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Divinations
Domino Divination
Most of us have a set of dominoes around the house. Few people know, however, that dominoes were used as a divination tool in China as far back as the twelfth century BC. Back then, there were thirty-two tiles and the dots were both red and black. By the end of the eighteenth century, dominoes had gotten as far as England, the colored dots were dropped and the blank tiles added. Today's sets consist of twenty-eight tiles, in pairs from blank/blank to six/six. Here is a simple method of domino divination and interpretations for the tiles.
Divination Method
Lay the dominoes face down on the table in front of you. Concentrate on your question for a moment before selecting the three or four tiles that speak to you from the set. Interpret them according to the list below:
Domino Interpretations
Blank/Blank: Trouble ahead, perhaps sorrow in love, a lost job, an accident, or loss of personal property.
One/Blank: Your health will improve. Be careful not to waste money or other valuable resources. A visitor arrives from over the water.
One/One: Parents and family offer happiness and support. A courageous decision needs to be made.
Two/Blank: Your upcoming trip goes well, and communications and sales skill serve you well also. Watch out for theives, whether they be after your purse or your heart.
Two/One: Upheavals in love and/or business life.
Two/Two: Be careful with your health. Dealings with others turn out well.
Three/Blank: Jealousy threatens friendships.
Three/One: Good news and/or a surprise comes your way. Gossip about an affair may land you in hot water.
Three/Two: A new project goes well. The trip you are planning is exactly what is needed. Don't take risks or tell white lies, both will get you in trouble.
Three/Three: Your love life is in an upheaval because of forces you can't control. Money comes your way through an inheritance, raise or bonus.
Four/Blank: You change your outlook on life, possibly becuase of a close family member. That misunderstanding in your relationship is not going to go away easily.
Four/One: Debts come back to haunt you. A good marriage is in your future, but it may be childless.
Four/Two: Unexpected events, both good and bad, cause major upheavals at home. Don't flirt back with that person no matter how much you want to.
Four/Three: Sorrow because of children or an illness. Be careful with your vehicle.
Four/Four: Things go well for you if you are a craftsperson, but if you're whitecollar' you're all thumbs. Young people and sports create happiness in your life.
Five/Blank: Be there for a friend in need, but don't forget your own needs. Avoid risks.
Five/One: Your calendar is full, so you should be able to find someone to help you forget that charming rake. Money problems loom ahead.
Five/Two: Your heart is breaking because of a marriage gone cold. New projects. Perhaps a child.
Five/Three: Social and financial life are secure. Expect a visitor.
Five/Four: Money problems with your partner will end when you make your own money.
Five/Five: Things are looking up in all aspects of your life. Now is the time for that move.
Six/Blank: Accidents, gossip, jealousy and perhaps even the death of a person or animal.
Six/One: Problems work themselves out. Middle age brings happiness.
Six/Two: Relationships go well,leading to possible marriage to a good partner.Bad business goes sour. A useful gift comes your way.
Six/Three: A good marriage is in your future.That trip will be successful.Good report about a vehicle. Middle-age illness.
Six/Four: Though there may be legal problems in your future, all in all your life is a good one. Early, successful marriage brings children.
Six/Five: The job is going well, but to have good relationships takes work. Children could bring trouble.
Six/Six: All parts of life are good. Business dealings inland and property are lucky.
Cleromancy: Divination With Dice
For thousands of years people have used dice, mostly for gambling and games. But it is possible that dice originated as a method of fortune telling. To divine with dice, use three instead of the two regularly used in games. Draw a circle 12 inches in diameter. Mix the dice in a cup or in your hand and cast them into the circle. If all three fall outside try again. If this happens a second time, it is not the right time to do a reading, try again another day.The basic reading consists of adding the numbers and consulting the list given below.
If one dice falls outside the circle it indicates a block to the developements shown in the reading. If two dice fall outside the circle, this warns of possible quarrels. However, if one or more fall outside the circle and the number within adds up to less than three, the dice have nothing to say.
Number Interpretations
3: Unexpected, but favorable developements.
4: Disappointments or discontent.
5: Something you want will come to you but possibly in an unexpected way. You may receive good news.
6: Discouragement, especially in business.
7: Delays, possible trouble through gossip.
