HECATE— Goddess Of Magic & Witchcraft, Ghosts & Necromancy, Crossroads, & The Moon

The Art of Astragalomancy

Derived from the Ancient Greek words for knucklebones and talus bones, “astragalus” and “astragali,” and the suffix for divination or magic, “mancy.”

This form of Cleromancy— divination through casting quadruped bones or dice, has been recorded throughout history in several areas of the world. It is even suggested by researchers that the practice stretches farther back before record as well.

It’s been estimated that the rediscovered astragali near altars or funeral locations in Greece, Mediterranean, and Near East countries, dated back to pre-500 BCE.

Although the earliest documentation of dice was from the Egyptian game of Senet, played before 3000 BCE and up to 2nd century CE. Games involving dice has also been recorded in ancient Indian texts such as the Mahābhārata from 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE.

Moreover, the Shona people of Southern Africa performed divination with Hakata, also known as carved wood or bone dice.

Traditionally, sheep and goat knucklebones would be marked with letters or numbers. These markings would then become associated with specific meanings that would hold the answers to the querent or diviner’s questions. Through a random sequence, a prediction can be made through interpretation— stringing them together as a sentence.

Astragalomancy is certainly not a thing of the past. In our modern day, the 14th Dalai Lama has been known to consult the Mo, a dice divination method based on Buddhist philosophy and Tibetan shaman traditions!

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How to read the Common Dice

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As we all know, modern game or divination knucklebones and dice are made out of plastic, metal, and even crystals. The common die is quadruped and known as the d6, as it has 6 sides.

You will need 3 of these die in order to perform the most commonly used method of dice divination— originating from a traditionally Ancient Tibetan technique. A circle is first needed to be drawn on a paper or ground unless a divination mat with a pre-drawn circle has already been purchased. Ask the (open-ended) question, cast the dice, and you will be answered.

Pay attention to the position of the dice. You will have to examine if any fell outside of the circle. Interpret as written below:

1 Die outside - Obstacles or difficulties may lie ahead in the near future… things will not go as planned (Maybe)

2 Dice outside - Quarrels or disagreements are likely in regards to this situation… (No)

3 Dice outside - Luck, fortune and success! You’ll be fine, so no further reading is needed… (Yes)

The dice that falls within the circle will reveal a message based on the sum:

0, 1, 2) Sorry, no answer for the querent. They will have to try again some other day.

3) The querent will experience change in certain circumstances within their life soon.

4) There will likely be arguments or unpleasantries in a future exchange or regarding situation due to a misunderstanding.

5) An unforeseen revelation or obtainment in knowledge will come, helping the querent fulfill their desired manifestations.

6) Be wary of loss of any kind; financial, relationship, material items, etc.

7) Someone is possibly being cunning and causing setbacks. Otherwise, the querent will have general hardships or obstacles in the near future, but they should not fret, as it will be remedied in due time.

8) Stop! The querent shouldn’t act impulsively, as it may lead to trouble or undesirable results. Be patient and practical about this situation. Possible injustice or external factors are in the way as well.

9) May be a sign of rekindling or forgiveness in the matters of the heart. The querent may find themselves in a potential romantic or business union in the near future. Success in these areas are likely.

10) New beginnings in family life, career path or community are soon to come! This can refer to a birth of project, promotion or literal baby.

11) There may be a potential loss of a person in the querent’s life, short term illness… Or the return of a person who was estranged from them.

12) A very important message is to come, and the querent may need to seek guidance if it refers to legal matters. Alternatively, this may rather refer to a large sum of money coming into the querent’s life soon.

13) The querent may need to redirect their path, as continuing may lead them to more obstacles or disappointments.

14) There will be a friend or family member who will offer assistance. Alternatively, this result may suggest a new romance arriving soon.

15) The querent will need to proceed with caution and avoid starting new ventures for the next week. Try not to be drawn into gossip or temptations.

16) There will be time to relax through a short trip, entertainment, and/or emotions of relief through money coming in for the querent.

17) A change of perspective and/or adjustment in one’s plans may be needed. The querent should be receptive to the advice and council of others, whether they know them or not.

18) There is luck, success and blessings on the way! The querent will feel completion or fulfilment after a long journey.

