WHAT IS a quiji bourd?

Answer 1

The name "ouija" comes from the French and German words for yes, "oui" and "ja." There are many different types of Ouija Boards, which can have differing layouts and can be made from a variety of materials. The board usually consists of the letters of the alphabet, 0-9 in numbers and the words, "Yes" and "No." The user or users of the board lightly touch a pointer (sometimes called a planchette) and the pointer moves and spells out the answers to questions asked of the ouija. Usually this pointer is mounted on castors to help it move freely about the board.

Ouija boards became very popular in the 1960's, a time of resurgent interest in all things occult and metaphysical, and were sold in many countries as a board game.

Some believe that the Ouija offers proof as to life after death. Others, though, believe that the answers to the ouija come from the unconscious mind of one or all of the sitters.

Persons of a nervous disposition can be frightened easily when using a ouija board and it is suggested that they should therefore avoid them. It must also be pointed out that there is no scientific proof that they actually work, although there have been many claims over the years.

Who Invented The Ouija Board?
We recently received an e-mail asking whether or not the ouija board was invented by the Devil. Perhaps the most accurate way to answer this is to say that, if the Devil did invent the ouija board, he neglected to file a patent for it.

The earliest known patent for a talking board in the patent offices in London, England was filed by Adolphus Theodore Wagner, a professor of music and resident of Berlin of the Kingdom of Prussia. Wagner described his device as a “PSYCHOGRAPH, OR APPARATUS FOR INDICATING PERSONS THOUGHTS BY THE AGENT OF NERVOUS ELECTRICITY” on January 23, 1854. This patent goes on to describe the device and identify it as a talking board.

“The apparatus consists of a combination of rods or pieces of wood joined so as to permit of free action in all parts. From one of the legs of the instrument hangs a tracer; on one or more of the other extremities is fixed a disc, upon which the operator is to place his hand, and from this extremity or these extremities depends another tracer. The other parts of the apparatus consist of a glass slab or other non-conductor, and of an alphabet and set of figures or numerals. Upon a person possessing nervous electricity placing his hand upon one of the discs the instrument will immediately work, and the tracer will spell upon the alphabet what is passing in the operator’s mind.”

In 1861 a Frenchman, Allan Kardec, described ouija boards (or talking boards) in his Le Livre des Mediums thusly:1

“In order to render spirit-communications independent of the medium’s mind, various instruments have been devised. One of these is a sort of dial-plate, on which the letters of the alphabet are ranged like those on the dial of the electric telegraph; a moveable needle, set in motion through the medium’s influence, with the aid of a conducting thread and pulley, points out the letters. We cannot help thinking, however, that the independence of the medium’s thought is insured as well by the raps, and that this independence is proved more conclusively by the unexpectedness and pertinence of the answers, than by all the mechanical contrivances yet invented for this purpose. Moreover, the incredulous, always on the lookout for wires and machinery, and are more inclined to suspect deception in connexion with any special mechanical arrangements than with a bare table, devoid of all accessories.

“A more simple contrivance, but one open to abuse, as we shall see in the chapter on Frauds, is the one devised by Madame Emile de Girardin, and by which she obtained numerous and interesting communications; for that lady accomplished and clever as she was, had the weakness to believe in spirits and their manifestations. The instrument alluded to consists of a little table with a moveable top, eighteen inches in diameter, turning freely on an axle, like a wheel. On its edge are traced, as upon a dial plate, the letters of the alphabet, the numerals, and the words “yes” and “no.” In the centre is a fixed needle. The medium places his fingers on this table, which turns and stops when the desired letters is brought up under the needle. The letters thus indicated being written down one after the other words and phrases are obtained, often with great rapidity.

“It is to be remarked that the top of the little table does not turn round under the fingers, but that the fingers remain in their place and follow the movement of the table. A powerful medium might probably obtain an independent movement; in which case the experiment would be more conclusive, because less open to the possibility of trickery.”



Can Using A Ouija Board Make You Psychic?
There is evidence to suggest that using a ouija board can "open one up" in terms of sensitivity. Pearl Curran, a housewife from St. Louis, began using a friend's ouija board in 1913. The ouija board began to spell out communications that were purportedly from a spirit contact by the name of Patience Worth. Pearl and Patience then began collaborating via automatic writing, and their output was prodigious: Patience "dictated" over a million words of poetry, plays and novels to Mrs. Curran. The works were of sufficiently high literary quality to be published and to enjoy some success among readers, and were rich in historical detail.

Not all cases work out so well. If using the ouija board is the equivalent of opening a door into the unknown, then it should be understood that the user of the board has no control as to who might walk through that door and into his or her life. It could be a pleasant and helpful spirit, as Patience Worth seemed to be. It could be a malevolent spirit.

