Experts reveal tips on charm casting, the divination practice that’s as pretty as it is powerful.
Learn why and how to start charm casting.
Divination, or tapping into your spiritual and intuitive side for guidance, is one way to do this.
Videos tagged charm casting have amassed22.9 million views on TikTok(and counting).
Whats old is new again, eh?
What is charm casting?
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This practice sought to find meaning from throwing bones and interpreting their positions.
Thats the beauty of charm castingits whateveryouwant it to be.
Maybe a skull and crossbones represents adventure, but for someone else it could mean treachery.
Each casters method and tools may be slightly different.
This means the possibilities for interpretationand opportunities to look inward for guidanceare endless.
How to start charm casting
1.
Assemble your charm collection
To start charm casting, you need some objects.
They dont even have to be traditional charms that you find at the jewelry or craft store.
Pick objects that resonate with you and represent different happenings in your life.
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Be sure to pick some charms that represent both positive and negative happenings for the most complete readings.
That way, you gain insight intoallfacets of life.
For your personal charm, pick a symbol that resonates with you.
For Anuwen, this is a bejeweled crown; Reid has anAlice in Wonderlandcharm that represents her during castings.
There isnt any right or wrong way to charm cast, says Reid.
This is a great way to start assigning meaning to your charms and understanding what each symbol means.
You pull one charm for yourself as anchoring and guidance for the day, says Anuwen.
Start by asking a simple question, whether specific or general.
You could pull one charm to represent your mind, body, and spirit, says Reid.
Anuwen likes to ask: What do I need to know today?
Or you could say, What do I need to know about my love life?
and then select a charm at random.
For example, perhaps you draw an arrow after asking this question.
and randomly select a handful of charms.
She says she typically closes her eyes or looks straight ahead before letting them gently fall on the mat.
Perhaps you use the above casting mat for change and find a heart charm lands in the commit section.
Repeat the process as often as you want.
This is the step that provides the chance for insight.
Reid recommends writing down what happens so you have a record of the lesson each charm gave you.
take a stab at challenge yourself.
Remember that the point of this is to find answers for yourself, so trust your thinking.
For example, drawing a charm that points to strife doesnt automatically mean a relationship or friendship is doomed.
Its important to keep perspective and recognize that its not a be-all and end-all, she says.
Do whats manageable and fun.
The beauty and challenge of [charm casting] is youre asking to trust yourself, says Anuwen.
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