Nature Mysticism & Magic
'Know Thyself'- using ancient and other natural oracle divination methods as a way to know oneself.
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Nature has always played an important role in human spirituality and mysticism. Many cultures have turned to the natural world for guidance and wisdom throughout history. There are many ways to find guidance from nature, including through animal spirits and totems, tree divination, flower messages, and more.
Wonders of nature are awe-inspiring phenomena in the natural world that occur due to natural processes and the laws of science. |
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There are several similarities between magic, spiritual experiences, and wonders of nature. All three can evoke a sense of awe and wonder, stirring emotions such as amazement and astonishment. They often involve elements of mystery, either due to hidden techniques in magic or the inherent complexity and depth of spiritual and natural phenomena.
However, it is important to note the distinction between the crafted experience of magic as entertainment and the spontaneous, unscripted phenomena of spiritual experiences and natural wonders.
However, it is important to note the distinction between the crafted experience of magic as entertainment and the spontaneous, unscripted phenomena of spiritual experiences and natural wonders.
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Tree Guidance and MagicTrees have long been associated with wisdom and spiritual guidance in many cultures. In tree divination, individuals connect with the energy of a specific tree to receive insight or guidance.
This can be done by sitting beneath the tree, meditating, or using the tree's leaves, bark, or wood in rituals. In Celtic traditions, Ogham is a form of divination using a set of symbols based on different trees. Each symbol represents a specific tree and carries a particular meaning that can be used for guidance. |
Flower MessagesFlowers have been used as symbols of love, friendship, and other emotions for centuries.
Some believe that flowers can also provide guidance and insights. To receive a flower message, you can select a flower that resonates with you and meditate on its symbolism or ask for a specific message from the flower. The color, shape, and type of flower may all hold significance and can be interpreted according to various cultural or personal beliefs. |
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Animal Spirits and TotemsMany indigenous cultures, particularly Native American tribes, believe in animal totems or spirit animals. These are creatures believed to represent an individual's personality traits or life's journey.
An animal totem is typically chosen for an individual at birth and provides lifelong guidance. Some people also believe that certain animals can serve as temporary spirit guides, appearing in dreams or real life to deliver important messages or provide direction during challenging times. To connect with your spirit animal or totem, you can spend time in nature observing wildlife, meditate on a specific animal, or pay attention to recurring animal symbols in your dreams. |
Obtaining guidance from nature involves tuning into the natural world, connecting with its energies, and being open to receiving messages or insights. These practices can help individuals connect more deeply with nature, gain insight into their lives, and find inspiration and guidance.
Remember, however, that interpretations of nature's messages can be highly personal and may not always align with traditional or cultural beliefs.
Listen to your intuition and trust your own interpretations as you explore these mystical practices.
Listen to your intuition and trust your own interpretations as you explore these mystical practices.
iChing
I Ching, also known as the "Book of Changes," is a Chinese divination system that uses a set of 64 hexagrams made up of six lines each. The lines can be solid or broken, representing the yin and yang principles.
To consult the I Ching, a person typically casts three coins six times. Each toss can result in a solid or broken line, which, when combined, form a hexagram. Each hexagram has an associated interpretation or message. |
Runes
Runes are symbols that are part of a runic alphabet used by Germanic languages before the adoption of the Latin alphabet.
For divination, runes are usually inscribed on small stones, tiles, or chips of wood. Individuals seek guidance by randomly drawing one or more runes from a bag or casting them onto a cloth or surface. Each rune has a meaning or association, and the position or proximity of the runes can modify these meanings. |
Crystal Guidance & Messages
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Crystal oracle and divination methods are practices often associated with the New Age movement, mysticism, and spirituality. These practices are used to gain insight into personal or collective issues, connect with higher wisdom, or find guidance for the future. But do remember that we live in a dynamic universe and taking appropriate actions can help to manifest a life, as co-creators of our destiny!
