Many people know that the Ouija board is used for communication with the spirit world. The board has an easily recognizable board and planchette. The planchette is moved by fingers to be guided by spirits. This is an important feature of the board.
History
The Ouija board began in 1886 in Chestertown, Maryland, but didn’t get its official name until 1890 in Baltimore. The creator of the Ouija board is Elijah Bond, who patented the board on February 10, 1891.
The Ouija board was created for supernatural communication, as well as America’s obsession with spiritualism in the 19th century. The board is used as a tool for people to seek answers and learn about loved ones who have passed.
The board symbolizes communication between the living and the dead and the desire for humans to connect with the unknown.
Rules
When setting up, always make sure you play with two or more open-minded people and don’t play when ill or intoxicated. Play in a well-lit room with no distractions, and never play in your home, a graveyard, or somewhere a tragic death occurred.
The people you should play with are those you are close to, like a best friend or family member. Don’t force anyone to play or continue to play because you want to remove the negative energy from the room. Only play with people who have good intentions, and select one person to do the talking.
At the end of the game, you should always say “goodbye”, never leave the planchette, a heart-shaped flat piece of wood, on the board unattended, and sage the room after a Ouija session to remove any energy left behind.
Real-life Experiences
Some things that can happen when you use a Ouija board is the obsession with contacting spirits, and not being able to stop, which can lead to broken relationships with friends and family.
The boards can also attract negative entities that could pose real dangers, like opening spiritual portals and inviting them into your home.
If you ever play at a graveyard, which is something the rules say not to do, spirits could lead you to their grave by saying their name and the date they died.
Today
Today, Ouija boards are not the most popular game due to the game being around for a long time, and it’s association with divination.
Next time you see a Ouija board, remember: some doors, once opened, are not so easily closed. Will you dare to ask what waits beyond?
