Ouija Board

[Kateshadowwoman]

I just purchased a Ouija Board. I have very little experience with it. I was wondering what your experiences with it have been. Negative or positive. In reading the "Michael" books all the information that they gained from this entity of beings was through the Ouija Board. I would like your input on the board and how you have used it.

[Silver Venus]

Hi Kate,
I wanted to reply but Im not really sure if this will be of any help to you...
I once 'played' around with Quija about five years ago before I really understood (still dont) and my friends and I found it so exciting and spooky for the few nights we 'played' on the last night we heard from a ghost our age (mid twenties) who had died ten years ago (our generation), he told us never to do this again, that we are disturbing/upsetting them, and that his girlfriend was screaming with fear and anger at us every night because they wanted to be left alone.
He described that he could see us, that he didnt know if he was in heaven or not, he hadnt seen any other ghosts except his girlfriend and they still lived in the same flat - next door to us.

I think Quija is different from other methods of contacting the dead because you are disturbing them - and I dont think they like to be disturbed, and the ghosts that are said to be on this plain are often sad, angry and bitter.
As i said before - Im not really sure, but I wouldnt do it again after my official warning and Ive heard some pretty negative stuff about it too...

Why do you want to use the Quija? Do you really need to use it?
Think about it very carefully and do your research before you delve.
:sunny:

[Amethyst Rose]

I've used a Ouija board since I was 13... my parents got me one for Christmas.
The only bad experiences I've ever had with it, were due to the fact that my friend was manipulating the board.
I've found them to be a lot of fun, and to reveal a lot of really interesting things.... they can be great at parties.
The important thing to remember is that it's is just a tool like any other tool... the power, and intent, comes from you.

[Kateshadowwoman]

My interest in using the board is this. I want to contact the dead. In reading the book "The Key" by Whitley Streber it is said that our time of being able to see and communicate with the dead is happening now. That they are making themselves known to us. The dead can see all of their lives. Some are rich in information and some are very limited. Some have information about OUR future. (the living) That they see us and watch us from a place that they no longer can do what we do which is participate in life and still have the opportunity to change, grow, and evolve. When we can see what they see we will truly see our whole selves and know ourselves and we may not like what we see. I understand our programing that the dead are lost, trapped, angry, sad, wandering. But so are we in some cases. My past experience with the board years ago scared me to but I was unprepared. I want to know what they know so I can figure some things out for myself. I also understand I need to THINK first about how to proceed in this endeavor. Prepare myself and my space. And keep records on what I experience and learn through using the board and communicating with the dead. We feel them around us anyway so why not talk to them and see what they have to say.

[KyGreenWitch]

I would suggest that if you are interested, then try it. If it doesn't work for you, then ditch it. It may be something that you find very easy to connect with the Universe or it may be something that doesn't resonate with you. You will never know until you try it. Go with your "feeling".

Let me know what happens. I would be interested to know. I have not ever used one.

[skysteed]

Merry Meet,
the Spirit Board or Ouija board as it is also known, is NOT a toy. It is a tool. If you wish to try it, do so with care. Cleanse the board, cast a circle of protection, and if you do make contact, proceed very slowly. If you would like directions on using the board e-mail me at skysteed@hotmail.com. I'm changing servers and my normal e-mail addy will be changing within a day or two.Blessing. Skysteed

[Red Dragon]

My research into this means of divination shows that it can be very dangerous and I myself wouldn't use one although I do use several other methods including, Crystal Ball, Tarot, Black Mirrors, Etc. I've heard many tales of bad experiences and unwanted visitors via the board. One site I was on for a bit had a girl who had used one and was claiming to be bothered by malevolent spirits and was at her wits end in how to get rid of them. remember also that some people see the board as a portal, and you must be very,very careful of who or what you invite over. After all can you really be sure it is who they say it is?? I once read a quote about contacting the dead it may be of help,

"Just because they're dead, doesn't mean they're smart"

;) Hee, hee

[Star]

hi,
I used the board about 7 years ago and didn't really know what I was doing. I was with a friend and then the light bulb blow out and we scared ourselves stupid. The next thing I knew, I had a poltergeist living in my room.....which stayed there for 2 years and I had to move. I was young (14) and silly, I'm sure boards can be useful if you use them right, but I'm not going to try again in a hurry! So, I'm just contributing to the "be very careful" posts. Casting a protective circle would be a good place to start, and make sure you have clear bounderies about how you wish to engage with the spirit. Good luck!
Blessings,
Star

[Lilu]

I agree with skysteed's advice. Cast a circle, cleanse the board, and preferably use it with someone else. I've known people to use the board with great success. I have a board, but I've yet to use it.

