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Contents

Preliminary

Methods of Divination
Ethics

Runes

Numerology

number - letter correspondences
magic square
interpretation
symbolism of numbers
the five platonic solids

Astrology

astrological signs and associations
planetary energies
planetary associations
the twelve houses
angles and quadrants
reference chart

Geomancy

I Ching

Tarot Basics

basics
tarot invocation
tarot spreads
tarot affiliations

Preliminary

Methods of Divination

aeromancy - through atmospheric conditions
alchemy - turning base metals into gold
alectryomancy - a bird picks grain from a circle of letter s
aleuromancy - answers to questions baked nto balls of dough
apantomancy - through meetings with animals
astrology - through movement of stars
augury - through the behavior of animals
austromancy - study of wind belomancy the tossing of arrows
capnomancy - smoke rising from fires
cartomancy - through cards (tarot)
causimomancy - objects found after a fire
ceroscopy - hot wax poured into cold water
crystallomancy - through reading crystals
dice reading - through dice
domino reading - through dominoes
dowsing- locating objects with rod food reading through types of foods
geomancy - through reading sand markings
gyromancy - people formed in a circle of letters swirl until they fall down
graphology - through handwriting
hydromancy - through signs in water
I ching - through created hexagrams
lithomancy - through stones of different colors
metoposcopy - through lines on forehead
moleoscopy - through reading moles on body
necromancy - through asking the dead to answer questions
numerology - through numbers
oneiromancy - through dreams
onyomancy - through study of fingernails
pyromancy - through the actions of a candle
palmistry - through reading of palms
phrenology - reading bumps on head
radiesthesia - through pendulums
rhapsodomancy - through opening a book of poetry at random
runes - through ancient alphabetical systems
scrying - gazing into a reflective surface
sortilege - drawing lots
tasseography - through reading tea leaves

Ethics in Divination

Do not belittle any other method of divination.
Always read only with prior consent.
Know well the cards with which you are working and practice often.
Always use positive imagery in your work.
Be non-judgemental. always advise in a non-threatening and receptive manner
Know your limits.
Develop and maintain confidence.
Respect the cycles and lessons of life.
Honor your doubts and intuitions.
Take care of yourself.
Don’t give advice which you do not follow yourself. offer insights and options.
Do not go beyond the scope of the session as defined by your client.
Always ground afterwards.

Runes

Numerology

Number - Letter Correspondences

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
a	b	c	d	e	f	g	h	i
j	k	l	m	n	o	p	q	r
s	t	u	v	w	x	y	z

The Magic Square
(Saturn)

4	9	2
3	5	7
8	1	6

Interpretation

Day of birth = destiny number (what to learn in a lifetime)

Day aspect = material lessons
Month aspect = social lessons
Year aspect = spiritual lessons

Formal first name = social, business, way of looking at things

Nickname = day to day and family affairs, friendship, love
Full name = response to your destiny name (head number)
Vowels = heart number
Consonats = hand number
All letters = head number

Symbolism of Numbers

One

symbol: the monad
geometric figure: the point
celestial body: the sun
cosmic creation: the one, the beginning, the upperworld
personality: the great hero
meaning: the beginning, purity, potential, promise, leadership
positive: energetic, enthusiastic, hard-working
negative: egocentric, resentful, hyper-active
careers: business, science, sales
compatible numbers: 4,7
challenge numbers: 3,8
incompatible numbers: 2,5,6,9
lesson: you are not always the center of things.Allow others to shine as well. Joy will come when the time is right.
Best time for: starting business ventures

Two

symbol: the dyad
geometric figure: the line
celestial body: the moon
cosmic creation: the separation of the one into two balanced opposites
personality: the diplomat
characterisics: adaptable, dependable
meaning: the transformation, change, division, separation partnership, relationship, duality, decision, writing
positive: diplomatc, patient, caring
negative: dependent, wishy-washy, lives in fantasy world
careers: social work, nursing, teaching, child care
compatible numbers: 5,8 challenge numbers: 4,9
incompatible numbers: 3,6,7,1
lesson: learn to believe in your own strengths, be determined. DonÕt be influenced by every opinion that comes along.
Best time for: romantic relationships, court cases

Three

symbol: the triad
geometric figure: triangle
celestial body: Mercury
cosmic creation: the birth of life, the birth of the gods
personality: the artist, the communicator
characteristics: enthusiastic, adaptable
meaning: the creative, reunion, birth, synthesis, growth, take action, communicate
positive: creative, adaptable, productive
negative, chaotic, overbearing, disorganized
careers: artist, consultant, media and communication, health care
compatible numbers: 6,9
challenge numbers: 1, 5
incompatible numbers: 4,7,8,2
lesson: Remain creative but learn to be responsible as well. Learn to listen to others feelings. Learn the mystery of silence.
Best time for: creative activities

Four

symbol: the tetrad
geometric figure: the square, the cross
celestial body: Saturn
cosmic energy: setting the foundation for life, the middle world is created.
personality: the executive
characteristics: pragmatic, determined meaning: physical self, reaching out, turning in, meeting, travel, foundations, work,
positive: hard working, determined, logical, constructive
negative: dull, unchanging, little imagination
careers: builders, financial advisor, administrator
compatible numbers: 1,7
challenge numbers: 2,6
incompatible numbers: 5,8,9,3
lesson: Learn to relax and let things be. Regulating things too much can be just as ineffective as no order at all. Be patient with others.
Best time for: building projects

