Department of Divination Class Listing

• 75 or more file cards or card-stock.
• A box the size of file cards to store them in properly.
• Markers, pens, or colored pencils.
• Scissors are optional.
  

 Writing and Citing: How to Not Plagiarize at Level 1 in the Lore department.

Suggested classes to take along with this class:

Eternity's Gamble at Level 1 in the Divination department.

Core Energy Practices 100 and 101 at Level 1 in the Psychic Arts department.

In this course you are going to learn basic forms of divination using dice, coins, pebbles, flowers, and water. These are the simplest and most primitive forms of divination a variety of answers including, Yes and No responses. Do not let the seeming simplistic nature of these methods fool you. They are not limited! As a seeker on the path of Divination you are going to learn that it is up to the divinator to gather meaning and to be an interpreter.

Your magickal journal preferably one dedicated to Divination.

It is best to have three six-sided dice, one 20 sided die, an even number of coins, a flower and if Dandelions grow in your area; mature dandelions that have gone to seed. There are alternate suggestions and all are welcome to join.

None, though I strongly suggest you complete Core Energy Practices 100 and 101 prior to this class. This is going to give you an edge on understanding the messages you receive!

In this course you are going to learn basic forms of divination. These are the simplest and most primitive forms of divination that give yes or no answers. Though these can seem limited, they are not. It is up to the divinator to gather meaning!

This class is designed to introduce you to the astrological systems of 4 different cultures around the World; Chinese, Celtic, Medicine Wheel, and Western Astrologies. This class will also cover the meanings of these signs in these systems and how they are interpreted. Even though this class does touch upon some aspects of Western Astrology, it is meant to be more of an overview of astrological signs in general and not an introduction to interpreting Western Astrological signs. Other classes will go into specific interpretations of the many facets of Western Astrology.

This class meets on the vGSW campus in Second Life for real-time learning and interaction.  Assignments are primarily verbal and visual, perfect for the 'essay' challenged student.  Classes are set up in four 1 hour per week sessions, with a date available for a make-up as needed.  Times and Dates may vary.

**If taken for Major/Minor requirements, this class replaces the class of the same name**  

Seeing is believing and a Diviner sees things others do not. How do they see these things? There are many tools that can be used to answer questions, see the future, see the past, see into your own soul. Once you complete this class you will be able to discuss the different types of divination, use bibliomancy, a pendulum, and playing cards to look into the future.

Geomancy, or divination by the earth, is a system of divination with long centuries of history. In this class, apprentices will be introduced to the fundamentals of this divinatory art and become able to perform effective geomantic divination to seek answers to their questions. A magickal tool specifically for geomantic readings will also be created and consecrated.

Apprentices and magisters taking this class must be able to provide ONE of the following sets of supplies:

1.) A small box of approximately shoebox size filled with clean sand and a stick or wand made of wood, OR

2.) Four popsicle sticks and markers or paint in red, blue, yellow, green, and black, OR

3.) A coin with distinct markings on both sides and a marker.

Choose one of these three lists of supplies to create your geomantic tool with. More details in lesson 3

(Instructor's note: The "I" refers to the writer of the class - Professor Cala Gobraith - and not the current instructor.)

 Several years ago, I awoke to a whole new way of interacting with runic energies. Not as merely abstract energies, but as 'collectives' of sentient beings embodying the many different essences of what the rune itself symbolizes. This class is the second in a series designed to help you to both see the runic energies inherent in all things and to learn to work with rune energies as 'collectives' of sentient, spirit beings. In this class we will be exploring the nature of reality and how you can find runic energies in all things. This class will also cover acquiring a rune set of your own, as well as using the runes for divinatory purposes.

This class requires that you either make or purchase a set of runes to work with. Tips for crafting rune sets can be found in the class materials. You need the rune cards you created in the Runic Interpretations class. You will need to keep a journal for this class. You may choose to buy a bound one or keep your journal on the computer. 

Path of the Seer: An Introduction to Divination

This class is devoted to the art of interpreting dreams, also known as oneiromancy. Artemidorus, a Greek soothsayer or diviner, in 150 CE, penned one of the first books written on the subject.

Welcome to Introduction to Dowsing: The Pendulum. Here you are going to discover the wonder and mystery of Dowsing! The Pendulum has been used for centuries as a divination instrument. When you master the use of the pendulum as a tool of insight it becomes a powerful generator to locate lost objects, receive answers and clear your energy field.  Charts are included.

All required reading for this class will be provided by the instruction. It may include excerpts from academic books and/or articles. Please be prepared to do some thorough reading in this class.

Foundations to Chinese Cosmology I

This class will focus on using playing cards as a divination tool. Playing card divination is similar to Tarot card divination, but much more simplified and much easier to do on a whim. 

