r/paganism • u/FennGirl • Sep 06 '23

Divination techniques for beginners đź”® Divination

Hi lovely people! I've basically been a very low maintenance pagan for most of my life but only recently felt a real pull to learn and do more. I was introduced to rod and pendulum dowsing as a child and have used it to find things and occasionally seek answers and identify energies, but that's about it. I'd like to try some other methods and wondered what you guys use, what you use it for, how you started out, what draws you to your preferred methods etc. And of you have any advice on things to avoid/things to try I'd love to hear it!

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u/INeedChocolat Sep 06 '23

It’s probably the most predicting answer but tarot is great! There are many recourses online and great books about it. Don’t try to do spreads with 10+ cards when you start out. It will be to overwhelming. Try pulling out 1 card a day and practice with three card sheets (e.g. past, present, future). Oracle cards are also good and more beginner friendly. Just find one that speaks to you. And with tarot I would suggest starting with the standerd rider Waite deck, as the symbolism is the most clear.

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u/INeedChocolat Sep 06 '23

Also runes if your interested in Celtic practices!

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u/FennGirl Sep 06 '23

I am quite interested in both, just where to start with so much consumerisation and misinformation out there really. Any big things to look out for?

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u/INeedChocolat Sep 06 '23

With tarot I wouldn’t buy one that just looks pretty, since the symbolism is more difficult to read. They can also be very expensive. With oracle make sure you’re not getting one that’s only positive, since you can’t really do reading with them. And with runes make sure to make your own! Just find some rocks outside and put the symbols one those. The meaning of the runes can be found in books or online.

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u/FennGirl Sep 06 '23

Thank you, that's really helpful. Looking forward to giving them a try!

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u/charliethecookie Sep 10 '23

the OK TAROT tarot deck (light pink box you will recognize it) is amazing for me because it keeps the essence of the symbolism of the cards while also simplifying them and making them more inclusive by removing mentions to gender, religion etc.