Divination

What is Divination?

Divination is an ancient form of foretelling possible future outcomes. It was used in various temples to assist people in making decisions and getting clarity on important matters. Not to be confused with fortune-telling, divination is of a more serious nature, as it involves requesting guidance from God/Goddess/All-That-Is and involves a deeper understanding of reality -- instead of fatalism, the liberating knowledge that we are the masters of our fate and that different paths are open to us. Once we understand the forces at work in a given situation we can then use our free will to choose the path that has the greatest potential.

In different cultures various methods were used to divine the future. Sometimes a seer or medium might give querents her words of wisdom, often under the influence of sacred plants. Other times bones or stones were tossed, runes consulted, yarrow stalks counted or visions sought by scrying (looking into water or a shiny object such as a crystal). Some less palatable methods were used also. The Romans, for instance, examined animal entrails, a method that makes the modern vegetarian shudder! The methods of divination are indeed countless. Divination is an art as old as mankind itself.

The term "to divine" in itself shows that the messages received were held in great respect as messages from the Gods, from the divine, from Great Spirit. The seer or psychic was just the vessel and her ability depended on how clear a channel for the divine she was and in case she used any divination tools such as runes, also on how well she could interpret her particular means of divination.

Why Use Divination?

Divination can be a great tool for spiritual growth. Sometimes we need to know what is going on, why we are stuck, or why certain circumstances and negative patterns keep recurring in our lives. Once the pattern is recognised it can be released. Divination can shed light on what our rational minds cannot figure out. We can make better, more informed decisions when we understand the deeper reasons for life events or the karmic factors involved in a situation or relationship. Divination can be a wonderful spiritual diagnosis tool, a way to enhance spiritual growth, and an aid in making important decisions. Though it cannot and should not free you from the responsibility of making your own decisions it can aid you in understanding the current influences at work in your life.

We live in a world of energy rather than matter. Nothing is fixed, everything is fluid and can be moulded by consciousness. If you understand the energies that are operating in a particular situation then you can use this knowledge to your advantage in getting the best possible outcome under the circumstances or even to avert impending doom. As a good sailor knows the ocean currents and takes advantage of them to get to his destination, divination can enable you to understand the undercurrents in your life, so you can have smoother sailing to your goal!

Is Divination Supernatural, Dark or Evil?

Divination is a natural ability of the human mind. Admittedly some people are more talented than others, but it is not supernatural but perfectly natural. However, not everybody has the talent or inclination, just as not everybody will be able to become a great painter though in theory everybody can learn how to paint.

Divination does not involve calling "evil spirits" as those whose minds are heavily conditioned by religious dogma may erroneously believe. Anybody with a fully awakened Kundalini and thus an open Ajna chakra (third eye) can access the" inner guru" or the higher mind and needs no external source of information. When there is a partial opening of Ajna chakra, divination can be the bridge to bring this knowledge over from the higher mind or God mind, which is the cosmic mind of which we are all part.

Any divination tools used are just an extension of the intuition of the diviner. Another way of divining is entering in a trance state and then speaking to one or several querents to pass on a message from the higher mind or divinity, a particular God, Goddess or higher beings. This is slightly more risky as the diviner becomes a channel and needs to be able to make contact with the correct being without letting negativity in. Such seers in ancient times were often trained from early childhood and usually had to live celibate and in seclusion to be able to be a pure channel. In modern times the risk is to let ego get in or channel negative beings that deceive if the channeller is not clear and has not dealt with their own issues, which is common.

Generally the Goddess may be invoked in divination as she is the giver of visions. Divination is in essence a female art, as in women intuition and psychic abilities tend to be stronger. Also, women find it easier to access the right brain, and are not as controlled by the "rational mind", as many men are. There is nothing dark about invoking the Goddess or accessing your intuition, unless you have been conditioned to perceive it as such, most likely by those who would like to keep you down.

As to the dangers of divination, those are few and can be avoided with common sense.
Following a few simple guidelines can help you make the best of divination and avoid any pitfalls.

Preparation and Guidelines for Divination

Choose well.

Select your method of divination and the diviner.
Let your intuition guide you but do not cast reason aside.

Make it sacred.

