"omen
noun \ˈō-mən\
That's the technical definition, though I like how my 'Book of Shadows' tarot book describes and talks omens: "Omens are simple things that occur in everyday life that are somehow significant." It goes on to explain how some are very common, like superstitions, using the example of a black cat crossing one's path.
: something that is believed to be a sign or warning of something that will happen in the future"
(http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/omen)
You'll notice something to likely be an omen when a signal, animal, word, image, or situation occurs a certain number of times in a short period or has great personal significance. Omens can be the Universe's way of telling us whether we are on the right or wrong path. Being aware of your thoughts, actions, feelings, and even current or potential events at the time of occurrence can be key to interpretation.
This excerpt from "Steps to Enlightenment" describes some messages and potential meanings:
- Your car starter broke down: there is somewhere in your life where you are having a problem getting started.
- Car battery dies: lacking energy, energy being drained
- Odometer numbers line up in an unusual combination: notice where you are going or what is going on in your life and how do the numbers support this, for instance a set of 4’s in numerology would mean you have a good foundation under your current project.
- Car radiator leaks or breaks down: unresolved anger
- Minor car accident: need to adjust something
- Major car accident: major shift in direction of your life is needed
- All red lights while on the way to a meeting: something is jammed.
- All green lights while on the way somewhere: supported flow
- Left front tire leaks: subconscious resistance to going forward in some part of your life.
- Minor accident while on a bike where your right knee gets banged up: flow in life is getting jammed due to conscious stuck stubborn, ego, pride
- Eye gets temporarily irritated: something you don’t want to see clearly, or somebody else strongly doesn’t want you to see through something
- Broken left arm: having trouble getting your emotional or subconscious self around whatever is going on in your life
- Left foot gets sprained: subconscious resistance to move forward in your life in a certain area
- Right foot gets sprained: conscious resistance to move forward in your life
- Bump your head: guides trying to get something through your head
- Earache: don’t want to hear something
- Sore throat: something needs to be said or you speak rudely
- Pneumonia: emotions severely stuck
- Life and death illness: some personal issue is critically stuck
- Right pointer finger is sore for no apparent reason: increase your management of consciously judging others
- Dog or cat becomes sick: may be a reflection of where we are not well
- Someone tells us of a healer and we get chills: perhaps it is time to go see the healer.
- Smoker: clouding issues in your life, something you don’t want to see
- Plumbing backs up in your home or water spills: backed up emotions need to be dealt with
- House foundation is rotting: some area in your inner foundation needs reassessing and transforming
- House electrical problems: you have a short in your energy field somewhere
- Fire somewhere in the house: explosive anger needs to be managed and released
- House broken into: could owe karma for violating someone else’s space
- Friend inadvertently answers a question you have been wondering about without you telling them the question
- You have been searching for an answer and as you read an unrelated book you read a passage that answers your question and you get chills
- Picture forms in the clouds guiding your way
- Computer dies mid-project: your project is off somehow OR the dark is trying to block you OR you are being taught patience. You must discern which is true
- While playing any card game you notice the cards either flow or are jammed
- Walking through the library and a book falls off the shelf in front of you.
- Your job is outsourced and you are out of a job: time to look in new career directions
- Someone says something and you get chills of confirmation
- Break a glass: a breakthrough has just occurred or is imminent
- Find a $20 bill or any money: good financial omen
- You are planning an expenditure but don’t feel quite right finalizing the deal, then suddenly, you get a call with an unexpected offer of something better
- You are wondering if you should go somewhere when suddenly the phone rings offering you a free ride
- You have a dream warning you on an issue or guiding you to go in a direction
- Flies irritating you excessively: something or someone is bugging you
- Shooting star: good sign, good luck or a big event coming
- Unusually familiar with a stranger: can be a past life connection
- Rainbow or moon bow: promise of good coming to viewer.
- Food burns: there is anger in you or directed at you.
