Charms and runes, on the other hand, bring a tactile and enchanting quality to divination. Casting them feels ancient, like stepping into a tradition that stretches back through time. There’s something primal and instinctive about the way charms or runes fall, creating patterns that reflect the energies surrounding a question or situation.
Each charm or rune I use has its own significance, drawn from ancient symbolism and personal meaning. Whether it’s a key representing opportunity, a feather symbolizing lightness of spirit, or a rune like Ansuz offering divine communication, these small objects hold great power. What I love about charm and rune casting is how fluid and intuitive it is—each casting is unique, and the patterns that emerge tell a story shaped by the energy of the moment.
I’ve often wondered if my love for casting lots comes from my ancestor, Samuel Wardwell, who was known for using lots as a form of divination in the 1600s. Perhaps that connection runs deep within me, influencing my own practice today. Like casting charms, Samuel’s lots were a way to trust in the universe’s guidance—random and instinctive, yet full of meaning.
Combining Cards with Charms or Runes
One of the most powerful aspects of divination is that you don’t have to limit yourself to just one tool. Combining cards with charms or runes can offer even deeper insights. When you use cards alongside charms or runes, it creates a layered reading that pulls from multiple sources of guidance, providing clarity from different angles.
For example, laying out a Tarot spread gives you a broad understanding of the energies surrounding a situation. Casting charms or runes on top of the cards highlights specific details, validates certain paths, or offers new perspectives. The cards may reveal the larger story at play, while the charms or runes bring in subtle, additional insights that might otherwise go unnoticed.
By combining cards with charms or runes, you add depth to the reading. It allows for a fuller picture, where the symbols and imagery of the cards speak in harmony with the grounded, tactile nature of the charms or runes. Together, they weave a more complete narrative, guiding you through any situation with greater confidence.
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