Crystal oracle involves the use of crystals or gemstones to receive messages or insights. Practitioners believe that each crystal carries specific energies, frequencies, or vibrations that can provide intuitive guidance. The practitioner may use a set of crystals, often selected for their perceived qualities, and cast them on a surface or arrange them in a particular pattern. The position, proximity, and orientation of the crystals are then interpreted to reveal messages. Crystal oracle can be approached in various ways, such as through meditation with a specific crystal, drawing a crystal from a bag at random, or using a crystal oracle deck, which consists of cards that represent different crystals and their associated meanings. The underlying belief is that by tapping into the unseen or spiritual world, one can gain insight that might not be readily apparent through conventional means. |
These practices hold deep personal and spiritual significance, serving as tools for
self-reflection, exploration, and personal growth.
It is important to utilize these divination techniques to know oneself, to find guidance and support.
We live in a dynamic universe... So, no point in using these oracles to 'predict' the future!
Ability to 'look into the future' & Oracle Decks (Book excerpt- it is a SEOUL CONNECTION)
Ji Won casually asked Juma, “are you able to look into the future?”
Juma said, “well, we all have certain intuitive abilities. The more one is in-sync with the natural energy, that much more we can determine events, particularly if they are supposed to occur in the near future. Why do you ask?”
Ji Won answered, “we have these oracle cards and sticks in Korea. I have always questioned how good they really are at predicting future events. So, I wondered if you knew anything about it.”
Juma smiled and got up. She motioned Ji Won to follow. She went into her study and opened one of the side cabinets. Ji Won looked inside and thought, ‘there must be atleast forty or maybe fifty boxes of various Oracle divination decks.’ She looked at Ji Won with a twinkle in her eyes and said, “pick one of them, whichever appeals to you and I will show you something cool…” Saying this she went back to the living room, leaving Ji Won alone with the oracle divination decks.
Ji Won looked thru them. They had all kinds of titles and artwork. Some were claiming to be from ancient civilizations, some had fantasy art and some others had picturesque nature images. Finally, he selected one that had a picture of horse on its box cover and brought it with him to the living room. Ji Won liked horses. He was fascinated by them.
Juma was waiting for him at the table and Ji Won joined her. He offered her the box. Juma shook her head saying, “no no... I don’t need it. You are going to do something fun.” Ji Won looked skeptically at her and settled down at the table and started inspecting that oracle deck.
Finally, when Ji Won looked up, Juma said, “now, is there something in the near future that you would like to know about?” Ji Won quickly answered, “ofcourse! Read more...
Juma said, “well, we all have certain intuitive abilities. The more one is in-sync with the natural energy, that much more we can determine events, particularly if they are supposed to occur in the near future. Why do you ask?”
Ji Won answered, “we have these oracle cards and sticks in Korea. I have always questioned how good they really are at predicting future events. So, I wondered if you knew anything about it.”
Juma smiled and got up. She motioned Ji Won to follow. She went into her study and opened one of the side cabinets. Ji Won looked inside and thought, ‘there must be atleast forty or maybe fifty boxes of various Oracle divination decks.’ She looked at Ji Won with a twinkle in her eyes and said, “pick one of them, whichever appeals to you and I will show you something cool…” Saying this she went back to the living room, leaving Ji Won alone with the oracle divination decks.
Ji Won looked thru them. They had all kinds of titles and artwork. Some were claiming to be from ancient civilizations, some had fantasy art and some others had picturesque nature images. Finally, he selected one that had a picture of horse on its box cover and brought it with him to the living room. Ji Won liked horses. He was fascinated by them.
Juma was waiting for him at the table and Ji Won joined her. He offered her the box. Juma shook her head saying, “no no... I don’t need it. You are going to do something fun.” Ji Won looked skeptically at her and settled down at the table and started inspecting that oracle deck.
Finally, when Ji Won looked up, Juma said, “now, is there something in the near future that you would like to know about?” Ji Won quickly answered, “ofcourse! Read more...
