What is the Witching Hour?
Updated by Staff Writer
If you’re a horror movie fanatic, you might know that the “witching hour” is associated with the time when witches, fairies, demons, and supernatural entities are the most active and powerful. Many say the witching hour is at 3 am., but some say it’s between 12-3 am, or starts at 3 am and ends at 4 am. But what is the true meaning of “the witching hour”?
The origin of the witching hour is complicated, to say the least. Since it’s one of those topics that has been a rumor for centuries now, there’s no substantial proof that anyone coined the witching hour themselves.
Spiritual enthusiasts who delve into the witching hour are familiar with the theories that stem from medieval times. Many believed that covens gathered at midnight in privacy to perform spells and rituals. Today, it’s said this is the time when witches are most powerful.
Some also believe we’re more sensitive to the spiritual world during the witching hour. If you believe in ghosts, you may feel a bit eerie during the witching hour. You may experience more commotion around the house or feel somewhat uneasy about the dark for no apparent reason. Regardless of the “real” origin, TV and film are popular for giving the witching hour a bad rap, causing people to feel spooked when they wake up at 3 am.
The Science Behind the Witching Hour
Scientifically, what time you wake up has a lot to do with your sleep cycle. When you sleep, your body goes through different phases. At 3 am, most people are in the middle of their REM cycle. Waking up during this time of deep sleep disrupts your body and can cause it to send out signals of panic. That’s why you may feel confused, nervous, and a little spooked when you wake up around 3 a.m.
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