BB
lilu

[KyGreenWitch]

I probably didn't say that correctly or how I would reallylike to communicate the point; however, I agree with several of you in that you should be responsible in any "tool(s)" you choose. I believe it is fine to experiment with different items and rituals, but you must also have respect for yourself and what you are doing. I don't want to tip toe on the soap box, but I believe one should acknowledge what he/she is doing by possibly casting a circle, chanting, or whatever you do to align yourself with protection and focus on your intentions before proceding. It also helps you to get more out of it and help "feel" your way - to find out if this is the tool for you.

I'll shut up now. Sorry for the rambling!

[Red Dragon]

I would be very careful with this thingy. Remember you must invite an entity to manifest. They may seem friendly and benign, possibly even a friend or loved one. Never, Never let one fool you. They can be extremely tricky and convincing. all the problems I've heard of arise when someone lets them cross. I can't stress caution enough when using this medium. there are so many safer means of divination.

[skysteed]

Just to qualify what I said in the thread. I sent kateshadowoman instructions privately, but I should add publicly. It is best to and I highly recommend, always having a second party present even if they are just bystanders and not touching the board. They should also be within the protective circle. If anyone has anything else to add please do. We all learn by sharing.

[folkwitch]

I've used a Ouija board for years and never had any bad experiences with it. My Granny, who was positively et up with religion, bought it for us when I was a teenager 30+ years ago. That was long before all the scary movies came out! I guess I never saw it as anything to be afraid of because of her. Now, with all the hoopla about it, I only have one person who is willing to use it with me - unfortunately, he thinks in Spanish. It simply will not work. It just goes round and round in circles for a while and then tells us 'goodbye.'

[mol]

Originally posted by skysteed
Just to qualify what I said in the thread. I sent kateshadowoman instructions privately, but I should add publicly. It is best to and I highly recommend, always having a second party present even if they are just bystanders and not touching the board. They should also be within the protective circle. If anyone has anything else to add please do. We all learn by sharing.

Maybe posting those instructions here would be a good thing. Remember that this Community is a huge database of information that is searchable. A huge resource for everyone.

It would be nice to add that to the list.

[skysteed]

Using the Spirit Board
Have paper and pencil or a tape recorder available to record messages.
The board must be cleansed, and be dust free.
You may wish to work by candlelight and burn a protection and purifying incense.
Make the spirits feel welcome by having a bowl of fresh-cut flowers in a vase of water near the area in which you will be working.
You may wish to say a prayer or perform a ritual before beginning.
Create a circle of protection to surround yourself, the board, those you are working with and the room itself.
Decide if you wish to place the board on a table or upon the knees of two people. Place it where making a connection will be most comfortable to you.
Warm the board up by moving the indicator around the board clockwise a few times charging it with positive energy.
Work in a group until becoming comfortable with the board. Later you may have the ability to do a session on the board by yourself.
When working with a group of people, make sure there are no negative thoughts, feelings or energies being put out by anyone.
Determine who will be first to use the board and who the observers are.
Have the observers take notes as the session progresses.
When sharing the board will several people taking turns, go in a circle through the group clockwise.
Time spent on each person will vary with the spirit answering the questions.
There may be contact by more than one spirit, there may be some confusion as to which spirit will come through.