8: Strong influences from outside.
9: An omen of love and harmony. If after a quarrel, reconciliation.
10: Birth, promotions, new beginnings.
11: Parting with a loved one.
12: A letter bringing good news.
13: An unhappy developement.
14: A friend helps you or a new aquaintence becomes a friend.
15: Be careful, avoid temptation.
16: A good sign for travel.
17: A change of plans.
18: Happiness, success.
For a more complex reading, divide the circle into twelve sections: If a die falls into one of the sections, the interpretation refers to that subject, as listed below.
1. Coming Year
2. Money Questions
3. Travel
4. Home
5. Present Concerns
6. Health
7. Love and Relationships
8. Legal Issues
9. Current State of Mind
10. Work, career
11. Friends
12. Enemies
The interpretations for the numbers on the individual dice are as follows:
1. Favorable, but requiring caution
2. Need for good relations with others
3. Success
4. Disappointment
5. Good developements
6. Uncerainty .
Cartomancy
Ordinary playing cards, the descendents of tarot, can serve for divination as well as a tarot deck. In comparison with the tarot's pictures and symbolism, however, the meanings are much more simplistic:
Hearts
Ace: happiness, love, friendship
King: a fair-haired man, affectionate and generous, but impetuous
Queen: A fair-haired woman, trustworthy
Jack: A fair-haired young person, a good friend
10: good fortune, happiness
9: the 'wish card,' desires come true
8: linvitations, but also partings
7: someone is unreliable
6: unexpected good fortune, generosity
5: jealousy, indecision
4: changes, possible travel or postponements
3: need for caution
2: success, friendship
Spades
Ace: conflicts, a difficult love affair
King: dark-haired man, ambitious, usually successful
Queen: dark-haired woman, can be seductive or unscrupulous
Jack: dark-haired young man, a well-meaning person
10:worry
9: bad luck, can mean delays or quarrels
8: disappointments and opposition
7: a warning against possible loss of friendship
6: an improvement in the person's life
5: anxiety, setbacks, interferences
4: jealousy, business troubles
3: partings, possibly due to faithlessness
2: scandal, gossip, danger of deceit
Diamonds
Ace: money, a ring
King: fair-haired man, stubborn and powerful
Queen: fair-haired woman, flirtatious, sophisticated, witty
Jack: a relative, someone not quite reliable
10: journey, changes, usually bringing wealth
9: opportunities and surprises, usually financial
8: late marriage or a new relationship, unexpected money
7: a gift
6: a reconciliation, a warning against a possible second marriage
5: succesful meetings, particularly in business
4: an inheritance, a change for the better
3: legal or domestic battles
2: a love affair becomes more important than it was
Clubs
Ace: harmony, property, achievements, love
King: dark-haired man, honest, open
Queen: dark-haired woman, strong, helpful, attractive
Jack: a reliable friend
10: money from an unexpected source, good luck or a gift
9: a new romance
8: opposition, danger of recklessness
7: prosperity, though a danger of romantic interference
6: business success
5: help from a friend or spouse
4: bad change of fortune
3: good marriage or alliance
2: disappointment and opposition
Reading the Cards
You can use most regular tarot spreads to read with playing cards. Mix the cards yourself, open them in a fan and ask the person you are reading for to choose the correct number of cards for the layout. If the spread calls for a significator, follow the table below:
fair or grey-haired man over 40--King of Diamonds
fair or grey-haired woman over 40--Queen of Diamonds
fair-haired young man--King of Hearts
fair-haired young woman--Queen of Hearts
dark-haired man over 40--King of Spades
dark-haired woman over 40--Queen of Spades
dark-haired young man-King of Clubs
dark-haired young woman--Queen of Clubs
A Traditional Playing Card Spread
Ask the subject to divide the deck into two halves and then choose one. Lay down the top twenty-one cards in seven groups of three in a semi-circle around the significator. Cards are respresented as follow:
Cards 1-3: represent the situation and the persons state of mind.
Cards 4-6: signify family or relationships.
Cards 7-9: show present desires.
Cards 10-12: show long term expectations.
Cards 13-15: indicate the unexpected.
Cards 16-18: signify the immediate developements.
Cards 19-21: show the long term results. |
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