How to Safely Use an Ouija Board: 18 Guidelines, Dos, and Don'ts

Engaging with Ouija boards can be an exhilarating experience, allowing you to connect with spirits. Concerned about attracting negative entities? Fear not. We'll guide you through everything you need to know to ensure the safe use of your Ouija board. Soon, you and your friends will be enjoying mystical adventures around the spirit board.

- Choose a tranquil location for Ouija board sessions and purify it using sage or incense to dispel negativity.Gather your friends to join in the Ouija board session, ensuring everyone is in a positive mood.Show respect to the spirits and always remember to bid them farewell to conclude your session.

Choose a serene environment devoid of distractions. Focus is essential for establishing a connection with the spirit world, so opt for a tranquil setting where you can feel calm and undisturbed. Switch off electronic devices to prevent interruptions. Despite rumors of home Ouija sessions being risky, when practiced safely, there's no cause for concern. If apprehensive, conducting sessions outdoors or in a local park is an option. Leaving lights on can offer comfort; however, excessive fear might inadvertently attract negative spirits.

Avoid using the Ouija board in a cemetery. While conducting a séance amidst gravestones might seem thrilling, graveyard atmospheres can be spiritually turbulent. Connecting with a single spirit in such settings could prove challenging, potentially inviting unwanted entities. To err on the side of caution, select alternative locations for your Ouija board sessions.

Purify the surroundings from negative energy. Cleansing rituals can provide protection during spirit communication. Consider burning sage or lighting incense to cleanse the space. Incense options like myrrh, frankincense, dragon’s blood, copal, or amber are viable choices. Surrounding the Ouija board with crystals or a circle of salt is another method. Crystals such as black tourmaline, clear quartz, or amethyst can be effective.

Cleanse your Ouija board. Boards can retain energy, warranting regular cleansing. Utilize sage by wafting its smoke over the board and pointer. Alternatively, sprinkle rosewater while reciting a protective prayer. Crafting a personalized prayer is also acceptable. For instance, a simple protection prayer could involve clearing the space of negativity and returning displaced energy to its source.

Illuminate black candles for shielding against negative spirits. Black candles repel negativity, creating a barrier against malevolent entities. Additionally, the flickering candlelight adds a mystical ambiance to your Ouija board session.

• White candles can also aid in dispelling negative energies.
• Burning a blue candle can facilitate communication between you and the spirit realm.

Assemble a group of at least two individuals to engage with the Ouija board. Multiple participants are necessary to generate energy and establish a conduit for spirits. Additionally, having someone capable of concluding the session in your absence is beneficial.

• If more than two individuals are present, designate someone to transcribe the spirit's messages for clarity.

Ensure all participants are in a positive emotional state. Spiritual entities can absorb and respond to emotional energies, hence fostering a positive atmosphere is crucial. Negative emotions may inadvertently attract unwanted spirits. Therefore, conducting Ouija sessions when everyone is upbeat is advisable.

• Maintain sobriety. While there's no fixed rule for Ouija participation, clarity is enhanced when sober. Consider postponing alcohol consumption until after the session.

Encourage each participant to undergo spiritual purification. Pre-session cleansing rituals help dispel lingering negativity. Prior to commencing the Ouija session, engage in a simple spiritual cleansing ritual, such as:

• Meditation. Envision yourself enveloped in cleansing light.
• Recite a protective prayer, such as: “Surround me with positive energies. Fill me with good intentions. May serenity envelop my mind and body.'
• Indulge in an herbal or salt bath, with lavender herb and sea salt being optimal choices.

Establish a positive intention for your session. To safeguard your interaction, verbally express your desire to only engage with benevolent spirits. This proactive approach minimizes the risk of attracting negative entities.

• “We invite friendly, positive spirits to converse with us.”
• “This space is filled with pure positivity.”
• “Are there any benevolent spirits wishing to communicate?”

Request the spirit's introduction. Gaining insight into the entity's identity fosters a sense of comfort for both parties. It's advisable to refrain from interacting with spirits that evoke discomfort. Begin with inquiries such as:

• “What is your name?”
• “How old are you?”
• “Where were you born?”
• “When did you inhabit this realm?”

Exercise caution in your inquiries. Maintain a positive atmosphere by posing constructive queries. Although the Ouija board permits any question, some inquiries may prove unwise, potentially upsetting the spirit or eliciting unpleasant responses. Prioritize queries that promote positivity, such as:

• “Where did you reside?”
• “How did you spend your earthly existence?”
• “Do you share any familial connections with us?”
• “What activities brought you joy?”

Avoid soliciting physical manifestations from the spirit. While tempting, refraining from requesting tangible evidence is advisable. Opting against granting the spirit permission for actions beyond the Ouija board is a prudent choice. Additionally, recognize that certain spirits lack the capacity to interact with the physical realm. Focus on communication through the pointer.

• Instead of prompting, “Is there someone present? If so, produce a sound,” simply inquire, “Is someone present?” and await pointer movement.

Show courtesy to the spirit. Just like humans, spirits appreciate respect. While there's no need for excessive worry, it's considerate to treat the spirit politely. Avoid questions or jests that may cause offense, steering clear of potential negativity.

• Avoid inquiries like, “How did you pass away?” or “Why are you haunting?” as they might disturb the spirit.
• Similarly, refrain from asking, “Will any of us meet an untimely end soon?” as spirits lack clairvoyance. Provoking a spirit might lead to mischievous responses.

Exercise caution with information from the board. Like humans, spirits can deceive. A playful or mischievous spirit might offer a misleading message. If the communication proves distressing, it's best to dismiss it as the spirit's playful antics.

• Spirits don't possess foresight, so unsettling predictions from the Ouija board need not concern you.

Terminate the session promptly if anyone feels uneasy. Cease Ouija board usage if negative vibes are sensed. Immediately bid farewell and transition to another activity if the atmosphere becomes unsettling—this includes anomalous pointer movements. You can revisit the activity at a later time when everyone feels more comfortable.

• Ouija board sessions should be enjoyable for all participants. If it induces distress, it's advisable to pursue alternative activities.

Say “farewell” to conclude the session. Some believe that omitting this step might leave a portal open to the spirit realm. Occasionally, the spirit may conclude the session by guiding the pointer to “farewell.” If not, express gratitude to the spirit and guide the pointer to “farewell” yourself.

• Always bid farewell, even in the absence of communication, as a precaution against lingering spirits.
• After bidding farewell, invert the pointer to prevent unintended movements.

Use sage to purify any residual energy. While unnecessary, burning sage post-Ouija session may enhance your sense of tranquility. Prior to sage burning, ensure a pathway for energy or spirits to depart by opening a window or door. You may also verbally instruct any lingering spirits to depart.

• “All lingering spirits must vacate this dwelling.”
• “This residence is to be vacated by all spirits.”

Secure your board and pointer post-use. Safely stow away the board and encase the pointer in a bag. Avoid positioning the pointer atop the board, as some believe spirits may manipulate the board autonomously.

• If repurposing the board for décor, ensure the pointer isn't resting on it. Keep it stored until future use.

• Avoid using a Ouija board if ghostly apprehension overwhelms you.
• Delegate someone to transcribe responses for easier tracking of communicated messages.
• Ouija boards are usable year-round, but the boundary between realms is thinnest on Halloween, October 31st.

• Always guide the pointer to the word GOODBYE when concluding the session, especially if the spirit fails to do so.

• Ouija board
• Planchette or pointer
• Sage, incense, or rose water for purifying the surroundings
• Crystals (optional)