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The Art of Astragalomancy

Derived from the Ancient Greek words for knucklebones and talus bones, “astragalus” and “astragali,” and the suffix for divination or magic, “mancy.”

This form of Cleromancy— divination through casting quadruped bones or dice, has been recorded throughout history in several areas of the world. It is even suggested by researchers that the practice stretches farther back before record as well.

It’s been estimated that the rediscovered astragali near altars or funeral locations in Greece, Mediterranean, and Near East countries, dated back to pre-500 BCE.

Although the earliest documentation of dice was from the Egyptian game of Senet, played before 3000 BCE and up to 2nd century CE. Games involving dice has also been recorded in ancient Indian texts such as the Mahābhārata from 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE.

Moreover, the Shona people of Southern Africa performed divination with Hakata, also known as carved wood or bone dice.

Traditionally, sheep and goat knucklebones would be marked with letters or numbers. These markings would then become associated with specific meanings that would hold the answers to the querent or diviner’s questions. Through a random sequence, a prediction can be made through interpretation— stringing them together as a sentence.

Astragalomancy is certainly not a thing of the past. In our modern day, the 14th Dalai Lama has been known to consult the Mo, a dice divination method based on Buddhist philosophy and Tibetan shaman traditions!

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How to read the Common Dice

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As we all know, modern game or divination knucklebones and dice are made out of plastic, metal, and even crystals. The common die is quadruped and known as the d6, as it has 6 sides.

You will need 3 of these die in order to perform the most commonly used method of dice divination— originating from a traditionally Ancient Tibetan technique. A circle is first needed to be drawn on a paper or ground unless a divination mat with a pre-drawn circle has already been purchased. Ask the (open-ended) question, cast the dice, and you will be answered.

Pay attention to the position of the dice. You will have to examine if any fell outside of the circle. Interpret as written below:

1 Die outside - Obstacles or difficulties may lie ahead in the near future… things will not go as planned (Maybe)

2 Dice outside - Quarrels or disagreements are likely in regards to this situation… (No)

3 Dice outside - Luck, fortune and success! You’ll be fine, so no further reading is needed… (Yes)

The dice that falls within the circle will reveal a message based on the sum:

0, 1, 2) Sorry, no answer for the querent. They will have to try again some other day.

3) The querent will experience change in certain circumstances within their life soon.

4) There will likely be arguments or unpleasantries in a future exchange or regarding situation due to a misunderstanding.

5) An unforeseen revelation or obtainment in knowledge will come, helping the querent fulfill their desired manifestations.

6) Be wary of loss of any kind; financial, relationship, material items, etc.

7) Someone is possibly being cunning and causing setbacks. Otherwise, the querent will have general hardships or obstacles in the near future, but they should not fret, as it will be remedied in due time.

8) Stop! The querent shouldn’t act impulsively, as it may lead to trouble or undesirable results. Be patient and practical about this situation. Possible injustice or external factors are in the way as well.

9) May be a sign of rekindling or forgiveness in the matters of the heart. The querent may find themselves in a potential romantic or business union in the near future. Success in these areas are likely.

10) New beginnings in family life, career path or community are soon to come! This can refer to a birth of project, promotion or literal baby.

11) There may be a potential loss of a person in the querent’s life, short term illness… Or the return of a person who was estranged from them.

12) A very important message is to come, and the querent may need to seek guidance if it refers to legal matters. Alternatively, this may rather refer to a large sum of money coming into the querent’s life soon.

13) The querent may need to redirect their path, as continuing may lead them to more obstacles or disappointments.

14) There will be a friend or family member who will offer assistance. Alternatively, this result may suggest a new romance arriving soon.

15) The querent will need to proceed with caution and avoid starting new ventures for the next week. Try not to be drawn into gossip or temptations.

16) There will be time to relax through a short trip, entertainment, and/or emotions of relief through money coming in for the querent.

17) A change of perspective and/or adjustment in one’s plans may be needed. The querent should be receptive to the advice and council of others, whether they know them or not.

18) There is luck, success and blessings on the way! The querent will feel completion or fulfilment after a long journey.

