A Nahualli Guide To Ghosts and Entities

In Nahualli tradition, ghosts and entities reflect imbalances in Teotl, the sacred energy flowing through all existence. From tlacatecolotl (dark spirits) to tonalli remnants (life force echoes), these phenomena arise when Ometeotl’s cosmic balance is disrupted. Below, explore common types, origins, and simple Nahualli rituals to dispel, protect, or honour them.

A lingering presence of a deceased person, often seen or felt.
A tonalli remnant, lingering due to unresolved imbalance in Teotl’s cycle, not integrated into Ometeotl’s unity.
Offer maise at an altar to honour the tonalli, guiding it to Teotl’s flow.
Clients report ghosts, voices, knocks etc..

A malevolent entity, known as a demon in modern contexts or Tzitzimime in Aztec tradition, causing harm, fear, or chaos, often tied to celestial events like eclipses.

A tlacatecolotl (dark spirit), arising from imbalances in Teotl’s sacred flow, disrupting tonalli (life force) during moral, ritual, or cosmic disharmony (e.g., eclipses), opposing Ometeotl’s unity.

Burn copal and offer maize during a celestial event to honor or dispel the tlacatecolotl, using Tlamatiliztli (wisdom practice) to restore tonalli and align with Teotl’s balance.Clients report demons in disturbances with people, places, or nightmares, while Tzitzimime are invoked during eclipses.

A ghostly figure appearing briefly, often in visions.
A vision in the dream realm reflects Teotl’s sacred energy and reveals truths.
Burn copal and meditate to interpret the vision via Tlamatiliztli.
Usually echoes of the previously living.

A noisy spirit causing physical disturbances (e.g., moving objects).
A tlacatecolotl disturbance, arising from Teotl’s disharmony due to moral or ritual imbalance.
Drum rhythmically and place river stones on the ground to ground the tlacatecolotl and restore Teotl’s balance.
Common in client homes. May cause severe disruption.

Dark, humanoid figures seen in peripheral vision.
Tlacatecolotl shadows, omens of Teotl’s disharmony disrupting tonalli.
Sprinkle maise flour, or salt and ash, at thresholds to block tlacatecolotl influence.
Frequent in client reports. Similar to ghosts, but may be more aware.

Spirits of women who died in childbirth, appearing at crossroads.
Originating from Teotl’s life-death cycle, warning of imbalance as warrior spirits.
Offer flowers and maise to honour Cihuateteo, ensuring their guidance.
Honoured in rituals to address spiritual warnings.

A collective thought-form created by group intent.
A tonalli resonance from shared rituals, reflecting Teotl’s interconnected energy, not autonomous. It needs two or more people to survive.
Chant to realign the resonance with Ometeotl’s balance. Check your beliefs and thoughts e.g. ego and self.
Seen in modern spiritual groups and modern everyday life; managed through understanding your beliefs and agreements.

Seductive entities draining energy through desire.
Tlacatecolotl seduction, exploiting tonalli via Teotl’s disharmony. 

Place obsidian mirrors to reflect the tlacatecolotl, grounding tonalli.
Mostly considered a type of demon.

Powerful spirits from Islamic lore, often mischievous.
Tlacatecolotl mirage, a distortion of Teotl’s energy due to imbalance.
Burn copal and chant to dispel the mirage, restoring Teotl’s flow.
A powerful entity, similar to a demon.

Mysterious creatures (e.g., Chupacabra) reported in folklore.
Ihiyotl illusion in the temicli (dream) realm, reflecting Teotl’s energy distorted by fear.
Offer copal smoke to clear the illusion, grounding with Tlamatiliztli.
May or may not be real.

A weeping spirit searching for her children, tied to Mesoamerican lore.
A Cihuateteo-like tonalli echo, embodying grief from Teotl’s imbalanced cycle.
Offer flowers and maise to honour her grief, guiding her to Ometeotl.
Honoured in rituals to resolve spiritual disturbances.

A benevolent entity offering wisdom or protection.
A nahualli (co-essence) companion, an animal form of tonalli from Teotl’s unfolding.
Meditate with a candle to connect with the nahualli, seeking Tlamatiliztli.

