How to Use a Ouija Board

Before using the board, it may be of help to do some quick basic meditation exercises. Ensure everyone is sitting down comfortably and close your eyes. Breathe in for the count of five, hold your breath for the count of three and then breathe out again for the count of five. Repeat this five times and whilst doing so, concentrate on relaxing your body and clearing your mind.

I also recommend that you ask your spirit guide to step forward whilst using the board. This can be done verbally or mentally. Ask your guide to come forward and to give their protection whilst using the board. Ask that they help to bring spirit forward who only walk in light and love and to protect you against negative spirits.

You may also wish to use the board in a circle of white candles. This is another form of protection against negative spirits and also can add to the experience. However, please be aware of any fire risks this may pose.

Place the board on an even surface and sit participants around the board. The ideal number of participants is three to four and it is not recommended that just one person use the ouija board.

Place the planchette in the middle of the board and each participant should put a finger on the planchette, ensuring that each participant is comfortable and can allow the planchette to move freely around the board. Questions should then be directed at the board and the planchette may move and give a response.

Please be patient and persevere with the communications you receive, it may be that you have to keep attempting to use the board before you get an answer, the planchette may move very slowly or the letters spelt out may not make any sense. It may be helpful for someone to write down what is being spelt.

When you have finished, move the pointer to 'goodbye' and thank your spirit guides for their protection and spirit for their communications.

Some Do's and Don'ts:

Do:
-Use a ouija board with an open mind. There is much controversy about using ouija boards as a form of mediumship. Therefore, if you do not feel comfortable using one, don't!
-Invoke stronger protection rituals if you want. There are many books you can find on this subject.
-Be respectful when using the board, and put thought into the questions you are asking. Don't be stupid or be threatening, as spirit will give you back stupid and threatening responses.
-Use the board with people you trust. Participants who consciously move the planchette can scare other participants. If a participant wants to leave, move the planchette to goodbye and let them leave.

Don't:
-Use the board drunk, in a disrespectful or abusive manner.
-Let children or those with a nervous disposition to use the board.

With over seven years experience, I have been running the online store Spirit Adventures.co.uk which specializes in new age supplies and Witchcraft & Wiccan items. Orders can be made online at http://www.spiritadventures.co.uk The store is based in Kent (UK). by Sarah Tanner