Question Ouija Board

From LoveToKnow Paranormal

People question Ouija boards when they are curious about what messages the spirits have. Some people wonder whether Ouija boards work, and they wonder if the stories that other people tell about them are true. Others hope that the stories are true because they seek answers they cannot find in their everyday lives.

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How to Question Ouija Boards

Learning how to question Ouija boards is the first step in using it as a game or as a divining tool. The first step is to find and purchase a Ouija board. Many online gaming stores feature Ouija boards in their inventories. Parker Brothers even sports a pink version designed to appeal to the frillier girl. Each Ouija board comes with the standard "yes", "no" and "goodbye" letters and numbers inscribed on it and a planchette for traveling the board. Ouija boards usually need two people in order for it to work.

Create the Right Atmosphere

Ouija boards are popular at sleepovers, with two or more people participating. Plan ahead to create the right atmosphere for questioning a Ouija board. Night time is preferable to day time. Also, shutting off electric lights and using candles is often recommended. The atmosphere narrows the world down to just the board and the questioners, enhancing the mysterious and supernatural effect with little to no distractions.

Proper Posture

The questioners should sit facing each other, but maintain physical contact such as their knees touching. The Ouija board should be between them, on a small table or on their laps. One person should be designated as the medium.

The Medium’s Job

While a medium is someone who communes with spirits, the medium with regard to a Ouija board is the mediator. They will ask the questions for everyone in the group. Questions should be decided upon ahead of time, particularly for a large group. All members of the group should keep their fingers gently resting on their edge of the planchette.

Move with Purpose

While some people find that moving the planchette is rather easy with so many hands touching it, the idea is to let it move with purpose. The questioners should warm the board up before asking a question by moving the planchette from side to side, across the board and then letting it guide to the answer once a question is made. The board should never be allowed to completely take over; only use the planchette to answer questions. Some questioners prefer a circular motion to warm up, while others prefer to make a star or criss cross the center with an X (like a figure eight). The method of warm up is up to the questioners.

Be Patient, Be Firm

The Ouija board is a parlor game that many people believe allows them to communicate with the spirits. Others believe that it channels demonic forces that can lead questioners down dark paths. Unquestionably, the Ouija board is popular in supernatural myths and fiction. It is important when using a Ouija board to be patient and polite, but also firm. When you are done with questioning for the night, always move the planchette to goodbye. This is an important part of the ritual as it is supposed to "densensitize" the board.

No matter why you choose to question a Ouija board, be certain that you do not take every answer at face value. Like other forms of divination, responses may come in the form of riddles or not be wholly understood; they could also be complete and total gibberish. Use the Ouija board for entertainment or to satisfy a curiosity, but never as the only source for help, guidance or wisdom.