This morning I drew the Ace of Wands. New beginnings, new creative ideas, new passion. Energy, fiery enthusiasm, optimism, exhilaration!Usually when I get a new idea, I get really excited about it, and the potential of it. Then I may even begin to create it. But somewhere along the lines, my interest will begin to fizzle and I won’t bring the project to completion.
The other day I had this silly idea. I had just heard of the term “bibliomancy”. I was immediately struck with the fun idea of using one of my favorite children’s novels to do readings for people. I wasted no time. I didn’t look up “how to do a bibliomancy reading”. I didn’t research how other people did it. I just wanted to jump in because it sounded like such fun! So before I could talk myself out of it, I hopped over to the tarot forums and offered Alice in Wonderland Bibliomancy Readings!
The book I have is a combination of two novels, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. I asked people to give me a life situation they’re in (problem at work, relationship with boyfriend, etc.) and I would tell them what Alice and Co. wanted them to know about their situation, as well as advice from Alice (or whatever character happened to show up).
I focused on their situation, flipped through the edges of the pages with my left thumb until I felt compelled to stop, and opened to that page. The first sentence my eyes found was what I used for the reading. Sometimes it was a couple of sentences. Then I’d interpret the quote for their situation. I’d then find a second page and quote, and interpret that for the advice. (There was one reading where I had a page number and paragraph number pop into my head, so I did it that way for that particular one.)
It was so much fun! I had a blast doing these readings. And what's more, the readings were actually relevant! You can read them here.This is an example of a great way to follow through with an initial burst of Ace of Wands energy. I had a sudden idea, and took immediate action on it, which was out of character for me. I think it was a great lesson for me, in how to take an idea and just run with it!
This Ace of Wands reminds me of the passing of the torch. When the torch is handed to you, you don’t just stand there and let it burn out. You run with it!
Deck: Ator Tarot
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6 comments:
Loved the Alice in Wonderland readings - they were very entertaining and wonderfully pertinent! I did the same thing once with The Wizard of Oz, which also seemed to work very well. I think this is the wonder of divination - regardless of what method you use - if you ask, the universe will answer. :)
Thanks archer! Oh, yes, The Wizard of Oz would be great for this too! I just love finding new and unusual ways of divining! And you're absolutely right, anything can be used as an intuitive tool, as long as you are connected with the universal spirit. :)
What a great and lovely idea!
In the past, some people use the bible in this way to get advices for they everyday life.
How cool and inspiring is that? OK. I need to open myself up to the universe, or something. :)
sylke...Yeah, I figured from the name "Bibliomancy" people probably used the bible, or other religious/inspirational books. (That can't possibly be as much fun as Alice in Wonderland though. LOL!)
cheree...Oh, it was great fun, I highly recommend trying it! :D
That can't possibly be as much fun as Alice in Wonderland though. LOL!
I agree!!!*gg*
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