What is a seance?
A seance or spirit-circle is the assembling together of a given number of persons for the purpose of seeking communication with the Spirits who have passed away from earth into the Higher World of Souls.

Proper conditions-
The people who attend a seance should be, as far as possible, of opposite temperaments, as positive and negative in disposition whether male or female; also of moral characters, pure minds, and not marked by repulsive points of either physical or mental condition Every one present should have a positive mind so that phenomena may occur.

How many people-
Never less than 3 and no more than 12 Proper room temperature Never allow a room to overheat..
Ventilate such a room.

Proper lighting Avoid strong light.
A subdued light is best.

Positions<where to sit>
If the circle is one that meets periodically, and is composed of the smae persons let them occupy the same seats <Unless changed under spiritual direction>, and sit <as the most favorable positions> round a table, thier hands laid on it, with palms downwards. It is believed that the wood when charged becomes a conductor, without the necessity of touching or holding or hands.

Which items should not be here- If flowers or fruit are in the room see that they are just freshly gathered otherwise remove them; also avoid sitting in a room with many minerals, metals or glasses.

How to begin-
The seance should be opened either by prayer or music, vocal or instrumental; after which, subdued quiet and harmonizing conversation should take place. Always direct it towards the purpose of the gathering. Never sink into other topics. Let it be quiet and gentle <the conversation> until phenomena begins to manifest. Its a good idea to have pen and paper ready So that you wont have to rise to the occasion later.

Best time-
Fix your circle at a time when you will not be interrupted and do not fail in your apointments with the spirit.

Never!
let the circle last more than two hours. But always extend one too one hour even if nothing happens.

HINT
If you feel the urge to say something do so. It may be a spirit communicating.