"Let my healing melody, ease your heart. Let my kind voice, ease your pain.
Victor smiled as he walked into class, ready for the next step they would do. He had been keeping a dream journal as he was supposed to, and quite liked it. ...He had been seeing quite a bit of hearts and the color pink though. Along with thunderstorms and thoughts of being chased. What did those mean in the dreamscape?
Hm...
Taking a seat near the front after borrowing a crystal ball, he listened intently to the professor as she talked about scrying. He was taking notes as well, to learn all he could. He was obsessed with this kind of stuff, and hearing the fact last year that most muggles did things wrong, just made him more curious.
Following the instructions carefully, he sat on the floor....it was more comfortable. For some reason his fear of germs tended to float off in this classroom. He then began the deep breathing, relaxing himself and calming down. Clearing his mind....he breathe for a couple more minutes before gazing into the crystal ball.
Letting his thoughts go...was difficult but not impossible, he was used tot his stuff after all, since he did it so much before he came here.
So far he saw nothing but his distorted face in the crystal, but he waited, letting his mind float off. That was when he saw...or thought he saw a blurry face.
....Albeit a face he couldn't make out at all, so he breathed deeply, willing the image to focus. But it didn't, it stayed blurry, though he could make out blonde hair.
....?
I feelcuriousyou know? My inner thoughts are,"...Who is that?" I'm in the house ofHufflepuff. I am a proudfourthyear My puppeteer says"..."Out of character.
Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 8:21 pm
Lesson 2: Crystal Gazing
Lesson Closed
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Homework: Borrow a Crystal Ball from your professor and spend some time scrying and attempting to interpret whatever images you might see.
Homework for Lesson 2 should be turned into Professor Somerset's Office before the end of Lesson 3.
5 total House Points awarded to Victor Beausoleil of Hufflepuff House.
• Cartomancy is fortune-telling or divination using a deck of cards. Forms of cartomancy appeared soon after playing cards were first introduced into Europe in the 14th century. Practitioners of cartomancy are generally known as cartomancers, card readers, or simply readers. Cartomancy is one of the oldest of the more common forms of fortune-telling. It is similar to tarot card reading in that various card spreads are used, such as single card, "Destiny Square," and 3 cards. The tarot can also be used in cartomancy. Cartomancy using standard playing cards was the most popular form of providing fortune-telling card readings in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. In English-speaking countries, a standard deck of Anglo-American bridge/poker playing cards (i.e., 52-card, four-suit set) can be used in the cartomancy reading; the deck is often augmented with jokers, and even with the blank card found in many packaged decks. In France, the 32-card piquet playing-card deck was, and still is, most typically used in cartomancy readings, while the 52-card deck was, and still is, also used for this purpose. (A piquet deck is with a 52-card deck with all of the 2s through the 6s removed. This leaves all of the 7s through the 10s, the face cards, and the aces.)
The Wheel of Fortune:
• The most popular method of cartomancy using a standard playing deck is referred to as the Wheel of Fortune. Here, the reader removes cards at random and assigns significance to them based in the order they were chosen. Though the interpretation of various cards varies by region, the common significators for the future are as follows:
• King of Hearts: A man over 35, with sandy, dark blond, or light brown hair, with brown, blue or hazel eyes. Usually a family member or other loved one. Paternal and family-oriented. • King of Diamonds: A man over 35, with red or light blond hair with blue, green or gray eyes, Usually a wealthy man in an authority position. • King of Clubs: A man over 35, with medium or dark brown hair, with brown, blue or hazel eyes. Usually a married business man (although business could have a sexual, rather than commercial, interpretation.) • King of Spades: A man over 35, with dark brown to black hair, and dark brown eyes. Usually a widower or divorced man, or a man from a foreign country. Ambitious and powerful, can be arrogant and deceptive. • Queen of Hearts: A woman over 18, with sandy, dark blond, or light brown hair, with brown, blue or hazel eyes. Usually a family member or other loved one. Maternal and family-oriented. • Queen of Diamonds: A woman over 18, with red or light blond hair with blue, green or gray eyes, Usually a wealthy woman in an authority position. • Queen of Clubs: A woman over 18, with medium or dark brown hair, with brown, blue or hazel eyes. Usually a business woman or social butterfly. • Queen of Spades: A woman over 18, with dark brown to black hair, and dark brown eyes. Usually a widow or divorced woman, or a woman from a foreign country. Ambitious and intelligent, can be cold, calculating, or spiteful.
