Misuse of spirit advice

Never attempt to use psychic-power for worldly purposes! If you do, you will invite mischievous and lying intelligences to your circle, and the medium will possibly lose what mediumship he already possesses.

Do not sit too frequently. Every other night, at most, should sittings be held, or even twice a week. See that the room is not too cool and is not unduly heated. As soon as the first manifestations have been received, encourage the “spirits” by talking to them in a natural tone or voice, as you would if they were visibly present in the room. Speak to them as you would if they had returned to earth in bodily form. Be natural, in fact!
You will get the best results in this way.

Many of those who are interested in spiritualism are so situated that they cannot join circles, but wish to develop alone. This is as a rule unwise, unless some one is present who understands the phenomena which are likely to develop and who can help and can give good advice when required. You may do so if the following instructions are kept carefully in mind. If you can provide yourself with a “cabinet,” it would be very advisable to do 80. Sit inside the cabinet on a comfortable chair and relax yourself thoroughly. Note whatever impressions come to you. Pay particular attention to your bodily feelings, no less than to your mental states. Do not exaggerate here, or let your imagination have too free play. If your legs should happen to tingle or the chair to creak, do not put these down to spiritual influence. They may be due to perfectly normal causes.