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Ouija Boards / Fortune Telling

I Ching

World Wide Web I Ching
Type a question in the window, then “throw the coins” to see what the I Ching portends for you.

Ouija

The Hallowed Halls of Ouija
Just in case you lost them, here are the original instructions for using the Ouija board.

How to Make a Talking Board
Instructions on how to create your own home-made talking board, with links to some interesting designs you can copy.

In Search of Ouija
Includes how to Ouija (cautionary measures, tips, understanding) and real Ouija happenings (stories from contributors).

List of Manufacturers
This is a very thorough list of Ouijas and other talking boards from various makers over the years.

Moving Glass Séance/Ouija Page
This site is trying to get to the bottom of how glasses and Ouija board planchettes work. Includes experiences and tests.

The Museum of Talking Boards m_bon.gif (145 bytes)
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Ouija! Great graphics!

Ouija and the Art of Channeling
How to use the Ouija as a channeling device, using the board properly, and how to “close” the board!

Ouija Information
Very good information here about the Ouija, including origins, how to use the board properly, and how to close the board.

Ouijalogogy
Detailed information on using the board, including preliminary ceremonies, facts about the spirits, expectations, misconceptions, and much more.

Ouija: Not a Game
Ghost researcher Dale Kaczmarek warns of the dangers of the Ouija. Includes some frightening true experiences.

Ouija: Really Just a Game?
Another site warning of the evils of the Ouija, recounting a “true” story, then instructions on how to overcome the evil.

Ouija: Using It Without Harm
How to avoid the “common problems” associated with using the Ouija to contact spirits or develop your psychic skills.

OuijaWitch
Tons of very good information here about the Ouija: history, use, varieties, how-tos, and lots more.

Paranormal Confessions: Ouija Boards
A great collection of true Ouija board stories, nicely presented, including “Ouija Possession,” “Demonboard,” and many more.

Tales from the Talking Board
Some interesting anecdotal stories about experiences with the Ouija! Don’t read this alone!

Theories of Ouija
Are Ouija boards controlled by spirits, or is it just an ideomotor response? Read this and decide!

Using a Ouija Board
Provides basic guidelines (and warnings) for using the board: where, when, and how. Never do it drunk, they advise.

Using a Ouija Board... for Beginners
Advice on using the Ouija board safely, including asking for protection, sticking to positive questions, and not using it to control others.

World Wide Web Talking Page
Here’s a Web-based board. But it’s useless, I think, because it instructs you to use the mouse as the planchette.

Pendulums

Divination: Pendulum Power
How to use a homemade pendulum to divine answers to your questions. Best for just yes or no questions.

Dowsing and Pendulums
How to use a pendulum for dowsing or divination, including what to say, personal experiences, and tricks the author has learned.

Scrying

Learning How to Scry
This page provides step-by-step instructions for scrying with any crystal or shiny object.

Scrying
More instructions on how to scry. This one says you can even use burning embers or a shag carpet.

Scrying and Divination
Basic how-tos are provided here for scrying, Tarot cards, and runestones.

Scrying with Crystal Skulls
Kathy Grimshaw doesn’t explain why she prefers to scry with crystal skulls, but she says each one she has works differently.

Scrying Without Crying
From a wiccan’s point of view, the basics of scrying are offered.

Shadows and Light Scrying Items
If you don’t already have your tools for scrying, check out this page which offers black mirrors and crystals.

A Short Course in Scrying
Author Benjamin Rowe provides a rather thorough lesson in scrying, from setting the atmosphere to invoking spirits.