Ouija boards: safe practice

Guidance for everyone

Using a Ouija Board Safely & Respectfully

 

First off — this is not a game. It’s something to be treated with care, calm, and full respect. Never use it when you’re upset, tired, or feeling unsteady, and I’d always advise doing it with someone you trust rather than alone.

 

🛡️ Before you start: Protection Blessing

 

Take a moment to breathe, ground yourself. You might open a window or light some incense to clear the space first. Then say something like this:

 

“I surround myself, everyone here, and this whole space with pure, warm protective light. I call only upon spirits who come in peace, kindness, and honesty. Any energy that means harm, or is not of the highest good, I ask you now to stay outside this light and take no part here. I walk with respect, integrity, and care. So be it.”

 

🚪 Opening the board safely

 

Lay the board flat, place your fingertips very lightly on the planchette — don’t push or force it at all.

Move it slowly in three gentle circles around the board to open the connection respectfully, then say clearly:

 

“We open this space now with gentle purpose. If there is a spirit present who would like to speak with us, you are welcome here. Please be kind, and we will be kind to you.”

 

Follow this with you all saying your name in turn. Once this is done move the planchette around the board to show where yes/no, alphabet etc are located (remember a spirit may not know !) and most importantly where the GOODBYE is on your particular board. If the planchette repeatedly moves to the GOODBYE during a session then simply close the board and try again with a new spirit. Keep sessions short to preserve yours and their energies.

 

Start with simple questions like “Is there anyone with us?” and wait — there’s no rush and give them time to respond after all it takes a lot of energy!

Using simple YES/NO questions is always a good start to build up trust and energy before moving in to more 'complicated' ones.

If the spirit wants to spell out something wait until the planchette rests over a letter or number and clearly read it out to confirm that's the right one then simply repeat until a word is spelt.

 

While you’re using it:

 

Always be polite — treat any presence like you’d treat a stranger you’ve just met. Don’t demand answers, don’t ask about causing harm, and never try to command anything. If things feel off, the planchette moves wildly, or you feel uneasy at all — stop straight away. You are always in control and never let the planchette leave the board during a session as many see this as allowing the 'spirit' to be released.

 

🔒 Closing the board properly — never skip this!

 

When you’re finished, or if you need to stop early:

 

1. Thank whoever you’ve spoken to: “Thank you for sharing with us, we hold your words with respect.”

 

2. Slowly and deliberately move the planchette all the way to the word GOODBYE, and hold it there for a few seconds.

 

3. Say firmly: “We close this connection now. This door is shut, sealed, and locked. Nothing more may pass through here.”

 

4. Only lift your fingers once it rests steady on GOODBYE.

 

✨ Final protection & clearing

 

Take a moment to feel your protective light wrap around you again. Stamp your feet, drink some water, or clap your hands to ground yourself back fully. You might want to wipe the board down, sprinkle a little salt nearby, or use incense again to clear the space. Put the board away properly — don’t leave it sitting out open.

 

Most of all: trust your gut. If something doesn’t feel right, close it down and walk away. Your peace and safety always come first.