Spreads:
• Another common method used in Cartomancy is to use Spreads, similar to what is used in Tarot, where one shuffles the deck until it feels 'right,' and then lays the cards out in a particular pattern. Each card represents something, such as the past, present or future. Which card is in which position is then interpreted by the reader.
Common Spreads
• The Three Card Spread: Indicating past, present and future. • The Yes or No Spread: Five cards are laid out and a yes or no question is asked. Red indicates yes, black indicates no. The more of one color there is, the more definite the answer is.
Homework: Do a reading on yourself, either using the Wheel of Fortune or a Spread taught in class. Attempt to interpret the results.
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spaceDrusilla had placed a single deck of cards before each chair in the classroom today, each deck from her own collection, well-worn and clearly used often. As the students filed in, she smiled widely at each of them."Hello, class! Today we'll be going over Cartomancy, which is a method of Divination using cards. We will be focusing specifically on using a traditional 52 card deck, though of course there are many different types of cards that can be used, including some meant specifically for Divination, such as Tarot and Oracle cards. Take a minute to copy down the notes, then open your decks."She gave them all a couple of minutes to do that, and once they all had their cards out, she continued."Now then, I'm sure you've all noticed, these cards have all been used... a lot. They are from my personal collection, so please be careful with them. I would like you each to shuffle your decks, and use the Yes or No method to answer a question. It doesn't have to be profound or complicated, something as simple as 'will there be roast for dinner' is perfectly fine. If you like, you may share your results with the class, but of course it is completely optional. House points will be awarded for participation."The seer pursed her lips, waiting patiently.
═════════════════════════════════════════════════ ☩ ☩ ☩When God is gone and the Devil takes hold, Who will have mercy on your soul?☩ ☩ ☩
"Let my healing melody, ease your heart. Let my kind voice, ease your pain.
Victor had arrived to Divination, utterly late. That...that was just bad. This was his favorite class and he was completely late! Slipping into the classroom, he quickly took a seat. Thankfully he made it while the professor was still in mid-lecture so he could gather what they were doing from that.
....Should he say something? Victor mulled it over in his head, "Sorry Professeur..."
He then read the board and got to the card reading.
Victor spread the cards out and put them in the Yes or No spread, "Will I have a good year next year?" He then began flipping over the cards, concentrating on the spread, one black...one red....then the rest of the three were red. Letting out a sigh of relief he got curious.
"I'll offer to share wiz ze class..." He took a deep breath and put out three cards, "Starting wiz ze past of my cousin." He flipped over the Two of Clubs, "...Now ze present." He flipped over the Ace of Spades, ".....Huh." He shook his head, a change? Well Claire had changed recently, "And now ze future." He then flipped over the final card...The Nine of Spades, "An....ending?" The Nine of Spades was one of the death cards...it usually meant the end to something...and had bad connotations. Usually.
"Umm....Zere?" He then placed the cards back with the professor and sat back down.
I feelun-nervedyou know? My inner thoughts are,"Oh dear..." I'm in the house ofHufflepuff. I am a proudfourthyear My puppeteer says"..."Out of character.
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 10:11 pm
Lesson 1: Dream Divination
The Definition of Dream Divination:
• Dream Divination, or Oneiromancy in proper terminology (from the Greek Oneiros, who were the gods of dreams), is a form of divination based upon dreams; it is a system of dream interpretation that uses dreams to predict the future.
Interpreting Dreams:
• This form of Divination is simultaneously one of the most welcoming and most difficult forms of divining. Its requirements are simple, but can be difficult to attain. Namely, in order to use Oneiromancy, one must remember something of their dreams. • The entirety of a dream is irrelvent; what is generally the most important is something that stands out. This can be anything from an object (I wasn't wearing any pants!) to a theme (I was lost!) to an emotion (I felt afraid!). The more specific the detail is, the more easily the sign can be read, and the more detailed a reading can be. • Details like emotions are hard to place and generally require another detail to throw the meaning into the light. • Details like themes can be very telling, but are very much open to interpretation. • Details like objects are usually tied to some sort of symbolism; how they are presented, or not presented in the example of the missing pants, is more important than the object itself. • People are a very interesting thing to note in dreams; their presence can mean many things. Just because a person is in your dream doesn't mean that they'll be present when the events being foretold take place, which is the general belief. Rather, it can mean that you would want them there, or that they represent something you will need. The presence of a brave friend can be because you'll need your courage; a wise friend could mean you'll need wisdom.
