7 Important Ouija Board Tips

There are all different names for spirit boards: ouija board, psychic circle, psychic board, talking spirit board, etc. I frequently use the term “ouija” because it’s the most recognizable. So when I say “ouija”, I’m really referring to any kind of spirit board.

When participating in a ouija session, there’s generally three different kinds of outcomes: good, bad, or boring. The ‘good’ is a positive experience, the ‘bad’ is a negative experience, and the ‘boring’ is the lack of an experience (i.e. nothing happens). The following tips will help ensure that you’ll have a good experience.

1. Get comfortable. Keep in mind that you’re going to be in the same position for an extended period of time. If you’re not big on sitting on the floor, then set up the board on a table. Personally, I don’t like using the board on the floor. Some floor sessions felt more like a game of Twister than a ouija session. Also, if you’re sitting at a table, make sure that every member of the group can reach every part of the board.

2. Take it seriously. If you really want to make contact with the Other side, you have to take it seriously. If there’s just one person in the group who’s acting foolish, it could certainly have a negative effect on the outcome of the session. So it’s your responsibility to ensure that all of the participants are treating it as a form of divination, and not treating it like a game (even though it’s often marketed as a game).

3. Ask for protection. Anytime you’re doing anything that’s metaphysical, you always want to make sure you’re protected. There’s no right way to ask for protection. For some it’s a prayer, for others it’s an affirmation, and for others it’s a simple visualization. The quickest and simplest way to protect yourself is to visualize that you’re surrounded by a bright white light. You can think of it as a metaphysical forcefield. It’s also good to make a statement along the lines of, “We are here to communicate with positive spirits only. If you have any negative intentions, we won’t communicate with you.”

4. Use a bowl of water. I know, this one sounds weird, but I’ve been told by many ‘insiders’ that it works great. All you have to do is fill up a bowl (size isn’t too important) with water, and place it as close to the board as possible. The theory behind this tip is that the water serves as a conductor of energy. The spirits you’re trying to contact are essentially pure energy. Therefore, the water is believed to amplify the communication taking place on the board. Here’s a good analogy to better understand the tip: a session with no bowl of water is like a cellphone, and a session with a bowl of water is like a landline phone –the landline just works better.

5. Ask simple questions. You never want to ask a question that requires a complex answer. If you’ve ever used a spirit board before, you probably know that it can be difficult to keep track of all the letters the indicator stopped on. It’s also hard on the spirit because they only have so much energy to work with. Just make sure to always keep the length of the answer in mind. If you think the question requires a long answer, then phrase the question differently.

6. Only one group member can ask the questions. Before starting the session, make sure that the group has chosen someone who will be asking all of the questions. When only one person asks the questions, it’s easier for the spirit to ‘tune in’. Also, make sure to give the spirit an ample amount of time to answer the question.

7. Always go with your gut. The truth is, you never really know who (or perhaps what) you’re communicating with. Spirits, like people, take on all different forms –some are good, and some are not so good. If you (or someone in your group) have a bad feeling during the session, trust your intuition and close it out (read the instructions that came with the board in order to close the board properly). Moreover, if you think you have a negative spirit ‘on the line’, do not provoke the spirit. Treat every spirit with respect.