Divination Techniques is a course that explores various systems of divination with a focus on those systems utilized by Southern conjurers. We explore traditional African divination systems and the role of the diviner in African societies as a way to understand, enrich and inform systems of divination within the context of American rootwork.
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Description
Rootworkers are typically familiar with several types of oracle and utilize one as a primary method. However, most are familiar with additional systems as back up or confirmatory methods. This course gives the student the information needed to become familiar with several oracle techniques, to learn these techniques and choose one or more as a primary method in their practice. For example, tarot cards are not suited for yes/no questions, but a pendulum is. Using both of these methods will give the diviner the information needed for an accurate reading.

That said, it is important for the student of divination to find the system that speaks to them and to be committed to that system. Some systems will be harder to master than others because they require much more practice and understanding of the tradition from which the system derives. Throwing bones, for example, requires much time and practice to master. It requires a long term commitment to learning not only the meaning of the bones, but the cosmology of the system from which it originates.



Divination methods covered in this course include cartomancy (playing cards, not tarot), bibliomancy, throwin' bones, numerology, dominoes, and dowsing with a jack ball and pendulum. An introduction to Obi divination is taught for an additional donation to our resident Babalawo Baba Eli Norris for his time. We do NOT cover the tarot in this course. Tuition includes the book Fortune-telling with Playing Cards and a starter bone set. Students can expect to spend a good six months in this course.

Take a moment and read the Ifá Divination for the Year 2015 by Baba Eli. Ifá divination recognizes energy patterns prevalent for the year, and Baba Eli imparts wisdom and advice given to him through the oracle by Orunmila, the God of Fate, for proceeding with the year successfully.
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Course Objectives
  • To gain appreciation for and knowledge of various methods of divination utilized by Southern conjurers as well as practitioners of the African-derived traditions
  • To gain understanding and knowledge of which divination methods are appropriate for specific situations
  • To  practice and gain proficiency of 2 types of divination methods of the student's choice (from the methods taught in this course)

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