Omens, Oghams and Oracles by Richard Webster (1995, Trade Paperback)

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Author: Richard Webster ISBN-10: 1567188001 LCCN: 95-001559 Illustrator: Yes brand: Llewellyn Publications gtin13: 9781567188004 Synopsis: Learn to use the ancient druidic oracles to find the answers you need in life, by reading "Omens, Oghams & Oracles" by Richard Webster. "Omens, Oghams & Oracles "includes fascinating chapters on the history, lives, and philosophy of the Celts and the druids, immersing you in their magical world. This book is the first to focus exclusively on Celtic modes of divination. You will quickly find that many of their divinatory methods are as useful for answering questions today as they were 2,000 years ago. Even if you have no experience with any form of divination, you will easily learn how to use the most important divinatory methods within the Celtic tradition, including two which have never before been published: an oracle using the druidic Ogham characters and the geomantic druid sticks. In "Omens, Oghams & Oracles" you will learn how to make: -Skystones -Touchstones -Bodhran drum -Saxon wands - Then you will learn how to use these for divination. You will discover how these ancient oracles can increase your understanding of yourself and others. The sample readings, as well as beautiful illustrations, enhance the usefulness of this information book. One of the most unique forms of divination given in this book is the Bodhran drum divination. This type of drum is generally shallow and held in the hand, rather than on a stand. The head of the drum would be marked, indicating nine directions. Between nine and twenty-one seeds were dropped on the drumhead which would then be tapped with a specially prepared ritual hammer, causing the seeds to scatter on the surface. The answer to the question was determined by the relationship of the seeds to the directional indicators. You will learn how to make your own drum and do the divination. Combine this with the other forms of divination in this book and you'll see that "Omens, Oghams & Oracles" is a must., Learn to use the ancient druidic oracles to find the answers you need in life, by reading Omens, Oghams & Oracles by Richard Webster. Omens, Oghams & Oracles includes fascinating chapters on the history, lives, and philosophy of the Celts and the druids, immersing you in their magical world. This book is the first to focus exclusively on Celtic modes of divination. You will quickly find that many of their divinatory methods are as useful for answering questions today as they were 2,000 years ago. Even if you have no experience with any form of divination, you will easily learn how to use the most important divinatory methods within the Celtic tradition, including two which have never before been published: an oracle using the druidic Ogham characters and the geomantic druid sticks. In Omens, Oghams & Oracles you will learn how to make: Skystones Touchstones Bodhran drum Saxon wands Then you will learn how to use these for divination. You will discover how these ancient oracles can increase your understanding of yourself and others. The sample readings, as well as beautiful illustrations, enhance the usefulness of this information book. One of the most unique forms of divination given in this book is the Bodhran drum divination. This type of drum is generally shallow and held in the hand, rather than on a stand. The head of the drum would be marked, indicating nine directions. Between nine and twenty-one seeds were dropped on the drumhead which would then be tapped with a specially prepared ritual hammer, causing the seeds to scatter on the surface. The answer to the question was determined by the relationship of the seeds to the directional indicators. You will learn how to make your own drum and do the divination. Combine this with the other forms of divination in this book and you'll see that Omens, Oghams & Oracles is a must. Item Weight: 12.8 Oz Dewey Decimal: 133.3/089/916 LC Classification Number: BF1770.G7W43 1995 Intended Audience: Trade Format: Trade Paperback Publication Year: 1995 Language: English Topic: Celtic Spirituality, Divination / General Dewey Edition: 20 Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit Item Height: 10 in ISBN-13: 9781567188004 Item Length: 10 in Publisher: Llewellyn Publications Book Title: Omens, Oghams and Oracles Item Width: 7 in

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