Divination tools for me, are an important part of communication with my higher self.  Sometimes I don’t always hear the messages correctly, see them in a way that makes sense to me, and sometimes I’m so close to an issue that I cannot decipher a penny from a dollar.  This is when my divination tools create an avenue of understanding between my logical mind and my higher self.

Tarot

I have several tarot decks and each one has a specific use or theme.  I have two decks that I only use for other people’s readings, and several of which are reserved for my energies only.  Tarot cards are a game in some parts of Europe while being a divinity tool in most parts of the world.  I encourage everyone who is interested in tarot readings to get a deck of ones own.  Understanding the tarot and its meanings empowers a person while receiving an expert tarot reading.  You’ll know instantly whether or not the expert is a true expert.

Tarot decks consist of 78 cards, 4  suits of 14 called the Cups, Wands, Pentacles, and Swords, plus 22 trump cards called the Major Arcana.  In the Major Arcana, archetypes such as the Devil, the Heirophant, the Empress, and the Emperor call special attention to the designated meanings of these cards.

While receiving a tarot reading, how does one know if the person (usually a psychic) is giving you the appropriate interpretation?  You cannot be sure.  This is why I feel it is important for each person to learn about the tarot themselves.  Overall, my advice would be:  If you have left the reading feeling confused, the interpretation was off.  Tarot readings should inspire, not confuse.

Some of my favorite resources for understanding tarot are:

Easy Tarot
Animals Divine Tarot
The Rumi Tarot Kit
Revelations Tarot
Tarot Companion
Tarot Awareness

Runes

Runes are angular symbols carved on stone, wood, or metal first made by German, English, Frisians and Scandinavian ancestors.  The word rune means hidden, and comes from ancient Goths.

For me, runes hold a special place.  Whenever I need the utmost and direct interpretation, I go to my runes.  The runes’ divinity meanings correspond with an ancient alphabet.  It is almost a secret language, in which ones higher self can speak fluently.

Some of my favorite Rune resources are:

Wooden Rune Kit
A Practical Guide to the Runes
Rose Quartz Runes

Divining Rods or Dowsing

Divining rods have long been known to help settlers find the best place to drill for water, oil, or other substances as rods seem to pick up subtle energy bodies, called dowsing.

Divining rods can be made of two metal L shaped rods, a forked branch, or two straight branches.  I personally made my divining rods from a heavy gauge copper wire in the L shape.  The energy that comes through the rods is a bit much for me to handle (my hands go numb), so I must make some kind of handles without barring the rods from working properly.

I have found power leakages in my home with divining rods, and last used, I found an abundant amount of energy stored in a couple of doorways.  Does anyone know the meaning to this?  I have since cleared them with sage, but am curious as to what that means!

My favorite divining rod resource is:

Dowsing for Beginners

Pendulums

Pendulums are a staple to most people who use any kind of divination tool.  Easily made from household materials, the pendulum is all about finding balance and equilibrium.  Some cultures even use pendulums for medical diagnosis.

My favorite pendulums are made of gemstones!  Some great pendulum resources are:

Rose Quartz Chakra Pendulum
Pendulum Power Magic Kit
Silver Drop Pendulum

I hope to inspire you to expand your divination methods and maybe introduce yourself to something new!