Raising of spirits is a term used to describe the practice of attempting to communicate with the dead through a SEANCE. A SEANCE is a gathering of people who attempt to make contact with spirits, usually by using a medium as a conduit. During a SEANCE, participants may use various techniques such as chanting, meditation, and divination to try to make contact with the spirit world. The goal of a SEANCE is to gain insight into the afterlife and to receive messages from the deceased.