Repetitive ghostly activity tied to a location.
A tonalli imprint loops due to an unresolved Teotl imbalance.
Sprinkle salt and maise to release the imprint, aligning with Ometeotl.
Common in homes; resolved by restoring balance.

Dog-headed deity guiding souls in the underworld. Twin of Quetzacoatl.
Originates from Teotl’s underworld cycle, aiding soul transitions.
Offer bones or maize to honour Xolotl, ensuring safe spirit passage.
Invoked in rituals for spirit guidance.

Rain-related spirits tied to water and fertility.
Manifestations of Teotl’s water energy, balancing Ometeotl’s cycles.
Pour water offerings to honour Tlaloc Spirits, ensuring harmony.
Honoured in rituals for environmental balance.

Orbs are fleeting, luminous spheres of disrupted tonalli, manifesting as visible light due to emotional or spiritual residue within Teotl’s flow.

They appear in sacred or emotionally charged spaces, such as homes, cemeteries, or ritual sites, often captured in photographs during paranormal activity.

Cleanse with copal smoke to purify tonalli, followed by teponaztli drumming to restore Teotl’s harmony. Offer maize to stabilise the energy.

Clients report orbs during hauntings or spiritual gatherings, seeking clarity through paranormal investigation. Addressed to ease fear and restore peace.

Ectoplasm is a misty, viscous residue of leaking tonalli, a temporal distortion of life force surfacing during intense spiritual activity.

It is found in spaces of heightened psychic energy, like séances or haunted sites, often near individuals with unbalanced tonalli.

Perform a tonalli restoration ritual with sacred water and maize offerings. Use copal cleansing to seal the leak and align with Teotl.

Encountered by clients during mediumship or hauntings, ectoplasm signals spiritual imbalance, requiring cleansing to prevent energy drain.

Fairies are nahualli-linked spirits of the land, embodying Teotl’s elemental forces, with agency to bless or disrupt based on human respect.

They dwell in natural settings (forests, rivers) or near homes with gardens, appearing in visions or as fleeting lights to sensitive individuals.

Offer maize or honey to honour their presence, paired with a Teotl-aligned prayer. Use copal cleansing if disruptive, and place obsidian for protection.

Clients report fairies as nature spirits or “energies” in rural areas, seeking guidance to coexist or clear disruptions from their land.

Funnel ghosts are swirling tonalli residues, trapped emotional energies cycling in disharmony with Teotl, often tied to past trauma.

They appear in haunted buildings, battlegrounds, or sites of loss, creating cold spots or visible funnels during paranormal investigations.

Cleanse with copal and offer maize to guide the tonalli to rest. Use teponaztli drumming to restore Teotl’s flow in the space.

Clients encounter funnel ghosts in old homes or historic sites, requesting paranormal investigation to resolve eerie sensations or activity. I have personally encountered many of these in my personal home spaces over the years.

A servitor is a focused and sustained tonalli construct, created intentionally to serve a purpose, lacking a nahualli but capable of disrupting Teotl if uncontrolled.

It is found near creators (e.g., ritualists, magicians) or spaces where intentions were set, like altars or workplaces, affecting energy or focus.

These are created specifically by someone for a purpose and usually must be dispersed by the same person. 

These forms can be very subtle and effective and may be difficult to detect or counter. 

Thought-forms are fleeting tonalli distortions, born from intense individual emotions or thoughts, misaligning Teotl’s flow without nahualli agency.

They manifest in personal spaces (bedrooms, workplaces) or minds, amplifying fears or desires, often felt as intrusive thoughts or unease.

Cleanse with copal and sacred water to clear the distortion. Offer maize and use teponaztli drumming to restore tonalli alignment with Teotl.

Clients report thought-forms as “negative energy” or obsessive thoughts, seeking spiritual cleansing to regain emotional clarity. We can also call them thought-loops.

A banshee is a nahualli-linked spirit, an omen of transition or death within Teotl’s cycles, wailing to signal change or loss.

It appears in liminal spaces (crossroads, forests) or dreams, near families or individuals facing significant life shifts, evoking fear or grief.

