How to use a Ouija board safely

Will need:

• 1 ouija board
• 1 candle (preferably white)
• Incense ingredients for burning, incense sticks, or aroma oil for burners (optional)
• Always have 2 or more people present for best results (it is not recommended for beginners to use the table alone)
• pen and paper

Conditions for a successful session:

• Only have people present who are serious and respectful. If the board is used carelessly or playfully, this can attract unwanted and potentially dangerous negative energies and spirits.
• DO NOT drink alcohol or use any mind-altering drugs, including marijuana!
• Clear your mind of all negative thoughts or distractions. Your mind must be clean and clear.
• People suffering from psychosis or psychological disorders or people who are nervous, anxious or have addictive tendencies should not use the table.
• Never ask questions related to your own death or the death of another person.
• Keep your posture straight and do not cross your legs under the table.
• Be sure to protect yourself visually and have faith that you are protected. Imagine a white light surrounding you and your friends. It’s always a good idea to make an affirmation before you begin. For example, “With the power of the elements, spirit guides, angels, and higher self, I and the users of this board are protected from all negative spirits, entities, energies, and influences.” This is what I personally use, but you need to say something that resonates with you personally.

At first, stick to easy questions that require only a YES or NO answer. It is helpful if one person has a pen and paper and writes down what is “saying.” The best time for a session is in the evening between 9:00 pm and midnight. Ideally, it should be dark and quiet outside. If there are more than 2 people, place the board in the center of the table so everyone can reach it. If only 2 people use the board, it is better to place the board on both knees and sit facing each other; this allows energy to flow better.

One person should be the main person to ask any spirit to come up and speak. This same person should be the one to close the board at the end as well (see “closing the board”). Everyone should lightly place their fingertips on the planchette. The lead person should start by asking for protection from any negative influences (visualizing a light around you and the participants and asking your spirit guides and your higher self or angels to protect you and that you are only willing to communicate with spirits for your/our good supreme).

Then ask if there are any spirits who would like to come forward and speak. Something along the lines of “Is there a spirit in the room that wants to talk to us? Contact us using only the dashboard. When you are ready, move the planchette to YES or move it in circles.“. It is safest if you ensure that the spirits only communicate through the board – make sure you are in control of the board and ignore any other spirit activity in the room (knocking, banging, lights, etc.) or ask questions the spirit to use the board or leave.

When you receive contact through the board, be sure to say thank you to the spirit that has come forward (it is very important that you remain at all times with the utmost respect and gratitude). Upon receiving an answer to your question, each letter must be clearly visible in the hole of the planchette; if it is between letters, ask the spirit to reconfirm the letter and it should move to the correct one. ALL fingers (2-4 fingers per person) must remain on the board at all times.

It can take 15-20 minutes before any spirits come over to speak. Keep calm, keep your fingers on the plank, and clear your mind while concentrating on the plank. If nothing happens, slowly move the board in large circles around the board a few times, then pause and wait; usually the spirit will take control from here. If you still have no luck after about 45 minutes, close the board and try another night.

Tips for asking:

• Asking the name of the spirit is always a good question to start with.
• Occasionally, the spirits are unable or unwilling to answer certain questions, so please respect their silence and do not ask the same question over and over again. Ask once, once more to confirm and that’s it.
• Ask if the spirit is a good spirit. If the board turns to NO, it is advisable to close the panel and wait at least half an hour before trying to make contact again.
• You can ask any general question about your own life, for example: How can I live better? What am I doing wrong? Am I in the right job? What can I do to improve my life/situation etc.?
• Note: Take responses as you would anything else someone tells you (dead or alive). Don’t revolve your life around the answers you may receive, as they may be inaccurate.

Closing the board:

This is extremely important! The dashboard MUST be properly closed at the end of each and every session. Start by thanking the spirits for coming up and talking to you. Wish them peace and say goodbye. The spirit should move the planchette to GOODBYE and you can pack up the board.

If the spirit does not wave the board to GOODBYE, then tell the spirit that you are saying goodbye and ask it to do the same. If the spirit STILL refuses to leave, then he should wave the board to GOODBYE and in a loud, stern voice say GOODBYE and EXIT out loud. Remove your fingers from the planchette. If you don’t think that’s enough, you can also bang the iron against a hard surface (be careful not to break it, of course!) or run it through a candle flame if it’s not made of a flammable material.

Safety Notes:

Do not use the whiteboard for more than an hour and a half. This is exhausting on both you and the spirits and can be harmful.

It is always advisable to “ground yourself” after eating and drinking something.

The more you use the board, the more spiritual activity it will create (similar to a magnet). The plank can become addictive for some people and this is detrimental, not only to your well-being, but it can also attract unwanted negative energies and evil spirits. It is recommended not to use the table more than twice a week.

Be safe, be successful, but most of all enjoy!