*Note: The Tibetans believe that 2 dice falling on top of the other while throwing, suggests that the querent will receive a gift in the near future. They will also need to re-throw the dice for their reading.

**It is also believed that a die falling on the floor after performing the reading on a tabletop, signifies losing a close friendship.

***If you own DnD dice, you may find divination resources online that interpret the meanings of higher numbers.

****Some people may additionally associate the numbers to numerology interpretations to provide more insight!

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Once again reminding everyone to start their research into the Greek and Roman gods with theoi.com. I cannot convey to you how helpful the translations and (most importantly) vettings are. Yes, yes, Ovid is on there, but it tells you about who said what, what they said, and the time period it was made. From there, you can continue your research and learn more!

🍓⋮ 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐃𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐃‘𝐒 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐒

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alright, so I made a list with neville‘s books with shortened/adjusted chapters but also self made summaries! I hope these will help you understand neville‘s point of view and grasp the concept of manifesting better. ♡

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⸝⸝ 🍰 ꒰ 𝐀𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃 (𝟏𝟗𝟑𝟗) ꒱

1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter

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⸝⸝ 🕯 ꒰ 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐄 (𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟏) ꒱

1 before abraham was 2 you shall decree 3 the principle of truth 4 whom seek ye? 5 who am I? 6 I am he 7 thy will be done 8 no other god 9 the foundation stone 10 to him that hath 11 christmas 12 crucifixion and resurrection 13 the i‘m-pressions 14 circumcision 15 interval of time 16 the triune god 17 prayer 18 the twelve principles 19 liquid light 20 the breath of life 21 daniel in the lions'den 22 fishing 23 be ears that hear 24 clairvoyance 25 23rd psalm 26 gethsemane 27 a formula for victory

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⸝⸝ 🩰 ꒰ 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐌 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐋𝐋 (𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟐) ꒱

1 the oneness of god 2 the name of god 3 the law of creation 4 the secret of feeling 5 the sabbath 6 healing 7 desire, the word of god 8 faith 9 the annunciation

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⸝⸝ 🧺 ꒰ 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓 (𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟒) ꒱

1 the law and its operation 2 sleep 3 prayer 4 feeling

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⸝⸝ 🧸 ꒰ 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 (𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟓) ꒱

1 law of reversibility 2 dual nature of consciousness 3 imagination and faith 4 controlled reverie 5 law of thought transmission 6 good tidings 7 the greatest prayer

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⸝⸝ 🎻 ꒰ 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 (𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟗) ꒱

1 thinking fourth-dimensionally 2 assumptions become facts 3 power of imagination 4 no one to change but self

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⸝⸝ 🏹 ꒰ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 (𝟏𝟗𝟓𝟐) ꒱

1 I am 2 consciousness 3 power of assumption 4 desire 5 the truth that sets you free 6 attention 7 attitude 8 renunciation 9 preparing your place 10 creation 11 interference 12 subjective control 13 acceptance 14 the effortless way 15 the crown of the mysteries 16 personal impotence 17 all things are possible 18 be ye doers 19 essentials 20 righteousness 21 free will 22 persistence (23 case histories) 24 failure 25 faith 26 destiny 27 reverence

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⸝⸝ 🕰 ꒰ 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 (𝟏𝟗𝟓𝟒) ꒱

1 who is your imagination? 2 sealed instructions 3 highways of the inner world 4 the pruning shears of revision 5 the coin of heaven 6 it is within 7 creation is finished 8 the apple of god‘s

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⸝⸝ ⏳ ꒰ 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓 (𝟏𝟗𝟓𝟔) ꒱

1 the end of a golden string 2 the four mighty ones 3 the gift of faith 4 the scale of being chapter 5 the game of life 6 "time, times and an half" 7 be ye wise as serpents 8 the water and the blood 9 a mystical view

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⸝⸝ ☕️ ꒰ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐖 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐄 (𝟏𝟗𝟔𝟏) ꒱

1 imagining creates reality 2 dwell therein 3 turn the wheel backward 4 there is no fiction 5 subtle threads 6 visionary fancy 7 moods 8 through the looking glass 9 enter into 10 things which do not appear 11 the potter 12 attitudes 13 all trivia 14 the creative moment (15 four mystical experiences)

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𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄 🏷 I‘m uploading missing chapters/summaries whenever I find the time to write them. ♡

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