While some psychics prefer to go directly to what some call, "the source," others feel that using some kind of an aide, like a divination tool, will give them better clarity. Here are some of the more common tools used by psychics.
Tarot Cards
Invented in the 1400s, each of the 78 cards in a tarot deck depicts a different picture and has a different meaning. The meaning of the cards, along with their placement in the spread, allows psychics to glimpse into one's past, present and future.
One of the most popular tools among psychics, tarot cards are available in a wide variety of decks.
Tea Leaves
Originating in Asia and the Middle East, Tasseomancy, or the art of reading tea leaves, revolves around the interpretation of patterns of the tea leaves in a cup. A common way of doing this is to use loose tea leaves and after drinking the tea, leaving a small amount of tea in a cup.
The person being read is then asked to swirl what remains. The cup is then turned over and any leaves that are left in the cup are read by the psychic.
Crystal Balls
Reading a crystal ball uses the art of scrying. Scrying is an ancient technique that allows psychics to see images in surfaces such as crystal balls, mirrors and even water. Some trace the origins of crystal ball gazing to the time of the Druids.
Rune Stones
Rune stones are typically used to answer specific questions. Each of the 24 stones contains a letter from the Futhark alphabet, (the alphabet used by the Northern European Germanic people.) When the stones are cast the reader is able to answer the question by both the meaning of the stones and their placement in the spread.
Pendulums
One of the easiest tools used by psychics is the pendulum. The object of the pendulum is to hold it still and then ask a yes or no question. The pendulum will then begin swinging back and forth; one direction for yes, the other for no.
Automatic Writing
Many believe that automatic writing got its start with 19th century spiritualists. Sitting comfortably in the chair with a piece of paper and a pencil, the reader waits for their hand to automatically start writing. Some believe the information coming through is from a collective consciousness, while others believe they are receiving messages from the spirit world.
More Divination Tools for Psychic Readings
The above is just a sampling of some of the resources available for psychics who prefer to use some kind of divination tool when doing readings. Some additional tools include I Ching, the ancient Chinese that they involving yarrow sticks or coins, astrology, which focuses on the characteristics of an individual, mirror gazing, which is similar to crystal ball gazing, and palm reading, which interprets the lines on a person's hand. In choosing a tool, it's best to try out different ones to find out which one works best for an individual.
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