Approaching Halloween: Thoughts on the Mysteries of Ouija Boards

 

 

As Halloween approaches, it's a time when people start exploring the spooky, the supernatural, and the mysterious. One of the most infamous tools associated with this season is the Ouija board. Often marketed as a game, it has a long and controversial history tied to the paranormal. However, it is anything but a game, and I want to take a moment to share my thoughts on it, as someone who has studied spiritual beings and energies for many years.
A Dangerous Tool, Not a Toy

The Ouija board should never be considered a toy. It’s a dangerous tool that opens a portal to the unknown, a gateway from the supernatural world to the physical realm. Whether you’re hoping to contact a friendly spirit or a passed loved one, the truth is that you could end up communicating with something far more sinister. Demons—beings that have never lived on this earth, such as the notorious ZOZO—can potentially be released through the use of a Ouija board. Demons are entities that are completely evil, with one mission: to possess and destroy lives.
Entities and the Spirit World

Entities are not just people who have passed away. They are intelligent energy beings, and it’s important to understand that communication between the physical realm and the spiritual realm relies on vibration and frequency. If you're opening yourself up to these entities, whether through a Ouija board or other means, you must be aware of what you're inviting into your space. It’s crucial to protect yourself and your energy.
The Importance of Protection

As a practicing witch, I strongly advise using extreme precautions when engaging with anything paranormal. If you're going to use a Ouija board, you need to know how to properly cleanse and protect your energy. I’m currently working on a guide to help people protect themselves from the paranormal, and the same methods can be applied to the Ouija board. Many people only do the bare minimum when it comes to protection, and it's unsettling to see how little they understand about what they're doing.
Real-Life Experiences

When researching those who have used Ouija boards, I found many chilling stories. Here are just a few:

    One user shared: "I'm 62 years old. At age 11, I received a Ouija board as a Christmas gift. I will never use one again. Something attached itself to me, and my life took a turn for the worse. It’s definitely not a toy."

    Another recounted: "My friends and I had some very unsettling experiences with the board back in the 1970s. It was fun at first, but as time went by, the board’s responses became increasingly aggressive. We finally stopped using it because it freaked us out too much."

    One particularly eerie story comes from a user who said: "My aunt bought one for my cousins and me as a Christmas gift. Not knowing better, we sat down to play. The planchette moved and let us know that the entity we were talking to was in the closet. From that day forward, supernatural things began happening, and my oldest cousin even became possessed. To this day, she and her sister still experience possession, and it has affected their entire family."

    Another user recalled: "Me and my Uncle (we're from Maryland) were watching TV in the late 1960s, and a Parker Brothers commercial for their Ouija Board Game came on. He suddenly says: 'Don’t play that game. If friends offer it... It’s not ghosts. They have never been alive. They are the fallen.' He was deadly serious, and it scared me!"

Never Burn a Ouija Board

It's vital to note that you should never burn a Ouija board at all costs. If you attempt to burn the board, you're only destroying the physical vessel, not the entity that may have been attached to it. By burning the board, you could potentially anger the entity and make the situation even worse. Properly closing the session and safely disposing of the board by other means is crucial. Some suggest dismantling it, breaking it into pieces, and burying it far away from your home, or even consulting a professional for help.
How to Properly Close a Ouija Board Session

If you’ve decided to use a Ouija board, it’s crucial to know how to properly close the session. Failure to do so can leave the portal open, potentially inviting negative or lingering energies into your space. Here are some key steps to ensure you end your session safely:

    Always Say Goodbye: Before removing your hands from the planchette, you must move it to the word "Goodbye." This signals to any entities present that the communication is over. Never forget this step, as leaving without saying goodbye could leave the connection open.

    Don’t Rush: Take your time when moving the planchette to "Goodbye." The entity you're communicating with needs to acknowledge the end of the session, so don’t pull your hands away too quickly. Let the planchette move naturally, and ensure it reaches the "Goodbye" before you disengage.

    Cleanse the Space: Once the session is over, it’s a good idea to cleanse the area. This could involve burning sage, sprinkling salt, or using protective crystals like black tourmaline. Cleansing helps to remove any lingering negative energy and restore balance to your space.

    Ground Yourself: After the session, ground yourself by connecting with your physical surroundings. You can do this by visualizing roots coming from your feet into the earth or by holding a grounding stone like hematite. This will help you detach from the spiritual energy and return fully to the present.

    Store the Board Safely: Once finished, store the Ouija board and planchette in a safe place. Some recommend wrapping the board in cloth or placing it in a secure box to ensure no accidental or residual energies linger.

By following these steps, you can protect yourself from the dangers of leaving a session unfinished and reduce the risk of any unwanted entities sticking around.
Consider Alternatives

If you're grieving and hoping to contact passed family members, I recommend taking a different approach. There are proper mediumship courses you can take to learn how to communicate with the dead in a safer and more controlled way. As humans, we are all capable of contacting spirits, and you don't need a Ouija board to do this.

Mediumship courses will also teach you how to get in touch with your own spirit guides. Every human on the planet has spirit guides, and they are with you from the day you are born until you reach the end of your life. Learning to communicate with them can offer the protection and guidance you seek without the dangers of using a Ouija board.
Final Thoughts

Ouija boards have their reputation for a reason. They are not just the product of mass hysteria or superstition. They provide a direct line to the spirit world, but not everything on the other side is benevolent. With the risks involved, one should seriously consider if it’s worth opening that door. Demons are real, they have power, and if you use something like a Ouija board, you're giving them an opportunity to act.

Never forget that the Ouija board itself holds no power—it is the entities that choose to manifest through it that are dangerous. Take extreme caution, protect yourself, and always remember that there are safer, more respectful ways to communicate with the spiritual realm.