Be in the awareness that you are seeking divine guidance and prepare yourself by purification, meditation and deep reflection.
You may also wish to pray for receiving guidance for your highest good.
See the act of divination as a sacred ritual, the diviner as an instrument or channel for God/Goddess/All-That-Is.
Be respectful and show gratitude to Great Spirit and its representative so that grace can come in.

Mental Preparation

Think beforehand what you are going to ask and how you will phrase your inquiry.
Stick to one or two important issues, rather than asking countless questions.
Asking too many questions tends to weaken the focus and gives poor results.

Create Sacred Space

Use smudging and/or a banishing ritual to clear yourself and your field before the session to avoid negativity getting in and to prepare your mind.
Seek solitude or make sure you won't be disturbed.
Create a good vibration by chanting, lighting candles after switching off TV and cell phone.

Clear the Mind

Be free from fear. Nothing is written in stone, you can still change negative events if need be!
Be free from expectations also. Wanting something too much can influence the reading.
Let the mind be neutral before you begin but stay focused on your question.

What not to do

NEVER ask the same question twice to get a different answer. Doing so means not respecting the answer you received from the Goddess and shows a lack of sobriety and gratitude and eventually divination will cease to work for you.
Do not consult multiple diviners to ask questions on the same matter over and over again. Doing so means lowering yourself to the level of base fortune-telling which has nothing sacred about it.
Do not ask shallow questions! A shallow querent can expect to get shallow answers.

After divination

Reflect deeply on the answer.
If the answer was unfavourable you may wish to change negative patterns that are blocking your path to a positive outcome (see my article Overcoming Obstacles to Healing for more on this topic).
Make decisions on the basis of what you stand to win or to lose, plus your own intuition. Remember, divination shows you only the influences at work in your present situation.
Avert looming danger through wise action, prayer, meditation or magick.
Change negative karma through fasting and mantra sadhana.
Grasp positive opportunities by taking positive empowering action instead of spoiling them through apathy and carelessness.

Sail the Currents to Your Goal!

Remember divination shows you the currents in the ocean of life. It is up to you to set the sails correctly and sail the most favourable currents and winds to your destination. Imagine a sailor in his boat getting a favourable wind, but not setting the sails! Even with the best wind he gets nowhere. A wise captain can weather a storm when he knows the winds and the ocean currents and acts determined and quickly even in dire straits. So in the end it is up to you!

A Testimonial

Avalon, thank you so much for the Goddess reading. It has really allowed me to gain new insights into my life, helping me to find a new path as a chapter of my life is drawing to an end. The Goddesses that came through are showing me how to balance different aspects of my personality, and the more I meditate and assimilate the information, the more I am understanding about myself. Each Goddess seems to have a message for me to hear, regarding both past lives and this one. I am now beginning to gather the will and strength needed as I prepare myself to proceed with a devotional period, and I am full of love and enthusiasm at the prospect! The process is revealing mysteries which are complex yet illuminating.
Deepest thanks and blessings for your help and continued guidance – James

This and many other testimonials can be found on my Testimonials page.

Goddess Reading

The Goddess Reading is for those who seek a deeper connection with the Goddess, who wish to find their personal deity / deities or who are intending to do a devotional period to Become a Priestess or a priest of the Goddess. This is NOT a tarot reading nor a telephone nor online reading because finding your personal Goddess or Goddesses requires a special process and trance work which I need to do in solitude.

The reading is based on your past life connection to various deities to find the ones you have the strongest connection with. Once I have obtained the information I will contact you by e-mail or by voice chat with UNSEEN, your preference. You will also receive basic information on your personal Goddess and how to set up an altar to Her, what offerings to make etc, all of which which will enable you to begin building a relationship to the Goddess.
Important: where applicable please read the Voice Chat Instructions before booking!

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44.00

Spiritual Tarot Reading

The Spiritual Tarot Reading is an online tarot reading via voice chat with UNSEEN. It is intended to provide guidance and help in spiritual matters and for decision making. If you want to find out where you stand spiritually, what your challenges are and where you are going this reading is for you. You may ask questions on any personal or spiritual matters, but I do not do business readings or base fortune-telling. My favourite decks to use are Celtic Dragon Tarot and Shapeshifter Tarot by Lisa Hunt.
Important: please read the Voice Chat Instructions before booking!

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44.00