Editors
Note:
Playing with a Ouija board can be very dangerous, especially
if you do not know what you are doing. You have been warned!
If you intend to go ahead please, at the very least, read
the articles on psychic protection.
Spiritualist Seance Invocation
There
is a land where we all go,
Whence ne'er the frost nor cold wind blow,
And friends remembered reunite,
And those who hate, forget their spite,
In glow surround these gentle beings,
We call you now to bless our meetings,
Heaven's promise, our spirits thrive,
So now for the living, let the dead come alive.
Greetings
spirits,
Speak thee to us?
From
"The Spirit Speaks! Weekly Newspaper" 1901
The
summer of my eleventh year, my best friend got a Ouija board
for her birthday, and for several months we "played"
with it. Once in a while we would spook ourselves, convinced
that we heard noises, or that something in the room had moved.
For the most part, however, we were simply contacted every
time by a spirit named "Julius," who would patiently
answer our juvenile questions about schoolgirl crushes and
our far off futures as adults.
Then
Thanksgiving came, and somehow the subject of the paranormal
came up with my favorite aunt, who was always interested in
such matters. I told her of my experience with the Ouija board,
and this "Julius" who always came through. When
I spoke that name, her face registered marked surprise. She
said, "Well, you know who Julius is, don't you?"
I had to admit that I had no idea who Julius was. "That's
your great-grandfather...Grandpa's father." She motioned
toward my beloved grandfather. She went on, "I experimented
with the Ouija board several years ago too, and Grandpa Julius
was always the one to come through."
Needless
to say, we were both amazed, as I hadn't even known my great-grandfather's
name (ask any eleven year old if they know their great-grandparents'
names...it's not so unusual!). The fact that he came through
for both of us, yet neither of us had spoken of it until that
moment, was quite validating.
Of
course, a wide range of experiences has been reported with
"Ouija boards" or "talking boards." (The
name Ouija is actually owned by Parker Brothers, who manufacture
the boards and market them as toys). No doubt the innocence
of my friend and I protected us from any negativity. I believe
that Jane Roberts actually initially made contact with the
famous entity Seth through such a board. Others have not been
so fortunate. Like anything in life, the result you get will
depend upon your intentions and expectations going in.
Opening
up to other dimensions via such a medium is a bit like walking
a tightrope. An innocent who doesn't know enough to be afraid
may sail across the rope just like it was two feet off the
ground. A mature and responsible adult may find the experience
expansive, enlightening, and thrilling. A reckless, thoughtless
young person, on the other hand, who lacks respect for the
power of the situation, may find himself or herself tumbling
into an abyss with no net in sight.
So,
before you pick up that planchette, make a CONSCIOUS decision
about why you're doing so. If you determine that you're just
bored and seeking a momentary thrill, be prepared for any
result. It's sufficient, however, to simply have a sincere
desire to better understand life beyond.
You
might say an affirmation of positive intention and protection,
such as, "We give thanks for this divine communication,
and know that only messages of love, truth and wisdom will
be received. We welcome the most benevolent of teachers, helpers,
loved ones and guides with trust that only the highest and
best will follow."
Whenever
working with Spirit, an attitude of respect and responsibility
is essential. Many have employed the boards at parties where
drinking and/or drugs have been consumed. It is never advisable
to open spiritual portals when not in one's "right mind"
(or right brain, perhaps!)
A
ritual that is repeated every time you work with Spirit becomes
a sort of energetic foundation, and many advocate the use
of ritual for creating protection when working with talking
boards. Ritual, we must remember, is simply the use of a pattern
of actions that connect our physical senses with other levels
of our beings (emotional, mental and spiritual). The rituals
themselves are not magical; the energy and intentions we channel
through them ARE powerful, however. You can smudge your board
or room and participants, light white candles, say prayers,
or do your own little Ouija dance. Just make sure you're focusing
on your intention of creating a positive experience while
you do so.
There
is some controversy over whether or not one should use a Ouija
board alone. While some say it's not a problem or issue, many
others' stories suggest that doing so enhances the likelihood
of negative experiences and possible emotional dependency.
If
you believe that the Ouija board is a tool of the devil, or
that it attracts demons, or are just generally afraid of the
whole thing, DON'T USE IT. Fear will attract the very thing
you're worried about. Many people expect to be scared going
in, and are not disappointed by the results.
Find
a quiet space, and choose your partners for their wisdom and
maturity. The board should be balanced between your knees
and your partner's, and both should put their fingertips lightly
on the planchette and begin to slowly circle it around the
board. When it feels right, ask if anyone is there. Once you
have a yes, you can begin to ask questions. As the window
in the planchette pauses over letters, record them (it's useful
to have a third party to write down the messages).
Cautions:
Imagine
walking into Times Square with a megaphone and saying, "Hey
everybody! Party at my house! Come on over!" If you don't
limit your invitation list with a conscious intention such
as the affirmation above, sitting down with a talking board
is rather like doing this at a non-physical level. Anyone
and everyone can show up, and there are a lot of folks just
hanging around in that non-physical "Times Square"
waiting for something to do. (And those are just the sort
of folks you'd probably rather not have passing out in your
bed). Also, remember that just like that party, not everyone
is likely to leave when you want them to. Some will want to
hang on indefinitely, scrounging through your fridge and grappling
for the remote control.
If
you become uneasy or encounter anything negative as you work
with a talking board (such as a rude spirit, or one who seems
to want to toy with you), simply put it away, and don't bring
the board back out again until any fear you have has subsided.
If you get "silly" answers, check your questions
and your own energy. If you find your group is doing a lot
of joking around and giggling, you might want to reconsider
the possibilities and consequences of the situation.
It's
important too that you question all you're told as much as
you would if a living being said it to you. Imagine that you
called 1-900-AskUsAnything. Don't give any more credence to
messages that come through the Ouija than you would that advice
line, especially at first. After you get to know a certain
entity in Spirit and establish a record of trust, you can
give talking board messages as much credence as you might
give to communication from a living known person. Use your
common sense with the ouija board, and remember that just
like with the living, it's wise to choose your friends and
teachers in spirit carefully.
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