DIVINATION
What is Divination?
Divination is the process of gaining information about the past, present, or future using certain object and tools which may include but are not limited to Tarot Cards, Runes, Astrology, Playing Cards, and the use of Crystal Balls---these being the most popular modes of divination today.
The practice of divination has existed throughout history and permeates every culture. It has been used to foretell the future, find hidden treasure, discover the guilty, and lead one to love. The responsibility for divination has often fell upon the Priest, Shaman, Oracle, Witch, or Psychic---however, with practice, anyone can learn to use divination.
The practice of divination has existed throughout history and permeates every culture. It has been used to foretell the future, find hidden treasure, discover the guilty, and lead one to love. The responsibility for divination has often fell upon the Priest, Shaman, Oracle, Witch, or Psychic---however, with practice, anyone can learn to use divination.
Types of Divination
Human beings have developed a wide range of techniques to obtain information from supernatural sources. Of these many methods, they can fall into three main categories. They are:
- Inductive Divination relies on the individual to observe and interpret various signs and omens. The modes of use in inductive divination are caused by chance and therefore cannot be affected by human behavior, which is believed to increase the validity of the information given. Form of inductive divination include, but are not limited to, Astrology, Palmistry, The Shape of Clouds, The Flight of Birds, The Movement of Wind, etc..
- Interpretive Divination relies on the ability of the individual to read and understand a collection of pictures, symbols, or patterns that have a pre-determined meaning. The individual then interprets the meaning of the symbol in relation to the question asked. Forms of interpretative divination include: Tarot, Playing Cards, I-Ching, Dominoes, Throwing Bones
- Inspired Divination often occurs spontaneously with no effort on the part of the individual and is often associated with higher powers such as Deities and Spirits who directly give information to the individual. However the mode in which that information comes to the individual can vary. Forms of inspired divination include Clairaudience, Clairvoyance, Clairsenience, etc...
Role of Divination in Conjure
The information gained through divination is believed to come directly from God or the worker's spiritual ally or allies; and it is through divination that a spiritual worker determines whether a spell or working is justified or not. In addition, divination can and in many cases will reveal the best course of magical remediation for an individual's situation.
Ethics of Divination
Whether you are a professional reader, or casually read for family and friends it
would be a good idea to establish for yourself the rules, or guidelines, regarding reading for others
to which you adhere.
A few of my personal rules are:
A few of my personal rules are:
- Whatever information comes to me during a reading I feel obligated to share.
- I do not judge others for their lifestyle, mistakes, or decisions. However I will encourage clients to take responsibility for their thoughts, words, and deeds and advise them on improving their situation.
- I do not discuss things revealed during readings with anyone who wasn't present at that reading.
- I do not perform readings for couples in front of both parties.
- I will not necessarily turn someone away if they cannot afford to pay me, but I will make sure that I am not taken advantage of.
- No matter the outcome of the reading, I stress that the future CAN be changed and I always try to put a positive spin on my readings.
- Clients are like campsites, you always want to leave them in better condition than you found them!