*Note: The Tibetans believe that 2 dice falling on top of the other while throwing, suggests that the querent will receive a gift in the near future. They will also need to re-throw the dice for their reading.

**It is also believed that a die falling on the floor after performing the reading on a tabletop, signifies losing a close friendship.

***If you own DnD dice, you may find divination resources online that interpret the meanings of higher numbers.

****Some people may additionally associate the numbers to numerology interpretations to provide more insight!

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VOID STATE APPRECIATION.

I am grateful for the void, I can tap into it whenever I’d like to. It’s easy to tap into and really calming.

I can hear nothing but my thoughts, it’s a place where I can be at peace without the fear of anything unexpected to occur.

It’s a wonderful state to be in, it is soothing for my head and it is also great for manifesting my desires within seconds.

Mastering the void feels amazing, knowing that I can be in this peaceful state whenever I’d like and that I can manifest my desires right then and there is comforting.

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Types Of Witches

Alexandrian Witch: A witch who practices the magic founded by Alex and Maxine Sanders in the 1960s with a focus on ritual and ceremonial magic.

Angel Witch: A witch who works with Angels rather than or in addition to traditional deities

Animist Witch: A witch who believes there is life in all things and sees no distinction between human, plant, animal, or material objects. The animist witch sees the Universe as a living entity and all are connected by it.

Art Witch: A witch who uses art as the medium of their magic.

Augury Witch: A witch who divines omens, signs, and symbols.

Axis Mundi Witch: A witch who studies the core idea that there is a central pillar that joins Earth to Heaven.

British Traditional Witch: A witch who focuses on the superstitions and spells that originated in the British Isles.

Celtic Witch: A witch who focuses on Celtic and Welsh deities, mythology, rituals, and earth magic.

Ceremonial Witch: A witch who practices high magick (ceremonial) such as Hermetic, Thelemic, and Enochian with a rigid and step-by-step method.

Chaos Witch: A witch who has a contemporary practice that incorporates many types of magic and is guided intuitively rather than with strict steps as seen in high magick.

Chthonioi Witch: A witch who practices a variation of the Alexandrian tradition which also includes Greek gods and goddesses.

Correllian Witch: A witch that practices a type of Wicca founded in the late 20th century by Caroline High Correll. She descended from a line of Cherokee Didanvwisgi who intermarried with Scottish Traditional Witches, and Correllian witchcraft was further influenced by Aradian Witchcraft and the Spiritualist Church.

Cosmic Witch: A witch who focuses on astrology and the placement of planets, stars, and moons when practicing their craft.

Crystal Witch: A witch who focuses heavily on crystals in their magic.

Dianic Witch: Branching from Wicca, Dianic Witches focus on female deities. Dianic Witchcraft is named after the Roman goddess Diana, ruler of hunting, nature, and the Moon.

Eclectic Witch: A witch that incorporates many different traditions into their craft; slightly similar to the chaos witch, but they may follow strict guidelines if desired.

Egyptian Witch: A witch who follows a path similar to Wicca, but with a focus on the Egyptian deities.

Elemental Witch: A witch who works with the five esoteric elements: earth, air, fire, water, and spirit.

Faery Witch: A witch who works with the Fae rooted in Irish and Scottish culture.

Folk Witch: “Cunning Folk” ; hereditary witches who follow a path similar to British witchcraft and used their magic and skills for practical purposes which were passed down through generations; *not common*

Gardnerian Witch: A witch who practiced a secret, formal, and highly structured version of Wicca based on the works of Gerald Gardner, who is credited for the modern witchcraft movement.

Green Witch: A witch that uses gardening and herbalism in most of their craft and often focuses on healing work and earth magic.

Hearth Witch: A witch who focuses on magick in the home.

Hedge Witch: A solitary witch that holds both kitchen and green witch attributes, such as making healing potions and brews in the kitchen; think of the old women in the woods archetype.

Hellenic Witch: A pagan witch who worships the ancient Greek pantheon of gods and goddesses.

Hereditary Witch: Unique to each family, a hereditary witch learns from their ancestral line.

Kitchen Witch: A witch who focuses on magick at home, especially the kitchen.

