I love learning about new things, and divination systems are no exception. I came across this particular system wile searching for books on another topic. The book I read was “The Art of Lithomancy” by Jessica Howard, whom has been practicing Lithomancy for 20+ years. While I have used runes (both Elder Futhark and Witches ’Runes), and have used crystals to clarify during a card reading, I have not practiced lithomancy specifically. If you do happen to find or create your own set, it could definitely be used as a clarifier with other divination systems, it is also a system all on its own.
Lithomancy is a form of divination that uses rocks, crystals, and other items such as bones and shells to answer questions much like runes or tarot cards do. One of the interesting things about this system is how customizable it is. While you can buy premade sets, it is quite easy to make your own as well. There are several types of sets you can find that correspond to the planets, astrological signs, chakras, or basic question concepts like money/health/protection/love/the elements/etc... If you decide to make your own, you can use whatever type of set or a combination of sets that work for you. Also, if making your own, you can choose to use stones and other items that correspond to the meaning you apply to that stone, and you can draw corresponding symbols/letters/numbers on them. Just like bones or runes, the crystals/rocks are cast onto a flat surface. This can be open (like a table or the floor), or closed (like into a box), and you can use a blank surface or a cloth/board divided into boundaries/sections. Whether you buy a set or make one, you can also add a personal stone to make readings a bit easier. This stone represents the querent (the one asking the question), and in a reading, becomes the center from which the reading is done, reading from the center outward. If a personal stone is not used, then the reading generally starts from the bottom (closest to the ones casting) up. The idea behind making your own set it to intuitively provide each stone/crystal/item with a meaning (that resonates with you) and then charge it with that intent. While you can find many books on the meanings of objects/crystals, what is important here is what it means to you. Like all divination systems, one’s intuition is a vital component, however, the total customizability of this system does have the potential to make it much more personal. So, how do you prefer your divination system? Do you prefer a system with rules and set meanings, or would you rather one that you can mold into whatever suits your personal style? As someone whom prefers oracle over tarot, but also likes to use runes, I fall somewhere in between. I was drawn to the idea of the planetary set, and the healing applications for the chakra set. When I created my own sets of Witches’ Runes I was drawn to use stones that corresponded to the meaning of each stone, so that aspect also appeals to me. What about you? If you want to learn more I recommend reading Jessica Howard’s book. It isn’t very long (at 86 pages), but it is a good introduction to the topic.
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