Dream Journals:
• One of the simplest ways to study this form of Divination is to keep a Dream Journal. • Each day (or night), as soon as you wake up, immediately write down everything you remember from any dreams you had. It's important to not waste time; the longer you take to get to this, the more you'll forget. • At the end of each week, read through your notes and see if there were any trends. Repeated symbols, a similar theme or emotion underlying a majority of the dreams, the presence of a single figure; all of these can be signs that your dreams are trying to tell you of something to come. • Isolate the trends that are most prevalent or seem most important. Then, find a book on Dream Symbols. Look through it for the symbols you've noted. Write out the information for each of the symbols you isolated. • The likelihood of a black and white explanation of what's to come is unlikely; rather, you'll probably end up with some sort of vague idea of something that will happen. It might be broad and very open to interpretation, so don't discredit it. Watch what happens in the weeks to come and see if anything matches up. If it does, make a note of that; it might help you to more effectively interpret your next set of dreams.
Homework: Keep a dream journal for one week and attempt to interpret the symbols you find.
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ℂ𝕌ℝℝ𝔼ℕ𝕋𝕃𝕐 ╔═══════════════════════════════╗ Single LookingDistractedat Location with - - - xxxFEELINGxxx Dazed xxxTHINKINGxxx ❝ Hm, I wonder if anyone will truly See... ❞ ╚═══════════════════════════════╝
But what is this, that I cant see?✥ ✥ ✥xxx With ice cold hands taking hold of me.✥ ✥ ✥xxxxxx When God is gone, and the devil takes hold,✥ ✥ ✥xxxxxxxxx Who'll have mercy on your soul?✥ ✥ ✥xxxxxxxxxxxx ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
spaceDrusilla entered the classroom in a daze. She was quite late, she was certain of it. Where did the time go? She'd been so caught up in her cards and runes that she'd completely lost track of it... or perhaps she'd simply stared off into space for a couple of hours. Both were equally possible, after all... except that when she arrived in the classroom and checked the clock, she was actually on time. She frowned; the clock in her office must be wrong, then. She'd have to fix it... if she remembered. Which she probably wouldn't, of course. She blinked a moment, then smiled at her students, her arms sweeping open in a grand gesture."Hello, my little ducks, and welcome to Divination. I am Professor Somerset. Now then, in this class, you will need to have an open mind, open eyes, and patience. Divination is a powerful art, but difficult. Also, there will be no disrespecting of my craft, or of the abilities of fellow students... now then! With that unpleasantness out of the way, we can begin."
spaceShe paused long enough to let the students absorb her words, and long enough to get just a tad distracted... what was she looking at, though? She scowled for a moment, shoved the visions away, and smiled widely again at her students before launching into the lecture."Divining the future through Dreams is one of the oldest arts known to man, both of the Magical and Muggle variety. It is also one of the most difficult to master, for each person has their own rhyme and reason to their dreams. It is one of the reasons why, particularly among Muggle fortune tellers, understanding and interpreting the signals in the dreams of another can prove difficult. Symbols, aside from a few, ancient, archaic ones which resonate with almost all people, may mean different things from different people. A Slytherin, for instance, might dream of a snake, a symbol of ambition or power or confidence. However, that same snake in the dreams of say, a Christian Muggle, might represent greed, corruption, or danger. Because of these differences in the way we view the world, and the things that might appear to us in our dreams, it is really only an individual who can make a real prediction of what their dream might be telling them."She stopped then, curious. She had, of course, seen this play out, but in different ways each time... how would it happen then?
spaceThe Seer's eyes glazed, and she shifted a bit, her head tilting in an odd manner, rather like a bird's, her eyes unblinking and unseeing. After a moment, she gave her head a light shake, and smiled again."Where was I? Oh, yes. Dreams. Well, then. Let's talk about dreams, why don't we? Tell me, What are some common symbols in dreams, and what might those symbols represent? What is an example of a symbol that might mean something vastly different to different groups of people?"She waited patiently, eager to hear what her students had to say. It would tell her much about them... but didn't she already know? Sometimes she forgot...