Honour with maize offerings and a Teotl-aligned prayer to accept its message. Use copal cleansing and obsidian wards to ease its presence.

Clients report banshee-like cries or omens before losses, seeking guidance to navigate transitions or protect against spiritual distress.

A doppelganger is a tonalli shadow, a distorted projection of one’s life force, signalling inner conflict or misalignment with Teotl.

It is seen in mirrors, dreams, or peripheral vision, often during stress or spiritual imbalance, causing fear or identity confusion.

Restore tonalli with copal cleansing and sacred water, offering maize to Teotl. Use teponaztli drumming to realign energies and meditate for clarity.

Clients encounter doppelgangers during crises, seeking tonalli restoration to resolve identity issues or spiritual unease.

Familiars are nahualli-linked animal spirits, extensions of Teotl’s earthly forces, aiding spiritual work or guidance.

They appear in dreams, visions, or as physical animals near homes or ritual spaces, offering protection or insight to practitioners.

Honour with maize offerings and a Teotl-aligned ritual to strengthen the bond. Use copal cleansing if disruptive, and set obsidian boundaries.

Clients describe familiars as protective pets or totems, seeking rituals to enhance guidance or clear unwanted influences.

A golem is a tonalli construct, animated by human intention to serve, lacking a nahualli but capable of disrupting Teotl if uncontrolled.

It is found in spaces of ritual creation (e.g., altars, workshops), appearing as a physical or energetic presence, causing chaos if unbound.

Dissolve with copal cleansing and obsidian banishment, offering maize to Teotl. Use teponaztli drumming to restore balance in the space.

Clients report golems as lingering “creations” from rituals, seeking removal to clear disruptive energies or restore order.

Hauntings are disturbances from tonalli residues or nahualli-linked spirits, misaligned with Teotl, causing paranormal activity.

They occur in homes, historic sites, or trauma-ridden spaces, manifesting as noises, apparitions, or cold spots, evoking fear or unease.

Investigate with Nahualli intuition or EVP, then cleanse with copal and offer maize. Use teponaztli drumming and obsidian wards to restore Teotl’s flow.

Clients report hauntings in old buildings or personal spaces, seeking paranormal investigation and cleansing for peace.

Imps are minor nahualli-linked spirits, chaotic fragments of Teotl’s energy, causing mischief or disruption.

They appear in cluttered homes, neglected spaces, or near individuals with weak tonalli, creating pranks or minor disturbances.

Expel with copal cleansing and a Teotl-aligned prayer, offering maize to restore order. Use obsidian wards and teponaztli drumming to protect.

Clients describe imps as “gremlin-like” energies, seeking cleansing to stop disruptions or restore household harmony.

Phantoms are tonalli echoes, lingering fragments of past lives or emotions, faintly manifesting within Teotl’s temporal flow.

They are found in old homes, cemeteries, or sites of emotional intensity, appearing as vague figures or feelings, causing sadness or curiosity.

Cleanse with copal and offer maize to guide the tonalli to rest. Use teponaztli drumming to align the space with Teotl and sacred water for purification.

Clients report phantoms as ghostly presences, seeking cleansing to ease emotional weight or paranormal activity.

Revenants are nahualli-linked spirits, restless tonalli bound by injustice or vengeance, disrupting Teotl’s harmony.

They appear in sites of betrayal or loss (e.g., battlefields, homes), manifesting as apparitions or aggressive energies, causing fear or conflict.

Offer maize and a Teotl-aligned prayer to appease, followed by copal cleansing. Use teponaztli drumming and obsidian wards to guide to rest.

Clients encounter revenants in haunted sites, seeking entity removal to resolve aggression or spiritual unrest.

Shades are faint tonalli residues, emotional echoes of the deceased, lingering in Teotl’s liminal spaces without nahualli agency.

They are found in liminal areas (crossroads, abandoned buildings), appearing as shadowy forms, evoking melancholy or unease.

Cleanse with copal and offer maize to release the tonalli. Use teponaztli drumming to restore Teotl’s flow and sacred water for purification.

Clients report shades in quiet, eerie spaces, seeking cleansing to lift emotional heaviness or paranormal sensations.