Spiritual energies usually enter through the left side of the body, but most people will use their dominate or projective hand to work the board. Typically this will be the right hand. Experiment and find what works best for you.
If telekinetic abilities are being used, the indicator may be moved with the mind, then not using the board is best. You will probably be guiding the indicator using telekinetic abilities.
It is possibly that subconsciously you will be controlling the movement of the indicator. If you are not sure, then close your eyes and allow the indicator to go where it will. Have another person write down all the letters or numbers that are indicated. If using the board alone for a second party, wear a blindfold and have that person write down the messages.
Spirits may move across the board quickly of quite slowly. Each spirit moves in their own time.
One of the first questions you may wish to ask is: Who the spirit is. What is their name?
Always start by asking general questions when starting. Leave the personal questions till later when you are all comfortable with what you are doing and whom you are dealing with.
Use only subjects with positive energies to begin.
Leave all personal questions until you are comfortable with the spirit to which you are talking.
Once an answer is given, you may ask for more detail and information.
It is usually best to star with simple Yes and No questions.
Do not continue to ask the same question repeatedly to try to get the desired answer. Ask the question once and accept the answers given. You MAY ask for clarification of an answer.
Ask simple question that can be verified in the next few days. Determine if your information is from a spirit or from your unconscious ming.
Questions may be about your personally, or universal, any topic you think the spirit may like to converse about.
You may receive though forms or mental images as you talk to the spirit, such as an image of the spirit.
When a new entity comes through, always get their name, who they came to talk to and what they wish to discuss.
You may receive words with all the correct letters but in the wrong order. They may misspell some words or create words phonetically.
You may at sone time connect with a trapped spirit, which is seeking help to be released into the next plane. It may be a matter of you being the one to release this spirit because you have an emotional link to it. Be prepared to set the spirit free and forgive for whatever it wishes you to forgive it. Many spirits are trapped and will guide you to a spirit board and ask that you release them.
If you do not know the spirit who wished to be release ask it to leave and send it away. Let it know you are not the one to help them.
If a spirit asks you to do strange things or something you are uncomfortable doing, stop the session at once and put the board away. Anything negative being spelled out on the board means you must put the board away and end the session even if you don't wish to.
Tell the entity you wish for it to leave. The entity should leave and be gone by the next session. It may be later that day or at some later date.
You do not have to work with the same group of people each time you use the board.
Do not ask sprits to bring you things you want but would not other wise have. Spirits have their own boundaries, it is up to you to find the limitation of the spirit you are talking to. (No asking for winning lottery numbers.)
Never ask spirits to bring harm to others.
Never use the board to control others.
Do not let others use your board or take control of it.
Keep the board safe in a place of your choosing.
Do not allow the board to control you as to get addicted to it.
Using the Spirit Board is not a medium for everyone. Some people can contact spirits immediately. Others never do. There is no relationship as to wether you are psychic or not. Many psychics can't work a Spirit Board.
With experience you may be able to channel the deceased, loved ones and other entities from other realms.
There may be days that the board will not speak to you. Put it away and try at a later date.

Hope this is of some help.
Blessings all.

[Amora]

I tried the Ouija board one time and it freaked me out so bad I'll never go back. I've been studying spirit connection in a Holistic school for some time now and it's always been told to us that it brings out only the dregs of the spirit world. I can't say for sure if that's always the case but I do know it's one of the only things that I really get creeped out with and will never use again.

[Ellegon]

My opinion is that one should put down their ouija board and slowly walk away...bad, very bad...unknown forces and powers that none should wish to contact...just my opinion of course...so...do as thou wilt!

[skysteed]

I ran across this site during one of my surfing sessions. If your interested in using this "board" this site is worth a read.
http://www.angelfire.com/ct/ravenwitch/ouija.html
Blessings,
Skysteed
:sunny:

[bluecat]

Having thoroughly read the thread, including the Ouija Instructions I have to say that I agree with Ellegon and the others who say to avoid the use of this device. It is disturbing ones who do not always desire it and even if you are asking for one particular person there is no guarantee you won't get someone else.

That is just me. I do not believe these things are good by any stretch of the imagination.


I have a link that gives a better explanation of my viewpoint.

http://theshadowlands.net/ouija.htm

Just my two pennies.

