AUTHOR'S NOTE: I've been reading about ancestor worship in Asia (which is not precisely "deification" but instead a ceremonial show of respect usually accompanied by ritual offerings and a sincere plea for assistance with one's mundane affairs). I've created a couple of spreads in the past with the goal of ancestor contact, but this knowledge … Continue reading Ancestors on Call: A Spiritual Contact Spread
Oracle Readings
Trumps and Trigrams: A Syncretic Exercise
AUTHOR'S NOTE: In my recent essay (linked below) on syncretism between Western astrology and the I Ching, I correlated the twelve Ptolemaic signs of the zodiac with the eight I Ching trigrams and, via synthesis between consecutive signs, with twelve of the 64 hexagrams. In doing so I resorted to a good deal of inspiration, … Continue reading Trumps and Trigrams: A Syncretic Exercise
Mystical Motivations: A Weekly Meditation
This idea has been a long time coming to fruition, but I think I've hit upon a meaningful way to use the handful of oracle decks I currently own. I've commented elsewhere that oracle cards seem more "atmospheric" than pragmatic for the purpose of divination; in sports broadcasting terminology, they are more about the "color … Continue reading Mystical Motivations: A Weekly Meditation
Sacred Geometry Cards for the Visionary Path: A Deck Review
First off, I want to say that I bought this deck by accident. I thought I was getting Francene Hart's original Sacred Geometry Oracle deck, which has a "Frieda-Harris-synthetic-projective-geometry" vibe to it, and which I hoped to use in combination with the Thoth deck. That said, my first impression is that this deck has charms … Continue reading Sacred Geometry Cards for the Visionary Path: A Deck Review
A Traditional Kipper Tableau: Assange Fallout
This is a tall order for a Kipper novice, but I decided to try the 7x5+1 traditional Kipper tableau, using the spread instructions that came with my deck and a tutorial video I found on Stella Waldvogel's cartomancy blog. The question I asked was: What legal and political "fallout" will there be from the US … Continue reading A Traditional Kipper Tableau: Assange Fallout
Kipperkarten Practice Reading: A Trip At Risk
Since I last read on this subject (a planned trip to Boston with my brother), I've contracted another nasty head cold (my fourth or fifth one since last November; I think I know where they're coming from but that isn't important here). I did a reading with the Traditional Kipper deck to see how this … Continue reading Kipperkarten Practice Reading: A Trip At Risk
Original Kipperkarten: First Thoughts
I recently received the Original Kipper Wahrsagekarten from Germany and have been scouring the internet for information on its use. (I'm aware of Toni Puhle's book, The Card Geek's Guide to Kipper Cards, but the consensus seems to be that it is best used with her own deck.) Kipper is a system of cartomantic divination … Continue reading Original Kipperkarten: First Thoughts
A Psycard Prediction Scenario
I recently received a set of Psycards, and have been eager to create a spread that makes specific use of their strengths. The deck contains several "archetype" cards (Father, Mother, Fool, Sage and Warrior) that can be put to good use in defining a querent's most advantageous approach to any matter of interest. There are … Continue reading A Psycard Prediction Scenario
Parsifal's Wheel Tarot & Astrology 