Specters are tonalli projections, tied to specific events or traumas, faintly echoing in Teotl’s temporal cycles.

They appear in historic sites, homes, or trauma-linked spaces, as fleeting figures or sensations, causing curiosity or fear.

Cleanse with copal and offer maize to dissolve the projection. Use teponaztli drumming to realign with Teotl and investigate the trauma’s source.

Clients describe specters as “ghostly glimpses,” seeking paranormal investigation to understand or clear their presence.

Wraiths are nahualli-linked spirits, malevolent tonalli distortions feeding on fear, disrupting Teotl’s balance.

They are found in spaces of despair or trauma (e.g., abandoned buildings, hospitals), appearing as dark, oppressive entities, causing emotional drain.

Expel with copal cleansing and obsidian banishment, offering maize to Teotl. Use teponaztli drumming to restore tonalli and set protective wards.

Clients report wraiths as “dark presences,” seeking entity removal to alleviate fear or spiritual oppression.

Elementals are nahualli-linked spirits of Teotl’s elemental forces (earth, air, fire, water), embodying natural cycles.

They dwell in natural landscapes (mountains, rivers) or near homes with elemental features (e.g., fireplaces), influencing harmony or chaos.

Honour with maize or copal offerings and a Teotl-aligned prayer. Cleanse with copal if disruptive, and use obsidian wards to maintain balance. This is done in a gentle way and confrontational.

Clients encounter elementals as “nature energies,” seeking rituals to coexist or clear disruptions in homes or land. They can come across as very heavy and disturbing type energies. It is best to honour them and leave them be.

Animal spirits are nahualli-linked manifestations of Teotl’s earthly forces, guiding or protecting through instinct or wisdom.

They appear in dreams, visions, or as physical animals in forests, homes, or ritual spaces, offering insight or warnings.

Honour with maize offerings and a Teotl-aligned ritual. Use copal cleansing if disruptive, and meditate to align with their guidance.

Clients describe animal spirits as totems or omens, seeking rituals to strengthen guidance or clear unwanted influences.

El Charro Negro is a nahualli-linked spirit, a liminal figure within Teotl’s cycles, testing human integrity or punishing greed.

It appears at crossroads, rural roads, or dreams, as a spectral rider, evoking fear or moral reflection in those with imbalanced tonalli.

Offer maize and a Teotl-aligned prayer to honour its lesson. Use copal cleansing and obsidian wards to protect, and drum to restore tonalli.

Clients report El Charro Negro in rural areas or folklore, seeking guidance to resolve fear or spiritual tests

Itzpapalotl is a nahualli-linked deity, a skeletal warrior embodying Teotl’s transformative power, guiding or challenging spiritual growth.

She appears in dreams, visions, or sacred sites, as a fierce presence, demanding respect and offering wisdom to those aligned with Teotl.

Honour with maize and symbolic blood offerings, paired with a Teotl-aligned ritual. Use copal cleansing to align energies and meditate for guidance.

Clients encounter Itzpapalotl in visions or rituals, seeking connection to her transformative energy or protection from her intensity.

Spirit guides are nahualli-linked entities, manifestations of Teotl’s wisdom, offering direction or protection on spiritual paths.

They appear in dreams, meditations, or synchronicities, often in homes or ritual spaces, guiding those with open tonalli.

Strengthen with maize offerings and a Teotl-aligned meditation. Use copal cleansing to clear interference, and drum to enhance connection.

Clients describe spirit guides as intuitive helpers, seeking rituals to deepen bonds or clarify guidance in spiritual practices.

Copal Cleansing: Burn copal resin to clear tlacatecolotl or tonalli imprints, restoring Teotl flow.

Maise Offering:  Place maise kernels at altars to honour spirits like Cihuateteo, aligning with Ometeotl.

River Stone Grounding: Arrange river stones in a circle to ground tonalli, protecting against tlacatecolotl.

Tlamatiliztli Meditation: Meditate with a candle to connect with nahualli or interpret dream visions.

Encountering spirits or seeking clarity? Book a session for personalised Nahualli guidance to restore harmony.