Glow in the Dark Octagon Spirit Board

Spirit boards “Ouija” are also sometimes referred to as talking boards, they are usually oblong in shape and have various lettering, words and symbols printed on them. There is usually a pointer which is called a planchette and this is normally heart-shaped, this is the part of the board that participants place their finger upon during a séance.

The first reference to the automatic writing system used on the board is believed to have originated from China in 1100 AD

Spiritualists believe that the spirit board is a way to communicate with the deceased.

Some religions see the use of a spirit board as demonic, claiming that they are a way of calling up evil spirits.