How to Use a Ouija Board

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Ouija is a wooden board, printed with the letters A to Z, the numbers 0 to 9, symbols of the Sun and the Moon. A movable pointer, also known as a “muscle”, is used to answer a player’s question. In popular culture (especially popular in the 1920s), the Ouija board is said to be a “spiritual portal” to contact the deceased; however, the only thing that substantiates this function is the player’s experience–no other scientific evidence has been found. Decide for yourself — do you want to try playing Ouija?

Table of Contents

Prepare the space

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See some friends over. Basically, one person can also play Ouija, but it is best to play with at least one other person. In the dark and stormy nights, you should play with other people even more.

Two players is ideal. The more players there are, the easier the atmosphere becomes chaotic (noisy, distracting…) Having more than two players is fine–as long as everyone is calm and serious.

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Create mood. Before starting to communicate with the afterlife , you should create the right setting and mood such as turning off the lights, lighting candles, burning incense and sage.

To Ouija board, you must know the timing. Sometimes the Ouija board reacts very quickly, but other times it stays silent. It is best to play at night or early in the morning (around 3-4 am).
Eliminate distractions. Do not turn on music or the TV too loud, and do not let children run around loudly. For a séance to be successful, you must have uninterrupted attention.
Turn off your phone! Receiving a call in the middle of a summoning will disrupt your work and mood.

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Sit down. According to the original instructions of the game, you must place the Ouija board on the knees of two players, their knees should touch. It also says “Priority ladies and gentlemen”. Just believe it for now. This will not affect your experience much.

Play on a large table or on the floor. As long as everyone can clearly see and place a finger on the muscle (or pointer).
Players sit around or sit in the same direction with the Ouija board; Sometimes the cue moves very quickly and the characters need to be jotted down and put together quickly. Sitting in the opposite direction of the Ouija board can make it difficult to read the message.

Have the right mindset

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Always be patient. Sometimes, the soul needs some time to settle down. You probably won’t get an immediate reply. Do not give up.

The rumors about ‘moving the muscle to warm up’ are not true. The soul is the entity that will give you the answer, not the body, so their delay in replying has nothing to do with the body. Some souls can move the muscle faster than others.
Sometimes, the muscle moves very fast, and sometimes, it is very slow. Getting a message from a bitch is like waiting for a dial-in phone call, don’t get angry. You should wait a bit or end the game and try again later.

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Be polite. If you’re meeting a social soul, talk to them. You should also be friendly. That will encourage the soul to cooperate with you more.

You probably won’t get the answer you want. It’s not the fault of the soul or the Ouija board. Becoming angry or violent will ruin the atmosphere of the game and the room.

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Start simple. It is best not to terrorize the souls of the dead with a series of questions about the upcoming history test. Let’s start as simple as a regular conversation.

Your first questions should aim for short and simple answers.
- How many souls are in the room?
- Are you a good soul?
- What’s your name?

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Be careful with what you want. You certainly don’t want to stay up all night thinking about your future death. If you don’t want to know an answer, don’t ask a question. However, if you absolutely want to ask about the future, take it for the fun of it. Like mortals, souls cannot predict the future. If they say your sister will die in a week, they’re teasing you.

Don’t ask silly questions. “What did Nam tell his sister about me?” not something the soul wants to waste time answering. Not to mention you will have to spend a lot of time combining characters into an answer.
Do not ask to see signs of the presence of the spirit. That will bring you trouble. Plus, the people you’re playing with may not be able to keep up. It’s best to just keep the game on the Ouija board. However, some souls are also willing to demonstrate their presence. That depends on them.
Don’t believe everything the sign says. If it says you’ll die in 10 minutes, don’t rush to the front of the bus. That way you are making the prophecy come true, not that the prophecy was correct in the first place.

Play Ouija board

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Choose a leader. Designate one person to raise all questions. That way, everything will be simple and the soul of the deceased will not be confused.

However, everyone should have a voice when asking. Brainstorm your questions one at a time, but always let the leader convey them to the board.

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Place your finger on the muscle. The cue must be placed in the G position at the start of play.

Ask the player to gently place the index and middle fingers on the muscle. Slowly move the cue in a circle to activate the Ouija board and focus on what you want to ask. Place your finger on the muscle firmly but without using too much force; If you press down too hard, the muscle will have difficulty moving.

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Create an opening ritual. You can do anything — pray, say hello or even spread jewelry around.

Have the leader greet the soul and emphasize that only positive energies are welcome.
Spread jewelry or other relics on the Ouija board. If you are going to talk to a deceased loved one, keep something of theirs nearby.

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Make a question. You should start with simple questions, then work your way up as you feel appropriate.

If the soul considers itself bad, it’s best to end the game and try again later.
If you start to receive rude or rude responses, don’t react aggressively. You should also not use impolite words. Don’t scream if you’re too scared. Say goodbye to that soul and then stop playing.