╚═════════════════════════════════════════════════ xxx✥ ✥ ✥No wealth, no ruin, no silver, no gold; xxxxxx✥ ✥ ✥Nothing satisfies me but your soul. xxxxxxxxx✥ ✥ ✥Well, I am Death, none can excel. xxxxxxxxxxxx✥ ✥ ✥I'll open the door to Heaven or Hell.
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Lesson 1: Dream Divination
Lesson Closed
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Homework: Keep a dream journal for one week and attempt to interpret the symbols you find.
Homework for Lesson 1 should be turned into Professor Somerset's Office before the end of Lesson 2.
• Crystal-gazing (also known as crystal-seeing, crystallism, crystallomancy, gastromancy, and spheromancy) is a form of divination or scrying achieved through trance induction by means of gazing at a crystal.
Methods and Materials:
• The term crystal gazing denotes several different forms of a variety of objects, and there are several schools of thought as to the sources of the visions seen in the crystal gazing trance. Crystal gazing may be used by practitioners—sometimes called "readers" or "seers"—for a variety of purposes, including to predict distant or future events, to give character analyses, to tell fortunes, or to help a client make choices about current situations and problems. • With respect to the tool or object used to induce the crystal-gazer's trance, this can be achieved with any shiny object, including a crystalline gem stone or a convex mirror— but in common practice, a crystal ball is most often used. The size of ball preferred varies greatly among those who practice crystallomancy. Some gazers use a "palm ball" of a few inches in diameter that is held in the hand; others prefer a larger ball mounted on a stand. The stereotypical image of a gypsy woman wearing a headscarf and telling fortunes for her clients by means of a very large crystal ball is widely depicted in the media and can be found in hundreds of popular books, advertising pages, and films of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. The pervasiveness of this image may have led to the increased use of fairly large crystal balls by those who can afford them. • Books of instruction in the art of crystal gazing often suggest that the ball used should be perfectly spherical (that is, without a flat bottom) and should be supported in a wooden or metal stand. If made of glass (e.g. lead crystal), it should be free from air bubbles but may be colored. If carved from natural crystalline stone (such as quartz, beryl, calcite, obsidian, or amethyst), it may display the natural coloring and structure of the mineral from which it was fashioned. Some authors advise students to place a sigil, seal, or talismanic emblem beneath a clear sphere, but most do not. Most authors suggest that the work of crystal gazing should be undertaken in a dimly-lit and quiet room, so as to foster visions and more easily allow the onset of a trance state. • Some practitioners claim that crystal gazing engenders visionary experiences and preternatural and/or supernatural insight, while others think that the visions arise from the subconscious mind of the crystal gazer. Some authors accept both positions as not mutually incompatible.
Interpreting Images presented by the Crystal:
• Many of the methods of interpretation can be taken from what was learned when we studied Dream Divination. • It is important to note that, for all but the most experienced or attuned Seers, what is seen in the crystal is seldom meant to be taken literally. • If one is properly attuned to the forces and to their own Sight, they may see a pure, unobstructed vision or what is to come. • However, most will only see symbols. • Details like emotions are hard to place and generally require another detail to throw the meaning into the light. • Details like themes can be very telling, but are very much open to interpretation. • Details like objects are usually tied to some sort of symbolism; how they are presented, or not presented in the example of the missing pants, is more important than the object itself. • People are a very interesting thing to note; their presence can mean many things. Just because a person is in your dream doesn't mean that they'll be present when the events being foretold take place, which is the general belief. Rather, it can mean that you would want them there, or that they represent something you will need. The presence of a brave friend can be because you'll need your courage; a wise friend could mean you'll need wisdom.
Homework: Borrow a Crystal Ball from your professor and spend some time scrying and attempting to interpret whatever images you might see.
