Happy Halloween: Divination and Tools of Intuition

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Divination and Tools of Intuition

 

As far back as the 14th century, divination was considered the art or

practice that would seek to foresee or foretell future events.

Discoveries of hidden knowledge, usually by the interpretation of

omens or by the assistance of supernatural powers was how it was

perceived. Today, the idea is not so different. Divination is

considered unusual insight or intuitive perception. As intuitive

beings, we often tend to let go of or loose sight of this ability as

we age.

 

Children are extremely intuitive and utilize this ability daily. As

we grow older, it seems that we tend not to trust these feelings,

images or concepts from our mind's eye. They almost seem odd,

irrational or just something that is hard to believe. The Art of

Scrying, or another words, tapping into the supersensory powers of

your subconscious, are just other ways of " paying attention " !

 

Divination itself can take various forms, including:

 

1. The direct observation of events, which have not (yet) occurred,

such as scrying.

 

2. The interpretation of patterns formed by objects or on surfaces.

This included the reading of tea-leaves and palmistry.

 

3. The selection of objects with meanings assigned to them by some

form of random processes such as from a bag or deck of cards. This

would include the runes and I-Ching. While divination is often a

structured and methodical process it is never a purely rational one

for it depends on the awakening of (latent) psychic abilities.

 

In adopting a divinatory tool, such as the runes, pendulums,

crystals, color or which ever tool you choose, you are taking on both

a support and a burden. They bring with them certain

responsibilities. It is one thing to divinate for yourself, but the

big responsibility comes when you are working for others. Learn your

craft and learn it well.

 

Scrying is the psychological technique of unearthing or recovering

information by extra-sensory, intuitive or psychic means. It is about

clearing your view of the unconscious mind and translating its

images, sounds and sensations into our conscious knowledge. There are

many forms of scrying, from Ouija boards, dowsing rods, pendulums and

aura readings to reading tea leaves, tarot, dream interpretations,

biorhythms and handwriting analysis. I intend to introduce below some

of the techniques that I have found most helpful as well as

insightful.

 

Candle Therapy is the basis of this work, using light, color and

intention as the driving force.

 

Geomancy is the study of figures on the ground and the influence of

the Earth's " currents " . This art of Feng Shui is another great way to

create balance in your life. Astrology is most famous and is

divination using celestial bodies: the sun, moon, planets, and stars.

Cartomancy is fortune telling using cards such as the Tarot. Augury

is the general term for the art of divination and is chiefly applied

to interpretations of signs and omens. Oneiromancy is the art of

divination by interpreting dreams . The I Ching is one of the oldest

books on divination and is most famous in Chinese culture and made

even more popular in Western culture today.

 

For a large variety of divinations and games, you can find them here:

 

http://www.peacefulmind.com/divination.htm

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.

Peacefulmind.com

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