Ouija Board Rules
Wanna try out some spooky stuffs? Something which is out of this world? How about playing with the Ouija board? But playing the game needs some Ouija board rules to be followed…
Before ‘spooking’ about the rules, let me give a brief introduction as to what the Ouija board game is all about, in case you are not aware of it! The mid 1800’s saw the invention of the Ouija board, as a means of parlor game. The board is also known as a talking board and spirit board. According to spiritualists, the board can be used as a medium to start the communication of messages by the dead or by the spirit world. The board is marked with letters, numbers and other symbols, which are used to communicate with spirits. There is the pointer known as a planchette, which is usually heart-shaped and made of wood, plastic or glass. This planchette is believed to move on the board and spell out the spirit’s message. So, this is about the game and the components used. Now, let’s know about the different Ouija board rules to follow during the game.
Ouija Board Rules – Do’s and Don’ts
The Ouija board rules and tips are numerous based on the different superstitions surrounding the game. Rules which are classic and passed on by the Ouija folklore have been described below.
Place and Atmosphere
You are already playing a spooky game, so there is no need to chose a spooky place like graveyard or a place where a death has occurred. It might result in undesirable manifestations. So, be at home and play safe. Darken the room and turn off any electronic appliances, to minimize distractions and to improve reception. Draw a circle around you and the board and lit some candles on the border of the circle, surrounding you. A well-lit area is believed to ward off evil spirits.
Players
A male and female pair is always considered ideal to play an Ouija game. Playing alone is an absolute ‘No! No!’ according to Ouija board rules. Some believe that a lone person may get possessed by the demon and some think that having no one to share the experience may drive the person crazy or mentally disturbed. Whatever the reason may be, always remember that two is better than one!
Planchette
Both the persons must place their fingers on the planchette with light pressure. Resting the fingers too heavily on the pointer might interfere with its movements. You can deliberately move the pointer around in a circle for a moment so as to warm it up. The indication of a spirit being contacted is given by the plachette moving to the four corners of the board.
Questionnaire
Anyone may ask questions during the game, but according to Ouija board rules, there should be only one person who should be throwing the questions. This helps in avoiding confusion. After having asked the question, wait patiently for the planchette to show any movement. It is advisable to maintain a grave attitude while asking the questions. Mocking expressions or taking the session as a matter of joke, can hinder the process of the game, or annoy the spirit. It is also important that you respond after the whole message has been conveyed. So, do not assume or try to guess the answer. For best results, try asking close ended questions which require answers in ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
Control
Do not let the session take control of you. You may be flattered by the answers which you receive from the spirits and you can never distinguish a good spirit from a bad. So, just listen to the answers but do not take them for real or let them affect your thinking.
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- How to Use an Ouija Board
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Other Miscellaneous Ouija Board Rules
Have a respect towards any spirit which you come across. Do not try to have fun with them by asking annoying questions.
It is better not to ask for any physical signs about the spirit being real or present.
Do not let the pointer count down the numbers or the alphabet. Doing so, is believed, might allow the spirit to escape from the board.
Many experienced users vouch for placing a silver coin on the board. Silver is believed to prevent evil spirits to come through or protect you from them. Even wearing a silver locket around the neck also serves as a weapon against evil spirits.
As there is no way you can say if the spirit is evil or not, it is better to be on a safer side. Mention nothing which relates to God. It may result in smashing of glasses, shaking of things and the like. In other words, do not make the spirit angry!
Yet another one among the most important Ouija board rules is to say a proper goodbye. Thank the spirit for communicating with you and bid it goodbye, with a respectful voice. Once you have wished the spirit peace and bid farewell, the planchette must slide to the ‘Goodbye’ on the board. There might be instances wherein the spirit may try to stick around and does not want to leave. In such a case, utter the words ‘goodbye and leave’ in a stern voice and pass the planchette through the flame of a candle. There must be no flaw in closing the Ouija board after having used it, as the spirit might still be present and it might have negative impacts on your life.
So this was a detailed description on purchased or homemade Ouija board rules. If you are a novice in this game, then I am certain that the rules must have spooked you out a bit. Playing with the Ouija board is like inviting trouble to your life, but if you put the right rules in the game, it is not so bad after all. So, jot down these rules, follow them well and have a spooky night with your friends in the silence of the night. Boo!