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Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 8:31 am
ℂ𝕌ℝℝ𝔼ℕ𝕋𝕃𝕐 ╔═══════════════════════════════╗ Single LookingDistractedat Location with - - - xxxFEELINGxxx Dazed xxxTHINKINGxxx ❝ Hm, I wonder if anyone will truly See... ❞ ╚═══════════════════════════════╝
But what is this, that I cant see?✥ ✥ ✥xxx With ice cold hands taking hold of me.✥ ✥ ✥xxxxxx When God is gone, and the devil takes hold,✥ ✥ ✥xxxxxxxxx Who'll have mercy on your soul?✥ ✥ ✥xxxxxxxxxxxx ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
spaceDrusilla had placed Crystal Balls out on the four tables at the front of the class, ready for the lesson at hand. She couldn't help but wonder if any of the students taking this lesson had the aptitude to See anything in their swirling depths. She waited for the students to arrive, and then smiled, her arms opening in a welcoming gesture. This lesson was a true test, not just to whether or not a student could See, but also if they took the lesson seriously."Hello, students! I'd like you all to read the notes on the board, and preferably write them down as well. Then, I will guide you through a meditative exercise to clear your mind, after which you will each gaze into the Crystal Ball on your desk and take note of what you see, if anything."She sat on her desk, crossing her legs in a relaxed seated position, and waited patiently. When the quills had stopped and the eyes were on her, she smiled.
"Alright, now, I'd like you all to sit in your seat like so, or on the floor, if you like. Take a deep breathe through your nose, filling your lungs until you can take in no more air, and then slowly release the air through your mouth. Do this again, and again, relaxing your mind and body. Clear your mind of any images, any thoughts. Calm yourself, center your being. When you feel you are relaxed, a blank slate, open your eyes, gaze into the Ball, and See."She watched carefully, eyeing their expressions. Waiting to see if anyone would truly See anything.
╚═════════════════════════════════════════════════ xxx✥ ✥ ✥No wealth, no ruin, no silver, no gold; xxxxxx✥ ✥ ✥Nothing satisfies me but your soul. xxxxxxxxx✥ ✥ ✥Well, I am Death, none can excel. xxxxxxxxxxxx✥ ✥ ✥I'll open the door to Heaven or Hell.
Homework: Borrow a Crystal Ball from your professor and spend some time scrying and attempting to interpret whatever images you might see.
Homework for Lesson 2 should be turned into Professor Somerset's Office before the end of Lesson 3.
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:49 pm
Lesson 3: Cartomancy
The Definition of Cartomancy:
• Cartomancy is fortune-telling or divination using a deck of cards. Forms of cartomancy appeared soon after playing cards were first introduced into Europe in the 14th century. Practitioners of cartomancy are generally known as cartomancers, card readers, or simply readers. Cartomancy is one of the oldest of the more common forms of fortune-telling. It is similar to tarot card reading in that various card spreads are used, such as single card, "Destiny Square," and 3 cards. The tarot can also be used in cartomancy. Cartomancy using standard playing cards was the most popular form of providing fortune-telling card readings in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. In English-speaking countries, a standard deck of Anglo-American bridge/poker playing cards (i.e., 52-card, four-suit set) can be used in the cartomancy reading; the deck is often augmented with jokers, and even with the blank card found in many packaged decks. In France, the 32-card piquet playing-card deck was, and still is, most typically used in cartomancy readings, while the 52-card deck was, and still is, also used for this purpose. (A piquet deck is with a 52-card deck with all of the 2s through the 6s removed. This leaves all of the 7s through the 10s, the face cards, and the aces.)
The Wheel of Fortune:
• The most popular method of cartomancy using a standard playing deck is referred to as the Wheel of Fortune. Here, the reader removes cards at random and assigns significance to them based in the order they were chosen. Though the interpretation of various cards varies by region, the common significators for the future are as follows:
• King of Hearts: A man over 35, with sandy, dark blond, or light brown hair, with brown, blue or hazel eyes. Usually a family member or other loved one. Paternal and family-oriented. • King of Diamonds: A man over 35, with red or light blond hair with blue, green or gray eyes, Usually a wealthy man in an authority position. • King of Clubs: A man over 35, with medium or dark brown hair, with brown, blue or hazel eyes. Usually a married business man (although business could have a sexual, rather than commercial, interpretation.) • King of Spades: A man over 35, with dark brown to black hair, and dark brown eyes. Usually a widower or divorced man, or a man from a foreign country. Ambitious and powerful, can be arrogant and deceptive. • Queen of Hearts: A woman over 18, with sandy, dark blond, or light brown hair, with brown, blue or hazel eyes. Usually a family member or other loved one. Maternal and family-oriented. • Queen of Diamonds: A woman over 18, with red or light blond hair with blue, green or gray eyes, Usually a wealthy woman in an authority position. • Queen of Clubs: A woman over 18, with medium or dark brown hair, with brown, blue or hazel eyes. Usually a business woman or social butterfly. • Queen of Spades: A woman over 18, with dark brown to black hair, and dark brown eyes. Usually a widow or divorced woman, or a woman from a foreign country. Ambitious and intelligent, can be cold, calculating, or spiteful.
