If the future is to be bright, they tell us that it has to be green. I suppose it’s a sign of the times. We are encouraged to recycle. We are told to monitor how far our food travels. We are scolded if we generate too much rubbish. We are now not only doing more with less but we are finding ways to reuse what’s already been around the block.

There was a time when buying clothing at the thrift shop was something that we did secretly. We were ashamed of having to wear second-hand threads. But then, something happened. It was relabelled. It became vintage. And just like that it was cool.

These days it’s not unusual for celebrities to go vintage. Major designers even incorporate what is sometimes referred to as antique clothing in their shows. And it’s more than the latest fad. The other day I heard a BBC radio programme interviewing people who haven’t bought new in years.

To be sure, it’s eco-friendly. But there’s another side to this reincarnation of clothing.

Recently I was contacted by someone to read her clothing. In this instance, she and a friend had become curious as to whether they could have bought more than they bargained for when they purchased their vintage outfits.

This got me thinking. Can clothing be haunted? Can the previous owner of that couture Channel covet it so much that she refuses to part from it – even after she has departed? What an exciting and intriguing proposition!

It’s well accepted that locations can be haunted. But can previous owners attach themselves to their possessions? Perhaps you’ve been in an antique shop and got a strong feeling from a piece of furniture. Maybe you have tried on a ring or a bracelet at an estate sale to sense the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end. Or you get a certain impression every time you wear that 1950’s skirt.

That must mean that those pieces are haunted, no? Maybe yes. Maybe no.

Objects – as well as places – can act as magnets of energy. This energy can be read. It’s what clairvoyants are doing when they hold an object. It’s called psychometry. What comes through is generally limited to information about the origin of the object or about the owner of the object. While it’s true that a really skilled psychic can then use that object to link to the present energy of the owner, psychometric readings are more often than not limited to the past.

It’s important, however, to remember that what’s being read is the energy of and around the object. And with more and more of us opening to our intuitive selves it’s no wonder that impressions from the previous lives of what we are wearing as well as information regarding the previous owners themselves are becoming more and more common.

If you have an object – be it an antique or vintage clothing – that you suspect could be haunted, try this. Sit down with the object next to you – but without holding the object – and clear your mind. Take some deep breaths and allow the worries of the day and any preconceived notions you might have about your object to drift away.

When you are ready, take the object in your hands and ask yourself what you sense. Do you feel warm? Cold? Is there one particular emotion that comes through? Are there particular scenes that play out in your mind’s eye while you are in contact with the object? Go with your first impression and don’t second-guess yourself – no matter how crazy or bizarre it might strike you.

When finished, let go of the object and take a few moments to break your link and imagine yourself being bathed in a cleansing shower of white light. Then, note your findings down for future reference.

While it is possible for the spirit of a previous owner to remain attached to their clothing, it’s my experience that more often than not what’s being sensed is the residual energy of the owner and the psychometric information of the object, which is not a haunting.

Do you have any clothing that you get vibes from? Do you think that something you own could be haunted? Please consider sharing your experiences with me and the PsychicBridges community!

This week at long last – drum roll – I am re-launching Psychic Chat. This is an area for you, dear readers, to contact me and each other. I have created a forum for you to comment on and discuss my Weekly Insights articles. Additionally, I have set up an area for you to send me general questions on all matters psychic and spiritual. I’ll do my best to answer but I’m hoping that Psychic Chat will become a community where we can all share our psychic ideas and experiences. So, whether you’ve got a question or an answer, I’d love to hear from you.

Joining the Psychic Chat forums is easy and it’s free. All you have to do is register, which takes only seconds and is very straightforward. And while your comments will be available for all to see, your private details and email address will be kept private. I will never disclose your confidential information to anyone!

So, grab a coffee, log on and let’s chat. Join Psychic Chat today! I look forward to hearing from all of you!

And finally, this week over at IntuitiveBridges, I look at what we need to be happy. Ask yourself whether you are happy and then read my article here!

As always, feel free to email me with any comments, suggestions or feedback on PsychicBridges.

Thanks again for all your support and until next week,

Kindest regards,

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