| You will need: | | | | that you thank the spirit that has come forward (it is |
| - 1 Ouija Board | | | | very important that you remain at all times with utmost |
| - 1 Candle (preferably white) | | | | respect and gratitude). When receiving an answer to |
| - Incense ingredients for burning, incense sticks or | | | | your question, each letter must be clearly visible in the |
| aromatic oil for burners (optional) | | | | hole of the planchette - if it is between letters, ask the |
| - Always have 2 or more people present for best | | | | spirit to reconfirm the letter and it should move to the |
| results (it is not recommended for beginners to use the | | | | correct one. ALL fingers (2-4 fingers per person) must |
| board alone) | | | | remain on the planchette at all times. |
| - Pen and paper | | | | It can take up to 15-20 minutes before any spirit will |
| Conditions for a successful séance: | | | | come forward to talk. Remain calm, keep your fingers |
| - Only have people present who are serious and | | | | on the planchette and clear your minds apart from |
| respectful. If the board is used without care or in a | | | | focusing on the planchette. If nothing happens then |
| joking manner, this can attract unwanted and | | | | slowly move the planchette yourselves in large circles |
| potentially dangerous negative energies and spirits. | | | | around the board a few times, then pause and wait - |
| - Do NOT drink alcohol or use any mind altering drugs | | | | usually the spirit will take over from here. If you still |
| including marijuana! | | | | have no luck after about 45 minutes then close down |
| - Clear your mind of all negative thoughts or | | | | the board and try it another evening. |
| distractions. Your mind must be clean and clear. | | | | Suggestions to ask: |
| - Anybody having any psychosis or psychological | | | | - Asking the name of the spirit is always a good |
| disorders or persons who are nervous, anxious or | | | | question to start with. |
| have addictive tendencies must not use the board. | | | | - Occasionally spirits cannot or do not wish to answer |
| - Never ask questions relating to your own death or | | | | certain questions so respect their silence and do not |
| death of another person. | | | | ask the same question over and over again. Ask once, |
| - Keep your posture straight and do not cross your | | | | once again to confirm and that is all. |
| legs under the table. | | | | - Ask if the spirit is a good spirit. If the planchette goes |
| - Make sure you visually protect yourself and have | | | | to NO, it is advisable to close down the board and wait |
| faith that you are protected. Imagine a white light | | | | at least half an hour before attempting to make |
| surrounding you and your friends. It is always a good | | | | contact again. |
| idea to make an affirmation before you begin. For | | | | - You can ask any general questions about your own |
| example, "With the power of the elements, spirit | | | | life, for example: How can I live better? What am I |
| guides, angels and higher self, I and the users of this | | | | doing wrong? Am I in the right job? What can I do to |
| board are protected from all negative spirits, entities, | | | | improve my life/situation etc? |
| energies and influences." This is what I personally use, | | | | - Note: Take the answers like you would anything else |
| but you should say something that resonates | | | | that somebody tells you (alive or dead). Do not revolve |
| personally to yourself. | | | | your life around answers you may receive as they |
| At first, keep to easy questions that require just a | | | | may be inaccurate. |
| YES or NO answer. It is helpful if one person has a | | | | Closing down the board: |
| pen and paper and writes down what is being "said". | | | | This is extremely important! The board MUST be |
| The best time for a séance is in the evening | | | | closed down properly at the end of each and every |
| between 9.00pm and midnight. Ideally it should be dark | | | | séance. Start by thanking the spirits for coming |
| and quiet outside. If there are more than 2 people then | | | | forward and talking with you. Wish them peace and |
| place the board in the middle of the table so that | | | | say Goodbye. The spirit should move the planchette to |
| everyone can reach it. If only 2 people are using the | | | | GOODBYE and you may pack up the board. |
| board, it is better to place the board on both your | | | | If the spirit does not move the planchette to |
| knees and sit opposite each other - this allows the | | | | GOODBYE, then tell the spirit that you are saying |
| energy to flow better. | | | | goodbye and that you ask they do the same. If the |
| One person should be the main person to ask any | | | | spirit STILL refuses to leave, then you must move the |
| spirits to come forward and talk. This same person | | | | planchette to GOODBYE and in a stern strong voice |
| should be the one to close the board down at the end | | | | say GOODBYE and LEAVE out loud. Remove your |
| too (see "closing down the board"). Everyone should | | | | fingers from the planchette. If you feel that is not |
| lightly place their fingertips on the planchette. The main | | | | enough you can also slam the planchette down on a |
| person should start by asking for protection against | | | | hard surface (obviously take care not to break it!) or |
| any negative influences (by visualizing a light around | | | | pass it through a candle flame if it is not made of |
| you and the participants and asking your spirit guides | | | | flammable material. |
| and higher self or angels to protect you and that you | | | | Safety Note: |
| are only willing to communicate with spirits for your/our | | | | Do not use the board for longer than an hour and a |
| highest good). | | | | half. This is exhausting for both yourself and the spirits, |
| Then ask if there are any spirits that would like to | | | | and can be harmful. |
| come forward and speak. Something along the lines of | | | | It is always advisable to "ground" yourself afterwards |
| "Are there any spirits in the room that would like to | | | | by eating and drinking something. |
| speak to us. Please communicate with us by using the | | | | The more you use the board the more spirit activity it |
| board only. When you are ready please move the | | | | will create (similar to a magnet). The board can |
| planchette to YES or move it in circles". It is safer if | | | | become addictive to some people and this is harmful, |
| you ensure that the spirits only communicate through | | | | not only to your well being but this can also attract |
| the board - make it certain that you are in control of | | | | unwanted negative energies and bad spirits. It is |
| the board and either ignore any other spiritual activity in | | | | advisable to not use the board more than twice a |
| the room (knocks, bangs, tapping, lights etc) or ask the | | | | week. |
| spirit to either use the board or leave. | | | | Be safe, be successful - but most of all enjoy! |
| When you receive contact through the board ensure | | | | |