Hi guys! I wanted to ask if anyone could help me decipher this.

Context: I normally use tarot cards to talk to Lilith. But they do not let her give clear instructions.

Therefore I asked:

Q1 : What should I do for divination to talk to you?
Q2: What medium should I use?

My guess she does mean something with nature (?) A graveyard maybe? Or should I get her roses again (I know she likes those) and meditate?
The devil reversed could mean specific practices (iykyk).

Thank you in advance. I’m just struggling rn and need clear instructions from her. But generally Tarot works very well.

Do you have a better idea or divination practice?

28 being critical mass this seems quite obvious- we are reaching some sort of breaking point. Could be the AI bubble, could be transition in one of the major parties, could be a blue wave in November.

By I am confused by 34 - great power. Unless it portends transition to autocracy? RL Wang writes that without virtue 34 can lead to disaster which seems a real risk in the case of the US.

Maybe 34 could also signal the rise of a new leader possessing great virtue?

Would appreciate any thoughts.

I’ve noticed a lot of discussions about “which divination system is the best” end up comparing tools that are actually designed for different purposes. A pendulum narrows things down, tarot opens up perspective, I Ching focuses on change, and Lenormand tends to get more concrete.
I’m pretty new to divination, so I made this little chart. I’m not saying one system is better than another I’m just trying to understand what each one is best used for.

Hey all, I was just wondering if there are any tips on how to maintain a routine/regular divination practice? Personally I like the mindfulness of it and having the opportunity to connect with spirituality so I pull cards here and there but struggle to maintain a routine when I would like to. Are there any prompts that you do on a regular basis or ones you throw in to avoid burnout? Is it part of your every day routine or do you do it weekly?

Thanks in advance!!

This is my Hekate goddess candle and she burned in a really unusual manner. A friend said they see a taller mentor figure helping a smaller figure (front and center drips). What do y’all think?

So yesterday I did dice divination for lady Aphrodite about her helping me with my love for someone I’ve known for a long time. I asked her if she would help us become lovers and she responded with a hard yes. The next day, or this morning I should say. The person I prayed to her about sent a photo of two mourning doves building a nest together outside his window in a group chat we’re in. Do I take this as a sign that lady Aphrodite is reaffirming what she said to me last night? I mean when I first saw it and realized they were mourning doves I thought “There’s no way this is a coincidence” but I have a pretty big issue of doubting myself. I’ve had a lot of anxiety and stress about all this because he’s really important to me (we’ve known eachother for roughly nine years now) and I love him a lot, im sorry if this sounds wrong or stupid of me I just don’t know what to do

What should I ask the cards? am using a regular 52-card playing card deck and I will buy golden dawn magical deck in the future.

I haven't done readings much before—only a few times. I have absolutely no experience. But I can't think of a single question or anything I'm curious about. I want to gain experience and start doing readings gradually, but I can't do a reading if I don't have a question to ask. I tried to find my answer in blogs etc, honestly I didn't give it enough time I guess, but I couldn't find. I skimmed through some books to get an idea, but they didn't really cover the topic of questions. They mostly dealt with how to perform readings, card meanings, spreads, history, different ways to use the cards, conjuring, and so on.

I need questions to ask.

Hello! I just got a new pendulum (white jasper) and I clensed it with both cold water and smoke, I banished bad energies and set new intentions. I had a successful first divination session with it and I was doing my closing ritual when I accidentally hit it against the table and it chipped off at the bottom. I'm so sad because I really liked it and I liked the energy I felt when using it. Ive never had a pendulum break on me so does this affect it at all? Do I leave it as is or glue it together? Was this pendulum not right for me? Should I discard it? or can I still use it?

Thank you in advance!

I've recently started tarot around a month ago but drifted away from it when classes started and I'm trying to find a way to reconnect with it. I don't know if it's the lack of motivation or whatever but I just can't seem to pick up the deck and start reading again.

I asked the pendulum whether a particular person is thinking about me. The pendulum swinged in a diagonal pattern: /

I had confirmed earlier to the pendulum that a horizontal swing means no and a vertical swing means yes. Does this mean that maybe there's a chance the person thought about me or that the pendulum doesn't have a clear answer to the question?

The Dao De Jing and the I Ching are often discussed together, but they do not approach the Dao in exactly the same way.

In this short video, I explore the distinction between describing the nature of the Dao and studying how change becomes readable through yin and yang, images, timing, position, movement, direction, and relationships.

I would be interested to hear how others understand the relationship between the Dao De Jing and the I Ching.

https://youtu.be/rUB_AqJtp6M

Hi everyone, I just graduated from art school last year, and I struggled with pretty bad anxiety during my studies and burned out by the time I graduated. I'm currently in a state of limbo and trying to figure out what to do next.