Course Objectives:

1. Explore the history and origins of playing cards. 
2. Learn the traditional elemental correspondences of standard playing card suits. 
3. Learn some of the traditional interpretations of different cards. 
4. Experiment with some simple layouts for playing card divination.
5. Decide whether or not this method is right for you. 

Zell-Ravenheart, Oberon. Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard. Franklin Lakes, NJ: New Page Books, 2004. Print. 

Scrying is the ancient art of clairvoyance achieved by concentrating on an object-usually one with a reflective surface until visions appear. In this class, we will explore some of the various tools and methods of scrying.   

Dark colored bowl (optional: Black Mirror or Crystal Ball) 

­The Tarot is a very popular set of 78 cards that can be used for divination. We can use these cards­ to predict th­e future or get information and understanding about problems in our lives. When we study the Tarot, we take a fascinating journey into the world of symbols and images that speak to us through our intuition and imagination. This introductory class will explore the basics of the Tarot.  We will look at the history of the Tarot, and we will learn how to care for our cards. We will also study the general meanings of each card, and try some simple Tarot readings. ­This class will help you use your intuition and magickal skills, and it will provide you with a basic understanding of one of the most popular forms of divination today.

1. Your Grimoi­re.
2. You will also need to own or have access to a standard 78 card Tarot deck for some of the assignments.  You may use any 78-card deck you like, but some decks are definitely easier than others when beginning to learn the Tarot.  Suggested decks include the Universal Waite, Rider-Waite, Morgan Greer, Llewellyn, Gilded, and Whimsical Tarot.­

Anything Box Level 1 Divination department

Path of the Seer Level 1 Divination department

Eternity's Gamble: Basic Divination Level 1 Divination department

Both Astrology and the Tarot are vast subjects. It is possible to study Astrology with no knowledge of the Tarot, and it is possible to study Tarot with no knowledge of Astrology. However, whether we choose to use them or not, there are traditional astrological correspondences running through the Tarot cards. This class takes a look at those correspondences and how to incorporate the energies of planets and signs when using the Tarot cards. Throughout the class there are essays based on the class materials. The final exam is also in essay form. This is not a difficult class, but there is a lot of information here!

A deck of Rider-Waite Tarot cards, or cards based on the Rider Waite system such as the Morgan Greer Tarot, the Robin Wood Tarot, or the Universal Waite Tarot. It is possible to do the class without the Tarot cards by looking up the symbols on the Internet, but the class will not be as rewarding.

Astrology 301 in the Divination department.

There are no safety warnings.

This course gives you a strong foundation and understanding of Astrology. We shall focus on the Tropical Zodiac and the Greco-Roman Mythologies in these lessons.

Students must exercise a great deal of patience and give extra time for contemplation. The study of Astrology is introspective. The ideas and concepts are here for you to ponder and meditate upon. Please take your time!

At the end of each lesson you shall find books and resources. In addition, the internet is full of information. Take care to be sure you are utilizing reliable sources.

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 1 Corinthians 13:12

Scrying is the ancient art of clairvoyance achieved by concentrating on an object-usually one with a reflective surface, until visions appear. The black mirror is a scrying device used to induce altered states through which contact with spirits or divination is possible. In this class, we will explore techniques using the black mirror for divination, past life regression, and spirit communication.  

Scrying 201;

Recommended: Making and Consecrating Magickal Tools 302: The Dark Mirror.  

A deck of Rider-Waite Tarot cards, or cards based on the Rider Waite system such as the Morgan Greer Tarot, the Robin Wood Tarot, or the Universal Waite Tarot. It is recommended that the student acquire a deck of Tarot cards specifically for the student's own readings. Although this is not a necessity, the instructor of this class has found it best for the serious student to have public decks which are used when reading for others; and a separate, private deck for personal use. By now you should have a copy of Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard, but if you do not you will need to obtain one, either by purchasing one or borrowing one from a lending library or fellow Wizard.

A camera, and a means to send digital images to the instructor is also useful, though not a necessity.

Students will also need to purchase one Dragon Tarot deck used in the class. An existing dragon deck is fine, or they can wait until the appropriate lesson in the class before making a purchase. The student may choose one of the following:

The Celtic Dragon Deck by D.J. Conway

The Dragon Tarot by Peter Pracownik’s and Terry Donaldson

Dragons Tarot by Manifredi Toraldo and Severino Baraldi

The Imperial Dragon Oracle by Andy Baggott and Peter Pracownik

This class considers further the relationship of the planets to each other. In the classes that are pre-requisites, we took an overview of the planets, and how their signs, houses, and aspects affected them. In this class, we are going to delve further into the houses of the birth chart, and the effect they exert on that chart. Students are expected to have a copy of their own birth chart as used in previous classes to use as a research tool throughout the class. If students do not wish to delve this deeply into their own chart – which is understood and acceptable – then they need to choose and obtain a birth chart of a famous person, such as Princess Diana, Paul McCartney, John F. Kennedy, etc. Throughout the class there are research projects to do considering houses in the charts of famous people. Students will need access to the Internet in order to complete these projects. The final exam is an essay test based on the class experience of working with houses of the birth chart.