Left-handed Witch: A witch who often breaks taboos.

Luciferian Witch: A witch who believes Lucifer as the “bringer of light” and reveres the angel for enlightenment, independence, questioning authority, and progressive ideals.

Lunar Witch: A witch that heavily uses the cycles of the moon to do nearly all her magical work.

Music Witch: A witch who uses music as the medium of her magic.

Neo-Pagan Witch: An umbrella term for witches who practice newer forms of the craft such as Wicca, Gardernianism, and all new earth-based customs.

Norse Witch: A witch who centers their craft around Norse tradition of ancient sorcery and deities such as Odin and Freya.

Right-handed Witch: A witch that practices magic that is guided by social norms.

Satanic Witch: A witch that lives by the seven Satanic tenets and is strongly against the constructs of a dictatorial society; has nothing to do with worshiping the Christian’s idea of Lucifer. Devil-worshiping does exist elsewhere under the broad realm of witchcraft, neither is exclusive to one another.

Scandinavian Witch: A witch who practices and studies Danish Folklore and some Norse traditions.

Sea Witch: A witch who practices water-based magic and usually lives in a coastal area. A water witch works with lakes, rivers, streams, and is not confound to the ocean.

Secular Witch: A witch who practices magick without worshiping any deities, or their deities and witchcraft are kept separate.

Shamanic Witch: A witch who uses an altered state of consciousness to deliver their magic.

Sigil Witch: Also known as Word Witch, these practitioners use sigils and words weaved into their magic

Solitary Witch: A witch who practices alone rather than in a coven.

Tech Witch: A witch who does most of her work digitally or with some form of technology; this will become more prevalent over time in modern witchcraft.

Thelema Witch: A witch who uses the occult philosophy founded by Aleister Crowley, which centers around ceremonial magic and Egyptian rituals.

Traditional Witch:

Traditional witches are witches who have a base in the history of witchcraft and the Old Craft that came before Wicca. They take a historical (traditional) approach to their practice and often will study their ancestors or other folklore attached to witchcraft. Traditional witches want to honor the “old” ways of practicing their craft, and will often focus on working with the local history and spirits of where they are or where they’ve come from. While these witches do old history and customs in high regard, there are absolutely contemporary traditional witches practicing today.

Wiccan Witch: A witch who practices the modern pagan religion of Wicca introduced by Gerald Gardner. ***Note: Wicca is a religion; witchcraft is not a religion, although can be involved in religious beliefs and should thus be legally protected equally.

Information found on: https://www.letterstolilith.com/blog/the-different-types-of-witches

Affirmations for instant manifestation

I manifest instantly and limitlessly.

The 3D instantly conforms to my desired reality.

I manifest at the blink of an eye.

I always receive my manifestations quicker than expected.

My manifestations come so quickly, I never have to wait.

My mind is so powerful. I get whatever I want when I want it.

I literally manifest so easily and quickly.

Every desire manifests instantly for me.

I shift realities whenever I want.

Everything I want comes to me instantly.

Why you should lock your mirrors and how to do it

Taken from my BOS, inspired by a viral tiktok, adapted to my own practice

In Mesoamerican culture, mirrors were seen as portals. Some say that these portals are from one dimension to another, and others say it is a portal to the realm of the dead. This is why many witches suggest covering your mirrors at night or if they are facing your bed. However, some may want to have the full convenience of not covering their mirrors at all, during any time of day. This is where locking mirrors comes in. Not only is it convenient, but it adds another layer of protection to your home. Wards mean nothing if you have an open portal to the dead in your bathroom.

How to lock a mirror:

Gather full moon water, florida water, or another protective liquid that won’t leave a stain on the mirror.

Wash (physically clean) and cleanse (spiritually clean) your hands. You can do this by running them under water or passing them through incense smoke.

Dip your fingers into the moon water, or whatever liquid you are using, and draw a pentacle or protective sigil on the mirror. Imagine the mirror closing (you can visualize this as a light behind the mirror fading, or metal bars locking in front of the mirror--whatever your mind’s eye sees the portal as).

Let the water on the mirror air-dry on its own.

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