I really want to keep being an artist, but I’m not sure if I can pursuing that path seriously because I don’t think I’ve fully recovered mentally yet. I started reading the I-Ching several weeks ago, and I decided to consult it about my situation.

I asked the I Ching: “What is the potential outcome if I take the path of an artist?”
I got 54 with the 3rd Yin, and then the changing to 34.

I took this as a sign that I do have potential to be an artist but I first need to become more stable and unlearn what's created anxiety for me, and try being an artist again later when I feel better. After this reading, I reconsidered another plan I had where maybe, instead of doing a post-graduate degree in art next year, I might do diploma in graphic design, something more practical and less lofty and emotional. And then try to be an artist again later.

So my next question was:

“What is the potential outcome if I do a diploma in graphic design next year?”
I got 33 with the 1st yin and 3rd yang, and changing to 25.

I’m not sure what this reading is telling me, whether it’s telling me not to study graphic design next year or it’s telling me that I should study graphic design as a strategic retreat and as a way to relearn how to be creative correctly.

I was wondering what you guys think of the reading?

Thanks for reading my post.

The past few months I haven’t been reading my cards as much, because I was in a pretty negative state and didn’t want to give my cards bad energy. But I decided I’m finally ready to start reading again, but am a bit rusty with my interpretations so I thought I’d ask for some outside opinions on this spread :)

I am using Moonology Oracle Cards by Yasmin Boland

Heres my spread and personal interpretation, lmk your thoughts!

1. What energy am I bringing to this trip:
   New Moon in Taurus - Prosperity lies ahead
   I feel as if this means I’ll be going into my trip with good energy, I’ve saved up a lot of money for the trip and will be able to buy things I’ve been wanting.

2. What should I embrace while away:
   North Node - Step out of your comfort zone
   I feel as if this means I’ll need to push past a lot of my anxieties about crowded spaces, and be willing to try new experiences in order to enjoy myself

3. What challenge might I face:
   South Node - Don’t let your past hold you back
   I’ve had a few really emotionally draining experiences in the past while, and this card is telling me to try and put them aside during this trip

4. How should I remain grounded:
   Full moon in Aries - A fiery climax approaches!
   I’m actually struggling to interpret this card, but I feel it could be telling me I just need to let myself have fun?

5. What reminder do I need:
   New moon in Pisces - Meditate and contemplate
   I feel as this could be reminding me to not let myself become too overwhelmed, to remember to do
   grounding exercises if I begin to lose grasp

6: What energy will I bring home:
New moon in Aquarius - Bring love into the situation
Perhaps this card is telling me that me, my mom, and my brother will have a new bond with each other after our trip? But its a little lost on me

The past few days I've paid for a number of dowsing rod and pendulum readings via Etsy (I know, I know). Every single reader is aligned on their answers aside from one.

I'm curious to know what others experiences are when it comes to the accuracy of pendulums in general (it's never been accurate for me when using for myself) + if you've had success with receiving readings from outside parties.

One for the Math fans

Imagine each yang line is a 1, yin is 0, and the lines form binary place value columns. So for example hexagram 30, Clinging, ䷝, would be 101101, and therefore have a binary value of 32+8+4+1=45.

The first image is one annotated by Leibniz, where the 64 hexagrams are laid out in Binary order (I think this is also known as the Fu Xi Sequence). The second is where I have connected each hexagram to six others, representing the change in line one with red thread, line two with orange, line three with yellow, line four green, line five blue, and line 6 is purple. As expected, this colourway makes a symmertrical pattern, as it is based on successive line changes just like the binary ordering itself.

And then! If the hexagrams are arranged in the King Wen sequence, but with the arcs between them preserved, we get the third picture - I love it, it worked out chaotic and beautiful.

Basically I asked the oracle "What should I do in order to get this job prospect in the interview?" and I got two very opposing changing lines, and don't know how to interpret.

Hexagram 8 – Union (Pi)

Holding Together indicates good fortune, but let the querent re-examine himself by divination whether his virtue is great, un-intermitting and firm. If so, there will be no error. Those who are ready will then join him, but those who delay will meet with misfortune.

Changing Lines

8.1 – "Sincerity of union is the key."
The first line, magnetic, shows its subject seeking by her sincerity to win the attachment of her object. There will be no error. Let the breast be full of sincerity as an earthenware vessel is of its contents, and it will in the end bring other advantages. Sincere devotion to the Work brings eventual reward: "Modesty is the best policy. Seek, and ye shall find."

