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Raising the Dead: Psychomanteum, Seance, Ouija

It's the season when we consider the dead. We consider the "thin veil" between the living and the dead. And many themes in horror and practices honoring the dead, make us wonder - can we talk to them?  Let's look at 3 popular techniques.  Psychomanteum Psychomanteum "Theater for the dead" it is often referred to. It is a particular setup that might allow you to view and make contact with a spirit. I highly suggest you don't do this if you are newly grieving or if the thought of a missing loved one upsets you too much. You must have a very good and fluid feel for the afterlife, so that the only thing separating you is the physical, but the souls are still very much together. Some people have religious upbringings or belief systems that make them fear seeing the dead, or talking to the dead, or opening portals for demons or whatever their belief system entails. In other words;  simply don't try this tool unless you have your head in the right place, a...

Psychomanteums

The psychomanteum is a gazing mirror used for making contact with those who have passed on. Dr. Raymond Moody ( of the book "Life After Life" fame ) made this ancient technique popular with his book "Reunions: Visionary Encounters With Departed Loved Ones." The best description I’ve found of this technique comes from this website’s description: “The initial setup is a little more complex and costly than that of a scrying mirror. A large mirror (4' high by 3-1\2' wide) is attached to a wall with the bottom edge about 3' from the floor. A comfortable, high backed chair is placed about 3' from the mirror. The top of the backrest of the chair should be below the bottom of the mirror. The feet of the chair should be trimmed to allow the chair to slant farther back than is normal. The person sitting in the chair should not be able to see his/her reflection in the mirror. The area around the chair and mirror is surrounded by a black velvet curtai...