Candles have been used in many rituals in both religion and metaphysical practices. Wicca uses candles in many spells, sometimes calling out for a specific candle.
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Shedding Light on Candle Superstitions
Mirror Mirror – Reflecting on our Luck
Mirrors may be commonplace these days, but they still hold a touch of magic in our lives. In older times mirrors were used as a divination tool. Many superstitions were created around mirrors because of this, especially around breaking a mirror.
I Ching Explained – Ancient through Modern Times
Even though the I Ching is 3,000 years old, it still has power in the 21st century. And the power does not just extend to China, where it originated. People all over the world, from the east to the west, still study and consult the ancient Chinese oracle system. It is used in psychology, mathematics, and art. How can this be?
Ouija board rules
The Ouija board is quite a versatile instrument of entertainment and/or enlightenment! It has been around for many years and used by millions of people worldwide. The Ouija is not like the world of sports in which there are “hard” rules to go by in accordance with how a game is played. The Ouija is [...]
Luna, Every Womans Friend
Full moons are amazing times, and many practices have taken place in ancient times. This old practice was found in an old article over 100 years ago, with no indication of its origin.
Random Inspiration for the Day, or Divination?
Whether it be divinely sent or just a playful thought of the day to expand personal awareness, divination can open our eyes and our minds to new perspectives.
Divination: Ancient Art Reading the Signs
Divination is the science of using objects to predict future events. This science, or art, was used throughout the milleniums with great attention, especially by the Chaldeans, a group of Babylonians around 6 BC. Its use spans the world and cultures dating further back than the Chaldeans times.
From the natural curiosity of mankind [...]
The Divining Rod – The Harvest of Branches
In ancient times the Germans practiced the art of divination using rods. They cut a branch off of a fruit tree, cutting it into bits. Each carried a distinctive mark or series of marks. Many other cultures used branches and runes for predictions and oracle readings, and shared common instructions on the harvest of the wood.
The History of Divination
Divination, or the use of the divining rod is an ancient science that can be traced back to Greece, Germany, and many other parts of the world. I Ching could be considered an offshoot of divination using sticks.
Confucius and Writings of Feng Shui
Most of us have heard the name Confucius, the Chinese philosopher who compiled many works into the books we now know as the “Five Classics”.
One book contained in the “Five Classics” is the Yih King. This book contains teaching in the science of divination or geomancy created by Fuk Hi. The translation for [...]