Spreads:
• Another common method used in Cartomancy is to use Spreads, similar to what is used in Tarot, where one shuffles the deck until it feels 'right,' and then lays the cards out in a particular pattern. Each card represents something, such as the past, present or future. Which card is in which position is then interpreted by the reader.
Common Spreads
• The Three Card Spread: Indicating past, present and future. • The Yes or No Spread: Five cards are laid out and a yes or no question is asked. Red indicates yes, black indicates no. The more of one color there is, the more definite the answer is.
Homework: Do a reading on yourself, either using the Wheel of Fortune or a Spread taught in class. Attempt to interpret the results.
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ℂ𝕌ℝℝ𝔼ℕ𝕋𝕃𝕐 ╔═══════════════════════════════╗ Single LookingDistractedat Location with - - - xxxFEELINGxxx Dazed xxxTHINKINGxxx ❝ Hm, I wonder if anyone will truly See... ❞ ╚═══════════════════════════════╝
But what is this, that I cant see?✥ ✥ ✥xxx With ice cold hands taking hold of me.✥ ✥ ✥xxxxxx When God is gone, and the devil takes hold,✥ ✥ ✥xxxxxxxxx Who'll have mercy on your soul?✥ ✥ ✥xxxxxxxxxxxx ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
spaceDrusilla had placed a single deck of cards before each chair in the classroom today, each deck from her own collection, well-worn and clearly used often. As the students filed in, she smiled widely at each of them."Hello, class! Today we'll be going over Cartomancy, which is a method of Divination using cards. We will be focusing specifically on using a traditional 52 card deck, though of course there are many different types of cards that can be used, including some meant specifically for Divination, such as Tarot and Oracle cards. Take a minute to copy down the notes, then open your decks."She gave them all a couple of minutes to do that, and once they all had their cards out, she continued."Now then, I'm sure you've all noticed, these cards have all been used... a lot. They are from my personal collection, so please be careful with them. I would like you each to shuffle your decks, and use the Yes or No method to answer a question. It doesn't have to be profound or complicated, something as simple as 'will there be roast for dinner' is perfectly fine. If you like, you may share your results with the class, but of course it is completely optional. House points will be awarded for participation."The seer pursed her lips, waiting patiently.
╚═════════════════════════════════════════════════ xxx✥ ✥ ✥No wealth, no ruin, no silver, no gold; xxxxxx✥ ✥ ✥Nothing satisfies me but your soul. xxxxxxxxx✥ ✥ ✥Well, I am Death, none can excel. xxxxxxxxxxxx✥ ✥ ✥I'll open the door to Heaven or Hell.
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Lesson 1: Dream Divination
The Definition of Dream Divination:
• Dream Divination, or Oneiromancy in proper terminology (from the Greek Oneiros, who were the gods of dreams), is a form of divination based upon dreams; it is a system of dream interpretation that uses dreams to predict the future.
Interpreting Dreams:
• This form of Divination is simultaneously one of the most welcoming and most difficult forms of divining. Its requirements are simple, but can be difficult to attain. Namely, in order to use Oneiromancy, one must remember something of their dreams. • The entirety of a dream is irrelvent; what is generally the most important is something that stands out. This can be anything from an object (I wasn't wearing any pants!) to a theme (I was lost!) to an emotion (I felt afraid!). The more specific the detail is, the more easily the sign can be read, and the more detailed a reading can be. • Details like emotions are hard to place and generally require another detail to throw the meaning into the light. • Details like themes can be very telling, but are very much open to interpretation. • Details like objects are usually tied to some sort of symbolism; how they are presented, or not presented in the example of the missing pants, is more important than the object itself. • People are a very interesting thing to note in dreams; their presence can mean many things. Just because a person is in your dream doesn't mean that they'll be present when the events being foretold take place, which is the general belief. Rather, it can mean that you would want them there, or that they represent something you will need. The presence of a brave friend can be because you'll need your courage; a wise friend could mean you'll need wisdom.