Of course, other arguments can be raised. Perhaps Pearl Curran was herself the reincarnation of Patience Worth, and had tapped into the mind of herself in a previous lifetime. Or perhaps Pearl Curran (in spite of all evidence to the contrary) was really a great writer herself with a knack for historical detail, and had simply created the persona of Patience Worth, albeit unconsciously. In that sense, then, the ouija board is still useful - it is a method of reaching the unconscious mind and hearing what it has to say, much as dreams are.



erives it's name from the french word "oui" - ues and German word, "ja" - yes.

Answer 2

A Quiji Bourd is a small animal on the planet Alpha Centaur 9. He is a friendly looking creature that is a cross between a quillless porcupine and a parakeet, but beware! His barbed tongue can whip out quickly at a distance of up to 6 feet and each of the taste bud/barbs contains highly concentrated acid that enables the Quiji to digest it's daily diet of mineral ores. These animals hibernate when the three moons of Apha Centaur 9 are all positioned in view of the hemisphere the Quiji's are indigenous to.

They are, in no way, named after the "Ouija Board", which had been outlawed since year 43567 on Alpha Centaur after being the source of their World War 4 and 7.

Answer 3

"God knows and sees" has given you quite a wonderfully comprehensive answer. The only thing I could possibly add to that is the following; I believe, and I know it works, that the response you get is as a result of the combined sub-conscious minds of those present. No one should ever ask if there is a personal message for anyone as there always is and it's normally quite upsetting. Most importantly never pressure anyone into doing it as it can be very disturbing. Lastly never take it seriously.
I actually do it with an upturned glass on a highly polished table. Everyone taking part rests a finger on the glass. You'll be surprised how fast it can move.

Answer 4

A Ouija board is a board used in divination and spiritualism. It has the letters of the alphabet inscribed on it, along with words such as 'yes,' 'no,' 'good-bye' and 'maybe.' A pointer of some sort is manipulated by those using the board. The users ask the board a question and together or one of them singly moves the pointer or the board until a letter is "selected" by the pointer. The selections "spell" out an answer to the question asked.
Some users believe that paranormal or supernatural forces are at work in spelling out Ouija board answers.

Answer 5

I think you mean ouija board (difficult to work out how to spell it if you've only heard it spoken aloud).

It's supposed to be a way of getting in touch with the spirit world (that aspect of it which speaks your language). It's usually a circular board with all the letters of the alphabet around the edge, and a fairly slippery surface. People are supposed to gather around it with their fingers lightly pressed on a glass (all on the same glass) and someone asks a question; then the glass is supposed to move spontaneously from one letter to another, spelling out the answer. It's considered bad form to try to influence the direction of travel of the glass.

Does it work? depends what you believe and have experienced. Never tried it myself.

Answer 6

Ouija BoardA Ouija board is operated by one or more users. They place the planchette on the board and then rest their fingers on the planchette. The users start by moving the planchette around the board and speaking to the entity (or entities) they wish to summon; they then begin asking questions of it. Eventually the planchette will come to rest on one letter after another, spelling out a message. Often an additional participant records the messages on paper. As with automatic writing, the messages are often vague and open to interpretation, or complete gibberish.

Some talking boards have words or phrases written on them to simplify the interpretation of the messages. Tarot, zodiac, and other esoteric symbols are frequently incorporated into talking board's design, along with dramatic and mystical artwork. Some users prefer to improvise their own Ouija board. They may use a sheet of paper with the alphabet written on it or lettered cards placed around a table, together with an object like an overturned glass or coin as the indicator. Hand-made Ouija boards produced by artists are valued by talking board enthusiasts and collectors.

Many users feel that the spirit with whom they are communicating is controlling their motions to guide their hands, spelling out messages. They see the board as a tool or medium through which they communicate with the spirit realm. These believers often take offense at the dismissal of the talking board as merely a game. Other users contend that they are in control of their own actions, but that the talking board allows communication with their inner psychic voice or subconscious.

Some proponents of Ouija boards claim the activity is harmless fun. Others believe that they are communicating with spiritual entities but there is no harm in doing so provided that basic guidelines are followed. These rules often vary from user to user, but usually include things like never playing alone, beginning and ending a séance "properly", and always using the board in a "comfortable" environment. Numerous superstitions surround Ouija board use, including the alleged indestructiveness of the board.

Answer 7

It's something with letters on it and it spells out things to you when the spirits contact you. Maybe you should use it next time you want to post a question. I can almost get that you got Ouija wrong but board??? Dear oh dear oh dear!!!

Answer 8

This is a amateurish way to contact the dead.But be warned as what seams like fun and games, could unleash a demon who's only intent is mischief.

Answer 9

its like a gateway..........they are very old, they are portals to thing better left on the other side. They are not selective in who comes through, its like a loud speaker announces the gate is open and the spirits come flocking in. Don't mess with it.

Answer 10

You ask questions and the cup in the middle spells out the answer.

Answer 11

Ouija? It's supposedly a board game which allows you to channel the dead.