The Matrix is 3D physical & 4D metaphysical – a day and night dream/mind fuk. What you “see” day & night are physical & astral avatars or containers of energy. In 4D night dreams there are shapeshifting “spirits” who like any actor can appear costumed as whatever character they pluck from your mental closet. Ask the apparition their name which should match their appearance. If they refuse- they are lying; if they give another name YOU KNOW they are LYING, and if they comply by giving the name of the form they are wearing & lie- POOF they will disappear! CLEAR??? 
Image: Actor (old Emperor) T: The New Tarot John Starr Cooke