What is Divination?
Excellent, you’re here and ready to learn! This week, we’re aiming to answer the question, what is Divination?
According to Merriam-Webster, to divine means:
to seek to predict future events or discover hidden knowledge usually by the interpretation of omens or by the aid of supernatural powers
True Seers are gifted wizards who are able to see into the future without the aid of interpretive tools. Those who veritably possess the Inner Eye may make Prophecies, or predictions about the future, which are recorded in orbs and kept in the Ministry’s Department of Mysteries.
Even those who are not gifted as natural Seers are able to divine with the use of interpretive tools. These may include crystal balls, tea leaves, runes, and Tarot cards. Many of the methods of Divination that we’ll be studying over the next few years incorporate these interprative tools in order to help answer questions, analyze the past, and anticipate the future. Other methods, such as Palmistry and Astrology, focus on patterns and symbols in the world around us to make observations and interpretations.
Each method that we will study has advantages and limitations, and some methods are more suitable to certain situations than others. As you learn about each method of Divination, think about the types of information that can be ascertained. Does the method answer a question or make unprompted observations? Do the readings focus on one person, multiple people, or the world at large?
When used properly, Divination can guide us to improve our lives by helping us to make informed decisions and increase our control over the future. Divination is not destiny; rather, it provides insight to help us overcome challenges.
Homework
Please answer the following questions in complete sentences. Your responses must be in your own words.
1. What do you already know about Divination, prior to taking this course? What are you hoping to learn? 10 points
2. Divination is often considered an art form. Why do you suppose this is? 10 points
3. Many branches/methods of Divination end with the suffix -mancy. What do you think this suffix means? 5 points
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