Harnessing Universal Wisdom with Spirit Boards: A Guide to Grounded Practice
Have you ever felt a pull toward the unseen, a curiosity about the guidance waiting just beyond the veil? Spirit boards — also known as talking boards — offer a powerful way to tap into this universal wisdom. These tools are not just for reaching spirits; they’re portals for channeling intuition, ancestral wisdom, and cosmic truths that lie beyond everyday awareness. Approached mindfully, a spirit board becomes a trusted gateway to higher consciousness. Taking some time to cleanse and ground your space and yourself helps ensure a harmonious session, opening yourself to insights while also protecting yourself and honoring all energies present.
Preparing for Your Spirit Board Session
To tune into deepest wisdom, approach using a spirit board as an intentional ritual rather than a casual experience. Start with a few key steps to prepare both your mind and spirit:
Set the Space: Choose a quiet space where you feel safe, connected and will not be interrupted. Lay your talking board on a flat surface where you can comfortably rest your hands on the planchette. Light candles, and arrange any items that help you feel focused, protected, and grounded. Light candles, and cleanse with smoke from an ethically sourced herb, such as rosemary or palo santo to prepare the space.
Gather Protective Tools: Tools like black tourmaline, amethyst, or a protective sigil drawn nearby can serve as grounding elements. These tools act as energetic boundaries to keep your session safe and prevent uninvited energies from interfering. Place them near and around your spirit board and yourself, making sure you have room to move your arms freely around the board without knocking anything over.
Define Your Intention: Clearly express your intent for the session by stating it out loud. Setting a clear intention, such as seeking guidance or simply opening yourself to universal wisdom will anchor your session. You may say something like, “I open myself to receiving clear and loving messages aligned with my highest good,” or “With perfect trust and love, I call upon universal wisdom to guide and protect me, offering messages from my highest self and guides.”
Grounding Yourself Before You Begin
Grounding is a must before using a spirit board — it centers your energy and prepares you to receive guidance with clarity and calm. Try one of these simple techniques to feel fully present and connected:
Breathing Meditation: Begin with a few minutes of deep, rhythmic breathing. Inhale deeply, hold, and exhale slowly, allowing any stress or scattered thoughts to dissipate. Visualize yourself as a tree, with roots extending from your body into the earth below, stabilizing and balancing you.
Visualization of Roots: Imagine roots growing from your feet, connecting deep into the earth. With each exhale, release tension into the ground; with each inhale, draw strength and stability up from the earth into your being.
Holding a Grounding Stone: Stones like hematite, obsidian, or smoky quartz are perfect for grounding before a session. Holding one in your hand while setting your intention helps channel stabilizing energy.
Using the Spirit Board to Tap into Universal Wisdom
Once grounded and prepared, sit comfortably at the spirit board, and lightly place your fingers on the planchette. Here’s how to begin receiving messages and tapping into universal wisdom:
Open with an Invocation: Call upon your guides, ancestors, or the universe to aid in bringing clarity and truth. A simple invocation could be, “I invite the energies aligned with my highest good to join me in wisdom and insight.”
Ask Open-Ended Questions: Ask open-ended questions that invite focused meaningful answers. Rather than yes/no questions, try asking things like, “What guidance do I need at this time?” or “What wisdom can aid me on my path?”
Allow the Planchette to Move Naturally: Lightly touch the planchette and let it guide itself. Refrain from overthinking or forcing movement; trust the flow and open yourself to receiving whatever messages come through.
Remain Open to Symbolism: Spirit board messages can appear as symbolic rather than direct. Keep a notebook nearby to record words, letters, or images, which can later be interpreted or explored for deeper meaning.
Closing and Cleansing After Your Session
After your session, it’s crucial to respectfully close the connection and cleanse your space. Think of it as sealing the energy and clearing any lingering vibes. Here’s how to wrap up with care:
Thank and Release: Before lifting your fingers from the planchette, thank any spirits, guides, or energies for their presence and insights. Say something like, “I thank all energies and wisdom present today, and I release you now.” This expresses gratitude and signals the end of the communication. Always move the planchette to the word, “goodbye,” as you respectfully request energies return to their source. Remove the planchette from the board to close communication until your next session.
Grounding After the Session: Re-ground yourself to come back fully to the present. Repeat the breathing exercise from the beginning or visualize pulling your roots back from the spirit realm to your physical space. Some practitioners like to have a light snack or drink water to bring the body back into a grounded state.
Cleanse Your Space: Use cleansing tools like smoke from lavender or rosemary, sound from a bell, or a few drops of anointing oil. This helps disperse any lingering energies. As you cleanse, imagine any energies that are not serving you being cleared away.
Store Your Spirit Board Mindfully: Place the board in a dedicated storage space, ideally away from high-traffic areas or other ritual tools. Set your planchette off the board between sessions; avoid storing/displaying the planchette on the board to prevent inviting further communication when not in use. Consider wrapping your spirit board or planchette in cloth or keeping it in a special box to symbolically contain its energy.
Final Thoughts: Spirit Boards as Tools for Inner Wisdom
Working with a spirit board is ultimately about opening yourself to the wisdom that lies within and around you. While spirit boards have historical roots in connecting with spirits, modern practitioners can use them as mirrors for self-reflection, guidance, and personal insight. By grounding, setting clear intentions, and cleansing after each use, you create a safe, effective framework to explore the subtle, profound messages that can emerge from your spirit board.
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