There are many, many different forms of divination. Some have been around for thousands of years, and others are more modern. Currently, I use the methods outlined below, but also use crystal balls and tea leaves.
Cards
There are thousands of card decks around the world that can be used for divination. Some are decks designed specifically for that purpose, like Tarot and Oracle cards, but Poker or Playing cards, Mexican Loteria cards, and Hanafuda cards can all be used for psychic readings.
Tarot. The most common reading deck is the Tarot, which generally follows one of three traditions. The oldest is the French Tarot de Marseille deck, which appeared in the 1700s. It is based on a much earlier Italian card game. The Rider-Waite deck was developed in the early 1900s by A. E. Waite and illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith. That deck was similar to the Tarot de Marseille but included illustrations on all 78 cards.
Most modern Tarot decks are based on the Rider-Waite deck. But each has its own look, feel, and subtle variations in card meanings based on the work of the developers and artists that created them. My favorite Tarot decks are Panda Tarot, Tarot of the White Cat, Sun & Moon Tarot, AnnaK, Gaian Tarot, Gold Foil Tarot, Sun & Moon Tarot, and Tarot of a Moon Garden.
Oracle Cards. These decks come in so many different themes, there must be something for everyone. My 5 favorite oracle decks are Salt + Sea Energy, Dream Time Reading cards, Wild Whiskers Spirit Animal, Synchronicity, and Sacred Destiny.
Hanafuda. This fun card game from Nintendo in Japan can be used to divine like other oracle card decks. My favorite version is the Hanami Hanafuda by artist and designer Antonietta Fazio-Johnson.
Ancient Oracles
I work with three ancient oracles that diviners have used for thousands of years. I love each of these and use them for myself and my clients. As is customary, I have obtained the required training from my Bönku, Padma Gompo Rimpoche, before using both Tibetan forms of divination described below.
Tibetan MO is a method developed in Tibet long ago to answer questions and provide life guidance. It uses a six-sided dice with unique images and its traditional companion book. My mentor and friend, Lucky Lynx made the beautiful die in the photo.
Tibetan Khil Khor uses three multi-colored dice and amazingly accurate ancient science to open a portal to the past, present, or future. With it, I can see how the five elements —Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood —relate in any given situation or question. I can discern which are most active, which are changing, and which may be missing. Questions are answered, and options are given to help you bring more balance to your situation and life.
I Ching, pronounced yēē jing, is an ancient Chinese oracle. When divining with it, I use three out-of-circulation copper Irish coins that I cleaned, cleansed, and shined. They are used to address client questions and determine suggestions for the best way to proceed.
Pendulum & Dowsing
I have a few pendulums, but my favorite is the one I made using Copper, clear Quartz, Amethyst, and green Fluorite. It may not be the prettiest, but the pure copper and genuine stones provide the best connection between myself and the pendulum. I use it for many things, like selecting the best item when all choices are equal, finding lost or missing objects for family and friends (including wedding rings), and answering basic questions. I’ll be offering semi-private tutoring classes on how to use and work with pendulums for dowsing in the near future. Watch for that announcement on my social media pages.
Runes
The Animal Spirit Runes created by Ted Andrews is one rune set that I use. It’s made from 40 lovely wooden tiles, each inscribed with a different spirit animal. Always enlightening and especially useful for clients who live in urban areas and those who don’t have many opportunities to encounter diverse animals in nature.
Self-created Oracles
I was inspired to create four plant-based oracles that combine plant properties, colors, associated meanings, and more to reveal guidance and answers to client questions in very different ways. Two are finished, and the other ones are still in development.
The Ume Oracle Divination System uses seven dice, each with the lovely Japanese Plum (known as the Ume blossom) on every side and an antique Japanese coin with the Radiant Sun and a Coiled Dragon on each side. It’s a very special oracle. 🌸
The Radiant Lotus Oracle is based on the life cycle of the lotus plant and its associated spiritual properties.
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