Blue

[Ellegon]

With so many other wonderful forms of divination available, this method should be very low on the list of useful ones.

Just another opinion...to each his own.

Elle )0( :rolleyes:

[skysteed]

If you have a board and wish not to use it.
DON'T USE IT !!!! and don't let anyone else use it.

For anyone who has a board and wishes to get rid of it.
BURN IT !!!!

PLEASE, PLEASE don't stick it away in a closet or give it to an unsuspecting party, especially if you have used it with ill results.

Any form of divination connecting to the spirit world using tools, be it a board, mirror, crystal ball, or even water or fire MUST be used with caution.

There are safeguards to be used that must always be utilized.

For anyone reading this thread assuming the board is a toy or game, NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING..

Divination tools are serious business.

If you still wish to use a board or ANY other form of Divination tool do so with extreme caution.

I hope this will clarify any misconceptions some may have had.

I use the board. It is MY board, I hand stitched it.
The only energies that have gone into it are mine.
BUT I still use it with caution.
Blessing to All
Skysteed

[Amethyst Rose]

...and this is all my own humble opinion, of course.....

I don't think I will ever understand why so many people say to stay away from Ouija boards.
Did anybody read the link that skysteed provided? I think that the author of that page knew what he was talking about and expressed it better than I ever could. I think that was a great read for someone who is afraid of the Ouija, to let them know that there really isn't anything to be afraid of.
I've come to the conclusion that Ouija has just gotten a bum rap from a few sorces that seem to be heard better than the postive things people have to say about it.

Anyway....I feel like I'm babling....

[Alphyna]

I think they can be positive and negative. The best results have been when a protective circle has been set up first, with proper incense, candles, stones, etc...It also helps the mood ;) They can be a lot of fun, and a lot of trouble. It depends on the people using it.
Blessings, Alphyna

[Dagda Moon~Lily]

I "played" with the board when I was younger, but it lost it's interest soon enough. Too spooky for me at the time.

I did go visit a local psychic once and she used the board during our session. When she got it out, she said a prayer over it. Her intent....and asked to speak with....I think it was St. Vincent....or Michael....I can't remember now. The session went of without a hitch.

I don't have much need for it. I feel it's just too much for me. My neighbor had a scarey incident with it. She and her partner at the time saw a single flame coming out of the eye part of the device, then they heard noises coming from upstairs. She swears some of her furniture was moved. I don't know about that, as I didn't witness it. But she isn't known for exaggerations. <shrugging shoulders>

If you do use it, do it with care....and respect. Be careful though, like everything else, it can become addicting.

:D

[Methanespirit]

Many years ago, we used to have, for many months, extended spiritist studies using the board. Our partner was a spirit medium, which greatly facilitated the communications with the planchette. However, it was soon realized , that the spirits contacted had a serious problem with telling the truth! Therefore, it is suggested not only that you realize that in using this tool makes you vulnerable to spirit interference into your private life but also that the end result of their messages are (usually) meant to mislead . You may enter the world of deceiving spirits by using this medium-tool, and you may also find it very difficult to extricate yourself from their influence. Also, be aware of being decieved through dream manifestations that later, often accompany their communications. That these dreams usually have at their root , the ideas of verifying Occult theology, although they actually prove nothing in the way of sound evidence to this view of an "unconcerned creation" , (cf. the Hindu god, Brahma).

[MystyPines]

Merry Meet!

I have used the Ouija board "alone" on a few ocassions and never had any problems whatsoever. I always cast a protective circle using consecrated water, and use incense, crystals and white candles. When not in use, I keep it under my bed. :D

Bright Blessings!

[Rick]

Used a board that a friend handmade once (well, matbe her husband made it. I'm relying on memory here :) ). She had added Runes to the usual letters & numbers, yes-no, etc. Anyway, we gleaned much useful information, & nobody was killed or possessed.

Just my 2 cents worth. (You can each send your 2 cents to me via cash or money order) :cool:

[MystyPines]

Rick! He he he! :D

[magicbabs]

The last time I used a Ouiji board - we contacted a girl that had just died in a car accident. She really didn't know she was dead yet. I think that we might have confused her or altered her path by using the board.

