SavannahConjure
Savannah Conjure
...Spirit and Musings from the Deep South
Saturday, March 26, 2016
Reading Is Fundamental (Part 2)
SavannahConjure
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Reading is Fundamental (Part 1)
My Reading Process
Hello all, sorry for my absence, it has been a crazy few weeks here with family such, but I'm back now with a new post. I was doing a reading for a friend a week or so ago, and I decided my next post should be on divination. Now its my belief that one of the first skills you should learn if your going to be using spell work is the ability to divine with accuracy and clarity. I was taught that before every working a reading must be done so as to really understand the situation you may be dealing with. There are so many things that can be lurking under the surface, and divination can help uncover those shadows, or blessings.
Reading items, yes its a chair. |
It is so important to be able to read confidently. Whatever system you choose to use, it should be able to give sound advice on an issue, uncover things hidden, and provide solutions to problems. My main form of reading is through Tarot, and so that will be what is discussed in this blog. When I read I do those three things, and I recommend you all do the same, as well as take cues from the cards as to what spell work needs to be done (How to do this will be a separate post). I will be going over the process that I go through when I read, additional paraphernalia I use, and how or why I use it. I use the Rider Waite Smith deck, I'm old fashioned that way. its what I learned with way back when, and I feel its symbols are presented clearly without clutter and distraction.
You can see my set up on the left of my space I set up when I read. Il be going through what is present and why and how I use it. Also, yes, its a chair. Its at a perfect height. The first thing that I do is rub a bit of the Florida water onto my hands, just a bit. I then do the same for the candle and incense basin. Florida water is a floral scented cologne used in many traditions as a cleansing and blessing agent, and it smells lovely. Next I pray specific psalms from my psalter as I anoint the candle with my psychic vision oil, and light the incense. Now I do something different when I light incense for new people. I write their name and birthday on a small strip of paper, anoint it with the same oil, and burn it with star anise in the incense basin before I ignite the incense. Its just what I do, it carries the energy to the spirits. I Then perform the reading. if I have any yes or no questions or need clarification, I use the four coins pictured. they fall in patterns that give yes, no's and maybes, as well as other added info Id rather keep to myself. now for the spreads and the like:
My readings are split into two styles; one for general or longer complex readings, and basic readings with specific questions. When I doreadings that are based around specific questions , such as, "when will I find a job?" or "I feel I'm cursed what's going on?" etc. I do a three card spread on the question. I will continue to draw three cards, reshuffling as more related issues arise during the reading.I feel Three cards is plenty, and really narrows the focus and makes for more specific answers from Spirit on the issue at hand. Now, For general readings or year readings I do something different. I pull a Square of Nine;three rows of three cards, plus any cards that fall out during the shuffle. For clarity I'mgoing to explain what the positions, rows, and columns mean below:
1--2--3
4--5--6
(10) 7--8--9
(5)- the center card, card five, is the main focus of the reading or year to come. Itrepresents the energies and influence that will be most prominent during theyear.
(2,4,6,8)- I call this the cross. Cards in the cross represent directinfluences. Things in the coming year that will affect you strongly that you have the power to change, or can be changed in general. However they also exert direct influence on you. They represent things you caninfluence yourself, or can be effected by you directly. These cards also havespecific positional meanings, which are;
*(2,8)- Cards two andeight are mirror images; card two represents things that are holding you down,blocking you and obstructing you. Card eight is its reverse, this representsthings that hold you up, uplift and support you.
*(4,6)- Cards four andsix, like the previous cards are opposites. Card four represents things thathave already come to pass, things from the past that will have aneffect on the coming year. Card six represents things yet to come. This cardrepresents an event that will transpire that will either cause harm or bringblessings if the current course of your life plays out.
(1,3,7,9)- these are the corner cards. These cards represent thing thatwill influence you in a more subtle way, and are resistant to change, by you. Most importantly however, theseissues are out of your control. You will not be able to influence these issuesdirectly, as they are not necessarily caused or related to you. They are theenvironmental issues, things happening around, not to you. Often caused andconcerned with other people and their motives and lives, and how that mayaffect you. Cards on the left side corners are essentially fixed; difficult if not impossible to manipulate. Cards in the right corners, while still resistant, have the potential for change, with hard work, if needed.
(10)- This space is reserved for cards that pop out during the shuffling ordealing process. These cards want to speak so much that they jump out at me.They represent warnings, important lessons, and important changes that need tobe made. other cards show this as well but these are particularly important.
To close out My readings, I say a small prayer, and ring my hands out to shake off any crud. I then blow out the candle and pack up all my implements. I then wash my hands with soap and water. I also get a snack and a drink of water.
I hope this post was interesting to you all. if you have any questions please comment,
Blessings+++
SavannahConjure
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Next Up...
What's To Come
Sorry for the lack of posts, iv been a tad bit busy as of late. I thought I would take the time to preview what I will be writing about in the coming weeks. I'm working on two upcoming blogs that should be posted soon. The ability to divine on situations is essential, and so The first will be a breakdown of how I do card readings. it will outline the process, what I do and how as well as the items I use. the next will be an example reading, one I did for a friend whos permission I have to use on the blog. I also have gotten some great ideas from various groups on facebook that will become posts, and separate pages in the coming month.
Blessings to All,
SavannahConjure
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Hot Damn! Hot and Spicey in Conjure
Feel The Burn
Mmm Cinnimon Rolls Sound Good... |
***This will be a good example of the kinds of posts you will be seeing here. There will be long ones such as this, as well as smaller ones with simpler information. Blessings.
Blessings+++