Access to the Internet If you choose to do some of the assignments by using your own birth charts, they can created at the following website: (http://www.alabe.com/freechart/) Otherwise, charts or access to specific charts will be provided for certain assignments in this class.

There are no safety warnings

In this class on intermediate interpretation of a deck of playing cards, students will explore divination as it correlates to astrology, numerology, and the Minor Arcana of the Tarot. This is not a 'cook book' class of memorizing meanings, but rather this class presents ways of interpreting basic information with which playing cards can provide us in order to present an in depth and thorough way to analyze events and suggest positive outcomes to situations. Throughout the class there are short writing assignments, and the final exam is to analyze a playing card spread and write an essay as to possible interpretations of the layout.

A standard deck of 52 playing cards. These should be new cards, rather than cards used for playing games. Playing cards are available at most game stores or department stores, and can often be found two decks for a dollar at stores like Dollar Tree or Dollar General. The students might also want to keep a separate notebook to record their own experiences and interpretations.

There are no pre-requisites for this class.

Though there are no safety warnings, in taking this class the students accept the responsibility of parting the veil to reveal information about themselves or other people. The Grey School of Wizardry is not responsible for any consequences experienced as a result of the exercises in this class.

The Tarot Pathworking series consists of five sections, covering all 78 cards of a standard Tarot as overlaid with the Hermetic Tree of Life. In this section, students study the Court cards of the Minor Arcana in 8 weeks.

Please use the lesson and assignment panels embedded in this course to submit your work. Thirteen decks are compared, exploring the history, many permeations of theory, and practical application.

You will use your favorite Tarot deck in this class. Must have 78 cards in the deck and not be an 'oracle' or free-form divination deck. 

Tarot Pathworking – Major Arcana I, II, & III

Tarot Pathworking – The Pips

Tarot is a tool of self-reflection and the divination of probabilities. Its accuracy is largely dependent upon the personal interpretation and experience of the reader. The use of caution and logic are strongly advised in making any life choices.

The Tarot Pathworking series consists of four sections, covering all 78 cards of a standard Tarot as overlaid with the Hermetic Tree of Life. In this section, students study the first half of the Major Arcana.

Please take your time, and be sure to email me with any questions.

Please use the lesson and essay assignments embedded in this course to submit your work. Thirteen decks are compared, exploring the history, many permutations of theory, and practical application.

Tarot Pathworking ~ The Pips

The Tarot Pathworking series consists of five sections, covering all 78 cards of a standard Tarot as overlaid with the Hermetic Tree of Life. In this section, students study the Court cards of the Minor Arcana in 10 weeks.

Please use the lesson and assignment panels embedded in this course to submit your work. Thirteen decks are compared, exploring the history, permutations of theory, and practical application.

For this class you are going to use your favorite Tarot deck. This must be a Tarot deck of 78 cards and not an 'oracle' or free-form divination deck.

Tarot Pathworking – Major Arcana I, II & III

Tarot is a tool of self-reflection and the divination of probabilities. The accuracy of Tarot as a tool of divination is dependent upon the personal interpretation and experience of the reader. The use of caution and logic are strongly advised in making any life choices.  

A blank journal or notebook will be needed to complete the homework assignments in the class.   

The student must have access to a Tarot deck that shows picture cards on both the Major and Minor Arcana. It's also important that the deck supports reversals. Some guidebooks that come with certain decks say “no reversals,” and such decks would not be appropriate for this class. Check the guidebook or research the deck on the internet for more information. If you have questions about your chosen deck, you may email the class Professor before beginning the class.

Recommended but not required: Mary K. Greer’s The Complete Book of Tarot Reversals.

You have nearly completed your Major in Divination.  This Practicum culminates that course of study, giving you close one-on-one interaction with your professor.  Here you will explore how to move from classroom study to real-life applications of your chosen field.  You will plan and produce a significant work of Divination as your final project.  Note: The Practicum is a paired Class.  You must enroll and work in both sections, Divination 799a and Divination 799b, simultaneously.  

This class does not accept magister students, as it is the culmination of the course of studies of the Apprentice Program.

• Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard.
  
• Companion for the Apprentice Wizard.
  
• Materials for your final project, depending on your choice of project.

• This is a required class for Divination Majors, both for graduation and Major completion.
• This class has two sections: Divination 799a and Divination 799b. 799a is a lecture class, while 799b is a hands-on lab. You must enroll in both classes simultaneously.

This class does not accept magister students, as it is the culmination of the course of studies of the Apprentice Program.

• Journal for practicum
• Other materials, depending on the project you choose.