The board was created as a portal. That was the intention.

After that night, I kept seeing and hearing a ghost in my bedroom not even 6 feet away. If you want to be freaked out - play with the board....

I am not sure if the ghost was the girl we contacted. I get the impression now that it wasn't her but another older woman ghost.

I agree with the post above - there are better tools to use. Also, there are a lot of people that can hear and talk to spirits and your personal guides....

Bye-
Babs

[bluecat]

Well, I am not going to say someone is wrong for using the Ouija board. I for one will not use it. Some folks think they can protect themselves, but I do not agree; that is just me.

Personally, I don't mess with the dead unless they ask me.

Life goes on. :cool:

Blue :cool:

[poz]

I've had good and bad experiences with them. The weirdest one was I asked it one night who will I marry. It spelled out a first name .I asked again to double check, same thing. Ten years later I married a man by that name and I had never know or met anyone by that name before.

[Laiste]

I've had nothing but negative experiences with the ouija board. Some were very frightening, the air in the room got cold and there were noises like someone was running through my house and nobody was home. That's just one example. I choose not to use the board anymore. My confusion is why does this only happen with this type of divination (for me anyway). Any other means of divination that I use there is a feeling of peace. I do everything the same way yet the ouija brings negativity.

Blessed Be,
Laiste

[Rick]

...that we've come to be conditioned to expect negative things from the talking boards, & therefore we "get what we ask for?" Just some random synaptic firings... :cool:

[magicbabs]

Well, I did not have a negative opinion of the board until I used it. I am pretty open to most experiances. I had a very open mind when I used this medium - but I choose not to use it again.

[bluecat]

Originally posted by Rick
...that we've come to be conditioned to expect negative things from the talking boards, & therefore we "get what we ask for?" Just some random synaptic firings... :cool:

It could not ...

The first time I used a board I had no ideas about it whatsoever. It was not until after using the board that I formed my opinion. I am not one of the folks who were taught that it was evil.

I wish to add that there are other versions of this board. One is called an "Angel Board" and is for contacting God's Angel's. Same board, different wrapper. It just bothers me that some folks think it's okay because it has a different name or wrapper.

I know someone who is a pretty heavy Christian and was always telling me I was going to Hell and how evil Ouija boards were. This same person bought an "Angel Board" from his local Christian bookstore and was talking about how wonderful it was to be able to contact Angels with his new board. Folks, same board, different wrapper.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Oh well, just another 2 pennies.

Blue

[stirata]

The Ouija board is definitely something I will have to take the opinion of others on. It seems to have good and bad qualities like everything else, I have just heard too many stories from people I know to take any chances with it. BB.

[Myst]

One of my friends cannot use a ouija board. If she even is in the area when you're using one it will stop working. Her husband and a friend had a bad experience with a ouija board but it wasn't the board that was the bad part. They tried to get rid of someone who was talking to them through the board (a mischievious child spirit) and it went downhill from there. They also tell a story of a friend who started harassing the spirit that spoke to him through the board, telling it it was "not real" and "full of it" until it actually hurled the (metal) planchard into the wall so hard it became wedged in.

[ladyrowan]

I posted the following in a different forum a few days ago, and thought i'd put it here too. I would just like to add that in the many years since the following events, i have had readings by people using every other tool available, and have never had a bad experience with any of them. As for the board, we always said a prayer beforehand, none of us had any evil intent or even negative thoughts. All i'm trying to point out is that horrible things can easily happen while using boards that don't seem to happen in other situations:


I would warn anybody against using these boards.
Myself and some cousins starting playing around with them when i was about 12. It started out as a laugh, we even received some information about our family that none of us knew before. We felt safe because we were told that we were communicating with our grandmother who died before any of us were born.
That was enough to raise our curiosity, and we carried on asking more probing questions. It very quickly became quite sinister, especially when myself and one particular cousin were taking part.
We did receive certain warnings from the board, but we ignored them and carried on.
It was stopped by my older sister after a few particularly evil sessions, and when she could see the effect it was all having on me - my nerves were shot to peices and it took almost a year to get me back to normal.
I freely admit that we had no idea what we were messing with, and to this day i don't really understand. But i do know that it can be incredibly dangerous and will never have anything to do with them again.

