Divination
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WHAT IS DIVINATION?
Divination or “to be inspired by God” or “know the will of God” refers to the practice, technique or ritual used to foretell the future and determine hidden significance of events by transcending the physical to access the spirit world. By nature, man wants to know what the future holds in order to predict events, offer direction and avoid danger. Ancient tools can be used to interpret signs and decode omens to help determine the best path forward to achieve the best results. Some of the most popular practices include, Numerology, I-Ching, Palm and Tarot Card Reading.
NUMEROLOGY
Numerology is any belief in the divine or mystical relationship between a number and one or more coinciding events. It is also the study of the numerical value of the letters in words, names, phrases and ideas. The repetition, coincidence and synchronicity of certain numbers have been studied for thousands of years in different cultures but is most prominent in Kabbalah (Jewish Mysticism) where words have numerical values The hebrew alphabet assigns numerical values to each letter (Aleph =1, Bet = 2, etc). This is also known as Gimaria, Words with the same numerical value are related. Also, many believe that the the appearance of 11:11 is related to the Tetragrammaton - the unpronounceable 4 letter name of God
I-CHING
The I Ching or Yi Jing translated from Chinese as “Book of Changes” refers to a collection of ancient Chinese divination texts divided into 64 chapters/hexagrams. These images consist of 6 lines of broken or solid lines. In addition to poetry, philosophy and beautiful images, the I-ching serves as a guidebook on the workings of the universe, how to live an ethical life, instructions for leaders to govern equitably, the future of the state as well as an oracle of an individual’s path going forward.
PALM READING
Also known as palmistry or chiromancy, palm reading is one of the oldest divination tools where one can analyze the physical features of the hand, positioning and length of the lines and creases to interpret personality characteristics and predict the future.
TAROT CARDS
Tarot cards date back to 14th century Italy and are one of the most popular divination tools with more than 7,000 known decks each with 78 cards. While the artistry may differ, the eschatological code is the same with Major Arcana (trump cards) and Minor Arcana (suit cards).
WHERE DID DIVINATION ORIGINATE?
From the earliest stages of civilization, people have used various means of divination to communicate with the supernatural when seeking help in their public and private lives. Divination is most often practiced as a means of analyzing one’s personality, foretelling the future, and explaining the past. Diviners can be seers, priests, priestesses or shamans, who are given special gifts and are specially trained in the practice and interpretation of their divinatory skills. Since the beginning of humanity, man sought to understand the universe, his place in it and to gain insight to predict the future. By transcending the earthly plain, man sought to realize the will of the gods for his own benefit.
HOW TO PRACTICE DIVINATION
With the intention of knowing thyself and predicting the future, there are numerous divination tools and practices that can be employed to gain a better understanding of one’s personality, strengths, weaknesses, influence of physical stature and past events. With the goal of revealing how best to use the current situation, he/she can actualize their potential in this lifetime. One can use the tools and practice on their own or work with gifted seers to answer questions and provide direction to the best path going forward
WHY PRACTICE DIVINATION?
In addition to predicting the future, divination is an instrument of self knowledge and can be used to reveal what is hidden allowing people to excavate their true nature and purpose. By tapping into a higher realm to receive guidance, one is able to make better decisions in the present to ensure a better future.
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Divination Books
Rachel Pollack | Often referred to as the "bible of tarot books" it has now helped to launch the "tarot renaissance" we're seeing today. Drawing on mythology and esoteric traditions and delving deeply into the symbolism and ideas of each card, the book offers a modern psychological interpretation of the tarot archetypes rather than a system of esoteric symbolism.
Taoist Master Alfred Huang | This 10th anniversary edition offers a thorough introduction to the history of the I Ching, how to use it, and several new divination methods; in-depth and easy-to-reference translations of each hexagram name, description, and pictogram; and discussions of the interrelations between the hexagrams and the spiritual meaning of their sequence.
Tania Gabrielle | Numbers underpin our day-to-day lives. Our birthday, anniversaries, addresses, and bank accounts—these are all living codes to where we may find fortune, and where cycles of opportunity reside for us in our careers, homes, relationships, and life events.
Ellen Goldberg and Dorian Bergen | A comprehensive guide to hand reading in the Western Mystery tradition with thoughtful explanations of the nuances of the shape, lines, crevices, mounts and plains in an inviting and user-friendly manner.
Divination Classes & Learning
Harvard University PredictionX: Diviners Guide
Humans have always sought to know their future, be it the destiny of an empire or an individual's fate. Across cultures and history, we find people trying to find their place in the Universe by attempting to gaze into the future. This one-week, immersive learning experience as we explore “pre-scientific” prediction systems ranging from ancient Chinese bone burning to the Oracle of Delphi to modern astrology and tarot, with practitioners and Harvard faculty leading the journey. We will examine the details of over a dozen prediction systems as well as theoretical frameworks connecting them.
Sign up for an online video video course offering a step-by-step program to master the Tarot basics and start reading confidently for yourself.
Learn Numerology Online | Institute of Vedic Astrology
Numerology is the art of the mathematical and scientific explanation of the phenomena happening in your life through numbers associated with you (like your birth date, name spelling, signature, etc.). Numerology has emerged as one of the major contributors to astrology practices today, so much so that there are many people enrolling for Institute of Vedic Astrology’s Numerology Online (distance learning) training course in India and abroad. If you are among them, then Institute of Vedic Astrology is the right numerology institute that offers in-depth and highly insightful numerology home study courses which is the right choice for you.
With this simple and direct introduction, it's easy to learn and easy to tell when it begins to click for you and make sense! Test for yourself this powerful Oracle that Carl Jung trusted and relied upon for decades. It gives a voice to your unconscious wisdom. The I Ching (or Yi Jing) magnifies intuition. It's like a megaphone for the "still, small voice within." You can ask any question of this ancient book that was shaped over millennia by the best minds of China.
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