Things You'll Need
Instructions
Set up the area for your seance. Gather old pictures or belongings of the person whose spirit you want to communicate with. Make a clear space on the floor. Put down a blanket or rug and place candles around the area in a circle. Light the candles, then turn off all the lights. Shut any windows, curtains or doors.
Place the Ouija board in the center of the circle and place any photographs or memorabilia near the board. Gather in a circle around the board, sitting cross-legged on the floor. Have each player put two fingers very lightly on the planchette. If there is enough room, players should use both hands. If you do not have a planchette, you may use a small, clear drinking glass.
Agree that no person will deliberately move the planchette and designate a speaker. The speaker will first ask if there are any spirits present in the room. Continue to ask questions such as, "What is your name?" or "How did you die?" If you are inviting a specific spirit, call upon that spirit by name and ask the board to tell you when the spirit is present.
Wait for the pointer to move. Say any letters or answers the pointer lands on out loud. Spell out the words. You may want a player to write down the letters to make it easier.
Ask the board to say goodbye when you are finished with the seance. This is an important step as it shuts out spiritual activity from the board when you are done playing. If you start to get scared or the board begins to answer questions negatively, move the planchette to goodbye, blow out the candles, and leave the room.