[BrigitCayenne]

i have a Ouija board too as does my cousin i think i'll email her this

[Shy Hawk]

I used to have one...and yeah, it's at the bottom of a closet...or dumpster somewhere.
But before you freak out...I never used it. Just didn't know how, and lost interest before I even got it out of the package.
Nowadays, I don't have a want to contact the dead, for good or ill, I let sleeping dogs lie.
Besides, my old house used to have ghosts in it anyhow...mean ones too.

[beatleshippie]

i'm just really courious about the board you know what i mean i wanna try it but i don't want to at the same time

[Lilu]

This may have been a dead discussion for a while, but I'd like to open it again.

For one, has anyone used a pendulum before? They have boards that pendulums can be used with - they have letters and numbers on them. I have used some with success, usually with lists of colours or crystals on them, to choose what I needed to wear.

When one uses the pendulum, we are taught (at least I was) that we are contacting our "higher self" which knows everything, is in constant touch with the universe, and is like a contact with the Akashic Records. But basically, I was taught the pendulum is a tool to tap into our own inner knowing, as we already know everything we want to know, we have just forgotten it ;)

So, when it comes to the ouija board, that is how I would approach it if I were going to use it. Where is it written that the ouija board, or any other board like it, is for ONLY talking to the dead? I am not the most knowledgable in ouija board history, but to me, I don't see why you can't use it as a tool to contact and channel messages from your higher self, rather than from a spirit. ??? Thoughts?

~Lilu

[poz]

I agree, but what if you were given specific information that you yourself couldn't possibly know because it was about the future that actually happened, and I wonder who or what spelled that out. Some people use it for spirit guide contact but how can you know if that is what you're contacting especially if some spirits "lie"? I have seen some weird and negative stuff happen also. It's confusing because you can't trust whoever you're talking to.

[Myst]

First off, just because you don't consciously know doesn't mean you don't subconsciously. That's one of the basic reasons why divination tools and other psychic work is used so much.

Secondly, you can use a ouija board in circle and with certain restrictions so only certain spirits can get in; much as you can set up shields around your home so certain spirits can't get in.

[skysteed]

If I may add my thoughts on the mentioning of the Akashik Records.

It is my belief that we "do not" and "cannot" know all that is in the records, if you don't know you can't forget. That is why we keep returning as a new life again and again through the centuries. To learn the lessons and gain the knowledge that are needed at any time.

I fimly believe that intuition and meditation is what accesses the information in the records not tools.

Divintaion tools have there place and use, but not into the Akashik records. That information has to come from deep within one self, not from an extenal source.

Anyone else have any thoughts on this?

[Myst]

Well first, there are many people who don't believe in the existence of those records. I'm skeptical myself.

Second ouija boards, tarot cards, and other tools help people access their higher intelligence and therefore find answers. For example some believe tarot cards really tell you information you can already access; they just help your conscience vibrate on a better level for accessing information that may be travelling the network of information, or akashic records.

Yes it is unhealthy to rely solely on such tools, however I am skeptical of people who say "I don't need this or that". Well no, no one needs these tools, but for those who are learning and enjoy them, they can be a great help.

[Magestya]

In my experiences with the Ouija there has been positive and negative. Remember there is no such thing as black and white, only how you precieve things, and what you yourself put into it. Be wary of negative energies using the board with you(other persons). If you're not sure, do a circle, and bless the area you will be working the board in. Precausions are always good.
Just a tip as above, if you want/request a positive experience that is what will come, if u want/request a negative experience that is what will come.
Again, this has been in my experiences.
I have made Ouija boards, and have introduced a lot of people to them, but I also experienced my first supernatural experience through one. It can be a very scary thing, but it can also be very enlightening.
Enjoy your new tool.