Dream Journals:
• One of the simplest ways to study this form of Divination is to keep a Dream Journal. • Each day (or night), as soon as you wake up, immediately write down everything you remember from any dreams you had. It's important to not waste time; the longer you take to get to this, the more you'll forget. • At the end of each week, read through your notes and see if there were any trends. Repeated symbols, a similar theme or emotion underlying a majority of the dreams, the presence of a single figure; all of these can be signs that your dreams are trying to tell you of something to come. • Isolate the trends that are most prevalent or seem most important. Then, find a book on Dream Symbols. Look through it for the symbols you've noted. Write out the information for each of the symbols you isolated. • The likelihood of a black and white explanation of what's to come is unlikely; rather, you'll probably end up with some sort of vague idea of something that will happen. It might be broad and very open to interpretation, so don't discredit it. Watch what happens in the weeks to come and see if anything matches up. If it does, make a note of that; it might help you to more effectively interpret your next set of dreams.
Homework: Keep a dream journal for one week and attempt to interpret the symbols you find.
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ℂ𝕌ℝℝ𝔼ℕ𝕋𝕃𝕐 ╔═══════════════════════════════╗ Single LookingDistractedin her Classroom with her Students xxxFEELINGxxx Dazed xxxTHINKINGxxx ❝ I wonder what whispers they hear while they sleep... ❞ ╚═══════════════════════════════╝
But what is this, that I cant see?✥ ✥ ✥xxx With ice cold hands taking hold of me.✥ ✥ ✥xxxxxx When God is gone, and the devil takes hold,✥ ✥ ✥xxxxxxxxx Who'll have mercy on your soul?✥ ✥ ✥xxxxxxxxxxxx ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
spaceDrusilla entered the classroom in a daze. She was quite late, she was certain of it. Where did the time go? She'd been so caught up in her cards and runes that she'd completely lost track of it... or perhaps she'd simply stared off into space for a couple of hours. Both were equally possible, after all... except that when she arrived in the classroom and checked the clock, she was actually on time. She frowned; the clock in her office must be wrong, then. She'd have to fix it... if she remembered. Which she probably wouldn't, of course. She blinked a moment, then smiled at her students, her arms sweeping open in a grand gesture."Hello, my little ducks, and welcome to Divination. I am Professor Somerset. Now then, in this class, you will need to have an open mind, open eyes, and patience. Divination is a powerful art, but difficult. Also, there will be no disrespecting of my craft, or of the abilities of fellow students... now then! With that unpleasantness out of the way, we can begin."
spaceShe paused long enough to let the students absorb her words, and long enough to get just a tad distracted... what was she looking at, though? She scowled for a moment, shoved the visions away, and smiled widely again at her students before launching into the lecture."Divining the future through Dreams is one of the oldest arts known to man, both of the Magical and Muggle variety. It is also one of the most difficult to master, for each person has their own rhyme and reason to their dreams. It is one of the reasons why, particularly among Muggle fortune tellers, understanding and interpreting the signals in the dreams of another can prove difficult. Symbols, aside from a few, ancient, archaic ones which resonate with almost all people, may mean different things from different people. A Slytherin, for instance, might dream of a snake, a symbol of ambition or power or confidence. However, that same snake in the dreams of say, a Christian Muggle, might represent greed, corruption, or danger. Because of these differences in the way we view the world, and the things that might appear to us in our dreams, it is really only an individual who can make a real prediction of what their dream might be telling them."She stopped then, curious. She had, of course, seen this play out, but in different ways each time... how would it happen then?
spaceThe Seer's eyes glazed, and she shifted a bit, her head tilting in an odd manner, rather like a bird's, her eyes unblinking and unseeing. After a moment, she gave her head a light shake, and smiled again."Where was I? Oh, yes. Dreams. Well, then. Let's talk about dreams, why don't we? Tell me, What are some common symbols in dreams, and what might those symbols represent? What is an example of a symbol that might mean something vastly different to different groups of people?"She waited patiently, eager to hear what her students had to say. It would tell her much about them... but didn't she already know? Sometimes she forgot...
╚═════════════════════════════════════════════════ xxx✥ ✥ ✥No wealth, no ruin, no silver, no gold; xxxxxx✥ ✥ ✥Nothing satisfies me but your soul. xxxxxxxxx✥ ✥ ✥Well, I am Death, none can excel. xxxxxxxxxxxx✥ ✥ ✥I'll open the door to Heaven or Hell.