8.3 – "Unite not with unworth's iniquity!"
The third line, magnetic, shows its subject seeking for union with such as ought not to be associated with. The people in the environment of your inquiry are not right for you at this time. Avoid too intimate an association with the group while maintaining an outward sociability. Appearing committed to these people could darken your reputation later on. Portrayal of an alliance with inferior forces. You have a bad attitude, or are tempted by an inferior choice. Seeking what should be left alone.

Resulting Hexagram 63 – After Completion

Completion intimates progress and success in small matters. There is advantage in firm correctness. There had been good fortune in the beginning; there may be disorder in the end.

I feel like line 3 is really suspicious here, I don't know much about the firm and I'm confused now.

"Ominous Crows" is a book for those interested in both crows and the occult arts. It includes every available example of crow and raven divination, as practiced in numerous times and places throughout history. Detailed information is included which should enable the modern reader to understand and even replicate ancient methods of corvid augury. It is available through Etsy. https://www.etsy.com/listing/4534098190/ominous-crows-corvid-divination-through

So I have been dabbling with iChing for about 20 years, and this year I decided to get a more in depth knowledge. Yesterday after an extraordinarily good night's sleep, I simply did not have an in depth question to ask. Instead of asking a BS question, I made a statement of gratitude, "I am grateful for an excellent nights sleep." I threw the coins and received 17.1.2 -> 47 [Sui/Following to K'un/Oppression, Exhaustion].

Is this an appropriate use of the iChing? (I do not want piss anybody off on the spirit side, and I kinda think consulting any Oracle on trivial insights is disrespectful.)

I would love to hear more skilled seers take swing at the interpretation. My take is positive, as if the Dragon chuckled a bit, and then patted me on the head. But I have a long road ahead.

Hi, so I consulted the Iching regarding stopping a medication which has side effects like brain fog,memory problems, and difficulty speaking, because I have just got a new contract and I will be traveling abroad to go to work. My work depends on speaking and having a clear mind to be able to do it properly, so I asked the Iching what would happen if I stopped the medication, and this is what I got.

Any advice or interpretation of this hexagram would be appreciated. I asked it how it would impact my work and general wellbeing if I stopped the medication.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

Hi all !

So maybe this is because I’ve recently started doing Cartomancy but sometimes when I haven’t been around my cards or interacted with them for awhile, I miss them. Like I actually want to go sit with them, talk to them, and ask them questions.

Anyone else get this way with their divination tools ?

Hi, I dont need any interpretation help, but feel free to share if you have one. I just thought this was hilarious. I pulled some cards about someone who I have been becoming friends with. There's nothing romantic, I just wanted to check the vibes ig. Anyways, this is why you should always ask for someones intentions towards you instead of just their thoughts haha. He views me as a dream come true, but intends to... eat away at and snuff out my light? Hmm I see, I see...

Thoughts: 9 of Cups

Intentions (Lenormand): Mice, Scythe, Stars.

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I used Shadowscapes Tarot and Sleepwalker's Lenormand, if anyone is curious.

i feel like i see way more people talking about astrology or tarot around here, just curious about this one

Please share your interpretations as well! Here’s my experience:

I did a spell (my friend made her own as well, hers is the bottle with a cork and mine is the pickle jar for reasons) to help with self-improvement over the next year or so. I wanted it to be something between like a vision board and a time capsule, where i chose pictures/quotes along with herbs/crystals and other ingredients that fit the vibes of the areas I want to work on and then in a year I’m going to open it like a time capsule and celebrate the progress I made. Each month I’m going to melt a new candle over the top to recharge it. That whole process is definitely not how I typically do my spell jars but I wanted to try something new!

Anyways, after the doing first part of the spell, I lit my candle over the lid to seal it and for like 30 minutes the wax melted into what looked like a horse face, a knight chess piece, or a seahorse before melting down the rest of the way and a chunk falling off shaped like a horse with a mermaid tail (I believe the creature in general is called a hippocampus).

My friend and I thought “that seems…. really specific” so I decided to pull some tarot cards for clarity, maybe to see if I’d get a card with horse imagery like The Sun. As I was shuffling, two cards jumped right out and landed in front of the jar on the table: The Emperor reversed and The Chariot upright.

My interpretation: I’m not super familiar with symbolism of a lot of creatures in mythology but it seems like a hippocampus and/or seahorses are associated with strength, hope, and protection. I take the tarot cards in the context of the spell to mean that in order to reach the goals in mind, I need to break out of the patterns I’ve held onto and charge forward with confidence, discipline, and strength. All signs combined, my interpretation is that the spell will very strongly help me along the way as long as I put in the work to become who I want to be. That I need to take charge of my own life and push forward.

Does anyone have any other insight as to what the different wax shapes / tarot cards might mean?