Divination
Divination comes in many forms. Witches feel a divine connection when they use their divination tools for when they are seeking an answer. You can do readings for yourself as well as for others. Sometimes you may ponder simple questions such as, "how will my day go?" And other times you may seek life's most unanswered questions. Listed below are some methods of divination along with how they are used. Try as many methods as you can so that you can decide for yourself which one works better for you.
Tarot Cards
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Perhaps the most popular method of divination is the Tarot. There are many decks to choose from, but they all have the same contents. Psychics and fortune-tellers use the Tarot because it aids in telling the future in whatever question(s) you ask. The most popular questions are about love, life and career.
There are many ways to read the cards. You can go anywhere from using a 3-card spread to a 21-card spread. It's up to you how you want to go about doing it and what you feel most comfortable with. Practice different ways to see what works best for you.
Runes
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Runes are actually an alphabet from the Norse traditions. Originally made of stones, runes read like an oracle. They are used for guidance to get to where you need to be in order to achieve your goal. Like the Tarot, you can do a spread or you can simply pick a rune after asking your question. They normally come in a bag and you just reach in the bag. They are usually accompanied by a book of meanings of the runes.
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Scrying
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Crystal balls are the most well-known methods of scrying, but any reflective surface would work such as water or glass. Basically you focus your attention on your questions while staring at the reflective surface. You should receive answers in the form of images.
Oracle Cards
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Like the runes, oracle cards are more of a guide. You can choose a card a day or you can do a spread to help aid you on your way to your intentions. Oracle cards come in many beautiful decks such as Faeries and Angels. They normally come with a booklet to give you the meaning of each card as well as daily affirmations.
Meditation
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Meditation is another way of connecting with the divine and seeking answers. All you need is a quiet place to concentrate. You may use soft music as well--up to you. You must clear your mind completely and focus on your breathing. Think about what it is you want to know about. You may also find yourself in another place whether on this plane or not.
