Divination + Oracles
Divination is the practice of seeking insight, guidance, or hidden knowledge through symbolic tools, intuitive methods, and spiritual communication. Across cultures and centuries, divination has been used to interpret patterns, understand energetic influences, and support decision-making. Whether approached as a spiritual practice, meditative tool, or form of personal reflection, divination offers a way to connect with intuition and gain clarity on life’s questions.
This page provides a simple summaries of the most commonly used oracular systems and how they can be incorporated into personal practice. If you would like a reading, please contact us!
Tarot Reading
Tarot is one of the most widely used divinatory tools, consisting of 78 cards divided into the Major Arcana and Minor Arcana. Each card carries layered symbolism that reflects universal themes, personal challenges, and spiritual lessons. Tarot can be used for daily pulls, in-depth spreads, manifestation work, or shadow exploration. Many practitioners use tarot to illuminate pathways, understand patterns, and identify areas of growth or alignment.
Oracle Cards
Oracle decks are more free-form than tarot and vary widely in structure and theme. They often focus on affirmations, archetypes, deities, animals, or elemental energies. Because oracle cards are flexible and intuitive, they are favored for quick guidance, emotional support, and inspiration. They pair well with tarot, adding nuance or highlighting overarching messages within a reading.
Pendulum Dowsing
A pendulum is a pointed or weighted object suspended from a chain or cord. It responds to the subtle energy of the practitioner, making it a popular tool for yes/no questions, energy scanning, and locating lost objects. Pendulum boards or charts may be used to receive more detailed answers. This method is valued for its simplicity, reliability, and portability.
Scrying
Scrying is the ancient practice of gazing into a reflective or translucent surface—such as a black mirror, crystal ball, bowl of water, or flame—to receive symbolic images, impressions, or intuitive messages. It is often used during quiet, meditative rituals. Scrying encourages deep inner focus and allows intuitive imagery to rise naturally from the subconscious.
Runes
Runes originate from ancient Germanic alphabets and are used today as a symbolic system for guidance, decision-making, and energy work. Sets are often made of wood, stone, or bone. Each rune carries a distinct meaning that relates to themes of protection, transformation, growth, or challenge. Casting runes can reveal insights into current situations or offer direction for future steps.
Bones & Lots
Some practitioners use sets of bones, charms, shells, or other small objects that are cast and interpreted based on where each item lands in relation to others. This practice—found in many cultures worldwide—relies heavily on intuitive interpretation, ancestral wisdom, and symbolic associations.
Tea Leaf Reading (Tasseography)
Tasseography involves interpreting shapes formed by tea leaves, coffee grounds, or similar particulates left in a cup. This form of divination is valued for its organic, spontaneous symbols that appear differently with every reading. It is often used to explore daily influences, relationships, and intuitive messages.
Astrological Divination
Astrology interprets planetary movements and cosmic patterns to understand influences on personality, timing, and events. Personal charts, transit readings, moon phase analysis, and planetary correspondences can all provide guidance for ritual timing, shadow work, or long-term planning.
Using Divination in Ritual
Many practitioners incorporate divination before or after ritual work to:
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Clarify intentions
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Identify energetic influences
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Reveal hidden obstacles
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Confirm whether a ritual is complete
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Track personal or spiritual development
Divination can function as both preparation and reflection, creating a bridge between intuition and intentional action.
Divination and oracular methods offer diverse pathways to insight, each with its own symbolism, structure, and rhythm. Whether selecting a single system or combining multiple tools, practitioners can use divination to enhance intuitive awareness, deepen spiritual connection, and navigate life with greater clarity and confidence.