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Concentrate. For best results, all participants must keep their minds clear and focused on the question.

Everyone must sit seriously and solemnly. If people laugh or ask ridiculous questions, ask them to leave the room.
When the muscle moves, a person who specializes in taking notes should be appointed. Sometimes the answers can be quite long and need to be meticulously documented.

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Watch the muscle move. Sometimes this will happen very quickly, and sometimes it will be very slow; sometimes, the muscle doesn’t move at all. However, if everyone is focused and attentive, the muscle will gradually react.

Make sure that no one intentionally moves the muscle. If they do it on purpose, they shouldn’t be playing this game. Everyone must apply equal pressure on the muscle.

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Game over. If the cue starts to follow a figure 8 or goes backwards from Z to A, or counts down from 9 to 0, end the summoning by moving the cue to Goodbye. Any of the three signs above indicates that the soul is trying to get out of the Ouija board. Saying goodbye to that soul is very important. If it were you, you would also hate being suddenly turned away, wouldn’t you?

Let the leader say it’s time to end the ritual and move the cue to the words ‘GOODBYE’ on the Ouija board.
- Of course, if you had a good time with that soul, say “goodbye!” and wait for the cue to move to the word Goodbye .
Before putting the Ouija board back in the box, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. This will prevent dust and mold from accumulating.

Advice

To avoid calling bad spirits, place a silver coin on the Ouija board. It will drive away bad spirits, however, they can still pass and appear.
The sun and moon will identify the spirit that is communicating with you. If it comes from the sun it is good, if it comes from the moon it is bad. If you encounter bad spirits, thank them for coming and say goodbye. When the cue moves to the words goodbye, the bad spirit has left.
Never use an Ouija board unless you know what you’re doing. It is not a mere game. It can summon bad spirits. Do not use the Ouija board alone. Do not use it at YOUR HOME or a funeral home. That can make your home haunted. Finally, make sure you do your research before using the Ouija board. Stay safe, God (or whoever you believe in) will be with you.
Anytime you feel scared or out of control, end the summoning session and take the witch to the words “Goodbye” and say, “We have to go. Rest in peace.”
If the summoning went well and you’ve finished asking, say good-bye loudly and wait for the rooster to move to “Goodbye” on its own, if it doesn’t, politely say that you enjoyed the talk. this and get your own body there.
If the cue constantly points to the number 8, that soul is very angry. The number 8 is considered unlucky according to the legend of “Wild Bill” Hickok, who died after drawing cards in the sequence “Eight, Ace, Eight, Ace”. This legend has somehow been attached to Ouija board game. You shouldn’t worry about this, however, unless you’re a shooter and are playing Ouija in the Deadwood, South Dakota area ^{.[1] X Research Sources} .
Before you start, sit in a circle, hold hands, and say “Please don’t appear evil forces or demons”.
Some souls haven’t spoken to anyone in years. Be patient and polite with them. You are the one who called them, they didn’t find you on their own.
Light only one white candle. The white color in magic is used for protection and purification; Although black represents energy, it is also used in dark magic.
Make sure that everyone participating in the summoning will not intentionally move the body, imagine when you are a spirit and only have a chance to talk to a yang person, but someone steals it. your words see!
Nothing can ‘come out of’ a board, sheet of paper or cardboard.
This game only works if you really believe it; Don’t expect results if your spiritual energy is negative and you are not open to such things.
No soul can harm you, unless you let them. You are a living person, you have a body and a soul. That means you are stronger than the other soul. If a spirit says they will harm you, simply tell them that you are alive and they are not, so they will not be able to do anything to you.
Use the Ouija board somewhere other than your home.
A lot of people will probably advise you that buying an Ouija board is a waste of money, and it’s best to make one yourself. If you do it yourself, you need to write on it the words Yes, No, the numbers 0 to 9, the letters A to Z and Goodbye. You can also add some other words like maybe (maybe) or sometimes (sometimes) next to the board. Of course, there are always samples online for reference.

Warning

Before using the Ouija board, search for Ouija stories on Google and read it through to make sure you still want to communicate with the afterlife .
Do not use the Ouija board while drinking alcohol and/or stimulants. You will easily attract bad entities.
The existence of ghosts, demons and other supernatural forces is still controversial. Don’t take things lightly.
Important Note: The Ouija board is said to be a two-way portal to other worlds. When using it, you should be very careful not to let anything from another world enter your “real” world.
Never ask about your own or someone else’s death. Also, don’t ask about the future, but if you can’t resist curiosity, remember that spirits can be very playful.
Souls should never be asked for proof of existence; Many people believe that this allows the spirit to leave the Ouija board and guide the devil into your home.

Things you need

Ouija board and Ouija board
One or two friends (never Ouija board alone)
White candle or dim light
Sage or frankincense (optional)

Steps