When you picture a divination practitioner in your head, you probably imagine someone gazing into a crystal ball. But there are many different types of divination, all of which can help you tap into your own intuition. Got something on your mind, or a big decision to make? Read on to learn how they can help.
10. Fire Scrying
Scrying is the art of gazing into a medium hoping to see visions or images that will spark an idea, breakthrough, or the answer to a question. And fire scrying consists of using flame as that medium. Please remember to practice caution when performing this ritual. It is best performed outside, and you should keep a fire extinguisher on hand.
What You’ll Need
- Time and space without any distractions
- A bonfire, a candle, or a large number of candles
- A pen and notebook to take note of your visions
9. Full Moon Water Scrying
Full moon water scrying is a type of scrying where you gaze into a bowl of water that is illuminated by the full moon to see images or visions.
What You’ll Need
- A full moon on a clear night
- A dark bowl filled with water positioned on a flat surface
- A pen and notebook to take note of your visions
8. Dream Interpretation
Dream interpretation is a form of divination where we decode and interpret the images in our dream to glean deeper meanings from our inner selves.
What You’ll Need
- Sleep with vivid dreams
- A book on dream symbology
- A dream journal
7. Numerology
This is a form of divination that can help people calculate their life path using numbers and letters. Every person has a life path number based on their name and birthday.
What You’ll Need
- A chart to help you calculate your Life Path number
- A pen and notebook to take note of your visions and inspirations
6. Automatic Writing
Automatic writing is a practice that allows people to draw words and messages from their subconscious without intentionally writing them.
What You’ll Need
- A quiet, comfy spot with no distractions
- A pen or pencil
- A notepad or a sheet of paper
5. Pendulum Divination
Pendulum divination or pendulum dowsing is the practice of holding a pendulum and letting it swing over words, letters, or a map to gather answers to your questions.
What You’ll Need
- A store-bought or handmade pendulum
- A chart or piece of paper that has a clear “yes” and “no” written on it
- Optional: a pendulum stand and board
4. Palmistry
Palmistry is the practice of interpreting the lines on a person’s palm to predict their possible life paths. It’s sort of like holding hands, but in a more intimate and analytical way.
What you’ll need:
- A willing querent
- Their palm (duh!)
- A chart or book of palm symbology
3. Tasseomancy (Tea Leaves)
The art of reading tea leaves is a form of divination where you interpret the meaning of shapes found in the leftover tea leaves from a cup of tea. This is the most calming practice because you get to drink a cup of tea!
What You’ll Need
- A cup of tea (duh!) preferably in a light colored tea cup
- Loose black tea leaves because a tea bag will not work
- A book or chart of tea leaf symbology
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2. Astrology
Astrology is a form of divination where it is believed that the movement of the sun, moon, planets, and stars can impact our day-to-day lives. Astrologers also interpret individual birth charts to understand certain personality traits.
What You’ll Need
- A star chart that describes the significance of planets, houses and signs
- Books! Lots and lots of books on the subject
- A clear night to see the moon and stars (or a website that documents daily astrological transits)
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1. Taromancy (Tarot Cards)
The art of reading tarot cards is a practice of interpreting the images from a deck of 72 cards that each have a specific meaning.
What You’ll Need
- A deck of tarot cards that speak to you
- A book on tarot symbology
- A pen and notebook to take note of your visions
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