Entry #2: Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE - Catch Up! - Divining Differently â Divination Explorer
Again, thanks for the chance to catch up. My 2nd entry this week is about divination with charm throws.
I have been collecting charms this year and now I have a good many. I use them for divination in two ways. (1) I use them to clarify or add messages to a Tarot draw by reaching into my charm bag and pulling out a small bunch and throwing them across my spread or (2) I just âthrowâ charms on a table without using Tarot. There are other ways I have not yet experimented with: using a charm throw mat and pulling only a few charms (like one, two or three) to answer one, two or three questions. I think those sound like good methods; I just havenât tried them yet.
There are two ways I divine messages from charm throws. First, I look at the charms and see if I can intuitively draw any connections to my query or concern (that I had in mind as I threw the charms). I look at which charms are next to each other/far away from each other and see if that lends any significance. And I look at the throw as whole to see if it tells any kind of story or reveals any kind of message.
After my initial, intuitive impressions, I will sometimes look up what the charms signify. I downloaded a list of divinatory messages associated with the symbolism of charms and I refer to that if I want to delve deeper.
Although you donât have to just use charms for charm throws (you can use other household objects or objects that are meaningful for you, like ring, crystal or coin), I like the uniform quality of metallic charms that are similar in size. I have the numbers 0 through 9 and all the astrological signs, as well as other symbols important to me (like holiday and season symbols). I also strive to have just one or two of the same kind of charm in the bag (e.g., fish, hearts, etc.) and a wide variety of charms in my bag â accumulated from assortments sold at Walmart, Amazon and Michaelâs, plus others I have picked up here and there. Itâs a fun collecting hobby as well, because whenever Iâm in a thrift store, Iâm always hunting for charms I can add to my assortment.
Here is an example of a charm throw over a spread I did tonight. I did a three card draw (what do I need to know, what do I need think about and what do I need to do). The cards, at a rough glance, tell me that time is going by, it relates to my finances and I have to make a choice. The fact is I have made a rather big deposit on a cruise vacation and while I donât have to take it soon, I have to reserve it soon or I risk losing my $. The problem is I have been overwhelmed by my options, also Iâm not sure about spending the moolah. I see in the charm throw a shipâs wheel, a palm tree (maybe I need to pick the Florida embarkation instead of the New York one?) the number 8 â should I make that reservation on July 8? Will something happen in August (the 8th month)? And various other charms where the meaning is less evident: bike, Mom, peace symbol, star and oyster. Itâs a fun form of divination that makes you think.
Thanks for letting me share for this challenge.
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it during the New Moon & spend some extra time with her also.
) I use my the Morrigan oil to anoint the bracelet & myself. I thank her for her assistance & then wear the bracelet each day.
Iâll be tucking this recipe away for later 
if I can ever find rhubarb near me! I love the journal you created, too! The cover of the journal is beautiful, but the additions you made to really customize it are perfect!
This has been on my list of things to try, I just havenât gotten to it yet. Iâm glad it lifted your spirits!
Iâm glad it works for you - and citrine is such a great addition!
It sucks that they messed up your order, but hopefully it gets situated soon! In the meantime, those earrings make perfect talismans!
I stayed up to greet the sun for Winter Solstice, but definitely couldnât manage it for Summer Solstice 
I checked lol)
Your presence is a beautiful addition to the coven energy!
these challenges so much! it gives me an opportunity to explore so many aspects of the craft and catch up time is my favorite. I strive to have every badge one day : 
Dragon Magick - Blessed by Dragons
I stayed up then too, and pledged myself to the Goddess, feeling her presence in the cool night air 
Iâve always enjoyed the moonlight hours, even if itâs meant Iâve had to pay for them in daytime drowsiness⌠
because a couple of the ingredients I couldnât have in the posted recipe, I made my own! 
sign - Scorpio 
then also herbs 
associated with Water 
I also have been having a serious Tower portion of the year, going on about 3 months now 
Really hoping after this week that itâs coming to end though 