Blessings,
Magestya

[Lilu]

Originally posted by poz
I agree, but what if you were given specific information that you yourself couldn't possibly know because it was about the future that actually happened, and I wonder who or what spelled that out. Some people use it for spirit guide contact but how can you know if that is what you're contacting especially if some spirits "lie"? I have seen some weird and negative stuff happen also. It's confusing because you can't trust whoever you're talking to.

Well, I for one don't believe that time is linear. I think we have the ability to see any possible future just as easily as we can see the past - the trick is that the future hasn't actually happened to US where we are in time NOW, so any "future" we see for ourselves where we are now, is just a "possible" future.

But my thoughts were that you aren't using the board to contact ANYTHING BUT your own higher knowledge. Stuff that is inside you or accessible by you. You don't talk to any spirits, guides, angels or anything else, therefore you aren't (in my opinion) at risk of inviting any entities into your space or home. I was just curious as to what people thought.


Originally posted by Myst
Well first, there are many people who don't believe in the existence of those records. I'm skeptical myself.

Second ouija boards, tarot cards, and other tools help people access their higher intelligence and therefore find answers. For example some believe tarot cards really tell you information you can already access; they just help your conscience vibrate on a better level for accessing information that may be travelling the network of information, or akashic records.

Yes it is unhealthy to rely solely on such tools, however I am skeptical of people who say "I don't need this or that". Well no, no one needs these tools, but for those who are learning and enjoy them, they can be a great help.

I almost wish I hadn't mentioned the Akashic Records now, because that's not really what I was getting at. I believe we also have a higher knowledge that we can access that is separate from the Records (if they do indeed exist, rightly so!)

I very much agree with you on the comments about the tools, which is why I wanted to bring it up. You just said what I was trying to say. That I don't think we should fear something that is just a TOOL, but I also think it relies heavily on your intentions and how you use it. :)


Originally posted by Magestya
In my experiences with the Ouija there has been positive and negative. Remember there is no such thing as black and white, only how you precieve things, and what you yourself put into it. Be wary of negative energies using the board with you(other persons). If you're not sure, do a circle, and bless the area you will be working the board in. Precausions are always good.
Just a tip as above, if you want/request a positive experience that is what will come, if u want/request a negative experience that is what will come.
Again, this has been in my experiences.


Yes, this is how I see it too.
I think you should also be aware of what your DEEP DOWN feeling toward the tool is. Because I think this would also effect your results, which is somewhat why I haven't used my board yet because I DID watch all those scary movies growing up, and I still have a mindset that BAD THINGS will come through the board. I'm slowly getting rid of this mindset, but I don't want to accidentally influence any results subconsciously because of my approach/ deep-rooted fears. It's sort of like using a pendulum, if you EXPECT a certain response, more than likely you are going to get it.

~Lilu

[Lilu]

Originally posted by skysteed
If I may add my thoughts on the mentioning of the Akashik Records.

It is my belief that we "do not" and "cannot" know all that is in the records, if you don't know you can't forget. That is why we keep returning as a new life again and again through the centuries. To learn the lessons and gain the knowledge that are needed at any time.

I fimly believe that intuition and meditation is what accesses the information in the records not tools.

Divintaion tools have there place and use, but not into the Akashik records. That information has to come from deep within one self, not from an extenal source.

Anyone else have any thoughts on this?

Well I haven't really worked with the Akashic Records in the past, but I do think that something exists out there that contains "the plan" and all our history in the Universe. Whether this is a big web, a book, or just an "impression" of all that has been and will be, I don't know, but I do believe SOMETHING exists.

As to how we can access them, I aren't really sure. Like I already said, I'm almost sorry I brought them up because I wasn't REALLY referring to them exactly. Of course, this depends entirely on your belief system - some people believe that our "higher self" is just a section of the Akashic Records, and contains all that we have ever experienced on our own, personal journey, so if this is true, then we are technically accessing the Akashic Records - but just a section.

And truthfully, I believe we CAN know anything in these Records. I believe that as individuals we can tap into these records and find out anything if we have the will. No, we can't *know* everything at once, but I do think we can access this information if we so choose.

I am not knowledgable enough to dictate what belongs where when it comes to these things. I say go with what works.

