter these apparitions. Do we run away screaming, face them head on, or learn to co-exist with them? Personally, I’ve done all three.

Luckily, Teen Vogue tapped three of the paranormal experts from Hulu’s Living for the Dead, Kristin Stewart’s new queer ghost hunting show, to give us advice about how to handle this spooky situation. Alexandrè LeMay, Roz Hernandez, and Juju Bae are here to help us deal with these shadowy figures and do our own ghost busting if needed.

The first trick to sussing out whether spirits are in your space is believing. All three of these paranormal experts encountered a spirit that made them aware that there is life beyond death. But if you’re not sure whether or not you think ghosts are real, curiosity is enough. From the tips below, you’ll learn that you don’t need a ton of special equipment to locate spirits, just a little faith, some sensitivity, and an eye for detail. So, go forth, amateur hunters!

Techniques Of Ghost Hunters

Bae, a witch and spiritual healer, uses an intuitive approach to dealing with spirits. “One of the most amazing things about being a witch is that you get to center your feelings as a valid source of what’s happening around you,” she says. So, you should “trust your feelings” about potential paranormal activities. “If you feel like there is something around you…there probably is a spirit,” she says, calling your gut one of your most important ghost hunting tools.

Hernandez, a comedian and host of “Ghosted!” podcast, says she uses keen detective skills to suss out situations by following her intuition. Ultimately, leading with curiosity and having an open mind are most important for her when dealing with the unknown — but not so open that you accept the first possible explanation as the final one. “I’m more analytical and want as much confirmation as possible to corroborate the feelings,” she says.