Divination in its purest form is a way to gain insight into a question or situation or seek an understanding of the future. Divination is a form of energetic communication. It is a wonderful tool to help us connect with our guides and intuition.
The ancient practice of seeking knowledge, guidance, messages and inspiration from spirit or higher consciousness, can be accomplished using divination tools and crafts such as palm readings, tarot and dowsing. In this guide, we will explore the ultimate question – ‘what is divination’ and provide you with some helpful tips and tools to get started.Almost every culture around the world has a form of divination – from the I Ching used in China to Runes used in Norse tribes and cowrie shells used throughout the African and Caribbean traditions.Many people think of divination as fortune-telling or predicting the future or perhaps a supernatural practice that you see in magical movies or literature. Divination in spiritual terms is a means to connect with the guides and intuition. Tarot reading and astrology often fall into this category.Before embarking on this endeavour, you should carefully consider why you would like to attempt this art. It is in our nature to want to understand and know the future. We may be in a crisis and want to know when we will make it through the other side – so we may ask questions like, “will I ever find a soul mate” or “will I be rich?”In asking these questions, we are depreciating ourselves. We create our own reality, and seeking answers to these questions means we are not taking power into our own hands and manifesting our desires, hopes and dreams.Divination in its purest form is a way to gain insight into a question or situation and seek understanding of the future. From horoscopes to tarot reading – there are various ways to uncover this knowledge using tools and crafts.
What are some different types of divination?
There are various methods of divination that you may choose to use in your spiritual practice. Some practices may draw you in more than others, so see which one works best for you.Skills take time to perfect, so like with any craft, practice makes perfect. Types of divination include pendulums and dowsing, rune stones and cards, astrology, crystal balls, I-ching and more.In this article, we will run through some of the more common types of divination and how they work.
Tarot cards
Tarot is one of the most popular divination practices. A common misconception is that tarot cards are there to predict the future: the true purpose of tarot is to tap into your intuition to see what is falling away, what is working for you now and how to manifest your goals. Here is a beginner’s guide to tarot cards.
Pendulums and dowsing
A pendulum is one of the simplest forms of divination. It’s a matter of yes/no questions being asked and answered. Typically, most people use a crystal, wood or stone, but you can use any object with a bit of weight to it. There are several ways you can use a pendulum for divination — you’d be surprised what you can learn with “yes” and “no” answers. The trick is to know to ask the right questions. Here is our guide on how to use pendulums for divination.
Rune stones
Runes are an ancient form of oracle used by those seeking guidance. This tool has a long history as it was used by Germanic and Nordic tribes. Here is a guide on how to use runes for divination.
I-Ching
I-Ching is an ancient Chinese divination text, and among the oldest of the Chinese classics. As a divination text, the I Ching is used for a traditional Chinese form of cleromancy known as I Ching divination, in which bundles of yarrow stalks produce sets of six random numbers ranging from 6 to 9. Here is a guide to I Ching for beginners.
How do I choose what method to use?
Every system works and has its place – they all carry magic and are fantastic tools you can use to tap into your intuition. Finding a practice that works best for you takes some time but works wonders. Ask yourself this, “is this craft only concerned with the highest good?”, “Does it feel right and at home with me?” and “Does it carry some wisdom that you can learn from”?
Here are some divination tools to get started
A good divination system will develop your intuition so that you may find yourself divining within certain situations in your daily life. So without further ado, let’s take a look at some divination tools to get start your journey.