To become more aware of omens coming to you take a day to focus on omens. Any day will do. Set your intent in the morning to be mindful of omens. Place a ribbon around your wrist to remind your self. Then notice everything:
- A stubbed toe
- The odometer
- Red (green) lights en route to work
- Paper cut
- Co-workers unsolicited comment
- Pet’s unusual behavior
- Anything Unusual
- Particular clouds
- Comments on the radio
- Car trouble
- Glass breaks
- Banged knee
- Broken finger nail, which nail, what were you thinking at the moment it broke
- Eye irritation
- Stomach ace
- Bowels too tight or too loose
- Malfunctioning appliance
- Blister on foot, which foot
- Car gets banged up, which part
- With each potential omen, wonder for a few seconds what the message is.
- Notice the first thought that comes to mind.
- Does it resonate?
- Repeat this process for a month. You will awaken your awareness to omens and tap an invaluable source of personal guidance. ******************************************************************************
"A method of perceiving events and answers by way of the unconscious."
"to use divination to discover hidden knowledge or future events, especially by means of a crystal ball."
I'll admit, in this one I have little experience. As I believe I mentioned in my last divination post, I just acquired a crystal ball, but I believe some real work will need to be put in to become proficient.
In my readings, I've seen the claim that scrying is one of the most difficult forms of divination. I won't discredit that, although part of my crystal ball failure I blame on the presence in this house..(long story).
Some methods of scrying include the following:
- Crystal sphere
- Crystal skull (carved)
- Mirror (could be a black mirror or a silver mirror)
- Glass of water
- Bowl of water colored with ink
- Candle flame
- Coals of a fire
- fire smoke
- Pool of water
- Fog or mist over water
"White symbolizes good fortune while gray/black/deep purple indicates misfortune. Yellow indicates obstacles to come and orange is reflective of anger or intense negative emotion. Red is always indicative of danger. Blue indicates success and green is symbolic of happiness and good health."
Also
"Rising clouds are symbolic of positive energy and sinking clouds are negative. If the visions are distant then they can be the past or the future, while strong foreground images are indicative of present or near future events."
In my opinion, color interpretations could be personal. Different colors symbolize different things to different people of different culture, background, and belief system. I, myself, don't necessarily believe there is a "cut and dry" "all in one" interpretation of color meaning, although guides like above can be helpful if you're clueless where to start (like me! -_^)
Crystal Scrying Steps: (from the "Pocket Guide to Crystals and Gemstones" (Crossing Press), publication date, August, 1998)
1. Scrying is best when done at night because
traditionally night rules the psychic mind. Find a quiet spot, sit
comfortably, and place the crystal on a stand, table or hold it in your
hands.
2. Candles are conducive to scrying. If you find
yourself distracted by the reflections and movements of the flame, then
experiment by using other light sources, or try moving the candle until
you find what works for you.
3. Now relax by breathing deeply for a few moments with your eyes closed.
4. Upon opening your eyes, hold the crystal in your
hands until it is warm. Many scryers say this is important because this
step connects your energy to that of the stone. Heating the stone also
activates it.
5. While holding the stone, think about what your
intentions are for scrying. Examples of intention might be information
regarding your career, relationship, or future. Be clear about your
intention.
6. Next, place the stone back in its resting place or continue holding in your hands, and then begin gazing into the crystal.
7. As you gaze deeply into the crystal, move your
mind beyond the physical structure of the stone, merging into the light
within. The idea is not so much to see physical images, but instead to
use the crystal and the light reflecting in it as a tool to connect to
the divine energy within yourself and all things. When connected, you
will begin getting impressions and insights. Practice this technique,
particularly merging with the crystal, until everything flows and feels
comfortable to you.
A Guide to Scrying
Personally I've seen some crazy stuff gazing into the flame of a candle dedicated to my Goddess, but never knew I was scrying. As far as all the options go, I'll stick it out with my crystal ball.
Ponderings to the readers:
Is scrying a form of divination you practice? What means do you use and why?
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