Five

symbol: the pentagon
geometric figure: the pentagram
celestial body: Mars
cosmic energy: the creation of humankind. People either come to learn that spirit must be emphasized over the material (upright) or suffer loss when materialism is emphasized over spirit (inverted)
personality: the traveler, the trickster
characteristics: excessiveness, human qualities, observation
meaning: the personal, cycles, loss, change, challenge, freedom, courage, humanity
positive: friendly, adventurous, good with people
negative: deceiptful, critical, excessive
careers: public relations, academic, observer
compatible numbers: 2,8
challenge numbers: 3,7
incompatible numbers: 6,9,1,4
lesson: Be true to yourself and not every fad that comes along. Take time for yourself. Learn to take control of your worries and fears.
Best time for: building or growing non-romatic relationships

Six

symbol: the hexagon
geometric figure: the six pointed star, the cube
celestial body: Jupiter
cosmic energy: gain or re-gain, humankind suffers loss and learns from it
personality: the wise teacher
characteristics: harmony, knowledge, searching, expansion
meaning: harmony, learning, health, contentment, relaxation
positive: harmonious, wise, seek out experiences
negative: picky, arrogant, pushy
careers: teacher, lawyer, researcher
compatible numbers: 3,9
challenge numbers: 4,8
incompatible numbers: 7,1,2,5
lesson: Rememeber to have fun in your life. Pleasing the sense on occasion is not a bad thing. Learn to set limits for yourself and in your relationships with others.
Best time for: Starting school or school projects, expansion projects

Seven

symbol: the heptagon
geometric figure: the heptagram
celestial body: Venus
cosmic energy: humanity learns the lesson of love and beauty, the underworld is created
personality: the mystic, the lover
characteristics: mysticism, mystery
meaning: resolution, luck, spirituality
positive: loving, respectful, deeply spiritual
negative: withdrawn, foolish, secretive
careers: artist, spiritual leader, diviner, mediator
compatible numbers: 1,4 challenge numbers: 5,9 incompatible numbers: 8,2,3,6
lesson: Take some time to clearly set out your goals and directions. Be careful not to give your love out at your own expense. Take time to care for yourself as well.
Best time for: spiritual matters

Eight

symbol: octagon
geometric figure: octagram
celestial body: Pluto
cosmic energy: the lessons of the continous cycles of death and rebirth
personality: the politician
characteristics: organizer, leader, renewal, endings, permanence
meaning: sex, death, regeneration, achievements, rewards, infinity, setting priorities
positive: determination, envigorating, can see the big picture
negative: calculating, quick to judge, depressed and obsessed
careers: politician, motivational leader, advisor
compatible numbers: 2,5
challenge numbers: 6,1
incompatible numbers: 9,3,4,7
lesson: Remember justice. DonÕt be too quick to judge or end things too soon. Learn to let go of those things that are not worth continuing.
Best time for: ending negative connections, maintaining

Nine

symbol: enneagon
geometric figure: enneagram
celestial body: Neptune
cosmic energy: the first cycle of creation is completed, all things are in balance personality: the visionary
characteristics: meaning: completion, ending, attainment, alternative health
positive: spiritual, broad-minded, visionary
negative: power-hungy, controlling, viscious careers: writers, spiritual worker, working with animals or plants
compatible numbers: 3,6
challenge numbers: 7,2
incompatible numbers: 1,4,5,8
lesson: Be wary of over-basking in glory. Make sure your visions are not beyond your own means. Be willing to delegate to others and give praise when earned.
Best time for: completing projects

Ten

symbol: pythagoreasÕ triangle
geometric figure: decagon
celestial body: Uranus
cosmic energy: a new cycle of creation is begun
personality: the knight on a quest
characteristics: forthright, committed
meaning: seek out a new direction based on past learning
positive: dedicated. loyal, brave
negative: procrastinates, constantly on the move, critical
careers: tour guide, travel agent
compatible numbers: 4,7
challenge numbers: 3,8
incompatible numbers: 2,5,6,9
lesson: Learn how to motivate yourself, Learn to appreciate what you already have.
Best time for: finding new directions

Eleven

meaning: the psychic and occult, inspiration, joy

Twelve

the sanhedrin number of sides on a cube representing creation completion (12 months, zodiacs, tribes of israel sacrifice, power

Thirteen

the sanhedrin plus the leader number of people in a traditional coven power, regeneration, witchcraft

Fourteen

challenge, danger, rely on intuition

Fifteen

personal magnetism getting money avoid selfishness

Sixteen

danger by overconfidence

Seventeen

harmony, spirituality, love, peace

Nineteen

goodness, general success

Twenty

awakening, rebirth, precognitive dreams

Twenty-one

advancement, victory over struggle freedom, independence, the sun

Twenty-two

celestial body: neptune meaning: the cynic, control, vision the total number of angels the names of god

The Five Platonic Solids

Tetrahedron (pyramid)
element: fire
composition: four triangles

Octahedron
element: air
composition: 8 triangles

Cube
element: earth
composition: 6 squares

Icosahedron
element: water
composition: 20 triangles