To sign "spirit", form both hands into "F" handshapes by touching the tips of your index fingers and thumbs together while keeping your other fingers extended. Hold your non-dominant hand in front of your chest with the palm facing up. Place your dominant hand just above it, with the palm facing down. Pull your dominant hand straight up, wiggling your extended fingers slightly as it rises, as if drawing an ethereal essence upward from your lower hand.
Establish the setting by signing 'house' and 'old', then point to yourself, sign 'feel', and finish with the sign for 'spirit' to describe what you experienced.
Sign 'church', then 'talk', followed by 'holy' and 'spirit'. The upward, floating motion of 'spirit' perfectly captures the religious context of the Holy Spirit.
Point to the person, sign 'have', 'beautiful', and then 'spirit'. In this context, the sign beautifully conveys her inner essence, personality, or soul.
Establish the setting by signing 'house' and 'old', then point to yourself, sign 'feel', and finish with the sign for 'spirit' to describe what you experienced.
Sign 'church', then 'talk', followed by 'holy' and 'spirit'. The upward, floating motion of 'spirit' perfectly captures the religious context of the Holy Spirit.
Point to the person, sign 'have', 'beautiful', and then 'spirit'. In this context, the sign beautifully conveys her inner essence, personality, or soul.
Yes, 'spirit' and 'ghost' use the exact same handshapes and movement. The main difference is usually found in your facial expression and the context of the conversation. 'Ghost' might be signed with a more spooky, wide-eyed, or dramatic expression.
Yes, you can use this sign for 'school spirit'. While some signers might prefer using signs that translate closer to 'enthusiasm' or 'motivation' depending on the exact context, using the literal sign for 'spirit' is very common and widely understood in the Deaf community.
They don't need to press firmly together, but your dominant hand should start very close to or lightly resting on your non-dominant hand. This proximity is important before pulling upward, as it shows the separation of the spirit from a physical base.
