Offer a prayer to the universe. While praying, ask for protection against malevolent spirits. Visualize yourself as a column of white light that spreads throughout the room. This visualization will dissuade negative entities. Mentally express an interest in communicating with positive spirits to draw them to you. Say an affirmation like “Only my highest good comes to me. "

Jewelry Notebooks or journals Photographs A beloved book

If any of your friends are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, don’t let them participate in the session.

Sage incense can be bought online or at specialty herbal supply stores.

Visit a specialty herb shop and pick out a crystal. Hold each one to find one that “speaks” to you. Use a crystal necklace that was owned by a deceased loved one. Tie a piece of string around a crystal that you have owned for years.

Some people prefer to dangle the crystal over a circle drawn on a piece of paper. This can help you track the movements of the crystal.

This pattern may change from session to session.

Take any messages received with a grain of salt. Some spirits may try to trick you or they may even be confused. [3] X Research source Be polite when talking with spirits and treat them with respect.

If you feel a presence lingering after you’ve ended the session, burn some sage incense to cleanse the room.

The term planchette refers to the small wooden arrow used to navigate the Ouija board. Planchettes can be purchased online or from specialized novelty shops.

Make sure your friends will take the process seriously. If they show a lack of respect, it could have bad consequences.

Relax your arms and fingers while touching the planchette. Otherwise, you may unconsciously move the planchette around on your own.

This process can take several minutes.

”What’s your name?” ”Are you a ghost?” ”Do you have a message for us?”

If you begin to feel a lot of fear, end the session. Fear can invite negative spirits into the Ouija board.

If you store the planchette and the board together, you risk unintentionally inviting spirits into your home.