~Lilu

[myristica]

ive used a ouija board and i have had both good and bad experiences. imo always have at least 2 people on the board. and as the others have said, some of the spirits left on earth are angry, sad etc.. We always asked for good positive spirits to contact us and usually had no problem. i personally recommend a Psychic Circle instead of the ouija.....it is supposed to be safer and only atract good positive spirits. contacting the spirits may bother them, but we found a way to help them cross to the other plain. after that we had spirits out the wazoo coming to our sessions. the most we ever had was around 80 I think. unfortunately i cant remember how to do the cross over anymore. we made a friend that we helped cross and she is still with us as a guardian now. As for the bad experience.... we contacted a woman from the 1300 who was hung for being a witch. she was one,she told us. she was very angry at everyone esp. the guys. she could open doors and she even pushed one of the guys down the stairs. once we found the cross over, we helped her reach peace, and she is now happy. she watches over me when i do magick.( i know that they are here watching over because one of my friends is a natural medium and he can talk to them) but anyway.... it all depends on who you get when you use the board. just remember that its not a game and take it seriously....but not everything you are told should be taken seriously because sometimes a prank-happy spirit will try to mess with you.... good luck and remember to invite the white light!

[teala]

I just purchased a Ouija Board. I have very little experience with it. I was wondering what your experiences with it have been. Negative or positive. In reading the "Michael" books all the information that they gained from this entity of beings was through the Ouija Board. I would like your input on the board and how you have used it.

[MoonIsis]

The scariest experience I had with one was when I was in my room with about 3 other guys (no, they are friends) and I actually made a circle w/ candles and yarn and we all sat inside it, all of our knees touching making a table and only one finger from each hand was allowed on the board. A few things were quite interesting.

One question was "Is my dad going to be late?". It said yes and the board told us at 10:45pm he would knock. Sure enough at 10:45 pm exactly, we heard a knock on the door and everyone pooped their pants. I for one was shocked.

Some other questions were interesting and at times someone said "you are moving it" so, I told them to take their hands off and let the powers that be answer the question. It was a personal question too and it still gave a correct answer even without the person connected with the question being involved.

Needless to say this was the last time they came over my house. The board I have is very special. It was used as a child after a neighbor died and funny thing, my father actually showed us the right way to use it. My best friends sister was going to throw it out and I asked to have it and we played with it that night. I was about 10 years old I remember. Weird things happened, like asking the spirit we contacted as a kid to give us a sign when he was leaving. When the candle we had burning in the groud burnt out, we lost all communication and that was it. After that the words spelled out didn't make sense and it was all slow and garbage. The person we contacted that night said he all knew us very well and we think we actually contacted our neighbor that died suddenly of cancer. He spelled his name Hary, which his name was Harry. It was fun. I never forget what happened and anytime I do take that board out (it has been a long long time) I know that I had some special times with it.

My sister swears she has ghosts from the strange things that have happened at her house (things being moved without your knowledge, doors opening by themselves, lights going on and off, hearing footsteps in the attic when no one is home, etc.) and she wants to use it there, but I'd rather not. The seem to be communicating with her just fine. :)

[Exloration_La]

Hm.. So allot of these spirits from these boards have threatened people and seek influence it sounds even hear stories of possession on here in regards to these boards, and these predictions may mean that they have stayed in or possessed and influenced a persons life so certain predictions come true that maybe fit this spirits agenda. These boards do not sound like something I would mess with.

One thing I wonder is .. We are both physical and spiritual beings and I think when we encounter them we are afraid because we don’t know how we would defend or strike back but surly if we are both spiritual and physical and they can strike us surely we can strike back…. All this talk of being nice to spirits that attack is garbage in my opinion.. Like if someone attacks you on the streets it’s the same you try and be reasonable but if they act without reason you strike back full force to annihilate the problem. You don’t just play nice with someone trying to play or toy with your life.

[Pure Ahimsa]

A friend of mine, who talks to spirits a lot (and I know of this for a fact...), acts extremely strange around those things, and tries to avoid them at all costs.