I'll try to elaborate in such a manner as would not be violating any rules. Some of my favorite experiences includes one iwhen I was in my early teens, in which we experienced a similar poltergiest style session as was described earlier. We recieved all sorts of profane threats and were scared out of our minds.
Of course me being--well, me--it wasn't long before I started poking my nose back around the corner to get a better idea of what scared the willies out of me. Besides, I was curious. I had had several experiences with the Ouija before that, and nothing negative.
A few years and many sessions later--in undergrad--a friend of mine decided to combine the Oujia with Goetic conjuring. We used the Ouija as a means to speak with the spirit in question and, consistent with the system, we reached the point where we would have to banish the little nasty with by ceremonially burning its seal. Just as things reached a high point and my friend's and my own thrill-induced anxieites were at its height...the smoke alarm went off. Nothing sends someone out of his skin like a high-pitched shrill scream from nowhere during such a session!
Most of my sessions, however, were nothing like this. Some were funny, others touching, and others merely gibberish, but all were civil, friendly, nonthreatening. In addition, no lasting aftereffects (possession, poltergiesting after the session, unexpected runs of bad luck, etc) were noted even after those rare unpleasant ones.
Discussing my experiences with that of others, I came to the conclusion that in each case of unpleasant experiences, one of us came in with fear, hostility, or animosity. The Ouija may or may not serve as a portal to spiritual beings, but it seems that it certainly does amplify and reflect whatever state you happen to be in at the time. This, I believe, is why people who have been taught "The Ouija is Evil" a la' their own spiritual belliefs, peers, urban legend or believing what you've seen in
Witchboard, have such negative experiences. On some level, they bring in a significant amount of fear. They have an experience that is consistent with that fear, which of course confirms and stregnthens their belief. It's kind of a vicious circle.
This is, also, why I think many folks require the ceremony of lighting candles taking spiritual protective precautions (a circle, prayers, etc). It makes one feel safe and secure. As such, they have a safe, secure experience.
We did it very ceremonially, with only candlelight in the room and incense burning. During this session I had a friendly, and touching conversation with my grandfather, who had been dead for almost ten years. I didn't come away from that session frightened, but rather with a new respect for Ouija boards.
That is absolutely perfect! It's wonderful that you've been able to have that experience (and it also illustrates my point!
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