| Before using the board, it may be of help to do some | | | | communications you receive, it may be that you have |
| quick basic meditation exercises. Ensure everyone is | | | | to keep attempting to use the board before you get |
| sitting down comfortably and close your eyes. Breathe | | | | an answer, the planchette may move very slowly or |
| in for the count of five, hold your breath for the count | | | | the letters spelt out may not make any sense. It may |
| of three and then breathe out again for the count of | | | | be helpful for someone to write down what is being |
| five. Repeat this five times and whilst doing so, | | | | spelt. |
| concentrate on relaxing your body and clearing your | | | | When you have finished, move the pointer to |
| mind. | | | | 'goodbye' and thank your spirit guides for their |
| I also recommend that you ask your spirit guide to step | | | | protection and spirit for their communications. |
| forward whilst using the board. This can be done | | | | Some Do's and Don'ts: |
| verbally or mentally. Ask your guide to come forward | | | | Do: |
| and to give their protection whilst using the board. Ask | | | | -Use a ouija board with an open mind. There is much |
| that they help to bring spirit forward who only walk in | | | | controversy about using ouija boards as a form of |
| light and love and to protect you against negative | | | | mediumship. Therefore, if you do not feel comfortable |
| spirits. | | | | using one, don't! |
| You may also wish to use the board in a circle of | | | | -Invoke stronger protection rituals if you want. There |
| white candles. This is another form of protection | | | | are many books you can find on this subject. |
| against negative spirits and also can add to the | | | | -Be respectful when using the board, and put thought |
| experience. However, please be aware of any fire | | | | into the questions you are asking. Don't be stupid or be |
| risks this may pose. | | | | threatening, as spirit will give you back stupid and |
| Place the board on an even surface and sit | | | | threatening responses. |
| participants around the board. The ideal number of | | | | -Use the board with people you trust. Participants who |
| participants is three to four and it is not recommended | | | | consciously move the planchette can scare other |
| that just one person use the ouija board. | | | | participants. If a participant wants to leave, move the |
| Place the planchette in the middle of the board and | | | | planchette to goodbye and let them leave. |
| each participant should put a finger on the planchette, | | | | Don't: |
| ensuring that each participant is comfortable and can | | | | -Use the board drunk, in a disrespectful or abusive |
| allow the planchette to move freely around the board. | | | | manner. |
| Questions should then be directed at the board and | | | | -Let children or those with a nervous disposition to use |
| the planchette may move and give a response. | | | | the board. |
| Please be patient and persevere with the | | | | |