Witchy Knowledge with Waya!
~As with all posts, this is my take, my opinion, my knowledge. If you make your magick in a different way, great! Don't hate on other ways of the Craft. As I say again and again, there's no wrong way to witchcraft.~
This is going to be a pretty long post, but it’s what y’all said you wanted, so enjoy!
Samhain is soon approaching, and I thought it would be a good time to write about tips for spirit communication, what with all the Ouija boards soon to be broken out by curious peoples.
Spirit boards and other forms of spirit communication are usually taken as games. However, many believe they can be used to contact serious spirits and even demons, and that if you don’t know what you’re doing, you run the risk of hauntings, possession, and even death. I do revere and respect spirits, and I use Ouija and other forms of spirit communication seriously. Others do not. The Craft is all about what YOU PERSONALLY believe.
Communication with spirits may be tricky, no matter how you do it. Meditation, spirit boards, cards, whatever you try, you have to remember that spirits are speaking through a veil. Words, especially written messages, can get messed up and muddled. Remember “Redrum”? Like that. Here are some tips for clear and safe communication with spirits!
💀Always protect yourself. When speaking with spirits, you leave yourself open to being contacted by less benevolent energies. Circles, prayers, salt lines, and other forms of protection are vital. ALWAYS research what you’re doing, and safe ways to do it, before you do it. Research safe ways to end communication when you’re done speaking. For example, when using spirit boards, you must always say goodbye, or you may leave the portal of communication open for malevolent energies and spirits, even demons, to come through.
💀Be respectful, say please and thank you, but BE FIRM. Do not let the spirit lead the communication. Be commanding.
💀Think about your words. You never know what may anger a Spirit.
💀Don’t mention breathing, eating, or any “living” things, unless the spirit asks or brings it up.
💀DO NOT CALL THE SPIRITS “GHOSTS” OR “SPOOKS”. It’s derogatory and rude.
💀Written/spelled out messages may be unclear. If you’re confused, try analyzing the words backwards, forwards, try anagrams, double meanings, etc.
💀Do not ask the spirit how it died. You may ask if they WANT to tell you, but if they do not, don’t push the issue.
💀Do not ask how/when you will die.
💀Be very literal. If you want a spirit to “prove” itself, ask it to do something extremely specific. General terms have loopholes, and less benevolent spirits WILL exploit them. (Asking a spirit to “prove” itself by moving an item is extremely dangerous. You’re giving a Spirit permission to exit the Board, and they can escape this way. If you are going to ask a spirit to prove itself, you either need to know exactly what you’re doing, or just not do it. Not doing it would be the safer and more intelligent option. If there’s a spirit with you, you’ll know it already. It doesn’t need to prove itself. If you do ask it to prove itself, be very thorough with your explanation of what you want it to do. Leave no room for loopholes or misunderstanding. If you just say “prove yourself to me, make this candle flicker”, the spirit could not only make the candle flicker, but because you didn’t say not to do anything else, it could knock over the candle, it could shatter mirrors, it could do any number of things. A safer set of instructions would be “ leave the board only to make the candle flicker once, and then, without affecting anything else, go back into the board.” Again, the best option is not ask a Spirit to prove itself. If there’s a spirit present, you’ll know it with your intuition.)
💀Do not ask if they are a “good spirit”, or if they want to hurt you. This may upset or insult them.
💀Spirits can talk through anything if you give them an outlet. Try recording the ceremony, you may find that you missed something that couldn’t be detected by your mind during the playback.
💀If The lights flicker, do not be alarmed. Spirits need energy, especially if they’re going to visibly manifest. They may take this energy from your lights or electronics.
💀Never tell spirits (or ANY inhuman beings) your real name. Use an alias or a pseudonym.
💀Remain calm. If anything starts happening, safely end communication. Do not panic; panic makes you vulnerable.
💀Do not try to trap a Spirit. If they want to leave, let them.
💀Be aware of trickery. Some spirits may try to get in your head by pretending to be loved ones who have passed on.
💀Remember that every communication, and every spirit, is different. BE CAUTIOUS.
Ouija/Spirit Board Etiquette
💀Be serious if you like, or treat it as a game if that’s how you view Ouija
💀Rest the planchette on G to start.
💀Keep your eyes on the planchette at all times. If it begins to move strangely, end the session.
💀Legend says to end the session right away if you come across the words ZoZo, ZaZa, or MaMa. (Some do not believe in these demons or legends/rules, some do)
💀Be careful what you wish for.
💀If the planchette repeatedly makes a figure 8, or goes to all four corners of the board, you have contacted a wicked spirit. End the session.
💀There is only one way to dispose of a board; cut it into seven pieces, sprinkle them with blessd water, and bury each piece in a different location. Spirits of improperly disposed-of boards will come back to haunt the owner.
💀Keep the planchette ON the board at all times. If it tumbles off, the spirit can escape.
💀Be obeisant; never try to anger a Spirit.
DONT’s (a MUCH longer list):
💀Never use a board in your home.
💀Never use a board in any state of mind but a calm one, and never when ill. Physical illness, depression, anxiety, stress, etc., can lead to manipulation and even possession.
💀Never let the spirit go through the alphabet or count down through the numbers. A spirit can escape this way.
💀Do not believe everything it tells you.
💀Do not leave the planchette on the board after you say “goodbye”; the spirit can escape this way.
💀Do not burn a board; it will scream, and those who hear it usually die within 36 hours.
💀Do not gift a board to someone whom you know will use the board incorrectly.
💀Do not ask about God, heaven, Satan, Hell, when/where/how you will die, or where the gold is buried.
💀Do not use the board in a graveyard or anywhere a terrible death occurred, you will bring malevolent spirits.
💀Do not ask questions that you know will scare you.
💀Do not bombard the board with questions. Start slow and simple.
💀Do not use the board alone, and when in a group, try to have an even number of people.
💀Cards are used to contact spirits you already know/are close to (relatives, friends, ancestors, etc.)
💀Cards are a gentle form of contact.
💀Can use runes, homemade letters, or even scrabble letters.
💀Draw/cast the runes/letters to interpret signs and signals from spirits.
💀Write down what you see to analyze later. Remember “Redrum”.
Alright! Those are my rules and tips of spirit communication! Questions and comments are always welcome! Blessed Be, witches! 💕
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